Netgalley Audiobook ARC Review

Hunterland 

by Dana Claire

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Oh this was delightful!

I was introduced to Dana Claire's fantastic writing style in 2023 with an ARC of "War of the Land and have since devoured "War of the Sea" am eagerly anticipating "War of the Mind and have the "Reclaimed Kingdom" on my TBR. When I saw there was an audiobook arc for Hunterland, it was a "Yes please" with no hesitation and I was not disappointed

Now I am not usually a fan of YA, but there are a rare few writers that can take tropes that have been over-used and worn out in TV land and breathe new life into them, reimagine, rebuild and invigorate! Saying this, viewers of Supernatural, Grimm, Buffy etc are very likely to enjoy this book

Dana Claire enhances the YA genre ibto a cross between urban fantasy and Paranormal and I am absolutely here for it

So, to the story.

Audiobook Performance: Arielle DeLisle and Travis Baldree did an exceptional job of narrating this audiobook (but I will likely get the PPB as this book is a keeper)

The book is dual POV, Liv, the main FMC and her sister Pepper live in Falkville Falls where the coach has just been found in an apparent "self-unaliving" but it is in fact, nefarious paranormal shenanigans which in turn brings Agent Hunter and his two kids, Liam and Jac (a family of monster hunters) to come and clean house

The main premise is whether the two families can use their unique skills to get the job done or if their differences will prevent their task succeeding

Atypical paranormal beings add yet another unique twist and kept me gripped to this delicious new type of Urban Fantasy, ready to explore and be devoured with gusto

Certainly a series to follow! Well played Dana Claire, glorious!!

I gratefully received an audiobook from Netgalley and all views and opinions are my own. This review is left voluntaraly and with much enthusiasm! 

 

 

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Narrating & Sore Throats

Any narrators out there have good advice to treat a sore throat/ to avoid sore throats?

My preferred go-to is either honey tea or simple water. What advice would you give?

In this feisty-spicy hayfever season fuelled by the seventh level of Hades for heat, it seems to be a constant battle keeping the voice in good order, so what do you think?

Take it easy gorgeous beans, big love, Ink xx

 

Inspo Gifs and Plotting Plans

So, alongside my socials and creative endeavours, I have also decided to make little inspo gifs to plonk all over the tinterwebs. 

I know there are a ton out there already, but I really like to create little bits of motivation and inspo where I can. I already do audio, and video on the socials, so why not gifs? 

Maybe next will be illustrations or another medium, who knows, I guess I will just bloom at my own pace ;) 

Take it easy gorgeous beans, big love, Ink xx

 

No Post Today - Waaaaaaaaaaaay Too Hot!!

Hottest day of the year so far with temperatures due to hit 37c ....trust me, in the UK, that's a big deal...it's only a little island surrounded by sea so the weather hits different lol. 

Stay safe gorgeous beans. Big Love, Ink xx

 

 

Ready for a New Week!

Shaolin wisdom is derived from equal parts Ch'an buddhism and discipline and it always brings me motivation and joy. 

I saw this brilliant quote from the awesome Shifu Yan Lei so made this gif. 

Have a beautiful week gorgeous beans! Big love, Ink xx