Mixed feelings about this book.
A couple of new twists to the collective myth of the vampire and the shifters. Some of those I liked, some didn't. I don't really like the vampires, they are more like zombies controlled by the master of the dead (the brain behind the vampires).
Really liked the shifters characters but I think it was the sexual tension between Kate and The Beast Lord (I really liked the Beast Lord).

I favourite part: Magic depends on belief. If enough people believes something to be true, t becomes true. ( )

This felt like the female version of Harry Dresden with a bit more misogyny, more boring and no husky voice whispering in my ear as I listen to James Marsden narrate. Everyone who's continued with this series says that this book is super weak and to keep reading, it gets better. I'll try another one but I'm not holding out any hopes. ( )

If you like kick-ass, smart, tough women, Kate's the one for you. She tough and unapologetic about it. This is a very fun book.

Kate Daniels is a mercenary in a post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology alternate. She has a magic sword and hides her DNA. When her guardian is murdered Kate goes looking for the murderer. Greg, her guardian and last of her 'family', was the Knight-diviner in the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid. She gets the Order to sanction her quest. The search brings her to the attention of the Pack (shapechangers) and its Beast Lord, Curran, as well as Nataraja, head of the People (undead). Along the way she is confronted by some truly horrific beasts. This is the start of a very good series. I'm glad I finally started it. ( )

I picked this book up on a recommendation. At first I was really into the book and couldn't walk away from it, then things started to get a little slow for me. To me there was a lot of repeating and useless info.

Kate is a great main character and while I wasn't too clear on the whole issue with her blood, I did connect with her. I loved that she knew to be afraid of things, but that she never let on just how afraid she was. The magic in the book confused me and I couldn't really grasp onto it.
I wasn't sure about the vampires, and really after reading so many vampire books this one threw me a little. Mindless creatures controlled by the People were a big stretch for me, though I can see the appeal and know that at least the vampires won't be love interests in this book!!
The shapechangers ( love that name by the way) were a great surprise, and who wouldn't want to kiss and kill the Lord of the Free Beasts? Curran was a great addition to the book and I would have loved to see a little more tension between him and Kate, but that kiss was a good one!!
All in all, I did enjoy the book and would recommend it for a quick read! ( )