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Magic Strikes
- Kate Daniels, Book 3
- Narrated by: Renee Raudman
- Series: Kate Daniels, Book 3
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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- Wimble
- 02-08-22
Magic
Action. Gore. Magic. Love. Lots to sink your teeth into.
I read the reviews for books 1 and 2 and decided that I would start with book 3. Thus, it took a few chapters to get into it.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of action and gore. A little bit of love and cuddles. But the main story is the interesting characters and situations. I can definitely say that this isn’t a predictable story.
The narrator is fantastic as she reads with emotion and skill. She creates a whole world with her voice. Kudos.
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- Caterina Trench Vidale
- 08-07-22
Best one of the series so far!
This book was so much fun! More fast paced and fun-packed than the previous two. If you struggled with them definitely give this one a try, you won’t regret it
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- Joga
- 22-02-22
Absolutely love this story. Period.
The third in series is more humorous than the first two, or I have recovered enough from the suspense in the first two books to enjoy the humor? Starting to trust the authors to not kill off my favorite characters? The third book also is more romantic, more space for personal relationships etc. While I don´t think the first two can be more perfect, this change in tempo is welcome. Don´t feel the storyline is any less than before. Am very fond of the interaction of the characters, as well as the storyline, plots and world building. I also absolutely love how the authors take myths from different parts of the world, and reshape it to their own world for the story. Sigh (and lolling drowsy like a happy cat in the sun). Another part to love is that the authors are able to write a storyline that is in part hugely traumatic, and not bring the story to it´s knees in anxiety and dread. Can not express how happy I am about that. Or this series as a whole while on that topic. Flawless. Adorable. Wonderful …
Oh yeah, could not bring myself to stop to finish a review after this book was finished, had to finish next in series too. And start on the next there after.
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- Susiewop
- 27-07-21
Best One Yet
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Brilliant story and very happy with the narrator's performance. The last book's character voices were awful but this time she got them right I think. No silly voices and very well read.
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- Brook10033
- 13-09-20
Excellent book
The complex plot always delivers. You know it hasn’t come to the end because there are still pages left. How do they pack so much in its brilliant.
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- Mrs. C. Hunt
- 03-05-19
Magic Strikes
This is a great third book, with fast past action from one crises into another. I was sat at the edge of my seat not wanting to stop the book. Brilliantly read again by Renee Raudman.
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- luke lashmar
- 11-09-18
Simply purrrrrfect
amazing books, fast,funny and freakishly addictive. if I had the time I would listen/ read it all in one go.
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- Spinolli
- 12-10-17
these just keep getting better
onto number 4 now, i hope they catch up with turning the rest into audiobooks. they are one's to reread and relisten too for sure.
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- Ruth Fleming
- 15-08-17
the very best
master oration by renee! the book comes to life! can't wait for the next one
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- Suzanne
- 22-10-17
This is my favorite so far!
I like all of the Audible books in this series so far, but this is my favorite right now (I plan to listen to all of them). The evolution of the characters and story is absolutely great and the narrator is just delightful to listen to. It seems to get better every time. If you love magic, supernatural creatures and action, you’ll likely enjoy these books.
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- K M
- 21-06-19
Warning: Not Stand Alone Books
Love what I'm hearing so far. Theres romantic tension without outright lewdness. The heroine, Kate Daniel's, is a bit of an emotional doofus, but not overwhelmingly so. Just in over her head where diplomacy and politics are concerned when she REALLY needs to have more.
So magical.
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- LexiLikesLiterature
- 14-07-20
"It's not my fault he didn't know how to fall" 🤣
Arenas, Gladiator style fights, and naked dinner bets. This is my favorite book of the series so far. Lots of fighting and the love story goes up one on step. Not far but closer than before. I cant wait until the bet is paid.
I like that the Beast Lord is not as predictable as one might think. He is a tough but thoughtful leader. It makes the series more interesting when you can still be surprised.
I also have a feeling that Derick and a future Julie may be an item.
Narration by Renee Raudman was excellent!
5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-19
This Should go Marvel
On the merit of Simon being the grandson of Loki. just a movie about the gladiator ring. good start point, this shows Kate as a Swordsman, taunts Roland and Curran starts seriously courting Kate. I have always wanted to see these I books on the big screen. Marvel may be a way to do this.
My personal need to see is the Big Battle during the flair. I want to see that. Also I'm biased as this is actually my favorite series. Thank You.
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- PurplePriestessofPeace
- 24-08-19
The Kate Daniels Series Just Keeps Getting Better
I just finished reading this book again for the umpteenth time and I love it as much now as I did when I read it for the first time! I was up until 1:11 AM this morning reading it because I just couldn't put it down - that's how good it is! I love Kate Daniels because she's tough when she has to be and yet, she's achingly lonely. She's willing to die for the people she can't help but care about and yet, she wonders what it would be like to have someone she can really trust in her life to come home to. Kate's entire life, from the time she could walk, has been spent training for one purpose and we get a glimpse into what the training was like in this book. Kate becomes more multi-dimensional with each book in the series. The world building is phenomenal and all the characters, whether primary or secondary, just leap off the page because the imagery is so vivid and alive. Kate stretches herself to the breaking point in this book, shaking hands with Death and is snatched away from Death at the last moment. The explosive chemistry between Kate and Curran finally comes to a head in this book and it's just as hot as you could hope for and touching at the same time. There aren't enough superlatives to use to rave about these books. I sincerely recommend them to everyone who loves urban fantasy with a strong, female protagonist. Renee Raudman perfectly portrays Kate's rage and grief over what happens to Derrek and the stunning realization that she's attracted to Curran. Each performance delves deeper and deeper into Kate as more and more is revealed about her.
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- Achilles E.
- 03-05-19
If you like the first 2 you'll love it
If you've read the first 2 you'll love this one. If you haven't read the others, go read them first. You won't be lost, but the characters will mean more to you if you've gotten to know them. Non of these books take themselves too seriously, and are a fun fantastic story with a few twists and turns to keep you engaged enough to want to know what happens next. A fun read.
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- Kindle Customer
- 20-10-21
the best book so far
I love this author's characters.. Character's I can embrace. She created a great character in the lion king. To my surprise
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- Shaelie McGrath
- 30-12-19
magic strikes
wow!!! this book has so much in it! excitement, terror, love and pure fun!!! well written and very well performed!!! excellent!!!
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- SweetStacy
- 16-07-19
great read
another great read, she develops the Male characters very well and reads just the right speed n tone at all times. I really enjoy all the action n how it just has a tad bit of romance unlike some books I've recently read and the dude cant even walk without staring at her lips or forgetting what hes doing, it's a bit much. this one perfect blend n makes it more realistic with all the facts and knowledge of weapons and deities.
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- 01-02-19
A-mazing!!
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