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

The Story Continues!

Would you listen to Magic Rises again? Why?

Yes, I am listening to it again now. There are all elements that make a story good plus the introduction of new characters to the mix, showing change tho the old and so on.

What about Renee Raudman’s performance did you like?

She continues to give a good preformance for the main characters. Her voice reflects action going on. The author has continued with her characters development & she does it smoothly. There are vague references to the other books her voice stimulates curiosity about them without interrupting the current story. She continues to reflect character interaction smoothly.

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

There were parts of the story that made me very sad. Parts that led me to thinking down the wrong path as was intended. There were many parts that had me laughing. My main reaction was trying to figure out the character changes going on & where they were leading. Trying to remember the vague hints of character changes to see if they would lead any where in THIS book.

Any additional comments?

Too many times this far down a book series the characters start to become weak or change oddly in relation to the story. The supporting characters from previous books didn't take over parts of the story to fill in space. The book also didn't start to change into a series of vaguely related short stories or a novella trying to pass off as a full novel. That DIDN'T happen in this case. This book can be read alone as very excellent reading. The references to the other books are vague. There isn't a lot of time wasted on these references. Just enough time and reference to alert you to the other books & motivate one to investigate if interested. I have discovered many series that way. I enjoyed this long book so much that I started it & didn't finish it until 18 hours later. I had to pause for errands that I couldn't put off or delay. It isn't common for a book to keep up that long at my age. I also wasn't tempted to skip ahead. This episode in our main characters ended. Now I want the next book to hurry up!

Fascinating turn of events!

This is both an action based series and one that continues to develops Kate's relationship with Curran. In many ways this is a pivotal book in the series. There are a few new characters. introduced
We finally get to meet Hugh Ambray see just a glimpse of how ruthless he can be.
Excellent book and narration.
Enjoy!

I really enjoy this series

I have to say that I really enjoy this series. Kate Daniels originally sounded like another uninteresting badass female character, who was perfect in every way but still emotionally vulnerable. I am so glad that I was wrong. Don't get me wrong, she is still an incredible ass-kicker, but the character has more going for her than all that. And she continues to grow as a character, not just in power level either. She is changing her attitudes and actions to deal with the world as it changes around her. And that character growth continues in to this book. I remain pleasantly surprised by this series.

A European Twist!

With new creatures, intrigue, and tension we travel along with Kate to another continent. What epic battles will this book bring?

WOW..and yeppie!!!!

I am huge fan of this series, but I have to say this book is the top book so far. It takes alot for me to get emotional hooked into a book..and I was totally wrapped up.

Andrews is willing the risk characters, plot line and story for the bigger story. There are so many plots lines that you could spent a life time exploring each one. Andrews seems to be able to build a story that you connect with the characters and flow with the story...

Well done and tx for the ride..

Great book in Series

This book takes the pack into unknown territory. Kate and Curran's relationship is tested.
Definitely work worth it. Keeps you hooked.

I really love this series!

In this book, Kate is owed a favor by Saimon. And she uses it to travel to Georgia (the country) on Saimon's ship.

I don't like Curran much in this book. He came up with a harebrained plan to protect Kate by romancing Lorelei! Needless to say, Kate wasn't impressed with his plan when she found out about it. But Curran and Kate survive the book and stay together.

Aunt B dies in this book! And George gets her arm cut off protecting Desandra. Jarek Kral and Lorelei were behind the plan to kill Kate.

In Georgia, Kate learns that their host is none other than Hugh d'Ambray. And he wants Kate. But he doesn't get her in this book.

Good

All throughout the series I have really liked Kate and the beast Lord Curran. Two of the children have gone loop but only one of them has come back to normal. Kate does not want to do the same thing to that child to prevent her from going loop as she did with Julie. Kate and Curran have decided to take 10 of their pack across the sea with them to the European pack. Their job is to protect a pregnant pack woman until she gives birth. Apparently, all three European packs are fighting over whose babies they are, and are waiting for them to be born. Not only does Kate find this mission difficult, because the pregnant woman is a pain, but she also runs into one of her enemies. Unfortunately, she’s not really sure how to handle him and she also needs to learn to have a little more trust in her mate. This book also has some tearjerker moments. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series.

Well Worth the Wait!

Action packed as normal. And I just love the dynamics between Kate and Curran. I am really part of the fan club :) Romantically he got in a little trouble in this one, but he came through like the true hero that he is. Kate and all of he support cast have a fantastic adventure and we get a glimpse into her past before the guild. Solid, exiting addition.

Renee Raudman it was a joy to listen to you.

Oh and the "Bonus" was a hit....Thanks!

The only thing I hate about this book is that it ended!!!!!! omg I have got to wait another year :(

OMG WOW

This one really put them through the ringer especially the last quarter. I can't say more without spoiling.

Just know that this is a MUST LISTEN for fans of the series.