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tigerxwasp's review
5.0
Loved it
Two short stories about some of my favourite characters in the series what wasn't there for me to love. Will be reading more of the stories and hope they keep coming.
Two short stories about some of my favourite characters in the series what wasn't there for me to love. Will be reading more of the stories and hope they keep coming.
kinx128's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, how I love Kelley Armstrong's books! Right before the release of 13 (coming out July 24, 2012) she gives us a little teaser present with The Hunter and the Hunted. This collection contains two novellas, Stalked and Off-Duty Angel and plus a sneak peek of 13. All three are a great way to get ready for 13.
The first story is Stalked which was originally published in My Big, Fat Supernatural Honeymoon. Elena and Clayton are finally on their honeymoon and he wants to make it perfect for her. However, an annoying mutt gets in the way. These two are my favorite characters of the Otherworld series. To make this story even better, it's from Clayton's perspective. I really enjoyed watching him trying to protect Elena and give her a "normal" honeymoon. He is actually trying to respect human tradition which is pretty humorous. I love everything about Elena and Clayton and it was fun reading this little tale.
Next is a new story about Eve Levine, part-time ghost and part-time angel. Off-Duty Angel takes Eve on a little adventure while waiting for her lover, Kristof Nash, to get free from the otherworsly court. I always find it amusing that Eve always finds herself in some kind of mess and has to fight her way out. As I read this quirky tale, I'm finding that the infamous dark witch is slowly getting some scruples. Watching her decide between right and wrong is very entertaining. Eve has appeared in several of the Otherworld books and has had her own in Haunted. However, I have always pictured her mainly as Savannah's mother. Eve gave Savannah more complexity. However, I think Ms. Armstrong wrote this story to further develop Eve in time for 13. My guess is that Eve plays major role in the upcoming book.
Ms. Armstrong also included in this collection seven chapters of 13. After reading, I think she was a little bit mean giving us a tantalizing taste and then waiting until next month to give the rest. 13 opens with a bang! After reading just a few pages, I was completely hooked. I can't wait to find out how she concludes this series and probably a little bit sad that it's ending.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
guylou's review against another edition
2.0
Thirteen is my lucky number. I figured out that the 13th book in this wonderful series would be totally awesome, but it did not happen. The book is made up of three short stories which leave you thirsty for more. The stories were tame compared to the other 12 books. I love this author and her writing is always interesting and she has a way to make you guess what will happen and take you somewhere else completely. This time; it was not the case. :( I am actually grateful that the book was not longer than it was. There will be more books (I hope) to redeem this one (I hope).
odomaf's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the Elena and Clay storyline of the full Otherworld series. I've never really caught the Eve/Kristof bug. This book has a story of each relationship.
What I liked:
* Both stories are well written, as is consistently the case with Armstrong
* Clay and Elena as partnered predators is fun and sexy
What I didn't like:
* Eve and Kristof's story seemed overly complicated for the short novella/story format. I found the twists a little hard to follow, and needed the exposition at the end to know what had really happened.
Would I recommend? If you like both of these couples, I imagine you'd enjoy this book. If you like Clay and Elena, it's still worth the $2 price tag, because that story is pretty damn good.
What I liked:
* Both stories are well written, as is consistently the case with Armstrong
* Clay and Elena as partnered predators is fun and sexy
What I didn't like:
* Eve and Kristof's story seemed overly complicated for the short novella/story format. I found the twists a little hard to follow, and needed the exposition at the end to know what had really happened.
Would I recommend? If you like both of these couples, I imagine you'd enjoy this book. If you like Clay and Elena, it's still worth the $2 price tag, because that story is pretty damn good.
lolasreviews's review against another edition
3.0
So this are two nice short stories, but don't expect too much. btw I haven't read the first two chapters of 13 included in this book, I will wait until I have the complete book.
The first short story is about Elena and Clay's honeymoon and some trouble they run into. It is nice to read about them again, Elena and Clay are my favourite couple in this series so I really enjoyed reading about them again. But well it is a short story so it is pretty short. I always think short stories feel a bit rushed, because they are so short.
The second short story is about Eve and some trouble she runs into in the afterlife. Again it was fun to read about her again, but it was too short. It felt a bit rushed and I still don't see how this short story is going to get connected with 13, I guess I will see that when I read 13. I am curious how this short story is going to relate to book 13.
To conclude: two nice short stories, but don't expect too much. The stories are nice, but too short.
The first short story is about Elena and Clay's honeymoon and some trouble they run into. It is nice to read about them again, Elena and Clay are my favourite couple in this series so I really enjoyed reading about them again. But well it is a short story so it is pretty short. I always think short stories feel a bit rushed, because they are so short.
The second short story is about Eve and some trouble she runs into in the afterlife. Again it was fun to read about her again, but it was too short. It felt a bit rushed and I still don't see how this short story is going to get connected with 13, I guess I will see that when I read 13. I am curious how this short story is going to relate to book 13.
To conclude: two nice short stories, but don't expect too much. The stories are nice, but too short.
annelives's review against another edition
4.0
Damn it! I knew I shouldn't have read the 13 teaser at the end! I want to read more, but I can't because it's not out until July. But so much happens...so many WTF moments, but I can't find out what's going on. I can't wait to read 13, I just wish I could read it now. :(
spookshow's review against another edition
4.0
I had already read one of these stories so it was a quick read for me. I love Elena and Clay, they are my favourite characters out of otherworld. A quick little story about Clay and Elena's honeymoon. I always enjoy glimpses into this world so it was satisfying to me.