A tad melodramatic at times, but overall a quite satisfying conclusion to a riveting duology!




***Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book to review.***

The perfect sequel to the first book! I couldn’t have asked for more. The reverent games is so underrated it’s criminal. If you love vampires and books like the crimson moth, then this is a must read.

I really enjoyed this sequel. I love a good vampire book and the world in this series is so interesting. I desperately need a Donovan sequel because there’s definitely more to his story.

I think not knowing if there will be more books in this series makes my final thoughts a bit unclear. I’d be disappointed with some of the side character endings if this is the end but I loved the found family so much I still had to give this one five stars.

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This was such a great sequel to The Revenant Games! I'm so glad it's just a duology because there needs to be more short series to save my little ol heart from all that strain. I love the banter, it's always something I look forward to in books b because it just gives so much character to the.... characters! And I enjoyed all the twists as well! They definitely had me hooked and surprised.

Thank you Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to review and E-ARC copy of this book!! ❤️

Originally I had picked up The Revenant Games without knowing who the author was Just because the book sounded interesting. A world with both vampires and witches and some deadly games for money and power? Sing me up?? But then when I read the name it rang a bell. I had previously read Cruel Illusions and LOVED it so I knew The Revenant Games would be just as good. Spoiler alert: it was amazing and so was the sequel, The Hallow Hunt!!

We ended The Revenant Games with Bly winning but finding out her sister was never dead, she was alive somewhere. Donovan revealed that he knew where she was but asked Bly to free him before Kerrigan could trade Halfryta for him. The Hallow Hunt is the perfect t continuation I was waiting for. We get to explore a lot more around Vagaris and find out Bly never went back home after winning the games but instead went straight to searching for her sister.

Margie was really was playing with my heart making the main characters go from enemies to lovers back to enemies :( And the amount of jaw dropping twists in this book, I had to put it down for a bit to collect myself before continuing. I went through all of the emotions you could think of. Happiness, sadness, confusion, grief!! Had me mourning for people I didn’t think I cared much for. I

Elise dislike rant!! Skip if you don’t care lol 🤭
Personally I super disliked Elise! I understand that she was supposed to be the ray of sunshine on a super duper cloudy day but I couldn’t force myself to like her. I found myself dreading reading any time she came up in a scene. I feel like she didn’t add anything positive to the mission ever from the moment they finally found her to the very end she didn’t bring anything to the table. Everyone just walked on eggshells around her the whole time. Because she couldn’t fight or even hold her own everyone else had to protect her leaving themselves open and vulnerable. And how are YOU not going to try to make an effort to try to reconcile with your sister and leave it all up to her?

I love that we’re able to see a lot of character development from a lot of the side characters we learned to hate in the first book.

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I loved this fast paced and thrilling conclusion to The Revenant Games duology!

Fierce FMC Bly was relentless in her quest to find her sister and I was all in with her! Fuston draws you in with all of the feels - love, betrayal, jealousy, lust, anger, fear - in the best way. The twists kept me on the edge of my seat and the tension between the humans, vampires, and witches working both together and in opposition was perfection. I highly recommend this duology that is available now! 💙

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

The first book was definitely my favorite but I still really enjoyed this one! It was fast paced which I loved. It was well written and the author really knows how to keep you engaged. There was always something going on! It was beautiful to see the evolution of Kerrigan and Blys relationship! If you love vampires, I’d definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley, Margie and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the eARC!
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I was thrilled to read this after devouring The Revenant Games. The Hallow Hunt did not disappoint. It was awesome to see how everything turned out for Bly, and I appreciated that at the end, it wasn't just perfectly tied up. There were still scars and wounds that would take time to heal. My students loved The Revenant Games and will love the sequel just as much!

Honestly, what a GREAT sequel!!! There were a few times that Bly got a little too repetitive, but that was super easy to look past. The characters were great, the story was enthralling, and the writing was so good! Some of the characters' one-liners, especially Donovan, had me cackling! Also, when are we getting a Donovan and Demelza spin off!?! I would read that in a heartbeat! This book was just released in early April and you don't want to miss it! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!! ❤️

Thank you to Simon Teen and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

MARGIEEEEEE!!! This was incredible. I loved it so much. This duology has quickly skyrocketed to the top of my favorites list. Enemies to lovers? Groveling? A task that seems impossible with your ex that you still love? That is the kind of story I eat up and this was exactly that. I couldn’t get enough. I definitely ignored my responsibilities to see if they would get back together. But I’m not ruining it for anyone. You have to read it and you will not be disappointed!

Okay so this absolutely ate. I’ve been obsessed with Bly since book one and this sequel just made me love her even more. The romance with Kerrigan was everything to me and I totally screamed when it finally happened. Honestly, this book had me in a chokehold from start to finish, I wasn’t bored for a second. The squad dynamics was immaculate. Donovan is criminally underrated. I laughed, I panicked, I maybe cried a little. Margie Fuston, you’ve ruined me (in the best way)

This whole duology was amazing, but The Hallow Hunt was one of the best sequels I have ever read! I was way more invested in the characters by the second book and everything that happened either crushed me, made me kick my feet and giggle, or send me into a spiral! Margie Fuston created an epic story and crafted her world so well!

I was so excited to receive this ARC as I loved the first book so much!

The sequel to The Revenant Games picks up straight after where the first book left off; Bly winning the games, wanting to locate her sister, and facing the repercussions of her choices.

I continue to love Bly, strong, determined yet not afraid to showcase her vulnerable side. The angst and tension with Kerrigan is palpable and kept me on the edge of my seat, their banter making me laugh out loud in some places, their romance making me kick my feet in glee.

“She looked back at him, and they held each other’s stares as they held each other’s betrayals in their hearts.”

See what I mean!

Kerrigan is very much chef’s kiss, his struggles with his own emotions, especially for Bly, humanize him and we see layers to his character in this sequel.

A very solid conclusion to a very solid duology! I recommend this series to anyone who wants to read about vampires, witches, travels, tension and plot twists!

Also, a Demelza and Donovan spin-off series is very much needed please as I am not quite ready to let go of this world, yet!

I LOVED THIS. I am officially obsessed with this series. I am going to miss these characters SO much. The story, the setting, the characters, the romances, the writing was perfect. The pacing was dialed perfectly to keep you captivated and all the surprises kept me shocked. Though this world is unbelievably dangerous and pretty bleak, I enjoyed it so much. I love how much of these books take place in the mysterious woods and it honestly provides the best location for confrontations, longing and passion. HI I AM OBSESSED WITH BLY AND KERRIGAN. The way their relationship and friendship has been tested and broken and challenged is the perfect enemies to lovers story and I just loved it. Ugh I miss them.

I adore everything about this especially the ending, the way that the various connections and relationships and family ties play such important roles and how nothing is unbreakable or impossible.

RATING: 🥀🥀🥀🥀/5 Enchanted Roses

ONE-WORD REVIEW: Haunting

TAGLINE: Bly won the Revenant Games, but she lost everything else.

OPENING LINE: Bly froze under the cold stare of the witch’s eye that burned brighter blue against the backdrop of resh snow glittering in the fading sunlight.

REVIEW:

First off, a huge thank you to Simon Teen for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is a thrilling sequel to 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒢𝒶𝓂𝑒𝓈. If you love books that sink their teeth into you and don’t let go, 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐻𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝐻𝓊𝓃𝓉 is exactly that. Margie Fuston delivers a dark, atmospheric fantasy filled with ancient magic, ruthless monsters, and a heroine who refuses to break.

𝒲𝑒 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓌𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹𝓈, 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊’𝓇𝑒 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝓇𝓊𝓃𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓎’𝓁𝓁 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒶 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓁.

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐻𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝐻𝓊𝓃𝓉’s world-building that drips with magic. Fuston crafts a setting that feels both mythic and visceral, with lush, eerie landscapes that make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a legend. The lore is rich, the magic is dangerous, and the stakes feel real. And the characters were dynamic and fleshed out.

I love a heroine who refuses to kneel. Bly isn’t here to play nice. She’s sharp, stubborn, and willing to risk everything for what she wants. I loved that she isn’t infallible—her struggles felt raw, and her journey hit hard.

𝐼𝓉 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒷𝑒 𝒶 𝓂𝒾𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓅𝑒𝑜𝓅𝓁𝑒 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓎𝑜𝓊, 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝒾𝓉 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝓈𝑒𝑒𝓂𝑒𝒹 𝑒𝒶𝓈𝒾𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓈𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝒹.

Now, onto my favorite part of any book I read: the romance. Though this is a Young Adult novel, the story definitely has its steamy moments between Bly and Kerrigan. Slow burn? Absolutely. Tension? Longing? Check and check. There was so much tension and yearning as they rekindled their romance. If you love your romance laced with aching desire and just a touch of we-shouldn’t-but-we-will as Kerrigan learns to trust Bly again, this book delivers.

𝐸𝓁𝑒𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈 & 𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈:
🍂Magic
🍂A Heroine Who Won’t Back Down
🍂Atmospheric world-building
🍂Monsters—vampires, witches
🍂Tension
🍂Yearning
🍂Slow-Burn Romance
🍂Unbreakable Determination
🍂Dynamic characters

𝐹𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒸𝓉: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐻𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝐻𝓊𝓃𝓉 is perfect for readers who are fans of forbidden magic, dealing with the consequences of betrayal, and slow-burn love stories that set your soul on fire, don’t sleep on this one.

Happy reading!

Ashley

Harrowing, breath-taking, and superb conclusion!

Margie Fuston writes the vampire and witches we LOVE TO READ ABOUT! Returning with the Hallow Hunt and picking up immediately where The Revenant Games left offs, this story cannot be read as a standalone. However, readers should absolutely buckle in and read this series. It’s diverse, chock full of adventure, romantic, maddening, and truly un-put-downable!

Fuston excels most with her cast of characters. Bly, our heroine, possesses such uniqueness that readers might overlook her powers are first, but Hallow Hunt emphasizes her ability and what makes her stand out in a world of the paranormal! Kerrigan, Donovan, and the other cast of vampiric heroes are broody brilliance. Giving readers a hopelessly romantic glimpse into the cut-throat vampiric world. Demelza, our fearless witch, is probably my favorite side character however. She is bloodthirsty in her own ways, but her ability to rein it in made for her to be such an enjoyable character. All these characters are expertly woven together in the Hallow Hunt, showing Fuston’s excellent writing ability.

The story itself is written in a classic young adult format, so if you’re a fan, you’ll love this story. It’s edgy, and quickly paced meaning readers won’t be bored within these pages. Additionally, I enjoyed the Revenant Games, but Hallow Hunt’s plot and story is truly next level. The story is established and gives readers exactly what they have been clamoring for since the end of Revenant Games.

The end of this story is one I didn’t exactly see coming. I had some suspicions, but the twists and turns and reveals from
Fuston made sure I was always left guessing, never certain! Be sure to grab a copy of this series because you’re going to LOVE IT!

Following the events of The Revenant Games, Bly is hunting down Donovan, who has promised information on her sister so long as Bly rescues him before Kerrigan, his brother and Bly's love who she betrayed, finds and returns Halfryta, the leader of the witches in exchange for his brother. However, Bly, Kerrigan, and the gang get caught breaking more laws and are sent on a quest to get some magical roots that can turn any vampire or witch back into a human (a fate worse than death in their not-so-humble opinions). With high stakes, tension, and mistrust, can this (un)merry band of friends find the roots and save Bly?

Yes, it's messy, yes there's angst, and yes, I ate up every word. I loved this. I don't think I loved it as much as the first one, but I still loved it a lot. I appreciate that the author didn't stretch this into a three book series, as you could easily see where she could. But the ending was a wee bit rushed, and I felt like a couple of pivotal scenes were left out (i.e. after Kerrigan and Bly reunite and she gives him her blood for the first time as a reestablished couple). I overall really enjoyed this and was gagged at several points. I love Kerrigan and Bly to pieces (especially Kerrigan that's my mans fr fr) and was so honored to get an arc for this book. Happy publishing day!!

Many, many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review:)

Another book about games! And I was looking forward to it but this one didn't really grab me as much as I wanted it to. The characters are complex though and i really did appreciate that aspect.

The Hallow Hunt is the second book in Margie Fuston's The Revenant Games series and picks right up where the first book left off. Bly has won the games but is now facing the consequences of her choices from book one and she is still desperate to find her sister.

Overall, this book wrapped up a lot of the plot holes that was found in book one, and tied everything together nicely. The characters are well developed and the world building continues to expand in book 2. This book combines elements of suspense, romance and the supernatural wonderfully and is a great book for younger readers who love romantasy and the super natural.

Would I recommend this book? Yes, the series is a must read!

<i>Thank you to Simon Teen and NetGalley for allowing me access to the eARC in exchange for an honest review</i>