A review by raven_goddess
Hunt the Wood by Anna Fury, Amy Pennza

adventurous challenging dark funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

WARNING! THIS BOOK HAS DARK TRIGGERS THAT SHOULD BE READ WITH CAUTION! 

 
Hunt the Wood: An MM Red Riding Hood Retelling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 1}: 

 
Rating: 4.5 
 

Opener: 
 
When I first saw the cover (fell in love with it!) and title being a MM darker retelling of Red Riding Hood? Absolutely had to try it out! Very happy that I did and could definitely see myself rereading this! Especially for Daddy Wotan! With this being dark of course, make sure to read the trigger warnings before reading this! Be an adult about it! 
 
 
 Positives: 
 
I know what made me beyond glad to have read this book was: {how much of an asshole Wotan was, how scary his demeanor and powers were, how much of an alpha male and bully he was, cruelty, dark loose retelling, torture-murders, dubious and non consent, filthy-filthy smut, humor, and how possessive Wotan over Ryder}! I loved their pairing! With how submissive Ryder was and of course, how majorly dominant Wotan was, was very hot to read! Especially their sex scenes, had me blazing! Also loved the overall dark tone to the story. From Wotan to even the world itself, was great reading how ruthless and tyrannical he was! Again with Wotan’s ability, loved how dark and powerful he was! Then with how much of a bully Wotan was, and forcing/controlling Ryder most of the times, loved it a lot! I also will say I adored how masculine both of them were! From their muscled size, brutish demeanor, monster cocks, and overall roughness! 
 
 
 
 Improvements: 
 
Although I wonderful time reading this story, I will say some aspects that prevented this from being a 5 star read was: {how naive Ryder was, Tower being to handsy with Ryder, overuse on swallowing, and Ryder’s grandmother death being lackluster}. Ryder was not only naive with believing his grandmother cared for him, but with Wotan as well since Wotan was a dick (which I loved). Just annoying how easily he would lust over Wotan to only embarrass himself later on when Wotan acts smugly unaffected. As for Tower being handsy, with how possessive Wotan was, I anticipated that he would threaten him, hell anyone for even looking at Ryder (again, highly possessive alpha male). He didn’t do so until later on when Tower was helping Ryder out, which in itself confused me as to why Ryder did not talk with Wotan about the problem. Lastly, as for Ryder’s grandmother, I felt the climax which led to her death was lacking and simplistic. Other than these issues, I still had a immaculate time reading about these guys! 
 
 
 
 Recommendation: 
 
I highly recommend checking this out! As well as the series since they are all great MM loose retellings! Especially if you are looking for filthy smut and dark alpha males to swoon over! Very glad to have brought this in paperback for my bookshelf! Great job Fury & Pennza! Happy reading! 
 
 
 
Beautiful Nightmare Series: 
 
Hunt the Wood: An MM Red Riding Hood Retelling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 1}: ⬆️⬆️⬆️ 
 
Steal the Sky: An MM Rapunzel Retelling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 2}: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/ea9a5af1-374b-48e7-a63e-f9fe736e1625?redirect=true
 
Sacrifice the Sea: An MMM Little Mermaid Retelling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 3}: READ
 
Temper the Flame: An MM Beauty and the Beast Retlling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 4}: READ
 
Kiss the Slipper: An MM Cinderella Retelling {Beautiful Nightmares Book 5}: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d4adff31-58fc-4ce5-9690-dc9e21b97934?redirect=true