If urban fantasy could be bottled, then this story is a shot-glass full of awesomesauce.
Now an elf named Killian has shown up with a gig. Seems Maggie’s uncle teamed up with the forces of dark to turn Earth into a vampire convenience store, serving bottomless refills on humans.
The only hope for survival lies in tracking down two magical objects and a secret that disappeared with Maggie’s dad.
WARNING: This book contains cussing, brawling, and unladylike behavior. Proceed with caution.
- blurb from Goodreads
Lessons Learned from Maggie for Hire:
1. My life will not be complete until I have a Brownie of my very own. (Pipistrelle, if you’re out there…I need you!)
2. “Fairy glamour. It is not just for seducing the ladies.” – Killian
3. Engraved stakes make classy gifts.
4. One should always keep Ambrosia Nectar on hand for visiting elves. Failing that…a beer will do.
5. “Life is too short to waste daytime cell minutes being yelled at by a vampire.” – Maggie
This story had everything I love in an urban fantasy, from an evil uncle to a priest with attitude, all served up with a twist of humor that kept me laughing out loud and flipping the pages. The writing is fast-paced and playful, and packed with entertaining dialogue. I especially loved the interaction between Killian and Maggie – they spent most of the novel playing straight-man and comedian, and the chemistry was perfect.
I popped open my glove compartment and handed Killian a Glock.
“I do not use guns.”
“Who said it was for you?”
He raised an eyebrow.
“Listen, some ladies make men carry their purses. All I’m asking is for you to carry my extra gun.”
Don’t let the humor fool you, though; the world – or rather, worlds – where Maggie lives aren’t full of fluffy werewolves and sparkly vampires. The creatures she’s hunting are scary and evil, and the battles are appropriately bloody.
I enjoyed the fast-paced plot – being dropped straight into the action is my favorite way to start the story, and at no point during the tale did I feel bogged down by worldbuilding details or back story. There was just enough of it at just the right times to keep me engaged and entertained. If anything, I’d have liked to see the plot drawn out a little longer, with more time spent on developing some of the relationships in the story. That being said, I think the snappy pace of the story fits the sassy protagonist perfectly, and there was enough of an ending to make the story feel complete, even if I was sad to see it end.
Rating: 
Psst – Kate’s here for an interview tomorrow!
Don’t miss it. 
Title: Maggie for Hire
Series: Maggie MacKay Magical Tracker #1
Author: Kate Danley
Shelf It @ Goodreads
Buy It @ Amazon
Disclosure: Received from author in exchange for an honest review
This sounds interesting and I’m always up for a humorous UF. I like how you do your reviews sometimes with lists of things you’ve learned from the book. Only BJ does that! Great job.
Cathy Keaton recently posted..Top Ten Books I’ll Never Read (TTT #10)
I think you’d enjoy this story, Cathy! Lot of fun.
(It’s been awhile since I did a life lessons list…LOL Some books just inspire them more than others!)
“My life will not be complete until I have a Brownie of my very own.” <– That line put the BIGGEST grin on my face LOL!! x)
Maggie For Hire sounds like such a fun book! I have a huge weakness for kick-ass heroines with snark (which make up one of the best combinations out there for sure!) so this book is definitely up my alley! Plus, I'll always be up to reading a book that can make you laugh — it's a relief from all the darker and grittier dystopians I've been reading lately!
Thanks so much for the awesome review, BJ!! <3
Mimi Valentine recently posted..EXAMS + six Mimi-free days!
Right, this one is next in the TBR line
Am liking the sound of the quotes. Considering I am in a massive UF frenzy right now, I am sure I will enjoy this one. And huge thumbs up for the cussing, brawling and unladylike behaviour. We need more of that.
I just read and reviewed ‘Maggie for Hire’ as well. I loved, loved, loved it, and would really like a brownie all my own- so useful! Great review! Glad to see more about this book, as it deserves far more exposure, as does the great Kate Danley. I’ll stop by tomorrow for the interview, as well. Cheers!
This is one of those books that makes me want to stand on my bookshelves and holler at the world “READ THIS!”
I think I’ll ask Santa for a Brownie next Christmas. LOL
Oh I want to read it now! Off to find