01/04/2016
This tale of romance and duty, first in a planned duology from Higgins (the Sweet Evil series), suffers from an excess of repetition, marring an otherwise elegant landscape of imagination and wonder. Princess Aerity lives in a home surrounded by love in the magic-phobic kingdom of Lochlanach, protected as the king’s eldest daughter. Yet that tranquility is shattered when a mysterious beast rages across the land, killing indiscriminately. In an effort to save his kingdom, her father convenes a great Hunt, with Aerity’s hand in marriage the prize for killing the beast, a sacrifice Higgins emphasizes repeatedly. Paxton is a simple man who enters the hunt with a hatred of royalty and a desire to rid the land of the beast. He has no interest in Aerity until her enigmatic charm and unexpected compassion catch him unawares. The Hunt is complicated by the sheer number of hunters competing and their discordant viewpoints on magic. The overt object-lesson nature of the story is reminiscent of Grimm’s tales, though the magic-related subplot offers added complexity. Ages 13–up. Agent: Jill Corcoran, Jill Corcoran Agency. (Mar.)
The Great Hunt
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Wendy HigginsUnabridged — 9 hours, 0 minutes
The Great Hunt
Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
Wendy HigginsUnabridged — 9 hours, 0 minutes
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Overview
Wendy Higgins, the author of the*New York Times*bestselling Sweet Evil series, reimagines a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale with*The Great Hunt, a dramatic, romance-filled fantasy with rugged hunters, romantic tension, and a princess willing to risk all to save her kingdom.
When a monstrous beast attacks in Eurona, desperate measures must be taken. The king sends a proclamation to the best and bravest hunters: whoever kills the creature will win the hand of his daughter Princess Aerity as a reward. The princess recognizes her duty but cannot bear the idea of marrying a stranger-she was meant to marry for love-until a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention. And while there's no denying the fiery chemistry between them, Princess Aerity feels that Paxton's mysteriousness is foreboding, maybe even dangerous.
Paxton is not the marrying type. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He is determined to keep his focus on the task at hand-ridding the kingdom of the beast-but the princess continues to surprise him, and the secrets he's buried begin to surface against his wishes.
Editorial Reviews
Breathtaking adventure, high-stakes fantasy, and romance to last the ages. The perfect start to a new series, and a treasure you don’t want to miss.” — Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of the White Rabbit Chronicles
“The hunt for the next spelling fantasy read is over. The gorgeous blend of magic, high-stakes, and swoon-worthy romance had me flying through the pages, mesmerized.” — Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds trilogy
“Beautifully written and deeply romantic.” — Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Program series
Higgins weaves a powerful tale that includes magic, mystery, suspense, sacrifice, and love. Highly recommended. — School Library Journal
“A standout in the realm of fairy-tale retellings.” — ALA Booklist
“As a romance…the book hits the sweet spots-the talented, lone wolf hero, the vulnerable but determined heroine, and the many, many obstacles their love must overcome” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
The hunt for the next spelling fantasy read is over. The gorgeous blend of magic, high-stakes, and swoon-worthy romance had me flying through the pages, mesmerized.
Breathtaking adventure, high-stakes fantasy, and romance to last the ages. The perfect start to a new series, and a treasure you don’t want to miss.
A standout in the realm of fairy-tale retellings.
As a romance…the book hits the sweet spots-the talented, lone wolf hero, the vulnerable but determined heroine, and the many, many obstacles their love must overcome
Beautifully written and deeply romantic.
As a romance…the book hits the sweet spots-the talented, lone wolf hero, the vulnerable but determined heroine, and the many, many obstacles their love must overcome
2015-12-08
When a vicious beast threatens the land, the royal family must make sacrifices to defeat the menace and save the people. Something is rotten in the kingdom of Lachlanach. Tension simmers between commoners and the Lashed, who are barred by law from performing their magic. Birth rates around the kingdom are down. And, worst of all, a savage beast is making the rounds every night, killing all the men it encounters. In desperation, the king invites hunters from all neighboring lands to enter a contest—whoever slays the beast wins the hand of his eldest daughter, Princess Aerity, in marriage. But this hopeful solution grows complicated when Aerity grows fond of a specific hunter. The beast, too, is a surprise, as it turns out to be a different sort of creature than first assumed. Higgins has written a familiar yet compelling damsels-in-distress novel. A group of talented female hunters who are able to attract the respect of the men and the admiration of the women adds a welcome twist. The princess and her female relatives manage to exhibit a flare for coming through in emergencies, though they are perfectly willing to let the men do the heavy lifting when danger gets too close. As this book is the first in a duology, it fittingly ends with a cliffhanger. An enjoyable-enough fantasy with a healthy sprinkling of romance. (Fantasy. 13-17)
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940173517333 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 03/08/2016 |
| Series: | Eurona , #1 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |
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