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cem_214's review against another edition
5.0
Let me be clear, at this point I've only read Ilona Andrews short 'Magic Tests' and as far as I'm concerned, the book is worth the cost for that alone. I love Ilona and Gordon's works, and this is no different. Julie has always entertained me and I've loved her presence in the main series. But it's fantastic to get this short at getting to know her better and seeing just how she thinks and why she acts as she does sometimes. Of course, now I just want a whole book from her POV. Me, greedy? ;)
I should probably also mention, that aside from being a chance to get to know this character better, 'Magic Tests' is a very good short story in it's own right. I found myself instantly trying to figure out what was going on, and I want to get to know all the new characters we met, a whole lot better, not just Julie. Great work all around.
I should probably also mention, that aside from being a chance to get to know this character better, 'Magic Tests' is a very good short story in it's own right. I found myself instantly trying to figure out what was going on, and I want to get to know all the new characters we met, a whole lot better, not just Julie. Great work all around.
jknock's review against another edition
3.0
Not horrible but none of the short stores were 'must reads', even if you are following their larger series.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Loved having this Julie short story! Such a great read!
*First read May 2nd 2015*
Reading this story story narrated by Julie was really great! Loved how things turned out! And I found out later that the dragon shape-shifter dude in this story is the same one from Magic Dreams! So awesome!
*First read May 2nd 2015*
Reading this story story narrated by Julie was really great! Loved how things turned out! And I found out later that the dragon shape-shifter dude in this story is the same one from Magic Dreams! So awesome!
laurla's review against another edition
published in the anthology "an apple for the creature"
Merged review:
"Playing Possum" by charlaine harris - Sookie Stackhouse #12.5. sookie brings enough birthday cupcakes for her nephew's entire class but finds she's one short when the angry ex-boyfriend of the school secretary shows up.
"spellcaster 2.0" by jonathan maberry - an attempt to create a database of magic spells goes awry when everyone involved isnt quite careful enough. "you think that science is the enemy of faith. that what cannot be measured cannot be real. can you measure what is happening now? what meter would you use? what scale?"
"academy field trip" by donald harstad - a vampire groupie is used to help get closer to vampires.
"sympathy for the bones" by marjorie m. liu - finding sympathetic bones is the key to a girls freedom.
"low school" by rhys bowen - a less than honest politician and lawyer discovers her hell to be just like those nightmares we all have of school. unprepared, not knowing where to go, not dressed appropriately.
"callie meet happy" by amber benson - calliope reaper jones #4.5. while in remedial school to learn wormhole travel, callie accidentally jumps to another dimension and helps out a gal named happy.
"iphigenia in aulis" by mike carey - a post-apocalyptic world where children are strapped down into wheelchairs to go to school leads to a girl discovering the harsh truth about herself.
"golden delicious" by faith hunter - jane yellowrock #4.5. rick is in training for psychometry law enforcement division after being bitten by a werewolf, and helps uncover evil in the ranks.
"Magic Tests" by Ilona Andrews - kate daniels #8.5. When her guardian, Kate Daniels, sends her undercover to a school for exceptional children, teenaged Julie learns an all-new definition of exceptional. "true strength isnt in killing or ignoring your opponent. its in having the will to shield those who need your protection."
"an introduction to jewish myth and mysticism" by steve hockensmith - a boring teacher gives a personal lesson to an abusive exhusband of a coworker. learn about ibburim and dybbukim and the wandering jew.
"VSI" by Nancy Holder - For those who like fangs with their forensics, FBI agent Claire is tested as never before in a school for Vampire Scene Investigation.
"The Bad Hour" by Thomas E. Sniegoski - Remy Chandler #5.5. Remy and his dog Marlowe find evil unleashed in an obedience school.
"pirate dave and the captain's ghost" by toni l. p. kelner - pirate dave #2. a ghost and a vampire help werewolves discover a crazy woman in their ranks.
Merged review:
"Playing Possum" by charlaine harris - Sookie Stackhouse #12.5. sookie brings enough birthday cupcakes for her nephew's entire class but finds she's one short when the angry ex-boyfriend of the school secretary shows up.
"spellcaster 2.0" by jonathan maberry - an attempt to create a database of magic spells goes awry when everyone involved isnt quite careful enough. "you think that science is the enemy of faith. that what cannot be measured cannot be real. can you measure what is happening now? what meter would you use? what scale?"
"academy field trip" by donald harstad - a vampire groupie is used to help get closer to vampires.
"sympathy for the bones" by marjorie m. liu - finding sympathetic bones is the key to a girls freedom.
"low school" by rhys bowen - a less than honest politician and lawyer discovers her hell to be just like those nightmares we all have of school. unprepared, not knowing where to go, not dressed appropriately.
"callie meet happy" by amber benson - calliope reaper jones #4.5. while in remedial school to learn wormhole travel, callie accidentally jumps to another dimension and helps out a gal named happy.
"iphigenia in aulis" by mike carey - a post-apocalyptic world where children are strapped down into wheelchairs to go to school leads to a girl discovering the harsh truth about herself.
"golden delicious" by faith hunter - jane yellowrock #4.5. rick is in training for psychometry law enforcement division after being bitten by a werewolf, and helps uncover evil in the ranks.
"Magic Tests" by Ilona Andrews - kate daniels #8.5. When her guardian, Kate Daniels, sends her undercover to a school for exceptional children, teenaged Julie learns an all-new definition of exceptional. "true strength isnt in killing or ignoring your opponent. its in having the will to shield those who need your protection."
"an introduction to jewish myth and mysticism" by steve hockensmith - a boring teacher gives a personal lesson to an abusive exhusband of a coworker. learn about ibburim and dybbukim and the wandering jew.
"VSI" by Nancy Holder - For those who like fangs with their forensics, FBI agent Claire is tested as never before in a school for Vampire Scene Investigation.
"The Bad Hour" by Thomas E. Sniegoski - Remy Chandler #5.5. Remy and his dog Marlowe find evil unleashed in an obedience school.
"pirate dave and the captain's ghost" by toni l. p. kelner - pirate dave #2. a ghost and a vampire help werewolves discover a crazy woman in their ranks.
papi's review against another edition
3.0
Short novella featuring Julie, Kate's foster daughter. She solves her first mystery, and finds a school at the same time.
msinformation's review against another edition
5.0
I only read the Sookie Stackhouse short story but I liked it.
thenia's review against another edition
4.0
Magic Tests - Ilona Anderws
This is a story about Julie and her first undercover mission in a school where a girl has gone missing. The audiobook was very well done and the various characters introduced were colorful and intriguing.
It was very interesting seeing through Julie's eyes and I would love to read more about her in the future.
This is a story about Julie and her first undercover mission in a school where a girl has gone missing. The audiobook was very well done and the various characters introduced were colorful and intriguing.
It was very interesting seeing through Julie's eyes and I would love to read more about her in the future.
hollie313's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0