One of the first advantages of the story is its contemporary universe comes out quite ordinary. For example in this universe, the company undergoes various "technological" vague or "magic", giving preference to one or the other. A rather original concept and is very present in the book because each change affects the every day life but also in the work of Kate (will wave a magic ineffective use of phone for example). Other examples of this kind of travel the book as the author puts it a point to build a universe. The latter does not give the impression of having been created for the sole purpose of turning around his heroine but we appear "live" (the last series have made me a strong impression when his universe remains Rachel Morgan). The only downside of this kind of universe is perhaps time to adapt this creates when reading the first pages but I guarantee that the reader will find quickly rewarded afterwards.
The characters are not left out and pleasant for most. Kate is a character that is appreciated very quickly with a note of humor that I find quite original and has a hit several times (little other such structures can boast). The mystery surrounding the origins appears rather quickly but the drive will only make assumptions. No doubt that the author decides to reveal this part of the heroine sparingly through the various books ... Other characters are not left with a mention for Curran split with Kate which will be a real delight. One suspects also that romance will settle between him and Kate but nothing really concrete in this first volume. As for the plot, it is rather well organized with a lot of action that we will avoid any downtime.
Bite Magic is a first book that made me an excellent impression with a narrative that privileges the plot and characters to romance. Its so particular universe prevents him from making a faux many other works of its kind and marks the singularity of Ilona Andrews's story. A series I would strongly advise you seen the difficulty we find stories of this caliber (especially as the convergence of opinion that subsequently will continue to gain in quality).