--- product_id: 24702542 title: "Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels Book 3)" brand: "ilona andrews" price: "€ 19.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/24702542-magic-strikes-kate-daniels-book-3 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels Book 3) **Brand:** ilona andrews **Price:** € 19.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels Book 3) by ilona andrews - **How much does it cost?** € 19.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/24702542-magic-strikes-kate-daniels-book-3) ## Best For - ilona andrews enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ilona andrews brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels Book 3) ## Images ![Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels Book 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-51+-EoML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars of perfection :) *by B***G on Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019* You guys... *takes a deep breath* this was such an amazing book :) like... I have no words good enough to describe all of the feelings I have about it, but I will do my best to articulate as much of them to convince you to pick it up if you haven't already... ;) since this is book #3 in a series all about one main character and things in later installments build up on events from the previous stories, I will divide my review into two parts... the next paragraph will be completely spoiler free, giving you some details about Kate, the heroine of the story and some background informations about the world, and then in the third and last paragraph I will share my thoughts and feelings about this particular istallment, and I'm gonna try my best to not spoil you things ;) ok, now that we have all of this out in the open, let's get to the good stuff :)First of all, I can't believe I am soooooo very late to finally read this amazing series... for example, this particular story was first published in 2009 or something like that... not only that, but I read book #2 almost a year ago... I mean... what took me this long... *sighs heavily in disappointment about myself* ok, moving on :) if somehow you haven't heard about the awesomeness of Kate Daniels, let me give you a few details :) the whole series takes place in an alternate version of our world, in Atlanta... it's a world where magic comes in surges and basically disables all technology for some time... all of that comes in waves and have a much bigger and more meaningful impact on the world, but I don't want to get into more details right now, cause it's explained much better in the books :) there are also all sorts of magical creatures, but there are so many of them, that I will leave the details for you to discover while you read the stories :) Kate is a mercenary who keeps to herself and doesn't make friends... she has oh so many reasons for her solitude, but I am after reading three books already and know only a bit about it, so I definitely won't spoil you any additional things :) all of that starts to change in that very first book, when Kate investigates the death of her former mentor... during it, she will cross paths with some very interesting characters... *smiles knowingly* and some of them will definitely leave a lasting impression... ;) what I love most about this series, is the main character... Kate is such a fantastic heroine... she's clever and brave, doing things because they are right, even if most of the time it's dangerous... she's such a kickass character, and the more I read about her, the more I love her... :) and if that wasn't enough, there is a bunch of very interesting and entertaining secondary characters that you will fall in love with... trust me, it's the only possibility :) but since not all of them are obvious at the beginning, once again I won't be sharing any names... at least not in this paragraph :) before I get into my more detailed thoughts about this third book in a series, let me just say one more thing... if you have any doubts whatsoever about giving this series a try, just go for it... even though it might take you a moment to get into all the details and rules of this world, just stick to it, because once you have a basic understanding, things get so much better... ;) each book is filled with action and surprising twists and turns... not to mention an absolutely entertaining writing style that will keep you glued to the pages :) we see character's growth and some unexpected decisions and it's just... soooo... it's just the best, trust me on that :) ok, now that we have all that out of the way, let me tell you all about my love for this third installment :)Because I want to keep this review spoiler free as much as possible, I will be a bit vague on the details... even though it might just kill me ;) this third book picks up about two months after the last one and involves Midnight Games, an illegal fighting tournament for all things supernatural :) Kate is pulled into a situation by accident... because how else ;) whe she has to help one of her friends... we have mysterious enemies, revenge after someone close to Kate almost dies... and reading those scenes nearly brought me to tears... and as always lots of action and surprises... :) perfect mix for an etertaining read :) we get to know more about Kate's history and see how her relationships with people, and creatures ;) close to her change and grow :) the mythology of the world is expanded as well, because we see a side of it I did not expect at all, but it was a really good choice :) as always I loved the banter between Kate and Curran, the Beast Lord and alpha of the alphas of shapeshifters... :) I adore a good slow burn romance and this one shapes up to be just the best of them all ;) looking forward to see more in the future installments... but this is just a small part of a much bigger picture... not only it's action packed, like I already mentioned, but this book shows us a more complex and different side to quite a few secondary characters we met before... and I was very intrigued to get to know them like that :) I inhaled this story, because I absolutely needed to know how everything will end... and I was kept at the very edge of my seat up until the very last page... I mean... I was half afraid it will end on a major cliffhanger or something like that, but no worries, it doesn't :) the more I read of this series, the more I am falling in love with it... and I have a confirmation from very trusted sources... as in K, my #BookBestie who recommended it to me in the first place, that it just keeps getting better :) add to it the fact that the concluding novel is already out and it's really hard to not binge all of it... ;) but it's so good that I want to take my time to really enjoy it, so that I can remember at least a bit from each installment... although trust me, I can already tell you that I will be re-reading this whole series at some point... once I know everything I will be on the lookout to discover little teasers and glimpses in the previous books of things that will happen in the future... but that's a story for another time :) for now, let me finish this review by strongly encouraging you to just PICK THIS BOOK UP because it's absolutely phenomenal :) that is all ;) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kate and the Fools Rock the Urban Fantasy Genre *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2010* Hands down, Magic Strikes is my favorite of the first three books in the Kate Daniels series. While maintaining a level of excellence in both originality and execution of the plot, a standard for this series, this story is sleeker and more streamlined than the first two, to positive effects. Where the first two books had complexity almost to the point of convolution, the plot of Magic Strikes is cleaner, perhaps a bit simpler, but definitely far more personal to Kate and her friends. As a result, the connection between the plot and characters achieves a level of cogency previously unrealized.A few months after the events of  Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, Book 2) , Kate is still working the liaison job between the Merc Guild and the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aide when a phone call from Saiman drops her into a mess that's a bit outside her pay grade. Derek, the boy wonder shapeshifter and Kate's erstwhile protector, had tried to break into Saiman's condo to steal two tickets to an underground fighting bout that Pack are supposed to be banned from. For Derek to do so, to risk Pack law and the Beast Lord's wrath, something very serious is going on, but despite helping Derek out of the cage Saiman stuck him in by bargaining with the sex-focused body changer, Derek remains mum about his issues, and only asks that Kate, when accompanying Saiman to the fights as part of their deal, slip a note to one of the females on one of the fighting teams. Much like the shot heard round the world, that one note sets off a sequence of cataclysmic events that throw Kate into direct opposition of Curran's laws with Derek's life hanging precariously in the balance.Magic Strikes is a totally kick ass book from start to finish, and the overly-described scenes that tended to bog down the pace of the first two books to varying degrees are blessedly absent in this one. I love the solid continuity of even the minutest detail (blue panties with a bow, for example) that Ilona Andrews brings to this entire series, and the way that these characters develop and their lives intertwine as the stories unfold is fantastic and very satisfying for me as a reader. It builds a solid foundation of belief in these characters and the world they inhabit. In Magic Strikes, the conflict is very personal for Kate, and it shows in the increased intensity of her aggressions and her willingness to put everything on the line. Combine all of that with the fact that I've also always been a huge fan of Derek's and every facet of this book really worked for me.I'm totally enamored with the slow, yet steady, methodical progression that's being made with issues and relationships over the series arc. What little mystery that is left of Kate's issue with her blood is addressed, though there was little surprise left by the time of the big reveal. The consequences of it, however, and the doors those consequences open for future development were shocking and the scenes surrounding it ultimately satisfying. Kate's growing cadre of friends, however reluctant she is to amass them, continues to ground her and humanize her, and along with her own mordant sense of humor, provide quite a bit of comic relief in this dark, cruel world (the scene with Jim after the first fight was funny enough to make me laugh out loud).Now, let me pause for a moment and reflect on the ubergoodness that is the Kate/Curran relationship. Oh. My. God. I swear, I could eat them up with a spoon. The tension and slow (water-torture slow) development between those two is going to make me chew my nails down to the quick, but I love every single damn minute of it. It's quite possibly the most frustrating and most amazing relationship I've read in fiction recently, and I have nothing but respect for Andrews (husband-and-wife writing duo Ilona and Gordon) for addressing...in sometimes gut clenching ways...the complexities and pathos of two such individuals reaching for something that could be amazing, despite the risks inherent. Sometimes I want to drop a house on Kate and get her to wake up a little, but in truth, I sympathize with this solitary, tragic woman who has lived a life with burdens no normal human...or even the King of Beasts...could truly comprehend.Kate is still one of, if not the top female heroine in any of the many, many UF and paranormal romance series I read. The steel spine, deadly habits, and dedication to honesty and honor surrounding that tiny grain of woman who desperately wants to be loved is a supremely appealing combination and I can not wait to see what she gets thrown into...or what gets thrown at her...next. Absolutely fabulous book, and series, that I highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of THE best book series ever written! My #1 to re read over and over again *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2023* and I was so excited each time I forgot to write a review! As always Ilona Andrews books are well written. Kate Daniels is an amazing character and her growth is astounding, Curran Lennart? Oh whatMan/lion! All the characters meld so well into the series and most are read throughout the series. Beau The sheriff? He’s one of my favourites and hoping to get a book on Beau The Brave one day lol.Thank you Ilona for Kate Daniels 10 book series and all the spin-offs.I’ve re read this every 3 months or so and have finished all 10 books at least 20 times! 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