mells_view's review
5.0
Fast paced and fun, new adult PNR!
A really good new adult paranormal romance! I really enjoy Katie Lewis' writing and Hot-Blooded Hunter is definitely one of my new favorites of all her work.
This story was longer than her other stories that I've read so I had more time to really connect with the characters. I really enjoyed Trace. He has so much going on in his life, but he still takes time to be worried about the people he considers family! Ilana doesn't want to do what she's been raised to any longer, and it's interesting seeing two people raised very similarly and how they react to their circumstances. Add in the fact that Trace thinks he is keeping a huge secret from everyone, and this story even gets a bit angsty.
Vampires and vampire hunters are the main paras discussed in this story! There is suspense, violence, a sweet new adult love story, paranormal happenings, and some hot and steamy naughty bits that felt like epic teases! Very well written, and I can't see what happens next!!
amylia's review
5.0
This is not the typical book I would pick up or review, but I am so glad I read this! It’s one of my first 5-star books of the year. The blurb undersells everything you’ll get in this book. If you’re looking for a fluffy, light romance, this is not what you want. If you’re looking for something dark and creepy with amazing characters, this is the book you want!
The book drops you right into the world of these vampire hunters which hooked me from the very beginning. There were several cringey moments that had me put the book down to clear my brain of the mental images (my threshold for violence and blood is non-existent), which to me means Lewis did her job with descriptions.
My absolute favorite thing about this book were the characters. They were fully developed and complex. I felt so bad for the things Trace was grappling with- previous addictions, hiding secrets from his family, and trying to avenge his parents murder by vampires. Ilana was very relatable as an upper teen trying to figure out what she wants vs what life has been planned out for her.
I binge-read this book in one day because I couldn’t handle not knowing what was happening next. Any book that can combine badass female vampire hunters, corny dad jokes, and extremely well written adult scenes is worth a read to me! Can't wait to read the sequel.
The book drops you right into the world of these vampire hunters which hooked me from the very beginning. There were several cringey moments that had me put the book down to clear my brain of the mental images (my threshold for violence and blood is non-existent), which to me means Lewis did her job with descriptions.
My absolute favorite thing about this book were the characters. They were fully developed and complex. I felt so bad for the things Trace was grappling with- previous addictions, hiding secrets from his family, and trying to avenge his parents murder by vampires. Ilana was very relatable as an upper teen trying to figure out what she wants vs what life has been planned out for her.
I binge-read this book in one day because I couldn’t handle not knowing what was happening next. Any book that can combine badass female vampire hunters, corny dad jokes, and extremely well written adult scenes is worth a read to me! Can't wait to read the sequel.
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