Magic Rises

By: Ilona Andrews

Narrated by: Renee Raudman

Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shape-shifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta. Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shape-shifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute - and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer - but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap.…

©2013 Andrew Gordon and Ilona Gordon (P)2013 Recorded Books

Trying to save Pack adolescents

One of the more emotional stories in the series. Curran and Kate and crew travel to Europe for the chance to get a supply of Panacea to help save adolescent shifters. Of course, they know it’s a trap, but they’ve got to try.
There’s only one point that just didn’t work for me in Magic Rises - Curran letting Lorelei sit next to him at dinner. He could still show signs of favor to her without a blatant disregard of protocol which would so directly disrespect Kate, and lower his integrity in front of the other packs. It’s the only time I can remember having a disconnect with one of their stories.
At the end, Andrews has added on “An Ill-Advised Rescue”, the story of when Kate rescued Saimen and earned the favor which got the Pack the boat to travel on.
Raudman does a great job of narration.
Recommend

always fantastic

I am in a relisten of entire series, and not for the first time. I love the magical Atlanta of Kate & co and was heartbroken the series ended. While each can technically be a standalone (authors rehash salient points) for the most enjoyment start at the beginning with Magic Bites and listen in order. Worthy of a credit urban fantasy at its best.

wonderful writer charctors

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes but please read them in order to get the most out of them, I own the hardcover of all her previous books in this series

Which character – as performed by Renee Raudman – was your favorite?

Kate Daniels main character

love!

simply wonderful. these authors know how to tell a good story. There's a great mystery, awesome action, hint at Romance and sex, hilarious dialogue. I love Ilona Andrews.

Great to the last word

I usually do not review books/audio books because I feel that great books are in the eye of the reader. Tastes vary, what is one person's cup of tea is not necessarily another's.

Audio books can be hard to review because sometimes a voice just doesn't go with the story. I've had some great books that were just ruined.

These books and the narrator put that to rest. I have now found where the two mesh completely and it has pretty much raised the bar for me. Now I expect all books to be the same.

I can't wait for the next book in the series! Some people may not agree with me and that's fine, it's my personal opinion. As Kate would say... Take it or leave it! You won't be disappointed.

loved it, an action packed story.

Kate Daniels is my type of heroin. She's caring and she fights like the best of them. She also has a heart for the underdog and Curran is very lucky to have her in his life. She's a strong woman with lots of depths to her. Can't wait to see or read what she gets up to next.

Awesome

I enjoyed reading this book so much. It was an emotional ride, fast-paced and action-packed. Kate is funny, smart, super strong and a badass!

Great series by husban and wife team

Any additional comments?

This series is great and each book gets better and better I hope that there is another after this one.....it seems almost as if it's coming to an end. PLEASE NOT!

"Not my first time reattaching a limb" - Aunt B

Relationships aren't perfect and this is true for Curran and Kate. They faced their first real stumble in this one. I appreciate the stumble in the relationship. It makes it more realistic. It seems to be written so that the reader dislikes Curran and sides with Kate. I felt that... but the scene where he starts breaking boulders was just too hilarious! 🤣 I could picture that tantrum so clearly. I've been that angry where I couldnt even talk. I usually find something to scrub/clean but breaking rocks might help too.

I hope we get to see more of the Hobbit in future books. Maybe he will come through in the final showdown with Roland.

One of the best ones in my opinion but I'm an action girl who loves the royal drama. From other reviews I can see I'm in the minority but I still loved it.

Why do they give away all of their secrets?
1. Kate tells Hugh about her mom's powers.
2. They give away the fact that they have a genuine shapeshifter in their group.

Narration by Renee Raudman is always excellent for this series.

Some good quotes from this one:

"We have established with him that he isnt dead" - Barabos

"Sit the F*** down!" - Hugh DeAmbry

""Crazy, yes. Dumb, no." - Kate Daniels

Love this Series!

If you could sum up Magic Rises in three words, what would they be?

What Is Next?!!!!?

What other book might you compare Magic Rises to and why?

I don't know what book I could compare this too, it's kind of on it's own from anything else I have read.

Have you listened to any of Renee Raudman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I have not, but I love her story telling ability, she captures me with every read of this series.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried when Aunt B died. I loved her character and the struggles Kate had with her. I will miss her, however, I liked that Mayhan finally took Kate's side.

Any additional comments?

I am patiently waiting for the next book. Now that I completed this book, I am going to re-listen through all the others all over again in order.