Summary
No one’s afterlife is as dispiriting as Audrey’s―at least that’s what she believes after waking up dead without her memories and being promptly assigned to hunt demons for the rest of eternity. She’s convinced God’s made a cosmic mistake; after all, she’d rather discuss the color of her nails than break them on angelic weapons.
It doesn’t help that her trainer, Logan, is as infuriating as he is attractive. And just when Audrey and Logan appear close to developing an amicable relationship, a decision made under duress pushes their hearts in a direction neither of them saw coming.
Despite her sub-par fighting abilities, an ancient weapon of unparalleled power chooses Audrey as its wielder, attracting the cautious gazes of her fellow hunters and the attention of Satan himself. With Satan’s eyes now fixed on Audrey, a battle for the safety of the living looms in the shadows.
It doesn’t help that her trainer, Logan, is as infuriating as he is attractive. And just when Audrey and Logan appear close to developing an amicable relationship, a decision made under duress pushes their hearts in a direction neither of them saw coming.
Despite her sub-par fighting abilities, an ancient weapon of unparalleled power chooses Audrey as its wielder, attracting the cautious gazes of her fellow hunters and the attention of Satan himself. With Satan’s eyes now fixed on Audrey, a battle for the safety of the living looms in the shadows.
My Review
Five Stars
I'm a huge paranormal/fantasy lover, but I don't normally gravitate towards books with demons because, well... they're terrifying and I really don't like being scared. But I kept hearing about how amazing Huntress was, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm so happy that I did! What an absolutely amazing book! I could hardly put it down and certainly didn't want to leave it when life interrupted. I was hooked from the very first line. Time slipped away from me. I'd be totally and completely immersed in the book, look up and be shocked by how much time had passed. Everything except for this book, faded away. I was sucked into these pages, this world, totally and completely absorbed into it.
The world building was absolutely stunning. The writing was superb, so descriptive, painting a beautiful picture of the scenery and surroundings. I felt like I was right there, feeling all the same emotions as Audrey. There was action, danger, romance, friendship, laughter, hope. There were times when I'd feel so hopeful, so good, so light, so happy. It was such a wonderful feeling! And the chapter titled 'God'... WOW... breathtaking! There were also times when I felt scared, anxious, and a bit hopeless, but those feelings never lingered for long. The overwhelming love of God always emerged victorious, banishing the dark emotions. There was a wonderful message about putting all our insecurities, fears, doubts, etc. aside and placing all of our trust in God.
Audrey's a stubborn, but strong and fierce young woman. She's pretty much thrown into this new world with little to no explanations and has to figure everything out for herself. It was super discouraging for her at times, but the journey she goes on was so great to read! Logan was frustrating and moody at times, but a hard worker with a good heart. And I can't forget to mention Romona! She's such a great friend!
A couple of my favorite quotes are: “There is always a plan, a bigger picture, even if you don't understand at first. Despite how it might appear, how you might even feel, you are never alone, not for one single moment.” and “God uses all situations for good in the end, but we have the freedom to royally screw up. In fact, sometimes it's those screw-ups that lead us back to God.”
Huntress is a very strong contender for the best book I've read this year! I did not want to leave the stunning world Julie Hall created. I am so glad book two, Warfare, is already out. I'm ready to delve right into it!
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