Re read at Ilona Andrews Addicts because Magic Binds will be released on September 20th 
 This is my favorite book in the series besides Magic Strikes. 
 (view spoiler)[For seven books we have heard so much about the big evil villain, I was scared that the moment we'd actually meet him, I might be disappointed because of all the myth and fuzz that built up around him for almost seven books. 
 How could anyone, even a fictional character, live up to these expectations? And you know what? 
 Not only did Roland live up to these expectations, but he exceeded them and I loved every single interaction between him and Kate. (hide spoiler)] 
 My father knew he was a bastard. He was the venomous serpent in a bed of roses. Apparently, he didn't just acknowledge that fact, he beat people over the head with it. All that was missing was a neon sign that read EVIL AND CONFLICTED ABOUT IT with a flashing arrow pointing at his head. 
 I love Kate and how she never changes herself to please other people. Her relationship with Curran is fantastic, and I can't wait for Kate to some day achieve full control over her powers and see what happens. 
 It was great to learn more about Ghastek and his past. Who would've thought... 
 My favorite parts were (view spoiler)[all the interactions between Kate and Roland and Hugh and Kate. (hide spoiler)] 
 I really have a weird fascination with "sick fuck" psychopath Hugh. I loved the kind of games he played before he became a really sick fuck. 
 The only thing I really missed in this book was Saiman, and the part in the tower got a bit too long for my personal taste. 
 Desandra has now become on of my favorite characters in the series, and Ascanio is just hilarious.