I actually liked this second Kitty book a little more than the first. There wasn’t all of the pack politics, and Kitty is starting to show her backbone. Of course, there are politics of a different sort at work here, as Kitty has been subpoenaed to testify in front of a congressional committee about the existence of preternatural beings. She finds herself bombarded from all sides, by not only a fire-and-brimstone conservative senator and a tabloid reporter, but also the mistress of DC’s vampires. I did find the confrontation with cult leader Elijah Smith to be a little too quick, almost an afterthought. I think there should have been some more buildup for that storyline. But overall, I really liked this and will definitely be continuing with the series. And hopefully, there will be more of were-jaguar Luis! ( )

Kitty Norville, the only "known" werewolf in the country and host of the radio phenomena show called "The Midnight Hour," finds herself being summoned to appear before a Senate committee that is about to decide on the future funding of the Center for the Study of Paranatural Biology, a little known lab run by the mysterious man named Dr. Flemming that keeps calling in to Kitty's radio program. It's literally an offer that she can't refuse, barring a contempt of Congress citation, so Kitty heads to DC with her lawyer, Ben to give her first-hand testimony about what it's like to be a werewolf. Between the "Men in Black" that shanghai her upon her arrival and the intensity of the Master Vampire of the City, Alette, who insists that Kitty accept her hospitality and stay in her home for the duration of her trip, it isn't long before Kitty suspects she's in way over her head. Being welcomed by the were community of DC is great, and meeting the wickedly handsome were-jaguar from Brazil are perks she didn't expect, but this trip is going to force Kitty to the brink of a precipice she never thought she'd have to face.

This series is very well written and easy to read, while being interesting enough to keep me turning the pages. I'm looking forward to the next one. ( )

I almost gave this 4 stars because the book takes an interesting look at what our government would do if confronted by vampires & werewolves. It wasn't very in depth, of course. This is a candy book - fun, enjoyable & a quick read. Still, she tackled a bit more than I would have expected. Good series so far. On to the next, "Kitty takes a Holiday". Since Kitty is a werewolf, it's bound to be fun. ( )

Perfect for : Personal reading, anyone who likes vampire or werewolf stories

In a nutshell: In Kitty Goes to Washington, Carrie Vaughn has continued adding dimensions to Kitty's life as new characters and places are introduced to the series (there are currently six books available). Book two finds Kitty wandering the United States as she broadcasts her show from different radio stations each week as a result of leaving Carl's pack. She is also called to a hearing in the Senate that is looking into recent research regarding supernatural beings. Her life is abruptly changed as she goes from behind the mike to being in front of cameras. She becomes a recognizable figure, which brings with it supporters as well as those who don't like her. While staying in Washington D.C., she is invited to stay with the area's vampire mistress, and she meets a group of lycanthropes (were-animals) without a pack or pack alpha. With a little help, Kitty also finds out the truth about Elijah Smith and his followers.

Extended Review: Kitty Norville continues to host The Midnight Hour remotely, even going as far as televising a show from a silver-lined cell while she is held against her will during a full moon.

Without a pack of her own, Kitty must carefully choose her friends and allies as she explores Washington D.C. and waits to testify in front of the Senate.

Characters: Old favorites return in the form of Kitty, Cormac and Ben. We are also introduced to Alette, the vampire mistress of the city and her companion Leo, as well as Luis, a were-jaguar. At the forefront of the Senate hearings is Senator Duke and Dr. Flemming.

Story-Line: This is another well-developed and fast-paced book that is sure to keep the readers interest.

Readability: A fun and easy read.

Overall: A great sequel to Kitty and The Midnight Hour! Fans of the first book are sure to love this one while continuing to learn more about were-animals and vampires. ( )

I thought this was a great book. Kitty is a wonderful character to read! Many paranormal series' work under the premise that the general populace already knows that these creatures are real. It was fun to read a book where that knowledge is actually coming to light at that time. Great Book!!