Once again we have a focus on a different mythology. In this case, it is Hindu myth. Did this contribute to the overall story or does it feel more like an information dump?
We learn many new things about Saimon in this book. What did you think of his character in the beginning of Magic Strikes? Did your opinion of him change throughout the book? If so, when and why?
The Midnight Games, a gladiator style tournament, plays a significant role in the story. What did you think of the concept of the games and the fact that Kate had participated in something similar as a child?
More information is revealed about Kate's adopted father, Voran. What did you think of him and his relationship with Kate?
Kate and Derrick still seem to share a connection even though there is no longer a blood bond between them. What did you think of Kate's reaction to Derrick's various "issues" in the story?
Kate's relationship with Jim is also put to the test in Magic Strikes. Jim is evasive and doesn't seem to trust Kate until she calls him on it. What did you think of this and how things were ultimately resolved?
Andrea and Raphael seem to be experiencing an "interesting" courtship. What do you think of their actions toward one another and their potential as a couple?
Julie is having problems at her new school and crazy Aunt Kate goes to her rescue. What did you think of Julie's problems and Kate's solution?
Jim, Doolittle and Kate want to protect Curran from the knowledge of what happened to Derrick. Was this the right decision? What does it say about these characters?
Kate and Curran seem to be taking their relationship to the next level. Did you enjoy their interactions and the direction things are going in?
More details are provided about Kate and Roland, and the origins of Kate's powers. Where you satisfied by the explanations or do you have more questions than you had before?
Kate makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect her friends. What did you think of her decision and its aftermath?
We learn many new things about Saimon in this book. What did you think of his character in the beginning of Magic Strikes? Did your opinion of him change throughout the book? If so, when and why?
The Midnight Games, a gladiator style tournament, plays a significant role in the story. What did you think of the concept of the games and the fact that Kate had participated in something similar as a child?
More information is revealed about Kate's adopted father, Voran. What did you think of him and his relationship with Kate?
Kate and Derrick still seem to share a connection even though there is no longer a blood bond between them. What did you think of Kate's reaction to Derrick's various "issues" in the story?
Kate's relationship with Jim is also put to the test in Magic Strikes. Jim is evasive and doesn't seem to trust Kate until she calls him on it. What did you think of this and how things were ultimately resolved?
Andrea and Raphael seem to be experiencing an "interesting" courtship. What do you think of their actions toward one another and their potential as a couple?
Julie is having problems at her new school and crazy Aunt Kate goes to her rescue. What did you think of Julie's problems and Kate's solution?
Jim, Doolittle and Kate want to protect Curran from the knowledge of what happened to Derrick. Was this the right decision? What does it say about these characters?
Kate and Curran seem to be taking their relationship to the next level. Did you enjoy their interactions and the direction things are going in?
More details are provided about Kate and Roland, and the origins of Kate's powers. Where you satisfied by the explanations or do you have more questions than you had before?
Kate makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect her friends. What did you think of her decision and its aftermath?
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