First off, I am so glad that I only started this series a couple of months ago. I am impatient and have a horrible memory so can’t imagine waiting 10 years for the end… I know some fans have been around since the beginning, high five for you seriously. I’m selfishly glad I only had to wait 2 months (and I had Hugh’s book in between too!).

So even though I’m late to the party, I feel like I went through life with these characters – we met Kate when she was on her own in every sense of the word, and now here she is, married with a kid. I love love loved going through this all with them. Ilona Andrews are fantastic at what they do and though I’m sad to say goodbye to Kate and friends, I think it was time and think they did it fabulously. Plus, we still have more Hugh books, right?! Plus Julie and Derek, right right right? I need more you guys. NEED.

Kate is one of my favourite characters ever – she’s strong, badass and funny. She cares about people but isn’t a doormat. I love the way she juggles everything in her life. Curran – gah. Love. And Conlan? Squeeeeee. Totes adorbs. Plus there’s all the friends and family… I just love them all.

This book was funny, a little bit sexy, well-paced and interesting. I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat. Really, it everything that all the previous books have been. I loved all the references in this book to previous books. I tried to savour it. I didn’t exactly succeed because I couldn’t put it down, but that’s a good problem to have.

This was a fantastic conclusion to an amazing series. I already want to re-read the entire series. I will buy anything Ilona Andrews writes, I will pre-order anything and everything. One click for sure. I have never been happier to receive an ARC from netgalley. Thank you so much to the publisher, you’ve made me a happy reader, Ilona Andrews – y’all are amazing.

If you have to break the hearts of fans and release a final chapter, this is the way to do it. Magic Triumphs has mystery, tension, humor, action, enemies and friends working together for the greater good and some backstabbing as well, and let's not forget the most adorable toddler you have ever met.

Ilona Andrews created a fascinating world for us where magic washes over the land like waves at the beach. When technology is up, phone works, cars drive and scary things with claws and teeth go to sleep, but when the magic is up, technology is what goes to sleep and those scary things comes crawling out to get you.

When we first met Kate Daniels she was simply a merc, trying to keep her head down and stay on the move so that her father, Roland, never find out about her. But over the last few years, Kate has made friends and put down some roots. She has fallen in love with the Beast Lord of Atlanta who reigned supreme over the shifters to ruling over Atlanta to protect it from her father. Now the lonely merc has become a friend, wife and mother. The woman who was raised to keep her head down will have to fight to protect the life she has created but the biggest question will be...from who?

Kate and Curran have been gearing up these last few years for a winner-take-all war against Roland. They have forged strong alliances with the witches, the shifters, the People and the Mercs, and some not so stong alliances with the Knights of the Order...okay, the Order hates Kate, but enemy of my enemy and all that.

Yet while Kate is waiting for her father to make a move to steal her son, neighborhoods full of people are disappearing...and the bodies are being dumped en masse. Kate is angry that Roland would attack the people in her territory. Then she begins to remember one important fact... Roland wouldn't commit mass slaughter. Not at these levels. Roland wants humans around to worship him. What good is taking Kate's territory if there is no one left to cheer and worship?

Kate has been so focused on Roland that she didn't realize there is another threat on the field.
And this someone has Kate a present but is it from an admirer who wants to court her, or a declaration of war? She has no idea, but something about it is putting the shifters on edge.

Kate will need more help than her friends can provide but will approaching her father be the deal with the devil that will require a payment too dear?

I am so sad that Ilona and Andrew Gordon, better known as Ilona Andrews, decided to say goodbye to Kate Daniels and friends. I really enjoyed the stories, the creativity of the world building and all of the characters. But if you are going to bring the series like this to an end, they obviously decided it was time to Go Big or Go Home!

I am going to miss Kate and company but Magic Triumphs is in incredible story and if you do have to end a series, this is the way to take a final bow.

Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews

Kate Daniels has come a long way in post shift Atlanta. She’s gone from being a lonely mercenary keeping her head down to a powerful player with friends, allies and family. And now, an ancient enemy appears and Kate has to make dangerous alliances if she hopes to save not only Atlanta but the world.

This is the 10th and final book in the series and completes Kate’s story arc. As such, readers would enjoy this novel best if they begin at the beginning and read the entire series in order.

Magic Triumphs is a must read for fans of Kate Daniels. The novel has all of the authors trademark touches – marvelous mythology, fearsome monsters, epic battles, genuine emotional moments and just the right amount of humor and snark to break the tension. Particularly touching was getting to see Kate as a mother and watching her protect her child. Often times, action and danger don’t work when characters have children but the scenes are masterfully written here.

There were great references to earlier works in the series and very creative storytelling to bring Kate’s story to a believable and satisfying conclusion. It's amazing and surprising to watch as the authors take the narrative and the characters and turn them around in unexpected ways. As I read, it almost seemed to wrap up too quickly and I had a few questions about several characters that leave me hoping for a spin off series.

I must admit to being a long-time fan having been reading the series since the first book was published in 2007 and I thoroughly enjoyed the conclusion. A wonderfully written and highly recommended read. 5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Magic Triumphs is the final installment in the Kate Daniels series (as far as I know) but after reading it there was more finality to it than in previous books so this saddens my heart because I have had such a blast going through Kate and Curran's journey and finding their own place together and in their world that they have created with all the good and the bad and their beautiful son. I will make this a shorter review, because quite frankly if I go long I will reveal details I probably shouldn't and would ruin the book. This review I just want to share my impressions of the story overall.

In Magic Triumphs, Kate and Curran have given birth to a bouncing baby boy and boy does he have the energy that his parents have plus tenfold. We see Curran and Kate as parents, and trying to juggle everything including finding time for themselves. We see danger is escalating and they are trying to figure out the new threat including a way to bring down Kate's father who is more dangerous than ever. I really adore seeing how the plot escalates and all the SUSPENSE....I almost felt like I was going to have a heart attack because the intensity just about killed me. I loved trying to solve the mystery along side Kate and Curran and all their friends and family and their hyper active powerful boy. Their son is eighteen months and seeing him into a baby lion was so CUTE and he drives his mama a bit crazy.

We see the way Kate juggles everything she has to handle wife, mother, niece, daughter, kick ass fighter and defender of the city of Atlanta and more. We see how the strain that everyone puts on her and what I truly loved is that with everything she has going on....the love her "kitty cat" has for her is what keeps her going strong and stable, she relies on him more than she realizes because he accepts her as she is and loves her fully and wholly. Their isn't a super strong focus on their relationship, but when we get glimpses of it in these small moments, my emotions just break because you see how strong and well balanced they are together on and off the battle field. The story weaves its way through passion, the challenges of parenthood, killings and intrigue, and fighting off near unbeatable enemies to bring a better future for those you love....its kick ass in every way you can imagine and this final installment was a PHENOMENAL journey that I am so grateful to be a part of!!

The publisher has asked for no promotion or spoilers for this final book in the Kate Daniels series and I will honor that request. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to read MAGIC TRIUMPHS, as I've been a fan of the series since the very first mass paperback, MAGIC BITES, was published! I'll just say that all the characters get a chance to shine, and it was wonderful to spend time, again, for the final time, in this amazing world the authors have created!

The aptly named Magic Triumphs is the final book in the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. After years of fighting for a safer world, Kate and Curran, along with their son Conlan (so adorable), have tried to settle into a more peaceful life. They have a tenuous stalemate with Kate's megalomaniac father and are back to working regular magical hazmat cases. Until, of course, some massive beast from another realm starts devouring towns. Kate and her allies are once again in the middle of an apocalypse. Told with their signature flair, Magic Triumphs is a satisfying ending to a wonderful series that has shaped the urban fantasy genre. Although readers will be sad to see the end, we can all agreed that Kate and Curran deserve their Happily Ever After.

I cannot recommend this series more highly. It has been a favourite since I read Magic Bites many years ago and I look forward to reading what Ilona Andrews comes up with next.

This series finale was quite well done, and it looks like there may be more tales to come in this world, just not focusing on Kate and Curran. We can only hope! I loved the authors’ original approach to magic in this series and their excellent characterization. This last book in the series should please fans, but I highly recommend people read Iron and Magic beforehand.

While this was not my favorite entry in this series (there were too many side-characters at this point and it didn't feel like all of them received a proper amount of page time), it was still a solid book and one that will certainly please long-time fans.

This conclusion to the Kate Daniels series did not disappoint. Ilona Andrews delivers another strong, action packed installment full of witty dialogue and endearing characters. I'm sad to see the series end and hope some of the characters will live on in future works.

Ilona Andrews has written the conclusion of the Kate Daniels series Magic Triumphs is that book. Kate and Curran are up against Roland, Kate's father but also an unknown enemy. This will decide the fate of Atlanta and the lives of Kate, Curran and all the people they care about. Magic Triumphs is a wonderful and amazing story, full of suspense, magic, surprises and endings for well know characters. Plot lines are answered, but there is room for more stories in the Kate Daniel universe, just without Kate and Curran being the main characters. I would strongly suggest reading the other books in the series before reading this highly recommended book.

Fully satisfying conclusion to Kate and Curran's journey that began in Magic Bites. So sad to say goodbye to these beloved characters.. The team of Ilona Andrews has delivered everything promised. I will be reading this over and over again.

I probably read this book waaay too fast because I was so excited to get an ARC of it! Although, I do feel like there was some mighty quick wrap up at the end, that could have used a little more fleshing out, I was very satisfied with the end of the Kate Daniels... I mean Lennart series. I have loved being part of this world ever since I discovered it. This book does not disappoint. Plus I loved the inclusion/continuation of the Iron Covenant series and I'm excited to hop on that bandwagon next! Thank you so much Ilona Andrews team! You've created a set of characters and a world I will enjoy for years and years to come.

So, that was that. Incredible end to an incredible series. Simply put, I loved it. Cute, funny, terrible, tragic, and intensely powerful. This is a classic end to what must be considered one of the classic urban fantasies of all time. Thank you Gordon and Ilona!

I can't wait to see what you'll do next. (Though naturally I am already invested in everything else you've published as well!)

4.5 stars

I'm not even pretending that this review is easy to write.

From the moment I found out that Magic Triumphs would be the last Kate Daniels novel, I had a hard time accepting it. I couldn't imagine a life without this series. But now, after reading 10+ novels about Kate's battles with gods, monsters and the different power plays in and around Atlanta, I can say with absolute certainty that Kate deserves this ending.

Battle after battle she gave it all. Always for the better of the people of Atlanta, her family and friends and humanity. I felt for her. My heart ached at times!!!

Magic Triumphs was a fantastic and triumphant ending to my most favorite series of all.

I was sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. When it got closer to 80 and 90% this book turned into a nail-biter. I wouldn't be surprised if my heartbeat went up the closer I got the ending. This book had me entirely in its grasps.

In this epic conclusion, Ilona Andrews brought the entire cast together for this final battle. The plot that unraveled throughout the story, and the many answers to questions I didn't know I had, kept my head spinning. The way the authors had this entire story executed was stunning. So many events and decisions in previous books suddenly made even more sense.

I'm utterly astonished by how well everything came together.

The fighting scenes were as always amazingly vibrant and easy to follow. The banter that I love and adore was there, but I had the feeling the overall feel of the book was a touch darker than any of the others. Getting to the end of it all was strenuous for everyone involved and it was noticeable. But all in all, I don't think this story could have ended any other way. It felt RIGHT. You know how Kate always talks about how sometimes things just feel right? This ending gave me just this feeling.

Even though it's very hard for me to say goodbye, especially to Kate, Curran, Julie and Derek, and now baby Conlan, I feel good about it. The relief at the end was palpable and satisfiying. And it seems that the authors are keeping the possibility open of coming back to the world of magic and tech in future books. You never know what kind of adventures are waiting around the next corner.

A worthy end to this long-running series. It wraps up the large arcs while leaving room for promised shorter fiction and dovetailing nicely with the new Iron Covenant series. If you've picked this book up on a whim, please put it down and start at the glorious beginning with Magic Bites. You are in for a treat.

Kate Daniels is focused on her life as a wife, mother, and small business owner. Unfortunately, her position as In-Shinar, the Blood Blade of Atlanta, makes her a target and now someone is testing her claim over Atlanta. Is her father, Roland, behind the growing number of horrific and unusual deaths? Kate and Curran will have to form some uneasy alliances if they hope to survive what is coming….

MAGIC TRIUMPHS is the tenth and concluding book in the <i>Kate Daniels</i> series. As we are seeing the conclusion of several story arcs, I would strongly suggest reading the <i>Kate Daniels</i> in order as each book builds upon the events of the earlier books. Ilona Andrews pulls together the various relationships and shows alliances shifting and reshifting as the balance of power fluctuates.

Reading MAGIC TRIUMPHS was a bittersweet experience. The <i>Kate Daniels</i> series is one of my top favorite series all time and honestly I didn’t want to see it end. However, Ilona Andrews doesn’t disappoint as MAGIC TRIUMPHS concludes with exactly the kind of huge bang I would expect from Kate and Curran. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered while reading MAGIC TRIUMPHS. I won’t lie though- I’ve become attached to the characters and some of the sacrifices were painful, even as I loved the introduction of Conlan.

And oh… as much as I love Kate and Curran, Conlan Dilmun Lennart completely stole my heart! His antics, as well as Kate’s reaction to them, are absolutely adorable. I won’t reveal spoilers but some of the scenes involving Conlan and his parents are nothing short of hysterical! I hope we see future books featuring him as I can’t wait to see how his powers develop.

MAGIC TRIUMPHS is a phenomenal conclusion to one of the best urban fantasy series of all time and clearly a must-read for anyone who is a fan of the genre. I’m thankful to know we’ll still get to visit this stunningly good world that Ilona Andrews has so carefully crafted over the years, even if the stories won’t focus on Kate and Curran. If you love urban fantasy- or even like it just a little- then pick up book one of the <i>Kate Daniels</i> series and settle in for one of the best book journeys you’ll ever take.

*review is in the editing queue at Fresh Fiction*

Thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review... I think. I mean, to be fair, it kind of means the series ended sooner for me than it should have... but yes, I definitely appreciate being trusted with an ARC of the final book of one of the best UF series of all time.

I don't even know where to begin to process my feelings, and I can't say too much without giving away spoilers.

Conlan - Yes. All the yeses. The way he is written is fantastic and funny and adorable. Bring on the teenage Conlan/older Julie spinoff, please.

Kate and Curran - plenty of their famous banter, some sexy times, lots of depending on each other, and proof that they are definitely "OTP."

Atlanta - We get to see so many characters in this one and I love it. Pretty much everyone we've ever met of any importance at least gets an appearance, and not a single one of them felt like a cameo just for a cameo. All felt like they progressed the story or helped Kate or pushed the narrative in some way or another.

Violence and Magic - lots, duh.

Iron - Read Iron and Magic before you read this. Just saying. Trust me. It's a great book anyways, but you need to. NEED TO. Thank goodness we have two more Hugh books.

The Villains - not exactly what you're thinking. Great surprises when you think the book will ONLY be about Roland. Nope. Lots of shit going on, of course, because that's when Kate thrives -- in the chaos and stress of EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE.

Future Spinoffs - Yes, give me more. Ilona has mentioned more set in this world. I would love a Julie spinoff, especially after the finale of this book. She has aged into a smart, wise, powerful young woman.

Thank you, Ilona, for this series, for this world, for the time I've spent there (and will spend in future rereads). You are truly talented.

Now, excuse me while I go weep uncontrollably that this amazing series has reached its finale.

Where do I even start?! This has been long awaited and anticipated. Ilona and Gordon did NOT disappoint. Magic Triumphs is filled with ALL the things you've come to expect in a Kate Daniels' novel--snark, grit, action, lots of things you never saw coming, and so much more. I love how they wrapped everything up and someone please tell me that there are plans to do something with what happened in the Epilogue! *coughs...publisher, I'm looking at you here...what do we need to do to make that happen lol coughs

Here's hoping for more in this world. There is so much that can still be done (Conlan, when he gets older, would be AWESOME to see as well).

Thanks for such a great ride and I'm sure I'll be re-reading the whole series many times over!

WOW...just WOW!!! It was everything I was hoping it would be. So sorry to see it end, but so happy to have been part of the ride!

As happy as I am to have gotten to read this early, I'm also sad because I'll never get to read a new Kate Daniels book ever again. This series is amazing! I love the way it ended. It was better than anything I imagined.

It was funny. It was touching. I didn't want to put it down. I read the whole thing in one sitting while battling a migraine. It was that good. Some parts were really gruesome. So much was going on. All of my favorite side characters were there. Kate was great at balancing being a fighter and being a mom. Why can't more UF do this? Curran frustrated me. The man is too secretive. Hugh's appearance was fun. He's such a lovable jerk. The epilogue gives me hope for a spinoff series with some characters I love.