January 17, 2022

BLOG TOUR: Huntress Prey (Bonded by Blood and Magic #1) by Selene Kallan

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the HUNTRESS PREY by Selene Kallan Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: HUNTRESS PREY (Bonded by Blood and Magic 1)

Author: Selene Kallan

Pub. Date: December 14, 2021

Publisher: Selene Kallan

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 508

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle

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VALENTINE

After almost three centuries of running from my past, I should be used to loneliness. Being a mythological monster isn’t compatible with relationships. But the craving for company grows stronger every day, turning routine into an endless nightmare and making me wish for an end to my immortality.

The explosive encounter with a beautiful, lethal fae who knows what I am and how to destroy me reminded me of that proverb: be careful what you wish for.

AXEL
I thought fate could not surprise me after almost six hundred years. And then there she is—the echo of the brave young woman I’ve heard legends about. Only she isn’t human anymore, but a vampire, the greatest enemy of my species. After a fight that could have killed us both, and an uneasy truce, I am left with burning curiosity and so is she.

But will curiosity be enough to quench her thirst for my blood and my impulse to kill her before she strikes?

The first installment of the Bonded by Blood and Magic series.

Read Chapter 1 HERE!

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REVIEW of Huntress Prey (Bonded by Blood and Magic #1) by Selene Kallan
Release Date: October 30, 2021
Format: eARC
Publisher: Self-Published
Rating: 3.5 Stars

How does one describe Huntress Prey by Selene Kallan best? Is it urban fantasy or paranormal romance? Yes to both!


Fans of Linsey Hall or C.N. Crawford should enjoy this book. While some urban fantasy and paranormal romance books have only one-half of the couple be supernatural, I appreciate the unique nature of how both Axel and Valentine were supernatural. It removed the possibility of arguments over differences in lifespan, given that both of them have lived for centuries. “Difference in lifespan” is a hard-to-execute dynamic, in my opinion. I enjoyed it between Arwen and Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. I did not, however, enjoy it between Bella and Edward in Twilight (it might have also been because Bella was too much of a damsel in distress and whiny). Axel and Valentine also don't have to worry about hiding their supernatural natures from each other. 


The amount of action compared to the length was not enough in my opinion. More action would have helped the downtime in the book not feel like it was dragging as much. I recognize this is a personal preference though, and others might feel differently.


Even when Axel and Valentine hated each other, the tension was palpable and I was all here for it. For those who enjoy picking books to read by trope, this is 100% an enemies-to-lovers romance. I would categorize this book as new adult with regards to audience level (so not necessarily suitable for the average young adult reader).  


Overall, a dynamic paranormal romance read. I will definitely be checking out future books in the Bonded by Blood and Magic series. Thank you to the author and Jaime at Rockstar Book Tours for sending me a complimentary review copy of the book as part of my participation in the blog tour. I appreciate the opportunity immensely.


Please note - I voluntarily read and reviewed Huntress Prey. All opinions expressed in the review are my own and not influenced in any way. 


About Selene Kallan:

Selene Kallan is a fantasy author who daydreams about her imaginary worlds most of the time. Her obsession with vampires, and all things supernatural, has made her an avid reader. She loves writing, discovering new metal bands, and watching superhero movies. She is also feeling a little crazy while writing about herself in third person, but apparently, this is the way to go.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

1/10/2022

Two Chicks On Books

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/10/2022

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/11/2022

The Momma Spot

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/11/2022

Mythical Books

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/12/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review

1/12/2022

BookHounds

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/13/2022

The Girl Who Reads

Review

1/13/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/14/2022

More Books Please blog

Review

1/14/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Review

Week Two:

1/17/2021

Eye-Rolling Demigod's Book Blog

Review

1/17/2021

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt or Guest Post

1/18/2021

See Sadie Read

Review

1/18/2021

Coffee and Wander Book Reviews

Review

1/19/2021

@Locked_in_a_library

Review

1/19/2021

@meetcuteromancebooks

Review

1/20/2021

Prison Wife Reviews

Review

1/20/2021

What's Beyond Forks?

Review

1/21/2021

Fire and Ice

Review

1/21/2021

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review


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