Magic Burns is the second book in the Kate Daniels series, an urban fantasy set in a futuristic Atlanta where magic and technology alternate in unpredictable waves. The protagonist, Kate Daniels, is a mercenary who deals with the aftermath of magic gone wrong. In this book, she faces a new challenge: a flare, a time when magic is so powerful that even gods can manifest and fight for power.
Kate has two problems to solve: finding a set of stolen maps for the Pack, a clan of shapeshifters led by the Beast Lord Curran, and protecting a young girl named Julie, whose mother and coven of witches have disappeared. Along the way, she encounters a variety of magical creatures, such as reeves, undead mermaids with poisonous hair and claws, and amehe, a squid-like being that can control minds. She also has to deal with her attraction to Curran, who seems to have a keen interest in her.
The book is praised for its fresh and unique worldbuilding, its fast-paced and action-packed plot, and its witty and sarcastic heroine. The reviewers also appreciate the development of the characters and the romance, as well as the humor and banter that lighten the dark and gritty tone of the story. The book is described as a short but satisfying read, with a lot of magic, fights, adventure and monsters. The only criticism is that the book starts slow and may be confusing for readers who are not familiar with the first book in the series.
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Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews | Goodreads
