Fantasy Aficionados discussion

Roll call for participation initial thoughts for Magic Rises!

Atlanta is a city plagued by magical problems. Kate Daniels will fight to solve them—no matter the cost.

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 shapeshifting 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 shapeshifters 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…

me!me!me!

Why was book 6 of a series picked? This is totally unfair to those of us who have not read any of this series.

I love this series! Go read it JSWolf. You'll be glad you did!

JSWolf wrote: "Why was book 6 of a series picked? This is totally unfair to those of us who have not read any of this series."

Jon, this group has read all 5 of the previous books. So we are now going to read the 6th.


If you want, you can read the beginning of the series and catch up with us. This series is beloved so there are people who would be willing to discuss with you.

In that case, it's OK. I didn't know the group had already read the previous 5. Sorry.

Ilona Andrews? Count me in!

Katie wrote: "Ilona Andrews? Count me in!"

*happy dance*

Illona Andrews. Yes Pleeease!

Oooh, I want to join this one (love me Ilona Andrews' stories!), but not sure I'll be able to...will try!

I am so freaking excited about this book. Have had it pre-ordered for months now.

Can't do an ebook, I need a paper copy to drool over (and add to my library).

When I saw this topic I was like omg the book's out all of the sudden? *rushes to amazon.com and finds out it's not out until the end of the month* XD Got it pre-ordered.

S.M. wrote: "When I saw this topic I was like omg the book's out all of the sudden? *rushes to amazon.com and finds out it's not out until the end of the month* XD Got it pre-ordered."



:-D


So sorry to have worried you! :-D But now that it's all pre-ordered... *sigh of relief*

I totally pre-ordered at the first opportunity.

AND I'm buying a copy of the Innkeeper Chronicles when it gets to final pub. *so excited*

Goodreads needs its own like button.

S.M. wrote: "Got it pre-ordered."

Yes, I think a number of us did. :) Which is why we decided to break our normal nominations and go straight to an enthusiastic group read. I'm excited!

Carol wrote: "S.M. wrote: "Got it pre-ordered."

Yes, I think a number of us did. :) Which is why we decided to break our normal nominations and go straight to an enthusiastic group read. I'm excited!"

Me, too! Me, too! Me, too! Me, too!



!!!!

I'd love to join in on this one, but I'll only have time if they release the audiobook as well. Can't find any info on that, but here's hoping! =)

Love Ilona Andrews!

Kara wrote: "I'd love to join in on this one, but I'll only have time if they release the audiobook as well. Can't find any info on that, but here's hoping! =)

Love Ilona Andrews!"

Shes been talking about it on her blog. They have a audio in the works but the pub is trying to delay the release a bit. She said shes heard about that from fans.

Last I heard - IIRC - she was pushing back at the pub to do the release at the same time.

Oh, you are so on that things have now become very much like Dönkey Kønk

In other words, I am in!

Ohh, Kate Daniels enthusiasm coupled with Community reference. Awesome.

Carol wrote: "Ohh, Kate Daniels enthusiasm coupled with Community reference. Awesome."

^THis

MrsJoseph wrote: "Kara wrote: "I'd love to join in on this one, but I'll only have time if they release the audiobook as well. Can't find any info on that, but here's hoping! =)

Love Ilona Andrews!"

Shes been tal..."

Even if they release it a few weeks later I could do it! I waited over two months for Steel's Edge to be released though...

I have a tendency to save books I really want to read. Sometimes so long that the next book by that author comes out before I've read the previous one... I'm NOT going to do that with Magic Rises!

I still haven't read Magic Tests (from An Apple for the Creature), and I also have a couple of the Curran stories left, so I'm going to read them while I wait :)

Ahem, so I drove to Austin and managed to pick up a signed copy & meet Ilona Andrews writing team...Squee!!! My back is killing me but my heart is happy :)

I'm number 44 on the waiting list at the library :( I guess I can read it in about 2-3 months.

Mina wrote: "Ahem, so I drove to Austin and managed to pick up a signed copy & meet Ilona Andrews writing team...Squee!!! My back is killing me but my heart is happy :)"

Nice! I'm jealous :P

So, I finished reading, and now re-reading my favorite parts :D

Mina wrote: "Ahem, so I drove to Austin and managed to pick up a signed copy & meet Ilona Andrews writing team...Squee!!! My back is killing me but my heart is happy :)"

Oooh, fun. I saw they were doing a short tour. I'm too far away, though (Wisconsin!)

Carol wrote: "Oooh, fun. I saw they were..." It was fun! What they discussed, added another layer to my reading experience...you should definitely go see them if they are in your neck of the states.

Mina wrote: "Carol wrote: "Oooh, fun. I saw they were..." It was fun! What they discussed, added another layer to my reading experience...you should definitely go see them if they are in your neck of the states."

Oh, god, I'm so shy. I'd just make an idiot of myself in person.

S.M. wrote: "Mina wrote: "Carol wrote: "Oooh, fun. I saw they were..." It was fun! What they discussed, added another layer to my reading experience...you should definitely go see them if they are in your neck ..."

Lol! I totally gushed & giggled, but they were very gracious :)

Here are some pictures I took:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

Very, very cool! They've suspended comments on their blog due to some personal things... can't help but think Ilona looks very tired.

I have my book...but I'm scared to open it. I just keep touching it instead.

O_O




Don't judge me.

MrsJoseph wrote: "I have my book...but I'm scared to open it. I just keep touching it instead.

O_O




Don't judge me."

Definitively no judging :)

Are you scared its not going to live up to expectations, or is it awe over a new book?

I have a tendency to save books I really, really want to read, just so I know they are there, unread. Waiting for me...

:-D

"...waiting of me, unread..."


Mostly because I want to read it sooooo bad. Work has been kicking my booty and I don't want the book gone before the work load decreases. I squee inside every time I look at it.

MrsJoseph wrote: ":-D

"...waiting of me, unread..."


Mostly because I want to read it sooooo bad. Work has been kicking my booty and I don't want the book gone before the work load decreases. I
squee
inside..."

I thoroughly enjoyed the book :)

Carol wrote: "Very, very cool! They've suspended comments on their blog due to some personal things... can't help but think Ilona looks very tired."

Tired would fit, because they are working on several contracted works as well as personal projects...and daily life with teens. That's what really makes me admire them: they don't compromise on the quality of the story.

MrsJoseph wrote: "I have my book...but I'm scared to open it. I just keep touching it instead.

O_O




Don't judge me."

Ha! I totally get this. I remember feeling exactly like then when

A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold came out. It was like having the precioussss. I don't think I cracked the book open except to reverently caress the pages until like a week after getting it.

^lol. I'm only laughing because I totally get it. I haven't opened Broken Homes yet but it arrived yesterday. We're just spending some quiet time together.

Carol wrote: "^lol. I'm only laughing because I totally get it. I haven't opened Broken Homes yet but it arrived yesterday. We're just spending some quiet time together."

lol I've never done that before, letting a book I've been so eager to read just sit there.

Tina wrote: "Ha! I totally get this. I remember feeling exactly like then when A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold came out. It was like having the precioussss. I don't think I cracked the book open except to reverently caress the pages until like a week after getting it.
"


Carol wrote: "^lol. I'm only laughing because I totally get it. I haven't opened Broken Homes yet but it arrived yesterday. We're just spending some quiet time together."




YES!! This is exactly how I feel ! I'll only have the chance to read it the first time once. Then it'll e over. O_O

And I don't want my first time sullied by work.

Tina wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "I have my book...but I'm scared to open it. I just keep touching it instead.

O_O




Don't judge me."

Ha! I totally get this. I remember feeling exactly like then when

A ..."


*goes off to re-read A Civil Campaign for the 4th time* Definitely one of the top 3 Miles books!

Temi wrote: "*goes off to re-read A Civil Campaign for the 4th time* Definitely one of the top 3 Miles books! ..."

Eeee! Love the Vorkosigan series :D

lol!

Late to the game but this thread was the reason I started reading this series and now I'm in love! Can't wait for book 7! Thanks for picking such amazing books!

Yes, we're fans here.

Hardcover on preorder...