[Lady Bliss]

OK, I admit it, I would be down for a Hugh book... and the Kate sequel.

[kkyyyssss]

The story about the Hugh book is actually pretty funny. It was the April's fool post on her blog I think in 2015 and there was a HUGE blowback on her blog about people really wanting to read it. I think this is one of the major reasons she had Roland kick Hugh out. Without that, I dont see how that book could exist. I think she said started working on it last year. She posted a few snippets on her blog and it looks like it will be a really fun read. I just hope he will stay a jackass.

This post has been edited by kkyyyssss: 23 June 2017 - 02:33 AM

[QuickTidal]

kkyyyssss, on 23 June 2017 - 02:32 AM, said:

The story about the Hugh book is actually pretty funny. It was the April's fool post on her blog I think in 2015 and there was a HUGE blowback on her blog about people really wanting to read it. I think this is one of the major reasons she had Roland kick Hugh out. Without that, I dont see how that book could exist. I think she said started working on it last year. She posted a few snippets on her blog and it looks like it will be a really fun read. I just hope he will stay a jackass.

Yeah, I'd like for it to be a kind of supernatural Flashman type scoundrel book.

[Abyss]

Abyss, on 11 November 2016 - 03:37 AM, said:

MAGIC TESTS - short Julie story circa book 6. Cute, no t particularly important. Notable for one supporting character who might be important down the road.

...

Authors blogposted a blurb from MAGIC TRIUMPHS (i think) that suggests i was not off base with this prediction.

[Abyss]

Tentative date for TRIUMPHS is May 8 2018.

[Tattersail_]

Abyss, on 10 October 2017 - 02:55 AM, said:

Tentative date for TRIUMPHS is May 8 2018.

Hate waiting for books, but this is good. Dresden is taking the piss.

[JPK]

Ok, I'm about 45% into MAGIC BINDS. I've avoided the last couple pages to avoid spoilers, but I simply have to say that Roman is hands-down my favorite side-character in the series. His giddy wedding-planning in this book is a very welcome balance to all of the what-the-fuckery going on with pretty much every other character.

Side note: Ah! THAT'S what Christopher is. I can't say I saw that one coming.

[Abyss]

JPK, on 18 October 2017 - 03:35 PM, said:

Ok, I'm about 45% into MAGIC BINDS. I've avoided the last couple pages to avoid spoilers, but I simply have to say that Roman is hands-down my favorite side-character in the series. His giddy wedding-planning in this book is a very welcome balance to all of the what-the-fuckery going on with pretty much every other character.

Roman became a LOT of fun in this book, tho i did like him in the novellas where he's hitting on Andrea the whole time.

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Side note: Ah! THAT'S what Christopher is. I can't say I saw that one coming.

Yeah, there were a handful of hints which in retrospect kind of make sense, but really just suggested there was something to him, not what it was. I can't say they really set that up so much as pulled it off.

[QuickTidal]

Abyss, on 18 October 2017 - 05:16 PM, said:

JPK, on 18 October 2017 - 03:35 PM, said:

Ok, I'm about 45% into MAGIC BINDS. I've avoided the last couple pages to avoid spoilers, but I simply have to say that Roman is hands-down my favorite side-character in the series. His giddy wedding-planning in this book is a very welcome balance to all of the what-the-fuckery going on with pretty much every other character.

Roman became a LOT of fun in this book, tho i did like him in the novellas where he's hitting on Andrea the whole time.

Which was HILARIOUSLY not smart. LMAO.

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I hate waiting, but excited for TRIUMPHS!

[Andorion]

QuickTidal, on 18 October 2017 - 05:20 PM, said:

Abyss, on 18 October 2017 - 05:16 PM, said:

JPK, on 18 October 2017 - 03:35 PM, said:

Ok, I'm about 45% into MAGIC BINDS. I've avoided the last couple pages to avoid spoilers, but I simply have to say that Roman is hands-down my favorite side-character in the series. His giddy wedding-planning in this book is a very welcome balance to all of the what-the-fuckery going on with pretty much every other character.

Roman became a LOT of fun in this book, tho i did like him in the novellas where he's hitting on Andrea the whole time.

Which was HILARIOUSLY not smart. LMAO.

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I hate waiting, but excited for TRIUMPHS!

From the blurb it seems like it may not be the type of big showdown I was expecting. Something about a third force

[JPK]

Alright guys, I'm finally caught up. Overall, I'm really enjoying the series despite it's flaws. There has been plenty of discussion as you what they're doing right with the series, so I'll limit my commented here to what I see as my personal flaws with the books.

1- I went through the books in Audio format like Abyss did. I really enjoyed the lack of descriptive sex scenes in the first few books. I was even ok with the fade-outs they've pulled a couple times, but I just don't want to listen to 5 solid minutes of poorly written thrusting and grunting. Please please make it stop.

2- Why in the hell does nearly every character have crazy plot armor. Dali and Mahon should have died in this last book. I mean in a battle the size that was described here, the injuries to important characters boils down to Mahon getting really sick and Barabas having his legs broken. Really?

That said, I'm REALLY looking forward to that Hugh book coming up.

This post has been edited by JPK: 20 October 2017 - 06:26 PM

[amphibian]

Dali is straight up fan service and I hate reading her parts.

[Abyss]

amphibian, on 20 October 2017 - 11:39 PM, said:

Dali is straight up fan service and I hate reading her parts.

Counterpoint: Dali is a well developed character very different from the rest of the cast and Amphi was bitten by a white tiger as a child.

[Abyss]

Details re the Hugh book....
http://www.ilona-and...iron-and-magic/

Release date June 28 2018.
Blurb at the link. Cover - which looks like some awful paranormal romance thing - too.
Also a fairly lengthy excerpt. Quite good, am looking fwd to this.

[Abyss]

Abyss, on 04 April 2018 - 07:39 PM, said:

Details re the Hugh book....
http://www.ilona-and...iron-and-magic/

Release date June 28 2018.
Blurb at the link. Cover - which looks like some awful paranormal romance thing - too.
Also a fairly lengthy excerpt. Quite good, am looking fwd to this.

It’s out early, reviews are pretty glowing so far. Alas, no earbook.https://www.amazon.c...uct_top?ie=UTF8

[Abyss]

FOUR DAYS TO GO TO MAGIC TRIUMPHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who haven't read IRON AND MAGIC and won't before you read Triumphs (wtf is wrong with you go read it) here's my best guess at what you maybe might need to know...

Spoiler

To survive, Hugh married Elena, a witch. As a result, his remaining Iron Dogs, 300 or so from the original thousands Roland had purged, and her witch covens are now allied and all living together in a castle.

Hugh has made peace with the Werehyenas.... there was a lot of stabbing involved... and stated he will take the Pack's side against Roland, tho its unclear if he means with force.

Hugh is still kind of pissed at Curran for Europe. He believes Kate may be capable of taking Roland.

Elena is powerful enough to make Roland pass on a fight he wasnt expecting. It's a wild power tho'.

[Andorion]

Abyss, on 25 August 2018 - 03:00 AM, said:

FOUR DAYS TO GO TO MAGIC TRIUMPHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who haven't read IRON AND MAGIC and won't before you read Triumphs (wtf is wrong with you go read it) here's my best guess at what you maybe might need to know...

Spoiler

To survive, Hugh married Elena, a witch. As a result, his remaining Iron Dogs, 300 or so from the original thousands Roland had purged, and her witch covens are now allied and all living together in a castle.

Hugh has made peace with the Werehyenas.... there was a lot of stabbing involved... and stated he will take the Pack's side against Roland, tho its unclear if he means with force.

Hugh is still kind of pissed at Curran for Europe. He believes Kate may be capable of taking Roland.

Elena is powerful enough to make Roland pass on a fight he wasnt expecting. It's a wild power tho'.

Iron and Magic is totally going to tie into Magic Truimphs
At the end of the 9th book

Spoiler

the witches talk about getting help from the "white warlock" which is totally Elena. Also Elena is deeply scary.

[Abyss]

MAGIC TRIUMPHS, chapter

Spoiler

12.

Holy.

Fucking.

Fuck.

[Abyss]

Abyss, on 03 September 2018 - 03:50 AM, said:

MAGIC TRIUMPHS, chapter

Spoiler

12.

Holy.

Fucking.

Fuck.

...and then...

and THEN....

and after that.... THAT.

Whoa.

[Abyss]

Just finished.

Awe. Some.

More later, but those of you following this series should really, really, read IRON AND MAGIC before this.