**edited 12/30/13 
 The Kate Daniels series has got to be one of the most highly regarded urban fantasy series out there, with reason. Kate is an incredibly entertaining narrator: she's sharp, spunky, and a lot of fun. The world is creative and well-developed, and the plots (or, at least, those that I've seen) are tight and cleverly constructed. The book also do an impressive tightrope act, balancing precariously right on the borders of PNR (Paranormal romance) and UF (urban fantasy) and strongly appealing to audiences from both camps. 
 Kate and I had a rocky start. I read the first book and my detestation for Curran was so strong that it outweighed my appreciation for Kate. When I was finally galvanized to try again, I decided to test things out a little later in the series: this book, in fact. I can now say that I have definitely joined the legion of Kate Daniels fans. 
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