bangiebangs reviewed Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert
Review of 'Hunt on Dark Waters' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
4*
- Ends on a soft cliffhanger (ie the story isn't finished, this is only book 1, but it has a finished first arc and doesn't end mid scene or on some huge emotional open question).
- spice 4/5 (lots and detailed)
I've read quite a lot by Katee Robert so far (Bloodline Vampires, Wicked Villains, Dark Olympus, and some I'm probably forgetting now) and really love their writing style. This book didn't disappoint: the story flows well, the POVs are well done (and we love a plucky heroine). The love story could have been more drawn out, I do like a bit of a slow burn, but it does work like this as well. <spoiler>I did think that it felt a tad abrupt in some places, for both of them. Lust, yes, but the sudden love admissions were a tad sudden and I don't think it suits the characters, …
4*
- Ends on a soft cliffhanger (ie the story isn't finished, this is only book 1, but it has a finished first arc and doesn't end mid scene or on some huge emotional open question).
- spice 4/5 (lots and detailed)
I've read quite a lot by Katee Robert so far (Bloodline Vampires, Wicked Villains, Dark Olympus, and some I'm probably forgetting now) and really love their writing style. This book didn't disappoint: the story flows well, the POVs are well done (and we love a plucky heroine). The love story could have been more drawn out, I do like a bit of a slow burn, but it does work like this as well. <spoiler>I did think that it felt a tad abrupt in some places, for both of them. Lust, yes, but the sudden love admissions were a tad sudden and I don't think it suits the characters, especially as they both have so much else to deal with.</spoiler>
The world-building here is really enjoyable (kinda-pirates, portals) and I'm looking forward to more. Plus, the overarching arc is set up now as well <spoiler>- so we can wonder, who is the rebellion group, who is the leader, will the Council fall or be defeated?</spoiler>.
So to sum up:
A feel-good book, easy to get into and fast-paced, driven by a (slightly chaotic) love story and spiiiice, with interesting world-building and a lighthearted vibe. Much lighter and less serious than Dark Olympus, so if you want intricate politics then you might be disappointed. If you want to feel good and read about ships, the sea, a dashing captain, with dragons and vampires and witches.. then you'll have a good time reading this!