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Hexed by Ilona Andrews, Yasmine Galenorn, Allyson James, Jeanne C. Stein Series: Kate Daniels #4.5, Anna Strong Chronicles #6.5, Stormwalker #2.5, Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon #9.5
Published by Berkley on June 1, 2011
Genres: Anthologies, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 326
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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Four of the bestselling names in romance and fantasy come together in this collection of thrilling novellas featuring powerful women who know how to handle a hex or two.
Also in this series: An Apple for the Creature, Magic Breaks, Night Shift, Magic Bites, Magic Burns, Magic Strikes
I picked up this Anthology to listen to the novella Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels #4.5) only. I LOVE the Kate Daniels series and have been listening to the books and loving them all over again. Instead of just listening to Magic Dreams I went ahead and listened to all four novellas; Magic Dreams, Ice Shards, Double Hexed, and Blood Debt. This Anthology was interesting and each novella was different and enjoyable to listen too.
Magic Dreams – 5 Stars
Here we get Jim & Dali, two shapeshiftes in the Cat Clan. If you are familiar with the Kate Daniels series then you have an idea of who these two are. Jim shows up in the first book and Dali shows up in the third book, but here we get to see more into them, their insecurities, and mating dance. Lots of fun to listen too and learn more about these two.
The Narrator: Renée Raudman did a superb job with the narration. The audiobook brings out the emotions, characters, mystery, and adventure.
*****
Ice Shards – 4 Stars
Ice Shards takes place in the Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon #9.5 series. I haven’t tried this series yet, but do have book one on my TBR. This novella has made me want to bump up trying out Yasmine Galenorn. Iris has to face her past. I like how her past is weaved into the now. I found this novella interesting and entertaining.
The Narrator: Cassandra Campbell did a wonderful job. I really enjoyed the Irish accent given to Iris and all the other different voices for the other characters.
*****
Double Hexed – 3 Stars
Double Hexed is part of the Stormwalker #2.5 series. This one I felt lost and like I was missing something. The familiar connections between the characters just wasn’t their for me. All the people introduced are friends, acquaintances, or a lover. This novella focused on Janet the main character in the Stormwalker series. We also get Coyote the God, Mike a dragon, Cassandra a witch, Ansel a Nightwalker, and a few others. Theirs a cute/hex on the inn that Janet runs. Their more dark primal instances are coming out. This novella wan’t working so well for me. It didn’t make me want to go out and pick up the Stormwalkerseries.
The Narrator: She did a good job. The voices where unique and you could distinguish between the different characters.
*****
Blood Debt – 4 Stars
Blood Debt is Anna Strong Chronicles #6.5 series. We meet Anna a bounty hunter/vampire. Something in her past is coming back to bit her in the butt. We learn about her, her past, and how she was turned. She’s got to defend her actions in an otherworld court. Not just her life, but another’s is on the line. It’s interesting. Anna is determined to protect those who can’t defend themselves. I’m curious to try the Anna Strong Chronicles series. It sounds like it has adventure, mystery, and fun characters.
The Narrator: She did a wonderful job. All the voices where alive and unique. The story came alive.
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About Ilona Andrews
“Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
They have co-authored several bestselling series, including the #1 NYT bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial. For complete list of their books, fun extras, and Innkeeper installments, please visit their website at Ilona-andrews.com.
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Glad you enjoyed my review, Kathy. Hope you enjoy and thank you for sharing!
Awesome review angela!! On my the list!! Shared on all my socials!!
I agree. It’s great to have the same narrator. I like Jim and Dali. Fun story.
The only book that I’m familiar with in this book is the Jim/Dali story. I’m so glad that they got Renee Raudman to narrate. It is always better to have that same narrator as the main series.
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Sound good Angela thanks for sharing
I am SO bad when it comes to Anthologies. I have this thing where I don’t like reading novellas that are already into a series so I feel like I’m getting the book for only one or two stories. I may have read the ebook, but I did get that Kate Daniels novella somewhere because I remember reading it. The audio of that series is amazing.
I have all the novellas for Kate Daniels. They have been published induviiutaly, but if you want to listen to them, you have to hunting for the audio which is then in an Anthology. I was only going to listen to Kate, but then I continued on. I enjoyed Yasmine Galenorn novella and found Jeanne C. Stein novella to be interesting. I think I’m going to check out these two others. Thank’s for stopping in and visiting.