Review: Second Book in the "Hunters" Series is Just as Exciting and Engaging as the First
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
“Hunters of the Grey Forest” is the second volume in a fantasy adventure story about the dangerous Grey Forest and the men and women who hunt for treasure within it—the Hunters.In the first book, Olly and Hiro are the youngest Hunters to ever pass the test, and now they’re ready to enter the Forest and search for treasure, beasts, and glory. But the Forest is more dangerous than they think, and they immediately find themselves separated from everyone else and alone on dangerous paths, where a small puppy can turn into a hulking beast in the blink of an eye and where their fellow Hunters may seem trustworthy—but definitely aren’t. And it turns out that leaving the Forest is not nearly as easy as entering it…I liked that Olly and Hiro continue to grow as characters in this novel, while staying true to their personalities—they each have their own strengths (Hiro more brave and reckless, Olly more thoughtful), but those same strengths can get them in trouble and they need each other to survive. The Grey Forest is also a place that will immediately capture your imagination—with its many unexplored paths and secrets, it holds both mystery and potential for many adventures in future books. The sinister edge of danger along with the possibility of Olly and Hiro discovering riches and glory keeps the plot moving nicely along, and the writing is smooth and crisp while still bringing the world to life vividly.While I have read the first book, a reader could easily come into this one without feeling lost or getting confused about the characters or plot. Recommended to readers who enjoy fantasy adventure stories with strong characters and action.