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    Kitty's Big Trouble
    Kitty's Big Trouble
    Kitty's Big Trouble
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    Kitty's Big Trouble

    Written by Carrie Vaughn

    Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Kitty Norville is back and in more trouble than ever. Her recent run-in with werewolves traumatized by the horrors of war has made her start wondering how long the U.S. government might have been covertly using werewolves in combat. Have any famous names in our own history actually been supernatural? She's got suspicions about William Tecumseh Sherman. Then an interview with the right vampire puts her on the trail of Wyatt Earp, vampire hunter.

    But her investigations lead her to a clue about enigmatic vampire Roman and the mysterious Long Game played by vampires through the millennia. That, plus a call for help from a powerful vampire ally in San Francisco, suddenly puts Kitty and her friends on the supernatural chessboard, pieces in dangerously active play. And Kitty Norville is never content to be a pawn...
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJun 30, 2011
    ISBN9781400188024
    Kitty's Big Trouble
    Author

    Carrie Vaughn

    Carrie Vaughn survived her air force brat childhood and managed to put down roots in Colorado. Her first book, Kitty and the Midnight Hour, launched a popular series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk-radio advice show. She is also the author of Voices of Dragons, her debut novel for teen readers. Ms. Vaughn lives in Colorado.

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    • 3/5
      I got a copy of this book through Goodreads and have had a hard time writing a review. I really enjoy the Kitty books, but I think a lot of that is because I've read all of them, and am very familiar with the multitude of characters and plot twists.

      Kitty's Big Trouble was lots of fun. It was very action-packed, and once it got going, it didn't stop. I enjoyed the inclusion of the more Asian mythology/religion aspects, because it was an interesting addition to the standard western mythology that so many urban fantasy books are based on. I like that Kitty always wants to learn and this means she keeps asking questions even if she isn't sure she'll get the answers. It's brains and brawn folks! Not that she's not good at fighting her way out of stuff, either.

      One downer to me is Cormac and Ben. I'm kind of over them as characters. Ben seems so bland, and Cormac, while he was always a quiet character, has lost some of the tension I associated with him in the past. The whole being possessed by a 100 year old sorceress is strange, too, and I'm not quite sure how I feel about that yet.

      Overall, Kitty's Big Trouble isn't going to cause me to stop reading the series, but it wasn't a big improvement over the previous installments. I still like Kitty, so I'll stick with it!
    • 2/5
      Kitty first met Anastasia when they were both being hunted by crazed fundamentalists. They helped each other survive and now, Anastasia wants Kitty's help again. The vampire behind the Long Game, Dux Bellorum aka Roman, is after a magical object that would enable him to expand his army of mind-controlled supernatural creatures. Kitty and Anastasia are resolved to get the Dragon's Pearl before Roman does. But in the magical twisting tunnels beneath San Francisco's Chinatown, they find that the gods themselves have gotten involved...

      The plot is basic but enjoyable. I liked the new characters introduced, Grace and Sun , the Monkey King. But the pacing felt off, and I never felt scared for the characters. Cormac and Ben felt a little lifeless, even though this was Cormac's chance to shine. I want more of the story about how Amelia possessed Cormac, and how they're dealing with sharing his body. Isn't he creeped out by it at all? Doesn't she miss having a body of her own? The dual idendity is a cool idea, but I feel like Vaughn's not doing anything with it. At the very least, you'd think there would be a little tension between them. This was probably my least favorite Kitty novel. It's still far better than most urban fantasy/paranormal romance out there, but I'm disappointed.
    • 4/5
      This book was different. Kitty, for the first time, annoyed me somewhat. In the tunnels, her take-charge, without thinking through her actions decisions made me want to bang my head into the wall. But thankfully that was a relatively minor part of the book.I really liked the further world-building that went on, and the implications that all those stories of beings out there are more than just stories. And I am extremely intrigued about how Vaughn is going to wrap up The Long Game (especially saying she is currently planning three more novels. I really hope she doesn't pull out a deus ex machina.
    • 4/5
      Kitty is asked to accompany a powerful vampire to San Francisco to help with finding something that definitely shouldn't be in the hands of their enemy, Roman, and there she finds that what's in Chinatown isn't just what's on the surface but there are gods lurking.Kitty is dealing with a lot of stress here and the strain is beginning to show.
    • 3/5
      Nice little caper, with new allies and old villains. While the world keeps getting bigger and stranger, I like that Kitty doesn't really power up, she just gets more friends.
    • 3/5
      I love the Kitty series. This one was a little strange. This was a strange battle that seemed a little to easily won. Strange concepts introduced but not totally implausible. I liked it but didn't LOVE it. I'll still keep reading the series because I like the characters and relationships. I also like the way Carrie Vaughn writes!
    • 4/5
      Kitty goes mystery hunting searching for a site where Wyatt Earp was rumored to have done some damage. She finds a clue that will lead her to new discoveries and of course, danger. She has this uncanny ability to attract every supernaturally dangerous situation around. Her pack of three, Cormac herself and Ben go on a hunt that leads them to San Francisco. What they find there will trst their belief systems and every skill they possess and some they don't.
      Kitty and her pack rock this edition to the series. Adventure Plus ! Loved it.
    • 2/5
      This really should be 2 1/2 stars. Maybe even 2 3/4 stars. Why? Well I'll tell you.

      I love Carrie Vaughn. I love Kitty Norville. So when this book came out I was ecstatic. But as I read it, something occurred to me...where the hell was it going? The plot seems to struggle to find itself, and even the impetus of the whole adventure feels a bit weak. I just don't feel that Kitty did anything noteworthy here except be obnoxious. Sometimes her mouthiness can be a little funny, but there were several moments where she ran her mouth, and I only wanted her to be quiet! I don't feel like typing out a spoiler for you, but if you read the book, you may be able to guess the moments I'm talking about.

      Don't get me wrong. It still has the FEEL of a Kitty book--the witty humor, the unusual dynamics, the urban adventure...but the titular character fell short of her role as heroine. Vaughn had some AWESOME ideas--the main of course being the introduction of Chinese mythology into the real world...but really? After the initial fan girl squealing ended, I was left disappointed. The ending wasn't as strong as it could be, and yet again, there were many things left unresolved.

      I can only hope for the next book to be HUNDREDS of times better. But if you're a Kitty fan...geez, you may as well read this one. It's still a part of the series, after all, and really, you could do worse.
    • 4/5
      I always love reading Kitty books, it's like sitting down to coffee with a friend you haven't seen in a while. While this wasn't my favorite in the series, especially after Kitty's House of Horrors, it was still a pretty strong link in the Kitty chain, and I always love learning more about the vampire's Long Game.
    • 4/5
      Kitty Norville rocks!!!
    • 4/5
      The first few chapters of this book gave me whiplash of the Disney E-ticket ride variety. It started out in one direction and then took off like a shot on a completely new course only to flabbergast the living daylights out of me. But I have to admit that I am so slow at times. I was a good halfway through the book before it dawned on me that the title is quite the nod to Big Trouble in Little China. I loved the film and Vaughn's take on the mysteries deep within Chinatown was (as usual) more fun than a barrel of monkeys. I know that the Kitty series is fluff but I enjoy the adventures of Kitty, Ben and Cormac like I enjoy my chocolate. I scarf it down and lick my fingers in satisfaction.On to the next...
    • 5/5
      Kitty Norville is off on yet another adventure out of town. It seems like the last few books, she's been out of Denver more than in it and you barely hear about the radio show any more. This adventure starts off with Kitty's curiosity about Wyatt Earp being a werewolf. Kitty, Ben and Cormac head off to Kansas to investigate. While there, they get a call from a vampire, Anastasia, asking for their help in San Francisco. Of course they run off to help her and get themselves into a fight that they didn't need to be in.I love Kitty, but I'd love to see her stay home more.
    • 3/5
      Carrie Vaughn is one of my favorite authors and her Kitty Norville series is one of the strongest and sustainable Urban Fantasy series on the market currently. I have laughed and even cried with Kitty. I have seen her weak and vulnerable and I have seen her tough and kick booty. I love where Vaughn has taken this character and this series. Of course the series is nine books strong now and so its probably not unusal for their to be a mis-step or two along the way. "Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand" was in my opinion the first mis-step. "Kitty's Big Trouble" counts as the second.The book is far from bad. I loved reading about Kitty, Rick, and Cormac. Cormac is possibly my favorite male character in Urban Fantasy. Unfortunately Kitty is married to Ben, the Boring. Their characters were still great and it was like catching up with friends I haven't seen in awhile. My disappointment lies in the fact that this book felt like it didn't really have a plot. There was also no major revelations or climax to the book. Instead of going out with a bang, this one kind of just fizzled to the end. I think these new threads started in this volume will probably end up being the basis for some more good stuff in the future books. Surely this book was just a bridge from one major plot arc to the next and as the book ends, Kitty is preparing for a type of war which will surely be thrilling to witness. If you have enjoyed the other books you really shouldn't miss this one but its just not as strong and emotional as the other books.Quickly I have to mention my biggest pet peeve. You may have guessed by his previous mention in this review, but I really don't care for Ben the Boring. He is just plain too weak for Kitty. I want her to have a manly but sensitive man (cough, Cormac, cough). Ben spends so much time overreacting its annoying. He needs Kitty time and again to calm him down. I get that he is stable and normal, well normal for Kitty's world, but I just don't see the attraction. Now the attraction between Kitty and Cormac simply crackles. I like the storyline for Cormac and Amelia and I think it could lead to some good stories, but I hope eventually this goes by the wayside too if for no other reason than I want Cormac back in full.Now if you have never read a Kitty book, trust me, this is an outstanding series, but start with the first book so you can watch Kitty grow from weak and vulnerable into the amazing woman she is.
    • 3/5
      In Vaughn's urban fantasy novel, Kitty speculates about history and the possibility that General Sherman was really a werewolf. Voicing some questions on her radio show puts her on the trail of Wyatt Earp, vampire hunter. Further investigation leads her to Roman and questions about the mysterious Long Game played by vampires for centuries. Receiving a call for help from a vampire, Kitty and her pack head off to San Francisco and run face-to-face with more danger than they thought possible. A typical Kitty story.
    • 3/5
      Kitty gets a call from Anastasia, the vampire she’d survived escaping with in Kitty’s House of Horrors, asking for Kitty’s help and to meet her in San Francisco. Kitty only knows it means going up against Roman, the ancient vampire from Las Vegas that has been causing problems for a number of books now and the thought of finishing him off is enough to bring Kitty, Ben and Cormac to the West Coast.Roman is looking for the Dragon’s Tear, a magical item that when placed in a bag with another item, replicates that item. Anastasia needs to find it first just to keep it out of his hands. We meet the local vampires, Grace, another human magic user whose family has guarded the item for centuries, are introduced to some Chinese culture and a little mythology, interact with a couple of Chinese gods and find out that vampires have always viewed werewolves as their slaves. We’ve also got the use of some magic compliments of both Grace and Cormac/Amelia. Much of the story takes place in the tunnels under Chinatown. There’s magic in these tunnels, making them difficult to get out of without a guide.As a little side story, Kitty has become interested in finding out if well known historical figures might not have been lycanthropes or vampires, and how history might change if that information were to come out. She’s especially interested in General William T Sherman as things said and done make her believe he was a werewolf. This appears to be a transition book with Kitty’s focus taking on a new direction in the next one. And with most transitional stories I’ve read, that means this one isn’t as good as other books in the series. I wouldn’t call the story bad, but as with a few others in the series, it’s just not nearly as good and would have been easy to set aside. There is some action and suspense and Kitty’s relationship with Ben is stronger than ever. Cormac’s character felt funny this time. He’s not an especially emotional guy but he felt incredibly wooden in this story. He does sum up the story nicely though, when he asks near the end if they’d won or lost. That’s exactly how it felt.
    • 3/5
      A good read but not my favorite Kitty story. If Kitty is weary of being dragged into the tunnels AGAIN, so is this reader. I think the Kitty's character is nicely fleshed out, and I'm actually warming to her relationship with Ben, but the Chinese element didn't seem to fit. Although objectively a lot happened in a short amount of time, for some reason the story FELT slow. However, the resolution sets up an interesting new phase for Kitty, so this book is a must if you plan to follow her adventures further.
    • 4/5
      Kitty is asked to come to the assistance of an old vampire Ally to prevent Roman from grabbing a dangerous artifact. This book seems to be a transition book to move Kitty and friends from reacting to various problems to being more proactive. Overall a good read.
    • 4/5
      I have been a massive fan of Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville series for a while now. I devoured books 1 through 6 in just a matter of weeks. This series is a joyride through the eyes of Kitty Norville filled with mystery, action, wit, and a touch of sexuality. The books are centered around Kitty and her family, the ones that she was born with and those whom she has chosen to surround herself with as a were. Her lifestyle, radio show, and quick tongue get her in all kinds of trouble.That being said, KITTY’S BIG TROUBLE just didn’t sit right with me. This story felt like it didn’t fit into the series usual mold. The story also felt a bit unfocused. I kept telling myself, eventually we’re going to get to the meat of the story, but we never did. I felt that it was more of a narration of persons day, then the action packed series I was used to reading. Though Kitty does want to take down Roman, this wasn’t her fight. I also felt a little weary on how the story wrapped up. I’m just waiting for the next book and the other shoe to drop. If I had to rate this story as more of a stand alone piece, I may have rated it a bit higher. In my eyes, it just didn’t hold up to the incredible Kitty Norville series standards.Brightest point of the story was getting a chance to see my some of my favorite characters. One of my favorite parts of Kitty, is the fact that she is a strong female character that is willing to seek help from her friends and pack. She know that she can’t handle everything all on her own. Ben was his usual wonderful, loyal, and supportive self. He is Kitty’s strength and family. He makes it possible for her to live the crazy she leads, and still be able to feel safe and loved. I’m so happy to have the new and “improved” Cormac back into the story. With his new arsenal of weapons, he’s stronger then ever. I also love the interaction his interaction with Kitty and Ben. They are his family and he’d give his life for them.As always, Marguerite Gavin’s narration made this story come alive. She has a way with dialogue and pacing, that she puts most narrators to shame. She is the Kitty Norville series to me. When I go back read the books in this series, I can almost hear her voicing the characters.This series, as a whole, is full of action, heart, and adventure. If you haven’t picked up the Kitty Norville series, do yourself a favorite and pick it up in book or audiobook format! If you already love Kitty, like I do, go ahead and give this book a chance.
    • 3/5
      This is the ninth book in the Kitty Norville series. It was an okay addition to the series but was nothing special. There were some things I liked about it but mostly Kitty and friends just seemed to plod through the story.Kitty, Ben, and Cormac get a call from Anastasia asking for help hunting down Roman. Roman is after a special magic artifact that he will stop at nothing to acquire it. Kitty and friends will be plunged deep into the depth of San Francisco's Chinatown Underworld in their search of the magic artifact.Kitty and friends seem a bit tired in this book, it seems like the book was written just to write something. By the end of the book it looks like Kitty and pack are going in a completely new direction, so maybe this is more of a transition book than anything.The aspect of this book that I did really enjoy was the inclusion of a lot of Chinese mythology. There isn't a lot out there on Chinese mythology and the inclusion of it in this story was interesting. I also enjoyed watching Cormac evolve as a wizard, this made the story interesting too.I had a lot of trouble with the plot though. Would Kitty really take off and search for famous dead werewolves just because she was curious about it? In previous books she has been pretty tied to her home territory so it seemed strange to have her running off on these frivolous missions in the beginning of the book. Then when she goes to help Anastasia it again seemed a bit contrived and out of character for her to become so deeply involved. This book is missing a lot of our favorite characters; Kitty, Cormac, and Ben are there but no one else really makes an appearance. For the most part the book didn't hold my interest all that well. My favorite book in this series so far has been Kitty's House of Horrors. Books following that book have been less and less interesting to me as the series progresses. Given the way this book ends though maybe the next book will be more engaging.Overall okay, but not nearly as engaging as the last couple books. Kitty acts out of character, a lot of our favorite characters are missing, and in general the characters that do show seem a bit tired. I had a lot of problems with the plot and why Kitty was motivated to do some of the things she did; it just seemed a bit contrived to me. I will probably read the next book in the series, but if it is similar to this one I won't be reading any more.
    • 4/5
      A bit slower than her usual fare, but an enjoyable read and good set-up for the next book.
    • 4/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: Kitty Norville is back and in more trouble than ever. Her recent run-in with werewolves traumatized by the horrors of war has made her start wondering how long the US government might have been covertly using werewolves in combat. Have any famous names in our own history might have actually been supernatural? She's got suspicions about William Tecumseh Sherman. Then an interview with the right vampire puts her on the trail of Wyatt Earp, vampire hunter.But her investigations lead her to a clue about enigmatic vampire Roman and the mysterious Long Game played by vampires through the millennia. That, plus a call for help from a powerful vampire ally in San Francisco, suddenly puts Kitty and her friends on the supernatural chessboard, pieces in dangerously active play. And Kitty Norville is never content to be a pawn. . . .My Rating: 6 - Worth Reading, with ReservationsIf you've been following this series from the start, I think it's obvious that the series lacks the tight, emotional tension of the first four books. While exploring horizons and boundaries can be a good thing, Kitty's world has suddenly gotten too large and too unwieldy for my tastes. Characters, voice, and tone aside, it doesn't feel like the same set of books any more. While Kitty's Big Trouble does further the overall story arc by giving the readers more information about Roman's Long Game, as well as some juicy tidbits about vampire history, I've found that I just can't get excited about this part of the plot. The stakes don't feel very high at all, which sucks tension right out of any life-threatening situation the characters find themselves in. Oddly, I wonder if perhaps this Long Game arc should've been written from the POV of a different character in Kitty's world, creating a spin-off series, with Kitty popping up as a secondary character. Ah, if wishes were fishes… at any rate, the book reads fast and is relatively enjoyable for what it is, but I'm getting really grumpy with the direction of the series, and that could easily be a personal thing. But in Kitty's Big Trouble, she doesn't even turn into a werewolf, and that always, always makes for a less-engaging Kitty book. At least it does for me.Spoilers, yay or nay?: Nay. Or, I should say that whatever spoilers there are, they're rather vague, so I wouldn't worry. However, I will talk abut the evolution of this series and how it compares to when it first came out, as well as the series arc, so if you aren't caught up, do not click the link below. Everyone else, feel free to take a gander, and as always, comments and discussion are most welcome.REVIEW: Carrie Vaughn's KITTY'S BIG TROUBLEHappy Reading!
    • 3/5
      This is one of the weaker stories in the series- we have kitty at the call of a vampire, needing help to look for an ancient artifact made by a magician many years ago. It takes her, Ben, and Cormac to San Diego. Almost immediately, Kitty gets into trouble. Unfortunately, I found that that Kitty didn't really think much before jumping in to help. I also didn't think this book really added much to the Kitty Norville series. I also didn't like how Ben was portrayed. The whole story seemed a bit "off" - Kitty took charge, without really consulting her friends.Of course, not every book in a series will be strong, and the fact that this is the first weak book tells something about the story. I'll still buy the next one when it comes out :)
    • 5/5
      I love this series and this is a great addition. Kitty is learning more about the supernatural world she's become a part of and we're learning more about how tough she is. I like that Kitty is strong without being hard; there's a vulnerable side to her that makes her very appealing.