tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post1535588139022020064..comments2023-08-21T20:51:35.856+10:00Comments on The Write Obsession: Double Review: Magic Burns & Magic Strikes by Illona AndrewsLanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-27155576504372551082012-03-22T14:01:33.259+11:002012-03-22T14:01:33.259+11:00The highlights of MAGIC BURNS are definitely the i...The highlights of MAGIC BURNS are definitely the increased personal interactions between Kate and the various people and creatures who've come into her life. The growing attachment between Kate and Julie (the young girl in her care) develops quickly and the protective stance Kate takes throughout the course of the book is quite touching . Equally compelling is the more slowly developing connection between Curran, the Pack alpha, and Kate. Despite their mutual attempts to avoid each other. The reader gains several insights into these two almost painfully private people and the ending promises more good things to come. In fact, these quiet character-driven scenes were so interesting that I wished there were just a few more. The plentiful action and fighting sequences seem to always take center stage and, though we do get a little more information on Kate's background, it is a very little, and I am (of course) anxious for more.Ceskahttp://marraige2last.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-52988801237424152672012-02-13T08:19:05.143+11:002012-02-13T08:19:05.143+11:00Love the double-review! You're completely righ...Love the double-review! You're completely right about the power imbalance, but I'm so completely fangirl over these stories that I just chalk it up to Kate's magic giving her extra ass-kicking strength and go merrily on my way. LOL <br /><br />I love how involving the world is. Quirky, but so unreal that it becomes believable...does that make sense at all?<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the series! I wish I could go back and read them for the first time again. *sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-37882548424086421822012-02-12T12:50:15.054+11:002012-02-12T12:50:15.054+11:00I am so right there with you! Haven't even bot...I am so right there with you! Haven't even bothered trying to read much else. I'm putting off reading the latest book because I don't want it to end. I keep trying to think up some ideas but they require too much research and I am super lazy. Maybe we can start up a petition and bug the authors until they produce another book ASAP.Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-38444675635947234022012-02-12T12:40:08.295+11:002012-02-12T12:40:08.295+11:00Oi! Is there no integrity anymore? I said patent p...Oi! Is there no integrity anymore? I said patent pending!!!!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-39780349172129932612012-02-12T11:56:44.522+11:002012-02-12T11:56:44.522+11:00I am still suffering in Kate Daniels and Curran bo...I am still suffering in Kate Daniels and Curran book withdrawal. I almost hate the series now because it knocked me over the head so hard and its made me very grumpy. In the past week since finishing the series, I have devoured ten other books hoping to find something 'just like Kate Daniels'....ha. <br /><br />Really enjoyed the series. Wish another book would hurry up.Lani Wendt Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919058977408366122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-10301935651615783952012-02-10T04:36:01.719+11:002012-02-10T04:36:01.719+11:00Hehe. Double review? Nice job Lan! (and I'm st...Hehe. Double review? Nice job Lan! (and I'm stealing that word. Patent or no patent! haha)Sherrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132055588504532128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-52080548502370611272012-02-09T21:59:01.660+11:002012-02-09T21:59:01.660+11:00Mimi, I love that you're so enthusiastic. This...Mimi, I love that you're so enthusiastic. This one is not YA so I hope you really do like it. There's a fair bit of swearing and some adult content but you're a very mature teen so I think you can handle it. Your faith in my good taste is so nice. I just hope it's not misguided!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-37051005511479366422012-02-09T21:28:49.722+11:002012-02-09T21:28:49.722+11:00Jenny, I so want to know what you make of these bo...Jenny, I so want to know what you make of these books. If you enjoy them, I'll know that my fangirl love is justified. <br /><br />Thanks for the tag. Good to know that someone is reading my random blog :)Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-15166484334397183402012-02-09T21:20:42.809+11:002012-02-09T21:20:42.809+11:00Yes! Another convert through not so subliminal pee...Yes! Another convert through not so subliminal peer pressure. Can't wait to see what you think Karen!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-61132103015573763102012-02-09T20:51:16.280+11:002012-02-09T20:51:16.280+11:00The world building in these books are out on contr...The world building in these books are out on control. What's even better is that it's so clear the authors have done their homework. Makes me feel like this story could almost be true. I hear you about needing more hours in the day. Pick a time when you're not too busy to start reading because once you start you won't be able to stop!!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-68020272257412057082012-02-09T13:47:44.005+11:002012-02-09T13:47:44.005+11:00I NEED to read these! I'm sure I'll like t...I NEED to read these! I'm sure I'll like them even if they're not very believable. <br /><br />BTW, One of those lovely little tag things is going around again so I tagged you. Sorry. I did try to come up with some fun questions for you. Check out my blog.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-39183026624530357332012-02-09T12:33:46.751+11:002012-02-09T12:33:46.751+11:00I have a long weekend coming up and I'm going ...I have a long weekend coming up and I'm going to use it to FINALLY finish Magic Bites. Because your reviews make me want to get going on this series!Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15308879061927532232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-75242421601756845752012-02-09T11:41:33.723+11:002012-02-09T11:41:33.723+11:0010 out of 10??? Oh my gosh, Lan, seeing you rate t...10 out of 10??? Oh my gosh, Lan, seeing you rate that is reminding me that I'm probably a little insane for never starting this series before! The way you gush about Kate & Curran, the way you describe the characters, and the way you just overall recommend this series... They make me super anxious for my aunt to lend me her copies! I can hardly wait! :) <br /><br />An absolutely amazing review, Lan! If you're 100% on board with ANY series, then want to be 100% on board with it too! I have a feeling I'm going to love this series! <3 ;)Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-68706667749637471212012-02-09T10:31:56.525+11:002012-02-09T10:31:56.525+11:00Mwaha! Blogoratic Oath! I LOVE IT XD
OK, seriously...Mwaha! Blogoratic Oath! I LOVE IT XD<br />OK, seriously. I thought the world building in BB was extraordinary, but it gets even better? I'd love more explanation, anyway. I thought it was amazing, but murky and confusing liek the world... can't wait for more.<br /><br />And <em>"This is real urban fantasy and not just Harlequin romance in disguise."</em><br /><br />YES! THIS! EXACTLY! It has a genuine <em>fantasy</em> feel. I mean, don't get my wrong. I LVOE my harlequin PNR, but this is NOT. It's pure UF.<br /><br />I can't WAIT to get to these two! I've still only read MB, but I have the next 4 waiting at home. Need more hours in the day :S<br /><br />Lan, this was an AMAZING review! Thank you! ♥Sarah (saz101)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08936602748682093150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-49796611540212314762012-02-09T08:25:34.348+11:002012-02-09T08:25:34.348+11:00Yay! Another Kate Daniels lover. Aren't they j...Yay! Another Kate Daniels lover. Aren't they just awesome. I didn't know there was going to be a book about Andrea! I hope I like it.Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-17083719095751624482012-02-09T08:23:50.853+11:002012-02-09T08:23:50.853+11:00Molli, you're not going to be sorry once you p...Molli, you're not going to be sorry once you pick this series up. I am completely hooked. Just remember I saw Curran first!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-37130817430678176032012-02-09T08:22:30.240+11:002012-02-09T08:22:30.240+11:00I find that aspect really confusing. It's like...I find that aspect really confusing. It's like there are random power shifts all the time and someone is strong one minute and weak the next. It doesn't take anything away from the story telling though, so I'm happy with that. I think you're going to enjoy Kate. And Curran is so not the typical hero. Hurry up and read it!!Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-57525656257300077842012-02-09T02:24:57.902+11:002012-02-09T02:24:57.902+11:00I love this series so much!!! I am so excited abou...I love this series so much!!! I am so excited about Andrea's book. Great review.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743273886505961664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-20638391985546384502012-02-09T01:54:21.336+11:002012-02-09T01:54:21.336+11:00And this is why I NEED to read the first book alre...And this is why I NEED to read the first book already. I am definitely reading it this year. I am craving some paranormal romance/urban fantasy like whoa and Lan, I LOVE the way you talk about these books. Really gets my interest up!Molli @ Once Upon a Prologuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817317037277260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2249141384507760517.post-56976146103608670562012-02-08T21:33:48.549+11:002012-02-08T21:33:48.549+11:00Great double review! I love that these books are a...Great double review! I love that these books are actual UF and are not PR in disguise. That's the most important thing here. Seriously, where are the books like this that star the female heroines? Hardly any star males, even. Real UF is all I ask for. <br /><br />Lol at the part where you mention the power inconsistencies. Now I know you have to be right about them being truely urban fantasy because that's so normal in UF. It's always inconsistent because you have to make it work in the story, as an author, so you fudge a little (or a lot). It's a cute little imperfection I love to laugh at, because the story is only awesome if you can laugh at something it does that is sort of ridiculous.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.com