Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Kitty Steals the Show (Kitty Norville #10) by Carrie Vaughn

Kitty has been tapped as the keynote speaker for the First International Conference on Paranatural Studies, taking place in London. The conference brings together scientists, activists, protestors, and supernatural beings from all over the world—and Kitty, Ben, and Cormac are right in the middle of it.

Master vampires from dozens of cities have also gathered in London for a conference of their own. With the help of the Master of London, Kitty gets more of a glimpse into the Long Game—a power struggle among vampires that has been going on for centuries—than she ever has before. In her search for answers, Kitty has the help of some old allies, and meets some new ones, such as Caleb, the alpha werewolf of the British Isles. The conference has also attracted some old enemies, who’ve set their sights on her and her friends.
 
All the world’s a stage, and Kitty’s just stepped into the spotlight.
As you know I've been catching up on my series reading. Unfortunately, the library didn't catch up as fast as I wanted so I have had to mix it up a bit and go with #10 when I should have been reading #8. However, it didn't matter I never got lost and I really enjoyed my time with Kitty and the gang. So, while I wasn't lost, it really is more enjoyable to read these in order. You really get the feel of the characters growth that way. Yes, I did say read in order... don't faint on me. ;)

In this book Kitty goes to London. I thought it was perfect because of the summer Olympic games. Already had London fever, so I slipped into the world quite easily. There is a international conference on the paranormal and Kitty is a guest speaker as well as attendant. And since this is Kitty, you know she finds trouble even when she isn't trying. In this case, she did try a little, but with good cause. All I can say about that without spoiling the other previous books. :)

In this story we also get a few new characters. We get to know more master vampires, lycanthopes, and even faeries (I mean we are in England...). I really enjoyed getting to know them all and found myself eager to learn more of the back story on a couple of characters I missed. Even so, as I said before, I was not lost at all.

In the end, the main story feels complete. The story arc that we have had since book 6 (and hints of it before that as well...) is still not finished, so you know that Kitty will return. I really can't wait.

I give this book 4 stars. I really enjoyed my time in London with Kitty. I loved her compassion for others as well as her banter with her husband, Ben. I really love them as a couple. I suggest it for those that love a good were story as well as those who enjoy UF. Seriously, I recommend the whole series.
I received this book from the publisher Tor and no compensation for my review was given


Okay, fine you want me to stop blathering and get to the giveaway. The publisher, Tor is allowing me to give away one copy of this book! YaY! It's US/Can only and enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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23 comments:

  1. Kitty come to London! And I can't believe she didn't let me know - we could have had coffee! ;-)
    I have this on pre-order but the UK version isn't out until next week, so I will have to wait to catch up with Kitty, Ben and Cormac...sigh...

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  2. Oh another one, really I need to come back to this series. But I need to read a lot to have the 10th lol. thanks for your review!

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  3. You've been doing a lot of Kitty reading lately! Too bad the library didn't have what you needed! But as long as you could follow the story. And it was cool it was in London. Don't think I'll enter for number 10 when I haven't read number 1. :)

    Heather

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  4. I absolutely love this series and I'm glad to hear Cormac is still hanging around. I'm excited to continue the story and it sounds like another great one. Thanks for the chance to win a book I know I'll love!

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  5. Ooh more Kitty and this time she's in my home country. Good to know the story is still going strong, I really must order the next book in the series.

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  6. You're so funny Melissa, you try so hard to read in order and it's like the world is trying to thwart you at every turn! Sound like this is definitely a good book to be reading right now with the Olympics and everything, but I obviously need to at least read the first several books before I go skipping around:)

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  7. AHH! I want to read this book. This is long but totally looks worth it. And thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. I love all the Kitty novels, and would love to win this one!

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  9. I really want to check this series out, I have been seeing it around and it sounds like so much fun. I would love to London with all the gang. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. I love the Kitty series! I'm currently half way through reading number 9, Kitty's Big Trouble. This is by far my favorite werewolf series. I'd love to be the lucky winner of number 10! Thanks for the give away!

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  11. Book 10? Oh, what am I getting myself into if I start book 1

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  12. I love the Kitty Norville books and I'm always excited when a new one is being released. I can't wait to read Kitty Steals the Show.

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  13. I have heard great things about this series but shamefully haven't read it yet. In my defense you know (I know you do) how many great books there are out there to read that I just haven't made it around to this series YET! Soon very soon!

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  14. You've knocked the wind out of me with that support of sequential reading. Have you turned over a new leaf???

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  15. This is a series I do want to start one day. *sigh* so many and so little time! But so glad to hear you enjoyed it, and tortured yourself a little more with London. ;D Thank you!

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  16. I absolutely adore this series. I have been on the Kitty bandwagon from the time Kitty and the Midnight Hour hit the shelves and eagerly await each new release. I am really excited to see that Carrie Vaughn and Kitty getting a lot more attention in the community and that this series' followers are continuing to grow. Well it is time for me to take my turn watching over the city from the rooftop with my finger on the speed dial to the show just in case something untoward comes into town and I can let Kitty know to be on the look out Thank you for the awesome giveaway opportunity.

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  17. Kitty in London. You'd think the U.S. was a large enough country for her to get into trouble in. Now she's going to upset the Queen, and Parliament? This I have to read.

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  18. have not got around to kitty novels in a few years need to get back to them and get the new one's sound like. London! sound like and great place for the book right now! good timing.

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  19. The Kitty books are awesome! She is such a cool, feisty herione! I'm not quite up to #10 yet but I love that it's set in London. Thanks for this great review and giveaway! I would love to win this book!

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  20. Another awesome series I would love to read. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Awesome series. So glad theres a new book.

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  22. It looks like an exciting story.

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  23. This series sounds amazing and I can't believe that I have never heard of it. I have no idea where I have been.... Thanks for the chance, if I win I will have to start with one, lol

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