Review: Kitty Norville Books 1-5 by Carrie Vaughn

The Kitty Norville series is about a werewolf in Denver who has her own midnight radio talk show about the supernatural. Kitty can't seem to stay out of trouble, and she has many adventures.

Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Book 1): I really liked this book. I read a lot of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and I'm extremely fond of kick-ass chicks. While Kitty doesn't have twelve different mystical powers or a half-vampire/half-weresquid lover, and she can't bench-press small buildings, she is definitely kick-ass. For the past few years, she's been at the bottom of her pack's hierarchy. She's been regularly abused, both emotionally, physically, and sexually. She's stayed, because a wolf without a pack is no one, and has no one to rely on. But times are changing, and Kitty's growing up. She starts her own radio talk show, starts making more and more decisions about her life, and finally allows herself to be independent. She starts standing up for herself in her pack, even to her Alpha. And I have to say that that took real balls, considering he was the one to abuse her the most.  Throughout the book, she fights for her right to be herself and have her own life. She's so kick-ass. (4/5 stars)

Kitty Goes to Washington (Book 2): This was a book of really great characters (sexy brazilian dude, awesome victorian vampire lady, etc.), and dragging plot. I skipped an entire section in the middle, and I didn't miss anything, so there you go. It was interesting, and Kitty is her awesome self, but I didn't like it as much as book one. (3/5 stars)

Kitty Takes a Holiday (Book 3): Kitty goes on vacation in the mountains for a little R&R, but of course that doesn't work out for her. There's so much in this book I want to squeal in happiness about, and rave about, but it's all SPOILERS, so I can't. Just, know that the characters are awesome as always, and I got frustrated with the pacing (again). (3/5 stars)

Kitty and the Silver Bullet (Book 4): DUDE. This book has so much going for it. I loved the action-y bits, and all the bits with Ben in them, and especially the part where Kitty finally gets back at some assholes I've been waiting books to see go down in flames. It's probably my favorite Kitty book I've read so far. (4/5 stars)

Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand (Book 5): Kitty goes to Vegas, to shoot a live TV version of her show, as well as some other reasons. We meet some of my favorite supporting characters in this series (let's just say they wear leather and are in town for a gun show). My favorite bits are, again, the bits with Ben in them. Have I mentioned how much I love the characters in this series? They're so well-done. And Kitty gets to spend time in a harem (there were columns, and well-tanned men fawning over her)! (3/5 stars)

I'm looking forward to reading the other Kitty books, as well as Carrie Vaughn's other work.

Ciao.

Easter and Tingles

• "Whatever hour it is, it is too early for me to be awake." (11:45 a.m.)
• "The short people in my house are freaking the frak out for no apparent reason and also I have no eardrums because they have melted. Also I want coffee. Good morning, World!" (12:50)
• "What was that, mother? You wish me to function? Ha. Ha, I say. I have not even found the apricot jam this morning, and I am sans coffee. I spit on your dreams of a coherent daughter." (12:55)
• "I HAVE NOW ORGANIZED EASTER. You are welcome, family. Let us now hide the not-fetuses in a festive manner."
• "Wait, how many eggs did we start with? Sister dearest, do you know how many eggs there are? No? Brother, dear, stop chortling at our 'amateur mistakes'. When we find the missing rotten egg in two weeks, it will be in your face that I will SMASH it."
• "OMG I LUVS ME SOME WARM BLOODY MEAT. STEAKS FOREVAR."
• "Oh no, my parents have given me a GINORMOUS BASKET full of delicious things. They are the worst people in the world." *noms on chocolate bunny* 
  

That's pretty much how the first part of my Easter went. Also I had many debates with my father on the pagan fertility origins of Easter. Which was fun.

Then, I did some other stuff that was less exciting, including reading (remind me to post my reviews for books 1-5 of the Kitty Norville series) and the aforementioned bunny-nomming.

I then managed to write more than 700 words, which I am very happy about. Normally I clock in about 250-500 words in a day, less if I have other things planned. So, yeah, happy.

Ta.