Urban Fantasy discussion

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So far it's just:
Nikki
Kindle-aholic
Darcy

[I copied the first post from the other buddy reads - thanks, Nikki, for the great intro text]

I've read it and really liked it. Read the second in the series right away. I'm prepared with sword and dagger to defend this book! :>)

Kindle-aholic wrote: "~Read at your own pace or choose a pace

~Post your thoughts, questions, and interesting quotes, etc.

~Could you be so kind as to let us know the page/percent you are at when commenting so we know..."

I just received it from the library. I'll make that my next book. :)

So I finished the book, went in really excited for it especially with the blurb from Jim Butcher on the cover. I like the Dresden books, but thought this one was super slow. I could only read 50 pages at a time, then had to switch to a different book, very unusual for me, normally I can read the book in one sitting.


*****Spoilers for whole book

I liked Alex, I even liked that he tried to stay out of things and was happy with his magic shop.

I really liked Luna, felt sorry for her with her curse. I can't imagine what a lonely existence that would be. It seemed like Alex was her only friend and she had to be careful with him.

I really liked the whole clothes shopping and the unusual tailor. I would have been super freaked out like Luna at first.

The tailor was pretty awesome. I immediately wanted to go there and meet her. :>) I didn't find it particularly slow, but I was drawn into Alex's character right away. Glad you ended up finishing it, even if it wasn't your favorite! I've never gotten into the Dresden books, although I've read the first and part of the second!

Maria wrote: " I've never gotten into the Dresden books, although I've read the first and part of the second!"

The first time I tried Dresden it ended up dnf. But people told me to go the audio route and now that is the only way that I read those books.

Darcy wrote: "Maria wrote: " I've never gotten into the Dresden books, although I've read the first and part of the second!"

The first time I tried Dresden it ended up dnf. But people told me to go the audio r..."

I did finish the first, but wasn't enamored. I tried the second one twice, but I just don't care much for Dresden. Too many times I feel like things happen just for the sake of plot rather than because of logic. Shrug.

With Fated, I really liked all the characters. Alex is so...regular Joe. Just wants to be left alone. But he's willing to protect others. I think with his magical gift the writing has to be astoundingly strong to still create situations Alex has a hard time getting out of. I thought his gift pretty unusual so that helped my enjoyment of it.

Could someone tell me the author of this book? There's a gazillion books called "Fated" on Goodreads.

Marianne wrote: "Could someone tell me the author of this book? There's a gazillion books called "Fated" on Goodreads."

Benedict Jacka

Fated

Darcy wrote: "Maria wrote: " I've never gotten into the Dresden books, although I've read the first and part of the second!"

The first time I tried Dresden it ended up dnf. But people told me to go the audio r..."

Exact same thing happened to me. I kept trying and couldn't finish the first book but love the audiobooks.

This has been probably the slowest reading weeks for me. However, a couple of general notes:
1) I love how Alex's abilities are utilized. It's very interesting and different.
2) I dig Alex as a narrator.

Still going...

Maria wrote: "I've read it and really liked it. Read the second in the series right away. I'm prepared with sword and dagger to defend this book! :>)"

Right there with you on that sentiment, I just finished Cursed and plan to read Taken after I finish the last Felix Castor novel and maybe Cold Days. Excited that the fourth book is coming in August!!

Christopher wrote: "Maria wrote: "I've read it and really liked it. Read the second in the series right away. I'm prepared with sword and dagger to defend this book! :>)"

Right there with you on that sentiment, I ..."

I'm awaiting the next book eagerly too. I tend to hoard the ones I really want to read, but I don't think I'll be able to hoard it for very long. Just a wonderfully intricate series and some great magic and great characters.

I'm starting it today.

Carolyn F. wrote: "I'm starting it today."

I'm halfway through, so you might beat me! :)

I am liking it a lot.

I'm glad Kindle-aholic. I'm having Harry Dresden flashbacks while reading this.

Carolyn F. wrote: "I'm glad Kindle-aholic. I'm having Harry Dresden flashbacks while reading this."

I didn't see many similarities between the two (other than they are male protags and get into a lot of trouble) but they are fun!

I'm only in the beginning and the kind of misunderstood man trying to make a living part is what I'm finding similar.

Carolyn F. wrote: "I'm only in the beginning and the kind of misunderstood man trying to make a living part is what I'm finding similar."

Oh, okay. I can see that. They're both a little oddball too. :>)

Finally finished. Not because I didn't like it but life got in the way of my reading time.

Liked it a lot. Enjoyed the different magic abilities of Alex and Luna. Love Luna.

Did feel like a slightly different pace, but still action packed. I'll keep reading the series.