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Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)

Ilona Andrews
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Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Ilona Andrews

Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

261

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews introduces Kate Daniels, a mercenary investigating her guardian's murder in a post-apocalyptic Atlanta where magic and technology unpredictably ebb and flow. As Kate navigates supernatural factions, her quest uncovers deeper threats. This urban fantasy marks the beginning of the Kate Daniels series, blending mystery, action, and magical elements.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

140,343 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews offers a compelling blend of urban fantasy and action. Reviewers praise its strong world-building and dynamic protagonist, Kate Daniels. Some found the plot engaging and the pacing brisk. Criticisms include occasional predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, fans of the genre will likely enjoy its unique premise and vivid storytelling. MLA

Who should read this

Who Should Read Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)?

Fans of urban fantasy and strong, witty heroines will enjoy Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. Comparable to Kim Harrison's Dead Witch Walking and Patricia Briggs's Moon Called, this book offers a mix of magical mayhem, mystery, and romance set in a vividly imagined alternate Atlanta.

4.2

140,343 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

261

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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