I'll admit, I was not prepared to love this book as much as I did. I really like the Kate Daniels books, but they're not my favorite from Ilona Andrews, and I felt like their storyline was nicely wrapped up at the end of Magic Triumphs. I was content to let them ride off into the sunset. But then I read this, and apparently I desperately need more!! I really love how this feels like a valid continuation of the original story, and not something contrived to just write Kate and Curran. It's so true to their characters, and it's fascinating to see how things have changed throughout the years since the last book. They did such a great job expanding the world even further and creating a new set of high stakes circumstances that I can't wait to see Kate and Curran resolve. And they're such a great team together! I especially loved that.

It was so easy to slip back into the Kate Daniels world, and I was absorbed in the story from the moment I turned the first page - or at least flipped the kindle book!
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Magic Claims picks up shortly after the end of book 1, taking us back into Kate and Curran during their Wilmington years. I loved jumping back into this world, in a new location, but the same problems as Kate and Curran, and now Conlan, seem to draw to them no matter how normal they would like life to be. But when you are the daughter of God and your husband was the Beast Lord of the pack, normal isn't quite on the table, is it?

There are a lot of things that Kate comes to realize in this book, vital things, and it sets the series wide open for interaction with old friends...and family that has been distant - BUT no spoilers so let's just say that I'd expect a crossover or two in the next book...whenever that might come out.

One of my fave things is the interactions between Curran and Conlan, and Kate and Conlan, and how they both have vital roles to play in Conlan's story.

A must-read for fans of the series, or new readers once they've gotten caught up.

Here’s a second volume about Kate, Curran and Conlan. We meet them again for a brand-new story.

A wealthy man in town turns up at the fortress and asks Kate and Curran for help. There’s a town in the forest, and the forest is expanding, making it disappear little by little. But the forest holds many mysteries. Every year, someone from it comes to town and asks for a sacrifice. Since then, the town has been obliged to accept, on pain of revenge from the forest. In exchange for their help, the man offers them a land, a huge area at their disposal.

In no time at all, our heroes set off with their allies to attack the forest, and they may well discover an evil far more dangerous than they had anticipated.

I had a good time with this novel, even if the story seems to be repeating itself for the future. I’m delighted to have reunited with the characters in this new volume and can’t wait to read what happens next.

This was even better than I had expected it to be and I went into this book expecting a lot. Kate and Curran make such a fabulous team and it is really no surprise that their quiet life wouldn’t last too long. Something is not only holding a small town near them hostage but it is also demanding that the town sacrifice some of its residents every year. Both Kate and Curran can’t just stand by and do nothing so they fight for the town’s safety in the way that only they can.

I just loved getting the chance to see Kate and Curran back in action and I love the fact that their young son is a force in his own right. Kate is capable of just about anything and her magic in this book feels fresh and exciting. I adore Curran so the fact that sections of the book are told from his point of view was a wonderful bonus. There were a few surprises worked into the story that kept me guessing and I am really excited about the fact that this book left the door open for more to come.

I would highly recommend this book to others. This is the second book in the Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years which takes place after the original Kate Daniels series. I would recommend reading these books in order if at all possible since later books may contain spoilers for those earlier in the series. This book had all of the action and excitement that I hoped for and there were even a few more tender moments between Kate and Curran. I cannot wait to read more from this fantastic writing pair!

I received a digital review copy of this book from NYLA.

The way I loved this book and honestly IA can do no wrong. I finished and immediately starting re-reading the entire KD series and my favorite parts. This has so many amazing callbacks to the full series and made me so excited for any future novellas that will bridge the gap between the end of KD and Blood Heir. Conlan was amazing and you can see some of the strength and learning that he had in Blood Heir start here. It's hard to review without spoiling but honestly if you love KD you will absolutely love this.

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There is nothing more exciting than a new Ilona Andrews book. I am ecstatic they have continued beyond the Kate Daniels series. These stories are shorter than full books, and tell of Kate, Curran and Conlan and their life in Wilmington NC. They are trying to lay low and just provide a normal childhood for Conlan. Well, that's over.

Kate and Curran have been reticent to make the mistakes of their parents or even repeat ones from their past. But they want to fight to protect people. So they are starting to figure out how to do it in a different way. They were building their own beach compound but now they are offered a forest one if they help remove the evil there.

Conlan may be only 8 but he is a talented and trained boy. He is having to grow up fast. They are teaching him the best they can and he eventually is part of this fight. He is just beginning to see the hard decisions and reality.

The world building and character development are exquisite. I enjoy the humor too, but part of that is enjoying the personalities and characters as themselves. For that, one needs to have read the series, in order, which is always a good strategy with urban fantasy. For example, I was tickled to see Luther Dillon. But he only means something if you have read the other books. I'm also laughing at the people who have no idea about Kate. Or Curran.

There is so much here. The politics of the Order, the Farm, and the Pack. The tentative grasp of the humans to survive in some areas. We get some insight into the problems of the Atlanta pack and how some of the issues started in Curran's time. Now they may start over with new and better rules.

The source of the evil is not easily understood. But they start to get an idea based on the fighting style and when Conlan finds "the elephant creature" in a historical picture book. There's more mythological creatures out there in this crazy post shift world. I love how Kate knows almost all the rules, the details, the mythology of the many creatures who might fight her. She understands the different types of magic.

This is my favorite author and my favorite series ever and it is worth reading from the start, in order. So I would not read this as a stand-alone. If you haven't read this series, you are seriously missing out. There is so much character growth and world / mythology development to understand. It's the beloved characters that are the foundation with their compassion, courage and intelligence.

Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews is the 2nd book (long novella) in her wonderful Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years series. I was once again thrilled and happy to learn that Magic Claims would continue to be about our favorite heroine, Kate Daniels, and look forward to more to come. Kate and Curran, and their son, Conlan are living in Wilmington, having left Atlanta to keep a low profile and privacy. Conlan is now 8 years old, but he is big for his age, and becoming very strong, as he will be like his father. I have always loved Kate and Curran together, and in Magic Claims, they were fantastic.

Things have been quiet for Kate and Curran, living a peaceful life in Wilmington; then Conlan brings a local businessman to their home. The businessman explains that he needs help in their town, with a dangerous evil holding their town as hostage. Though Kate and Curran seem happy in their new environment, they also know that when danger comes, they need to be protectors to help those in need, which will bring them back into the violent and dangerous path they cannot resist.

Curran pulls together a new group to become part of his new pack, with Curran being the leader, and Kate ready to use her amazing powers. They learn that the town has been forced to offer every year, a tribute, to be killed, and no one can escape from the town. Kate and Curran are determined to fight the evil in the forest, and protect the town. I loved meeting all the new members of Curran & Kate’s team, as they were all so great.

What follows is a wild adventure, with many huge ice age animals that threaten all their lives; will the team be able to defeat the enemies? Kate is always up to the challenge, but she will need to pull out every possible bit of her powerful magic to fight this enemy; I loved seeing see how magnificent Kate was throughout. I will not tell too much more, as you need to read this from start to finish.

Magic Claims was a fantastic, exciting, intense story, with lots of action and magic. I have continued to hope we would get more Kate and Curran, as well as see more of young Conlan; and my wishes have come true. The new secondary characters on Curran’s team were great, which will hopefully lead to a new home base for the new Wilmington Pack . Magic Claims was so addicting, and I cannot wait for more.

Magic Claims was so very well written by Ilona Andrews. I have read every single series by Andrews, and have absolutely loved them all. If you have not read this illustrious duo (Ilona and Gordon Andrews), you need to start reading them now

Kate is coming to the realization that no matter where they go, their friends and enemies will find them. She and Curran discuss moving their home to a more fortifiable location when Solina (one of the people Kate rescued in the previous book) and her grand uncle, Ned, visit. They have family trapped in a small town who can’t leave because of an evil that lives in the woods since the last flare (5 years). Ned entices Curran to help by offering him land. They entice Kate to help by showing her the ten people who will be sacrificed.

Magic Claims continues the story of Kate, Curran, and Conlan living in Wilmington and away from the Pack. Although it’s a new tale and time in their lives, the story has a familiar feel. Kate and Curran must protect the innocent. While the names of the primary players have changed, their roles have not. A group of local Pack shifters assist Kate and Curran on their quest, and the Alpha of Clan Cat of the Pack, Karter, shows up to update Curran on the slow collapse of the Pack under Jim’s leadership. I don’t know how I feel about the whole Pack storyline. I like the idea of Kate and Curran moving on, and this book sets the stage for continued involvement with the Pack. I feel like the series is sliding backwards rather than progressing forward, and the scene with Karter was kind of confusing and honestly killed the flow of the story. With that said, I am happy with how things were resolved within the context of Magic Claims. We’ll see what happens next…

The evil in the woods is a formidable foe, bringing a new, more powerful breed of shifters into the mix. I absolutely LOVE their origin and found the battle with this enemy exciting and engaging. Similar to previous books in the Kate Daniels world, the story provides an original, creative opponent based in human mythology. The authors continue to amaze me with their imagination. I enjoyed watching Kate figure out what is going on and love how Curran backs her up. Their relationship continues to grow stronger and stronger.

We see more of Kate’s evolving relationship with her father, Roland, which I enjoy. I love that Kate is embracing her familial powers while tampering it with her own moral compass. I was a bit confused at times when Kate visited with Roland, but ultimately, it didn’t matter because the outcome was clear to me. Kate also meets with one of Roland’s former spymasters, Kizzura and his son, Jushur, who was in the previous book. Their arrival clues Kate into Julie’s transformation, therefore tying this series with Julie’s series. I am excited to see how their involvement impacts Kate’s ultimate journey.

Overall, I enjoyed the Magic Claims a lot, and I LOVED the “inside joke” the authors gave fans in the epilogue. The story has a transitional feel as Kate and Curran discover what they are and who they want to be. I was worried the overall storyline was going backwards, but Kate and Curran are determined it will be new, different, better. Knowing how much I love Ilona Andrews, it will be new, different, better.

My Rating: B+

Welcome to Magic Claims, the second book in the Wilmington Years series, an off-shoot of the Kate Daniels books! Ilona Andrews does it again with another engaging, exciting story that I simply didn't want to put down.

Before anyone asks, these books are NOT stand-alones. I had a bit of a hard time with these books, even though I've read most of the Kate Daniels series, because the amount of background knowledge you need to know about the world is huuuuuge. Sometimes, I would see a reference I was clueless about, and I would just shrug my shoulders and move on. There is a lot to know. However, if you can hang on, it's a hell of a ride.

I am really loving the duel point of view in these stories. I don't remember if the original Kate Daniels books were also a duel POV, but it just makes me so happy here. We see how both MCs really complement one another, though Kate's star shines the brightest. These two are such a team *heart eyes*.

These books are showing that Kate and Curran's stories are FAR from over. They are building up to get more and more intense, and they are going to face greater and greater challenges in the future. I, for one, am HERE for it.

Keep coming with these stories, Ilona Andrews, and I'll never stop reading them.

Trouble will always find Kate – or the other way around…

Magic Claims is the second book in the Wilmington Years series spin-off from Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels books. And it’s another rip-roaring adventure, but with some moments of seriousness as well.

In the first book in the series, Magic Tides, readers learned that Kate and Curran had moved to Wilmington to make the world go away (beach + fort + moat = happy!), and to try to find a bit of normal life for their son, Conlan. But even in Magic Tides, it seemed that they might not be left alone (or even want to be left alone) for very long. And this becomes perfectly clear in the opening scene of Magic Claims, when Kate’s aunt, Erra, gives her a not-so-gentle kick-in-the-tush – telling Kate that so long as she is who she is, and Curran is who he is, the world will intrude, and they need to be prepared.

Now, having cracked the door on their anonymity in Magic Tides, when Kate rescued their general contractor’s nephew, Kate and Curran are approached by one of the other kids Kate saved. Solina and her grand-uncle Edward Calloway (Ned) have an even knottier problem, though. After the last magic flare, someone – or something – seems to have appeared in the woods not far outside Wilmington, and is terrorizing the inhabitants of the small town of Pendleton. Several members of Ned’s and Solina’s family still live there, so they are looking for help. And Ned, a sharp and successful businessman, has done his homework, dangling ownership of 82,000 acres of woodlands near Pendleton in front of Curran, to help persuade him.

Of course, neither Kate nor Curran can resist Pendleton’s plight, and they don’t actually try all that hard. As Kate says, just before flexing her magic in one of the funniest scenes in the book (no spoilers, but you’ll know it when you get to it), “letting go of the need to hide was surprisingly easy.” From there, the story just picks up pace, with Kate’s magic and Curran’s fighting prowess – and the skills of their allies –carrying the day in the end.

A lot of the fun comes along the way, though, as Kate valiantly tries to avoid having some of her father’s former retainers pledge loyalty to her, Keelan attempts to impart wisdom to a junior Pack member in the “poke-it-with-a-stick” scene, Erra betrays her well-hidden soft heart in the matter of the dog, and Darin checks out some special critters near the end of the book. As with any IA books though, there are also some moments for thought. The Pack in Atlanta seems to be heading for trouble, and those problems will almost certainly spill over all the way to Wilmington. And although the People’s Wilmington representative, Barrett, hasn’t yet figured out who Kate is, he probably will fairly soon.

If there’s even a minor downside to Magic Claims, it’s that it has just a teeny bit of the feel of a “set-up book”, even if we don’t know exactly what future story the set-up is for: Julie 2? Hugh 2? Wilmington 3? All of them? But although the hooks are clearly there, Magic Claims is still a great tale, and still would be, even if none of those other books ever come along. I highly recommend it and offer my thanks to the authors for the advance review copy. Oh, and on a personal level, I’m thrilled that two of my favorite characters in the Kate Daniels universe, Damian Angevin and Luther Dillon, both turn up near the end, and hopefully may have bigger roles in the future.

Magic Claims, by authors Ilona Andrews, is the second installment in the authors Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years series. Kate Daniels and her husband Curran have been playing house for the past 6-7 years trying to hide from who she really is. She left Atlanta for a reason. It was turning messy, the Pack was splintering into too many factions, and too many eyes and powers were waiting to see what she does next. In order to keep her son Conlan safe, the couple moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where they have made their home in a rustic former castle.

However, after Kate's recent heroic exploits, it has brought them into the open and they can no longer hide from their identities or family legacy. With her powerful Aunt Erra, the Rose of the Tigris, pushing Kate to finally accept who she is, and her father Roland teaching her son magic, while also pushing Kate to accept that there's nobody like her in this world, Kate knows that it is only a matter of time before she will have no choice. And, that choice comes from several visitors from Penderton who have a really bad situation that they need immediate help from Kate and Curran.

The visitors tell Kate that monstrous visitors have been demanding human sacrifices, and the new deadline is just days away. To make matters worse, a 5 member squad from the Knights of the Order went in to confront the danger, and only 1 survived. Kate and the Wilmington Pack led by Keelan, are allied in their determination to keep people safe from outside interference. The one thing I loved from Kate is that she finally understands how powerful she really is and maybe what she will need going forward in order to keep people out of her new home.

She has the ability that likely no one else has and therefore she needs territory to defend against all enemies that might come her way. I love the fact that the authors use Curran to tell this story as they did in the first novel. It's nice to see things from Curran's narrative and see how quickly Conlan is coming into his own abilities. The villain in this story is really interesting as are the ice age monsters that are calling the woods home. I think the most curious thing is that there is a brief mention of Julie but I would love to see the authors keep writing more in her journey.

Ok, let's wrap this up by saying that while this story was originally only supposed to be a novella, I am happier than a claim at high tide that the authors once again come back to Kate, and Curran, and maybe, just maybe, we will see another adventure soon, as well as new and old characters from the original series.

So ridiculously happy that Ilona Andrews has revisted Kate and Curran in the Wilmington Years. I've read and re-read her books to tatters. You could start here...but you'll want to go back and read them all.

Series Info/Source: This is the 2nd book in the Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years series. I got an eGalley of this book through NetGalley to review.

Thoughts: This was absolutely fantastic. I am so happy Andrews is writing in the Kate Daniels world again. This story was non-stop action and fun from start to finish. I loved reading this and love where the story is going.

In this book Kate and Curran are presented with an interesting offer; a huge amount of land to build a fortress of their own on in exchange for them eradicating a mysterious evil from said land. The evil has been tormenting a small town and demanding human sacrifices from the town. Of course they have to accept because rescuing people and building a new strong base for both their family and the Wilmington pack is irresistible.

There was a ton of action in here and a lot of our favorite new characters as well as many wonderful characters from the original series. I enjoyed learning more about what was going on with the Atlantic Pack too. The evil uncovered was fascinating and tied into some of Curran's background story nicely. We also get to see Kate expand on some of her "claiming" powers. It was good to see her start to embrace some of her power rather than hiding from it. Conlan is both adorable and scary throughout.

I really have nothing negative to say here. I love this world and these characters. This new spin-off series both brings back a lot of the things I loved from the original Kate Daniels series and keeps the world new and fresh and intriguing. There were also some comments about Julie, which I hope means that there's another Aurelia Ryder book in the making as well (pretty please??)

My Summary (5/5): Overall I really, really loved this book. The Andrews are one of the (if not the best) urban fantasy writing teams out there and I am so incredibly happy they decided to start writing in the Kate Daniels world again. I would love to see both more books in this series and more in the Aurelia Ryder series...or I guess just more books by them because I love them so! This whole series (and all the spin off series in the Kate Daniels World) are highly recommended to fans of urban fantasy.

Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews is the second of the Wilmington years featuring Kate Daniels, her husband Curran and their son Conan.
Kate and Curran are at their seaside home when visitors representing a town called Penderton, which is north of Wilmington come to call. According to the visitors since the last flare of magic, five years ago, the citizens of Perderton are trapped, unable to leave their town and a group of strange looking people have been demanding tributes from Perderton. The people of Perderton give Kate and Curran 82,000 acres of woodlands, that is theirs no matter if they help the town or not. But they are asking for Kate and Currans for help before the next tribute is due.
Kate and Curran decide to help the town and the adventure begins. The forests are moving and the strange looking people demanding tribute from Perderton are some of the most surprising antagonists.
Kate is beginning to realize that by trying to retire and deny her own nature, she is not going to help protect Curran or Conlan from dangers.
Magic Claims is an excellent addition to the Kate Daniels series. I highly recommend it.
I received a e-arc of Magic Claims for my unbiased review via NetGalley.

Book Summary:

So the plan for lying low isn't exactly working out. Given that this is Kate Daniels and Curran we're talking about – nobody is surprised. It all started with a missing child; now, the word is getting out.

So it's really no surprise that a local town, Penderton, has come calling in the hope of finding aid. An evil lurks in their woods – demanding human tributes and steadily growing stronger. All those who tried to face it have failed. How could they turn down a request like that?

Disclaimer: Magic Claims should not be confused with Magic Clams. That is an entirely different if more humorous, novel. Sorry! Couldn't resist adding that tease in.

My Review:

I think I'm in love. Again. Every time I dive back into this world, I'm quickly reminded why the Kate Daniels series was (and will always be) one of my favorite urban fantasy series. It's so powerfully written, with rich and intense characters. Throw in dangerous enemies and an expansive world; there's plenty to love.

Magic Claims is perfection. Plain and simple. It proves that our characters are still their kick-ass selves, even ten years down the line. No quasi-retirement can keep them down – they're too determined (and enjoy fighting a bit too much).

In truth, this book brings back many elements and plot points from the main series, pulling them together in ways that I couldn't have predicted. At the same time, this transition feels so natural and effortless; I'm surprised we didn't see it coming.

The enemies were fascinating, the secondary characters a delight, and the world continued to grow. I adore the idea of several main points coming full circle and sincerely hope we'll get a chance to see how far it goes.

Bonus points: Magic Claims is split into two perspectives. Most of it belongs to Kate, but readers get to see through Curran's eyes every now and then. It's a delight to see how he assesses a situation, especially when Kate is involved.

Highlights:
Kate Daniel's World
Worldbuilding
Shapeshifters/Vampires/Gods
Kick Ass Heroine
Romance

Trigger Warnings:
Human Sacrifice

Kate and Curran are lying low in Wilmington and trying to live a normal life. The problem is, normal just isn't their speed or style. When a local businessman arrives with a magical conundrum and the offer of a huge tract of land in exchange for their help, Kate and Curran are tempted to assist for so many reasons. As usual, magical mayhem ensues.

For such a long novella or short novel, this story packs a punch. Full of interesting new characters, monsters and drama, Magic Claims subtly answers questions and ties together various storylines in Kate Daniels' world. The best part is that it was so much fun to read. A must have for fans of Ilona Andrews and the Kate Daniels series. Highly recommended. 5 stars.

Another slam-dunk from husband-wife duo Ilona Andrews. Magic Claims is the second book in a new series that begins a few years after the end of the Kate Daniels series, featuring the same main characters in a new setting and time.

Kate, a profoundly powerful magic user and fighter, and her equally-matched husband, Curran, have been building a quiet life with their son in Wilmington, trying to hide their pasts from their new neighbors. However, recent heroic exploits have brought them into the open and they can no longer hide from their identities or family legacy. When unexplained monstrous visitors begin demanding human sacrifices from a neighboring town, the town turns to Kate and Curran to eradicate the threat. As they battle these new enemies, they learn more about their own family's history and their responsibilities as the scariest things around.

Highly recommended for fans of Ilona Andrew's Kate Daniels series. Those who have not read the previous series could probably hop in here, but matter-of-fact realities in the book would spoil major plotlines of the books in the previous series.

Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews (UF/PNR, arc 6/13) This book is proof that comfort reads aren’t always soft.. So many threads coming together, excellent antagonist & direction. Love these characters so much. Felt familiar and different! CWs: death, gore, blood, coercion, enslavement.

You never really know how much you will miss certain characters and worlds until a series ends, and you’re not sure if you’ll ever see them again. Which makes these last two books in the spin-off to the Kate Daniels series so special. The first book, Magic Tides, gave readers a sense of what Kate, Curran, and Conlan were up to after leaving Atlanta and settling down to a quieter life. Kind of like a slice of life in novella form. But this book felt like a homecoming, this is the Kate and Curran I missed. This book felt like a promise of new and more. And I am here for it.

I’m sure you’ve read the blurb by now, but here’s a quick rundown: A small local town is in trouble, being forced to offer human lives as a tribute to an unknown magical entity. The townspeople can’t leave for extended periods of time or else they will sicken and die. Others have come to help and ended up dead, so now the town is nearing a deadline for more human lives given as tribute and they are out of ideas and options. A representative goes to Kate and Curran for help, and of course, they can’t say no. The gift of 81 thousand acres of prime land is just icing on the cake.

This book really felt like a fresh reawakening of the Kate Daniels series. There are still all these threads, from Julie’s current life to Kate’s Shinar magic to what’s happening in the Pack back in Atlanta that are dangling and this book picked them up and started to weave them all together. Then there is Conlan in all his adorable, super smart greatness that bursts onto the page and makes this story even more interesting. I just love him so much.

I won’t spoil anything or get into the villain’s identity, but suffice it to say the battles between them and Kate and Curran are epic. Kate and Curran make some big decisions about their future and how they plan to proceed. And I predict readers will LOVE the conclusions they come to and what that might mean for future books in this series. I know I am beyond excited. I love this new cast of characters, but I’m also kind of hoping to see some older ones I’ve missed.

The epilogue! OMG!

This book made me happy. Thinking of all of the possibilities of what might come in the series in the future makes me even happier.

OMG, this was so GOOD!!! Better than anything I could have imagined!

Magic Tides was a kind of a bridge (as the authors mentioned before) from the first series to this one, and Magic Claims feels like the real beginning of a hopefully a long and fantastic series. The possibilities are endless. And the new characters are mind boggling good.

Although it's not as long as a regular novel, Magic Claims feels and reads like a fully fledged novel. And it has everything I love about Kate Daniels:

I love that Kate's world is always good for a surprise, and this time it blew my mind and I can't wait to see what's coming next. Also getting POV's from Curran has always been something I wished for, I'm happy that it seems that this is something that's going to happen more often. And the interaction between Kate and Curran is still what makes my heart go BOOM!! Love these two so much!

And then the cast!

Honestly, the new cast is perfection, and it's one of the reasons why this books is already so addicting. Next to the writing, the cast is what makes a book stand out. And this new series has already a plethora of fantastic new cast members. Also I'm loving it that some of the old characters are popping up at the most interesting times.

Also, I could really feel/read how much the authors had fun with this story. I cackled and laughed throughout the book, the dry humor and the banter is so signature AI. It's my kind of humor and banter, and actually the entire book feels like it was written just for me. I loved every word of it and just thinking about the possibilities and what the future might bring makes me giddy.

This kind of stories makes me insanely happy and it's the best kind of re-reading material.