Magic Strikes is the third book in the Kate Daniels series. I find the third book in the series is extremely important. It seems to be the point in a series when it is decided if things will end or continue on. If the series is continuing on then it is extremely important that the third book shows a lot of growth and reason for the reader to continue.

In my opinion the third book in the Kate Daniel series is better than the first two books. At this point most of the characters have been introduced. They are familiar, yet they are still mysterious. The relationships still feel new going into this book. By bringing everyone together in the Midnight Games the main characters become connected. It is a connection that you feel will last with them throughout the series.

This is the book where relationships truly begin, both love interests and family interests. Kate can no longer hide who she is.

The third book is really the book that tends to decide if you are committing to a series or bailing out. This book will make you commit. I would recommend you have the fourth book ready to start reading.