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The Hunt

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OMG I love this series! Claire's character grows along with her magical abilities. She's finally done with hiding from herself and the world.
Claire's always shown bravery but there was a little bit left of her trying to hold on to the old life she had with her dad. That time has gone.
Now it's time to fight for the one's she cares about and for the town she hold dear. Liam is learning to deal with his possession of magic. To become something you've hated for so long is a huge WHAMMY to one's psyche. I really enjoyed watching both Liam & Claire adjust to this new development. Liam and Claire are now both wanted for things out of their control. Liam is falsely accused of murder and Claire is a fugitive because she has magic. Despite helping to keep the Veil closed the government still wants her a prisoner of Devil's Isle. Some big secrets are revealed in this installment. Claire finally deals with her father's secrecy and why he kept so much from her. It's the bombshell about her mother that really keeps you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to see what happens next. I mean Chloe can't just leave the ending like this....can she?! If you haven't started this series get on it!! Magic, suspense, romance and secrets...how can you say no?!

Recommended for readers 16 & up. Moderate sexual situations.

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Author Chloe Neill ended her very popular Chicagoland Vampire series this year, but fans of Neill's urban fantasy romance have her Devil's Isle series to fill the void left by her Chicago Vamps. The Hunt is the newest book in the series and it picks up five weeks after the last book. The world that this series takes place in is one in which the southern U.S. has been devastated by a war with paranormals that came through a rift/veil from The Beyond. The paras/paranormals are those from our cultures myths and legends. As always Neill wrote a character driven story with a side of romance, because if you removed the romance the story stand strong. In this book Claire’s past is explored and some very shocking revelation come out during the story. It was a grand adventure with a very intriguing ending.

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This third installment of Chloe Neill’s Devil’s Isle series holds up consistently with the two books before it; in other words, if you enjoyed those, you will probably like this one too. It picks up right where The Sight left off. Claire is on the run after exposing her magic in the last book’s big battle, and she is scavenging for supplies to lend assistance to the paranormals who are still under lock and key.

Liam is gone, having bailed after he was imbued with magical powers of his own. He essentially abandoned her without so much as a word. As this book begins, he is framed for a murder he didn’t commit and Claire must track him down to warn him of the danger.

I enjoyed the road trip where Claire gets to spend some time with Malachai and Gavin. Neill treats us with more of her alternate-New Orleans, which is one of the best things about this series. I got so many authentic NOLA vibes tied in with the unique wasteland world created when the veil between worlds ripped open.

Once she finds him, the story follows Claire and Liam’s efforts to solve the murder while avoiding arrest.

It’s a little angsty in the beginning with Claire’s whole “you left me” drama juxstaposed with Liam’s “you can’t understand what I’m going through” thing. More backstory is revealed about Claire’s parents, which added to the story. Apparently, everything she thought she knew was kind of a fairy tale, and learning the truth is a major punch in the gut. There is advancement on the romance and yet another big twist ending.

I feel like all of that should have excited me. But instead it was all… ok. That’s kind of been my assessment of the previous books as well. I think this series may never be a giant hit for me, but there are parts I like.

Kind of on the fence.

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The Final battle in The Sight ended with Liam having declared his love for Claire gets attacked by a stream of magic, effectively “ supercharging” him with power. Horrified and afraid of what he had become, he abandons Claire and hides away in the swamps of Louisiana. At the beginning of The Hunt, the timeline starts two months later. Claire is also living off the grid, but in New Orleans. She is helping the paras and sensitives by delivering black market goods to them in Devil’s Isle. She discovers that there is a bounty on Liam’s head for killing Brassard. The jerk who had terrorized Claire in book one and who Liam had once worked for in Containment. This bounty gives Claire the perfect excuse to face her fears and go after Liam to warn him. She travels with his brother into the swamp, finding him living with his grandmother Eleanor. And he is a changed man.

Finally! Claire and Liam are together again. Liam is overly protective of Claire yet makes no claim on her, almost alpha like in his intensity. The tension between the two was very well played by the author. Having to work together to solve the mystery yet protecting their own feelings, tiptoeing arounf each other really gave this book an edge that the series had needed in the first two books. I’ll admit those books were a little slow for me, but the story gained legs in The Hunt, and Claire and Liam as a couple added passion to their story arc.

Claire, a heroine I’ve liked because of her strength and strong sense of self, has a few moments of uncertainty and that uncertainty gives her character an emotional layer that really helped me relate to her even more. This series has finally taken off, and it will be fun to continue on these characters journey. Will they stop the Veil from collapsing? Tune in next time!

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Mystery, murder, and magic! Oh, my! This picks up a few weeks after the battle in the previous book, and Claire's little group has dispersed. Liam is gone, while Claire keeps a low profile in the city, not knowing where he is or if he'll come back. When there's a murder and the evidence points to Liam as the killer, the gang is gets back together to prove otherwise. This isn't a simple murder case, no. It's way more sinister and dangerous.

Claire has certainly come a long ways since the first book. She's always been a strong heroine, but she's noticeably more confidant and badass in The Hunt. Honestly, for me, the gold in these books are the scenes with Claire, Liam, and Gavin. The Quinn brothers bantering makes me smile, and even more so when Claire is in the mix. I also love that she's right there with them, even leading at times when shit goes down. Yeah, they all tease her about being reckless, but they know she can handle her own.

I like how Liam and Claire's relationship is handled. Him dipping out the way he did impacts Claire, but she doesn't come across as angsty or desperately pining over him. She even handles the situation well when he comes back around. It isn't like Liam is a dick or anything, he's just dealing with some major changes, and Claire manages it well.

I also enjoyed the mystery and the way everything unfolded with some interesting surprises. It did, however, feel slower at times, and then a bit rushed at the end. It was like we're really getting into the good, exciting stuff, shit is going down, and then boom, the end. It reminded me of a couple of guys I used to know.

Overall, though, The Hunt was good and left me wanting to read the next book.

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Great story that grabs and holds your attention. Love the characters and their interactions.

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Picking up about five weeks after the intense conclusion of the previous book, The Hunt opens with our heroine, the Sensitive Claire, in hiding with Para Moses. Unfortunately, Liam, her boyfriend who was struck by magic in that battle, went into hiding with his grandmother, Eleanor. Even though Claire refuses to ask the resistance leader Malachi about Liam, she is worried for him and misses him. However, their enemy in Containment, Jack Broussard, is dead and the top suspect is Liam. So Claire, Gavin (Liam’s brother), and Malachi head out to find Liam, risking their own safety for the good of the resistance.

Devil’s Isle is a solid urban fantasy series set in an alternate world where Paranormal beings have invaded Earth through a breach known as the Veil. The attacking Paras are of a faction that wants to overthrow the existing, peaceful faction in the Beyond. However, most humans see all Para as bad, and fight against any and all magic. The story of The Hunt relies heavily upon the preceding events; therefore, I do not recommend reading it as a standalone story or starting the series with this title.

Overall, I still enjoy Claire’s story and the battle to protect New Orleans and the Earth. However, I was disappointed with The Hunt. While I didn’t dislike the overall plot, I found I had difficulty connecting with Claire and pieces of the story. In the previous two books, I was fully engaged, because each character had much to offer. I loved the mystery surrounding Claire’s mother and the budding romance between characters. But this time around, I felt like I was just watching events unfold, rather than participating through Claire.

The first third of The Hunt moves slowly, and I felt like we didn’t get into any real story as the trio looks for Liam. There are hints at the eventual storyline, but the interactions with the Paras at the Plantation seemed extraneous, and I felt like that whole journey could have taken a lot less book space.

Things pick up after Liam comes back into the fold, but the atmosphere of the group changed dramatically from the previous books. The group is on the run now, Liam is ice-cold, Claire can’t go back to her shop, and some of Claire’s close friends have smaller roles. These changes are all necessary as the storyline develops, but I missed the camaraderie and rapport from the earlier titles. With that said, the book starts to pick up as the group investigates who framed Liam and what the motives are behind the murder.

As the story progresses, I found there were little things in the book that annoyed me. However, I was very disappointed in how the storyline with Claire’s mom played out. Trying to remain spoiler-free here: there is a complete lack of character development, and I found the portrayal of woman who could be Claire’s mom to be utterly one-dimensional.

While I enjoy the world-building and characters of Ms. Neill’s Devil’s Isle series, I was disappointed in this third offering. I did enjoy seeing Claire and Liam together again (albeit a short time), and I am glad that there will be more to this series. However, I found parts of the story extraneous and slow-moving, and that overall, the book was missing its heart. What I love about the series is its strong characters and close camaraderie, which seemed to take a backseat this time around.

My Rating: C, Finished It - Liked some, didn't like some

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Warning! This review may have spoilers for the earlier books in the series. If you have not read the earlier books... go do that, like, right now!

In this third installment of the Devil's Isle series, we are fresh off the failed attempt to open the veil between New Orleans and the Beyond, and secrets are out for our main characters, Claire Connolly and Liam Quinn. Claire had to use magic during the battle, and Liam got hit with magic... so both of them will have to avoid being rounded up by Containment and being stuck in Devil's Isle. It's quite easy for Liam, who has left New Orleans, and Claire, to deal with the magical consequences.

I was totally sympathizing with Claire in this installment. She is feeling rejected, sad and frustrated by Liam's defection, and given her past, I can totally understand why. Claire doesn't have the best track record for people in her life sticking around, willingly or not. But although Claire is having relationship (or lack thereof) issues, she doesn't let that stop her from working to help the oppressed and confined paranormals in Devil's Isle. You have to admire her for that. I feel like Claire's character has continued to grow over the series as she has learned more about paranormals, herself and her family. She certainly is not afraid to get her hands dirty or to charge in and get the job done. So she is a headstrong heroine that speaks to all my kickass female tendencies, but also has that little bit of vulnerability when it comes to her relationship and family issues.

I have been a fan of Liam Quinn from the start, but I have to say that I was disappointed in him leaving Claire to handle New Orleans on her own. Liam has retreated to the bayou with his grandmother as a magical casualty, and I wish that would have been expounded upon a bit more. I would love to have Liam's POV thrown in here and there to let us know what he is thinking and how he feels about our heroine.

I really really love Malachi and Moses as secondary characters, and I would totally enjoy a spinoff story about Malachi, his past, and his romantic potential. Now that our crew of magical misfits (with a couple normals thrown in) was successful in keeping the veil closed, they have to deal with the next conspiracy. Paranormals are getting sick and dying, and Claire is taking the lead (with some assistance) to find out why. What she finds will hit closer to home that Claire expects, and will throw a wrench into the past she thought she knew. I enjoyed the mystery and suspense aspect of the plot, and the pace moved along at a steady clip that kept me riveted during an early morning flight this week. I found myself not wanting to finish the story and hoping it would drag out longer, so it felt like the ending was a bit rushed. But man, I didn't foresee that outcome and I am super impatient for the next installment of the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Berkley.

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This series is always very nice to read. I had lost a little bit of my attention with the second volume to come back reinforced with this third one and I am really thrilled! Besides, how can we resist this end? I want the next one! QUICKLY !

The battle ended and Claire and her friends hide to avoid being arrested. No one really has any news from Liam and it’s quite difficult to manage for our heroine. But here, a new story will bring them together. Indeed, it seems that a government agent was killed and the murderer did everything to make it fall on Liam. Allying herself with Gavin (Liam’s brother), Claire goes to look for him to warn him and thus understand exactly what is going on. Once again, all together, they will try to investigate discreetly to find out who the responsible for the murder is. Alas, this story goes far beyond what they would have thought and Claire will have to face a past she did not know existed. Liam will have to finally accept himself to be able to advance, but this stage remains very difficult and even Claire will have some difficulties to help him. In addition to this, some Para die and our heroes will have to hurry to understand why.

In short, you surely understand now that the novel has no time out and our heroes will have to put all their capacities to the test! I really enjoyed learning more about our characters and finding out more about Claire’s father. It was a very interesting new volume full of tensions. As I said, the end of the story will announce an upcoming epic novel! I can not wait to have it!

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This was a really good book! I was really excited to dive back into this series after reading and enjoying the first two installments. This was a solid addition to the series. I feel that this is a series that really does need to be read in order since the events in each book builds on the earlier events. I found myself really getting hooked by the story and I ended up most of it in a single day.

Claire and the rest of the crew are laying low in New Orleans. Liam left without a word to anyone now that he has magic like Claire. When Liam is accused of murder, Claire insists on going to find him along with a couple of other members of the group. They do find him but also find another problem that seems to be putting paranormals at risk.

I really have been enjoying the wonderful cast of characters in this series. Each of the recurring characters are well developed and I think that I like them just a little bit more with each installment. They have all grown over the course of the series and have learned to rely on each other. The world that this story takes place in is equally well done. I really liked the contrast of the world outside of New Orleans that we saw a bit of in this installment.

I thought that the mystery at the core of this book was entertaining and quite complex. I found myself really working to figure out who was really responsible for the murder and how it connected to everything else going on. Claire must also deal with a few discoveries that are quite personal. The book does end in a very exciting manner that makes me want to get my hands on the next book as soon as I possibly can.

I would recommend this book to others. This is a really exciting series that takes place in a well crafted world that I think a lot of readers will enjoy. I can't wait to find out what happens next to Claire and the rest of the group!

I received an advance reader edition of this book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley.

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Favorite Quote: “We’re family, Claire. Granted, a kind of weird, dysfunctional family, but family all the same.”

The Hunt picks up a couple of months after book two, The Sight, ended. Claire is lying low to avoid being sent to Devil’s Isle after openingly using her magic to help defeat the Reveillon. Firmly outed as a Sensitive, she has given her store to her best friend and now uses her skills to help those in need. Liam is still missing, having disappeared after being hit with magic during the battle. Claire has not heard a word from him since he left her and is saddened that he could so easily abandon her and their relationship. When word filters down that a Containment agent has been murdered and Liam is the main suspect, Claire, Gavin, and Malachi all head out to find Liam and bring him home so they can prove his innocence. But there are darker forces at work and soon Claire and her friends find themselves once again caught in the middle.

Minor Recap of Series- As this series is evolutionary, starting here is inadvisable. Devil’s Isle is a post-apocalyptic fantasy set in New Orleans. Torn apart by civil war when the veil between our world and the fae was opened, humanity now lives in an uneasy existence with the Paranormals who were caught on our side of the veil when it closed. Magic is forbidden and anyone caught using it is instantly picked up and taken to Devil’s Isle, an internment camp. Our heroine, Clare Connelly, is a Sensitive (human with magic) though we learn her gifts were inherited. Caught doing magic, she is saved by a bounty hunter, Liam, who shows her how to unload her magic and helps to keep her out of Devil’s Isle. A small romance develops though it falls by the wayside when an alt-right group attempts to cleanse the world of all magic and Liam finds himself now the hunted instead of the hunter.

I was under the impression this was going to be a trilogy but it looks to have become a full-fledged series. Chloe Neill continues to expand the arc with a compelling narrative, unique characters, and nuanced storylines, engaging readers as this heavily character-driven novel digs even deeper into Claire’s family dynamics and the parts they played in the first civil war. The David and Goliath theme remain the main underlying base with family gaining a strong foothold as Claire and her fellow rebels continue to fight for justice and freedom.

Per usual, Neill takes her time setting up the main conflict. Some may find it disconcerting the romance falls to the wayside against the main storyline and takes more than half the book to re-establish itself but it makes sense after the events in book two. Liam’s family has been negatively affected by magic and now he is one of those magical beings. I liked that Claire doesn’t fall apart after Liam left. He has been her rock through all that has happened yet she is able to grieve and move forward with her own agenda in his absence. She continues to evolve as she completely sheds her cloak of self isolation and learns that in this new world nothing is set in stone and the notion of good and evil is relative. Claire is creating her own friends and connections without Liam’s help and this further helps to develop her as a strong and multi-faceted lead. We don’t see much of Liam until the second half and when we do, it’s more in a supporting role. Claire has definitely become the main lead.

Fan will enjoy the new characters added as the arc takes a major but predictable turn. Claire’s mother is an interesting addition and I’m looking forward to interacting with her more in the future. Moses continues to entertain while Neill hints at a romance for Malachi but it is drenched in antagonism so we shall see. I really wish the ending hadn’t gone the route it did because it feels redundant. Hopefully book four will shake that up.

This series remains a comfortable addition to my bookshelf though I have come to accept it is not going to hold all the elements I find enjoyable in urban fantasy. Neill continues to play it safe with Claire both emotionally and physically and the energy of the story is remains low key. Regardless, book four is already on my TBR for 2018.

Grade: C+

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I am a huge fan of Neill and when my beloved Chicagoland Vampires ended this year, I decided to delve into her latest series, The Devi’s Isle. Set in the city of New Orleans, I once again found myself invested in another magical world. After the looming cliffhanger from The Sight, I’ve been wondering all summer, what would happen with Liam and Claire?

Because even though I knew why he’d gone, it still hurt to be left behind.

The beginning is somewhat slow and the focus is mainly on Claire and the aftermath of the second installment. Despite the timing, I enjoyed Claire’s moments with Moses and Quinn. There is also more mystery and intrigue that I had expected, but the change was welcomed. The later half of the book delivers the fast paced, action packed scenes I have come to expect from this series.

“You should always be grateful I’m reckless. It’s one of my better qualities.”

I am thankful the Liam issue is resolved in a timely manner and does not linger throughout the entire book. There is an introduction of new characters without infringing on those I’ve already come to adore. I would love to see a novella on Quinn; he is my favorite minor character. The ending had me reeling and sets the stage for an explosive fourth book.

I recommend this series to any PNR/urban fantasy fan. It contains all the elements desired in a series; a strong and fierce heroine, a brooding but lovable hero, and a strong supporting cast set in an interesting world. I can’t wait for the next installment.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

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Great third installment! I really like this world, and I think the characters have come into themselves. The supporting characters are great as well. The mystery of her mom, and the true nature of the war between the two worlds just keeps getting more interesting. I am hoping there are more books in this series!

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The third installment of this series picks up the energy of the first book without the angsty will-they-or-won't-they romance of the second.

Picking up a few weeks after the conclusive battle in book 2, Claire and Moses are trying to stay under the radar in New Orleans while doing supply runs for the clinic in Devil's Isle. Liam is hiding somewhere else, presumably dealing with some trauma incurred during the battle, and is not communicating with anyone.

A member of containment is murdered in New Orleans, and all evidence points to Liam. Claire and Liam's brother set off to find him and discover why someone would frame him for the crime. The frame job goes deeper than just a vendetta against Liam, involving Claire and the safety of all of the human and non-human inhabitants of the area.

It was an enjoyable crime mystery with more than a little magic involved. There were a few revelations that weren't so surprising, but I am always pleased when I make it to the end of a novel without predicting the entire ending.

For those who were turned off by the second book, this book is a fun ride, and book 4 is too far away.

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Everyone is trying to stay under Containment's radar since Claire's magic was shown during the fight with Ezekiel. Some of the Paras got passes after the battle and are living on the outside. Moses was pretty much coming and going as he pleased at the end of The Sight, and he is a pretty good companion for Claire. They scavenge and pass on to the Devil's Isle clinic anything they find that might be needed. Until Gavin alerts them that there has been a murder and Liam is the prime suspect. After consideration, Claire joins the party to go find him and alert him. I wasn't sure what they thought was going to happen. Gavin, Claire and Malachi all seem intent on him staying where he was after Liam finds out. They should have known that he would insist on coming back to clear his name and get the bounty off of him.

I was left hurt by The Sight, when Liam disappeared. I thought they had worked through all their issues and were now going to be a team against the problems of the world. So when it comes time to find him, I was really hoping that Claire would really go off on him, but apparently she is better and more patient than I. Which is funny considering what they say about red heads and their tempers! ;) Things are awkward until Claire spells everything out for him. What she needs to know from him before they can move on. But their relationship problems do not keep them from working together.

In the midst of all the clues and hair raising situations, Claire gets a surprise. She has to try and deal with the feelings that surprise bring on but yet keep her head straight on the plans the team are putting together. I found Claire a tad bit reckless in some situations where she strikes out on her own despite the bounty on her head. She's been sneaking around New Orleans for 5 weeks now, yes. But during this whole mess, she has done things to bring attention to herself and she is now almost as wanted as Liam. It's dangerous. She does however collect some very useful information and a great lead that puts all the pieces into place.

To say all hell breaks loose at the ending is putting it lightly. Just as I thought we had come to our conclusion, we get a surprise that is going to turn the world upside down. The setting for upcoming books is being set and I think they are going to be full of action.

I was left freaked out for what was to come, but also content with the way the characters had developed. Claire and Liam really grow into themselves. Gavin and Moses are still two of my favorite characters. They can bring a smile into even the most dire of situations. After this ending, there HAS to be more coming. I have yet to find any news on a book four, but I'll be keeping my eyes open. I feel like a door has been opened and the world is starting anew. We need to have more from this series for sure.

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THE SIGHT left me pretty heartbroken for Claire and I was looking forward to seeing what would happen next for her.

THE HUNT started off a bit slow and 5 weeks after the end of book two. There was a great mystery to THE HUNT that kept me reading, but it didn't live up to the last two books in the series for me.

After all the action of THE SIGHT, THE HUNT was a little disappointing in that category. It does feature some good action scenes, but not nearly as much as previous books and the story tended to drag a little without it.

Thankfully the Devil's Isle series is urban fantasy because the relationship between Claire and Liam is frustrating. There is progress, but it always seems like two steps forward, one step back with them. Hopefully the progress made in THE HUNT sticks for a while.

The characters are really what kept THE HUNT from being a total downer. They are all interesting, bring something unique to the group and they work really well together. Hopefully I can get back into the series with book four.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED.

Jeez I was not prepared for that freaking cliff-hanger.

But let’s start from the beginning.

This is the third book in the series Devil’s Isle by Chloe Neill and I though the final chapter of the story.

How very wrong I was.

Apparently, the story just keeps going on and the last scene just opened a hell of a lot more.

Cliff-hangers aside, the writing was good as always and I loved the post war descriptions of New Orleans because Hello, we’re still talking about New Orleans (which I would love to visit). What I personally didn’t like too much were the very long parts where there literally was no action and just descriptions which were a bit too much.

I loved the characters and how they created a family together protecting and fighting for each other.
What I found a bit annoying was Claire and Liam’s relationship. I mean SERIOUSLY. That stuff has been going on for almost two books, we finally had some progress and now we are back to the start as if nothing even happened. What kind of relationship is that? Of course the main focus of the story is not just their personal relationship but I really feel like it could have been done in a better way.
Nevertheless the book was a good read and I’m quite enjoying the series although I was a bit bummed about the ending. It seems like I’ll just have to keep reading the series to find out how everything is going to work out.

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After the Reveillon orchestrated the attack at Devil’s Isle that started the battle to save those within its walls, bounty hunter Liam Quinn was hit by magic. Afterwards, needing to come to terms with his new powers, Liam disappeared leaving Claire, and all that was growing between them relationship-wise, behind.

That was five weeks ago, and while Claire hasn’t seen or heard from Liam in that entire time, she does know that he escaped into the bayou with his grandmother Eleanor. For her part, Claire has been working with her team (called “Delta”) to continue rebuilding after the battle. When a Containment agent is found murdered in his home, evidence points to Liam as the prime suspect. Claire knows beyond a doubt that Liam is not responsible for the murder, but before they can figure out who would want to frame him, Claire will have to find the man in question before someone else does. As the hunt for Liam Quinn begins, an even more sinister plot is brought to light. A plot that will force certain members of Delta to look to the past for answers.

So, I was all prepared for this book to be all about Claire and Co. looking for Liam, and granted it does start off that way, but I wasn’t really thinking of the other twists and turns that the story would take along the way. Props to Chloe Neill for keeping me surprised throughout the read. Rest assured, Liam is not out of the picture for too long, which made me both happy and a little disappointed at the same time. Here’s why:

Happy, of course because, duh, I love Liam and Claire. I’ve really enjoyed the first two books and building up their feelings for one another. I always hate being in limbo when a character is “missing.” The need to find Liam drove the first part of the book for me.

Disappointed because Claire spends so much time ruminating on Liam and where he is, what he’s thinking, does he still have feelings for her, etc. All while in the background Claire has become a formidable badass with her powers. I feel like all that she was able to achieve on her own, while Liam was away hiding with his head in the sand, was pushed to the side to force the fact that Claire misses Liam. And, the way he continues to act towards her, and everyone, after he’s found, really made me want Claire to just say “screw you” and walk away. I just really wanted Liam to grovel for a while, and I’m not the only one as it seems every other character is on Team Claire. It also didn’t help that I personally didn’t feel the hurt of his disappearance as deep as Claire obviously does.

Other than the relationship strife, Claire learns a lot more about her past. Remember her father kept a lot of things from Claire. Most notably his little hidey-hole in the rundown gas station that Claire in now calling home, plus information about her mother. I liked that what we continue to learn about Claire seem like a natural progression for the series.

It’s clear that Chloe Neill has a lot more to tell in this world beyond these three books. I must say I love the world she’s created in Devil’s Isle, and the end of The Hunt opened a whole new assortment of problems for our characters to work through. Things just got (even more) interesting.

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