Review: A fun and fast dark urban fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2013
Jenny likes to be left alone with her games. Even though she lives in her grandmother's house, she would prefer to keep her traumatic past buried, but a strange email from her supposedly dead grandfather forces her to confront it. Along with her friend, she visits her grandfather. Perhaps he's a little crazy, but he needs her help. Jenny isn't comfortable embracing her heritage, but she doesn't have much choice. She must be a hunter or become the prey.What a fun and fast read! There's a bit of Whedon-esque flavor here with the characters and the humor. Jenny is far from being a cheerleader, though. She's blunt, punk, and a gamer. She's had a difficult life and I greatly sympathized with her. Her best friend is just as flashy, but not quite the loner she is. They make a great duo. E.J. Wesley does a wonderful job writing characters that are out of the ordinary and a bit over the top, but still easy to relate to.While I did guess the twist, the journey was more than worth it. There's vivid imagery and an intriguing mythology. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I'm hooked!