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Left Hand Magic de Nancy A. Collins
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Left Hand Magic (edició 2011)

de Nancy A. Collins (Autor)

Sèrie: Golgotham (2)

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Tate Eresby has accepted the unusual sights and sounds of Golgotham and has made it her home. Unfortunately, hipsters have descended upon the community - along with an anti-Kymera faction known as the Sons of Adam. The sudden influx of tourists escalates racial tensions to a boiling point when two Kymerans are attacked and another is murdered. Tate's relationship with Hexe, the current heir to the Kymeran throne, is also tense. Hexe's Uncle Easau is an anti-human activist who believes Tate is a spy. But is it possible that Tate is now more than just human?… (més)
Membre:krazykiwi
Títol:Left Hand Magic
Autors:Nancy A. Collins (Autor)
Informació:Roc (2011), 304 pages
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Obviously I liked the first book enough to continue. This book had more action, which was good, and dealt a lot with ideas of who belongs in Golgotham, who should lead, how and if humans and Kymerans should mix. Since Hexe is a member of the royal Kymeran family, and Tate is not only a human but a human of great social standing, and the first mundane to live in Golgotham, and a human dating Kymeran royalty, this is a big deal for them.

There are riots, protests, political parties, curses, and danger. It seems no one is safe, and they cant' tell if the danger will come from enemies, friends, family, criminals, or law enforcement. Tate and Hexe are right in the middle and it's not a safe place to be.

Here's what I did not like. I hated that Tate got magic. Or that her innate magic was brought out by being in proximity to Golgotham. Or whatever excuse it was. Hated it. HATED. I liked her being a mundane in an UF and I'm disappointed that now she isn't. ( )
  tldegray | Sep 21, 2018 |
A series that got even better with book 2, I do love when that happens.

In this one things are heating up between humans and, well non-humans. Tate is in the middle of it all as she lives in Golgatham. Yes Tate, I do like her cos she is not kick-ass, neither is she a damsel in distress. She is just your average kind of human who loves to make things in her studio. She has a warlock boyfriend and she is very curious. Yes that puts her in trouble too. I do love kick-ass heroines, but it's a nice change to have someone like Tate. She also puts all her faith in love, because when things got tricky in Golgatham, well I would have left. It was scary there for a long moment of the book.

A great series, that I do recommend. ( )
  blodeuedd | Mar 2, 2016 |
Tate is making Golgotham her home, whether they are ready for her or not. ( )
  bgknighton | Apr 14, 2015 |
Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy:

A sweet Roman Holiday with a paranormal bent, LEFT HAND MAGIC delivers both magic and social justice with a hefty dose of youthful enthusiasm. Hexe and Tate, charming products of very privileged upbringings, are a bit more starry eyed than I can relate to. Despite that, I found them both love-able (if a bit silly) as they stand up against injustice, their families, and the expectations of the world at large.

Though the world building and magic didn’t blow me away (the mechanics of a magical New York neighborhood that *hadn't* been invaded by hipsters seemed a bit shaky), I found the politics of Golgotham fascinating. Collins paints a vivid picture of prejudice and fear spinning out of control. The story was made all the more effective by a fun supporting cast. The fanny-pack wearing centaur, the demonic familiar and love-lorn maenad were each irresistible. Even Tate and Hexe were their own brands of exotic creatures: young and idealistic and privileged. I found them equal parts frustrating and fun. The introduction of Tate’s Boston terrier Beanie just about sums up the couple: Tate gives lip service to the “life altering responsibility” of owning a pet but within seconds is in rapturous love with the surprise puppy (and occupied with accessorizing and status-updating her new arrival). This split second decision in no way negatively impacts the household, just like every other quick-on-the-draw decision Tate makes. I did find Tate to be a little shallow (outside of her social justice crusade), and Hexe’s beta hero persona never particularly charmed me either. He’s at best the harmless, generous boyfriend that makes Tate’s “rebellion” possible.

Don’t let my harsh characterization of Tate and Hexe’s relationship fool you, however, they in no way dragged the story down. The politics of Golgotham clashing with “normal” New York had me at the edge of my seat all the way through. Though this was my first taste of the Golgotham series, I had no trouble falling I to the story. I don’t think Tate and Hexe interest me enough to go back and read book one, but I am invested enough in the fate of the city to pick up book three when it appears.

Sexual Content: Attempted rape and references to sex. ( )
  Capnrandm | Jan 19, 2012 |
I absolutely love the world that Nancy has created. Golgotham is a place where New York's Paranormal folks live and the detail and creativity written between the pages of this series never stop amazing me. LEFT HAND MAGIC is the second book in the series and I would 100% recommend you read book one before jumping into it. There are things in book 1 that you will not want to go without knowing.

After a big incident at the The Two-Headed Calf Golgotham is not a friendly place for humans and that includes Tate. LEFT HAND MAGIC is filled with danger, action, suspense and drama. At every turn Tate seems to be pulled into a situation that puts her in danger. Tate and Hexe are comfortable with each other and their relationship. They have just about everyone in their lives trying to break them up but they only hold onto their relationship tighter. I really want them to get married and have babies (ok I know that is jumping the timeline but I'm very interested in knowing how the child will turn out with some of the new details we learn about Hexe's family lines and how his family members get to be heir to the Kymeran throne) read the book you will want them to have babies too. Scratch continues to be fabulous. He is the perfect little side kick familiar and he cracks me up at every turn. No matter how much he tries to hide it and how much crap he gives her you can tell that Tate is growing on him. We get a few visits from Tate's parents and wow her mother is a piece of work. Just when I think she is done being a witch we find out a shocking detail that links her to Hexe's mom. I cant wait to see how this little slice of information comes out in the future. As the description of the book states, Tate's time in Golgotham has left her less human then she was coming in. I wont tell you what that means but Im excited what will happen next for her now that we know a little bit of what she can do. I know teasers teasers. Go grab yourself book 1 RIGHT HAND MAGIC if you have not started this series. ( )
  STACYatUFI | Dec 17, 2011 |
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Tate Eresby has accepted the unusual sights and sounds of Golgotham and has made it her home. Unfortunately, hipsters have descended upon the community - along with an anti-Kymera faction known as the Sons of Adam. The sudden influx of tourists escalates racial tensions to a boiling point when two Kymerans are attacked and another is murdered. Tate's relationship with Hexe, the current heir to the Kymeran throne, is also tense. Hexe's Uncle Easau is an anti-human activist who believes Tate is a spy. But is it possible that Tate is now more than just human?

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