I have no problem admitting that I went into this book with a chip on my shoulder. I like dark, scary and paranormal, but I like the darkness broken up with a nice, sexy romantic element. So when I discovered this was straight up urban fantasy, I put it off until the last minute. *D'oh* Not only did Ms. Cameron win me over with her fantastically entertaining writing style, she made me a die-hard fan. Hunter is told completely in first person from Ryann's point of view (which normally would put me off). This unique view from a committed, practicing religious believer, it just floored me. The twists, biting humor, and diverse characterizations kept me hooked from the first page. I was absolutely blindsided by several of the occurrences in this book (some require tissues, just saying), and became so involved in these characters lives that I didn't notice the lack of romance at all, in fact it would have detracted from the story.

Although this is a stand alone book, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the first book, Bloodlines. It will make Hunter immensely more enjoyable. Be prepared though, this is a very dark world, without a lot of joy or lightness. The good part is watching the characters evolve and form bonds outside of the sphere of their isolated world. If you're looking for something different and compelling, give this a try. I bet you'll be hooked.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Sweet

Reviewer: Wendy Mitchell
October 7, 2011