3.5⭐️/5 but rounded up

My Demon Hunter is a light-hearted, easy read that delivers just the right mix of humor, supernatural charm, and romantic tension. Aurora Asher creates an engaging world with quirky characters and fun dynamics that make for an enjoyable escape. Kirsten Leigh does a solid job narrating, bringing a bright energy to the story that fits the tone well.

That said, I really wish this had been done in dual or duet narration—it would have added more depth and distinction between characters, especially with the romantic angle. Also, the POV shifts were a bit jarring at times, moving from first person to third without much warning, which disrupted the flow a little.

As for spice, I’d give it a 2.5/5—more of a slow burn with light heat than anything super steamy.

Overall, it’s a fun listen that doesn’t take itself too seriously, perfect for when you want something entertaining and easygoing.

This is the second book in the Hell Bent series and I think it will be a big hit!
You do not need to read the first ( I hadn't) to enjoy book 2!
This novel has a lot to love- It's got a full figured heroine, a misunderstood demon hunter from hell, and a lot of shenanigans that the two get up two in-between trying to help said demon escape from the clutches of his master. The stakes are high, but as the book unfolds, for me it was a cozy read with problems that were epic, but so supernatural that they felt...low stakes thus making the read much more escapist and fun.
For me the insta-love was maaaaybeeee a little too insta, and I did find it a little unbelievable that our FMC would go through so much trouble for a demon she barely knew, but hey... isn't that what makes a book like this fun to experience?
For me this really was about a 3.5 - but I rounded it up to 4 because I think the book does exactly what it says it will do- describe the adventures of a human woman (with special skills), a shy Demon (with special tail skills) and their rag tag bunch of supernatural friends.

I absolutely love this series. I’m so glad I was able to get this from NetGalley. I cannot wait for the final book. Who would have ever thought that 3 demons and their hunter would be so much fun to read about as they learn about human life, what’s right and wrong, and fall in love!

This book is so good and I found it somewhat charming and even funny in parts! I mean…the tail part hahaha. IYKYK. The audiobook is done so well! I definitely recommend listening to this series! Adds to the story for sure!!

Gleeful Goblin Review: I am incapable of resisting a good anti-hero story of learning how to love/be loved, be vulnerable, unlearn toxic patterns, and break away from unhealthy family dynamics for a healthy found family. This story has all of those story beats and MORE. Even though this is Book 2 in the series I went into it without having read or listened to Book 1 and had zero problems following along. Because the author did a great job with giving enough snippets of background for side characters I didn't feel lost at any point AND I'm jazzed to go read Book 1 because I'm digging the world building the author has done here.

In terms of the main characters I found both of them charming in their own ways, which considering one of them is a demon is really saying something! The connection and sparks between the main couple absolutely make sense and the author does a great job of balancing a low stakes/semi fluffy romance feel with high stakes risk from external forces. The romance is believable, sweet, and definitely steamy but isn't the only thing going on in this book! The story has a strong plot that supports the romance and builds out the world for future books, which I loved.

The narration is well done, especially considering it's one narrator doing all the voice acting. The voice work was distinct for each character but never dipped into an accent or affectation that took me out of the story which was fantastic. Overall, a really wonderful experience and I'm thrilled to have listened to this book! 5/5 Stars

Calling all paranormal romance lovers!
I couldn't help but love Mist. He's so quirky, and watching him figure out how to interact with humans and with Lily was hilarious. Both characters had a lot of growth, which I always love to see in a book. The twists and turns kept me hooked, and I really appreciated how easy it was to follow along and read it as a standalone. There are definitely some other characters I'm eager to learn more about too. The narrator, Kirsten Leigh does a great job portraying both Mist and Lily and many of the other characters. The tones and inflections were spot on and Leigh truly elevated the story for me. If you're into alpha males who are total teddy bears, curvy heroines, and steamy scenes be sure to check this one out!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️

What that tail do, Mist??
This was so fun! I immediately fell in love with the characters in the first book and then squealed when I got approved for this second ARL. The narrator is amazing and you could perfectly hear Lily’s accent.

Hooray for a curvy sized representation. A demon prisoner and a witch discovering her true power. I loved this pairing so much! Mist is so out of place at first but of course he fits perfectly with Lily. I don’t know how this author does it, but the lore and individual stories blend so seamlessly into each other. A nail biting plot along with juicy spice is my favorite combo.

Meph and Iris, I am coming for you! I just know Meph is going to skyrocket to my top fave of the demons.

My Demon Hunter is a fantastic romance. I love the characters. They are interesting and have amazing chemistry. This book is well written and engaging. The plot is suspenseful and full of adventure and intrigue. I loved this book and can't wait for the next book in the series.

4 🌟
1 🌶

This is Mist and Lily's story, and I really enjoyed it. We met Mist in the first book, he is a Demon Hunter who is sent to bring Demons back to Hell. Seeing some of the other Demons on Earth living a different life, he decides he wants so much more for himself, but it won't be easy. When he runs into Lily he wants more than anything to be with her. I am enjoying this series , the narrator is really good. I am not the biggest fan of third person, but was fine with this one. Thank you Netgalley for an Early Listener Copy in return for my honest review.

3/5 🌶️


Thank you Netgalley and the author Aurora Ascher for the early access audiobook of My Demon Hunter.

😈Demon X Witch Romance
😈Curvy FMC
😈”She’s Mine”
😈Talented Tail

Synopsis:
💫Enslaved to a demon queen for millennia, Mist, the Hunter tasked with dragging the guilty to Hell, has never questioned his duty. But when he experiences freedom on Earth, a human female with a hidden true nature draws him in.
Since Lily lost her parents, she’s tried to forget her true self, but denial is no longer an option when she confronts her past. Neither Mist nor Lily can deny their attraction. However, Mist’s temporary respite from Hell is fraught with danger, and disobedience that will bring a worse punishment than death. Yet, he can’t resist the woman whose scent captivates him.💫

My thoughts:
💫This is the second book in the Hell Bent series, and I thoroughly enjoyed it more than the first one. Mist’s possessive nature was swoon-worthy, and we get more interaction with all the supporting characters. I loved Lily and how much she was willing to sacrifice for her love with Mist. They are just as funny in this book as they were in the first one.💫

Really enjoyed this , it had a sprinkle of every emotion and was really well written , I loved that I could listen along while doing what I need to , once I started playing it I didn’t pause it for anything , the stories sucked me straight it , I just wish it was dual story but other than that would definitely recommend

After reading the first book in the series, My Funny Demon Valentine, I was ready to dive right into the next. Even though these books have demons, I wouldn't consider them dark romance. They give off a lighthearted, almost rom-com vibe.

The series structure introduces side characters in one book and then gives them their own story in the next, rather than exclusively following the same two characters across multiple books. I like this style of writing and structure since it gives readers a chance to get slightly familiar with the other characters first before committing to discovering more about them in their own story. The author did a good job of allowing just enough secrets and storyline threads to hang for the rest of the characters to make you want to keep up with the series progression. Speaking of the other guys, in this book and the previous one Meph reminds me of Ridoc Gamlyn from Fourth Wing, especially in the audiobook. I'm looking forward to his book since he's been the comic relief so far.

My Demon Hunter shifts the spotlight from the original main group of characters of the first book to Mist and Lily. We still get little updates on the others throughout this book, which I appreciated. It was nice getting a glimpse into the house life, seeing how everyone is doing, and getting a better sense of the world-building.

This book follows Mist as he tries to figure out what freedom really means after watching others escape Hell and start new lives. Similar to Ash, most of Mist's story centers on learning how to open up emotionally, learning feelings and healing his emotional baggage. In terms of Ash's story I feel My Funny Demon Valentine answered more questions overall. This one ends on a cliffhanger, but it works well since it sets up a story for Lily's sister Iris.

4.25
I really enjoyed this audiobook! The narration was crisp and clean. Single female narrator for the entire book, who I thought did an awesome job with the variety of male voices she needed to portray.
Lily and Mist…. They’re so dang cute! I really liked their story. Mist is a demon from hell, and Lily is a complicated girl with a tragic past. They meet in a convenience store one night, and the man is hooked! His awkward speech (you know, since he’s actually from hell) is adorable!! And clearly Lily thought so too! There’s a bit of a mix up with Lilys twin sister Iris, and poor Mist ends up jumping to conclusions and he takes off!! How often do you see the MMC running off because of assumptions and miscommunication?! Almost never! And for that MMc to be an absolutely giant demon hunter?! Ugh I loved it.
I will say, some of the repetitive language was a little too much for me. It feels like I’m being beaten over the head with the point, rather than letting me get there on my own. Bring it up once or twice, and I’m happy. But that is entirely a me thing. As a whole, love the plot, the writing style, the spice, the characters, all of it. I’ll absolutely be hitting all the others in the series now!
Also, tail play, so, it’s a win lol

The series just gets better and better!!
Mitshetsu aka Mist has my heart ❤️ . He is sooo cute and straightforward in his own sweet way! I love his character growth and the confidence he gets after defeating the queen. Lily was extremely relatable with her insecurities and when she started facing them head on! It filled me with hope. Her character had a great plot twist which I didn't see it coming....same as Eva in the first book. This one had a great emotional depth and definitely it stands true to 'The hunter shall become hunted and the timid shall become fierce'

The narrator, as usual did a fantastic job with narratives and voiced the perfect voice notes for each of them!
A great job 👏🏻👏🏻 done by the writer and exceptionally well executed!!!
Can't wait for the strong headed Meph and Iris to clash!!!!!!

This book was very fun! I really enjoyed the plot that this book followed, and I was never bored while I was reading and listening.

The main characters, both having some paranormal abilities, helped me get into the story much quicker than it normally takes me to get into more paranormal/monster romances. I really enjoyed how they both were portrayed as separate, whole people with their own interest and lives rather than being partial characters that then complete each other.

My only issue was that the smut always seemed to happen quickly and suddenly and kind of interrupted the flow of the book, but it was well written, so I will let that slide.

The narrator really kept me intrigued throughout the whole book, and I really enjoyed how they portrayed the story.

Thank you to Kensington for the ARC and ALC!

This was a very fun book. I didn't realize it was the second book so I was slightly confused but that is ob me. Once I was able to figure out all the characters it was easy to get into! I enjoyed the story, the main characters and all the side characters. The spice scenes were great and the portrayl of the FMC was amazing and inclusive. I loves hearing her inner thoughts that many women can relate to. Looking forward to the next book in the series!

Thank you to RBMedia and NetGalley for the audio arc of My Demon Hunter by Aurora Ascher. This was such a fun and oftentimes silly book, and I had a blast listening to the audiobook narrated by Kirsten Leigh.

I adored Lily and Mist’s storyline, and the two of them together were just absolutely hilarious and adorable perfection! I also loved the way that Mist was so dang matter of fact about his absolute adoration and love of Lily’s body exactly the size that it was (she is a plus sized girly). More of that in books, please!

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but I actually think this sequel is even better! 4.25⭐️

4 Stars, 3 Spicy

✅️ Set in Canada!
✅️ Curvy FMC
✅️ Possessive MMC

This book was so much better than the first in so many ways! There was more plot, better world building, more background and great setup with suspense for another book. I loved the characters. The character self-esteem and confidence issues were well done, and their character development in overcoming their issues was better written than the first book. I loved the interactions and the more action-packed content. And this book was spicier! The pace was good too and it didn't stall out a bit at the end like the first book. You can see such an improvement in the Author's writing abilities just between these two books. I have no doubts that book 3 will be even better and I can't wait to listen to it. I'm thoroughly enjoying this series.

The narrator did a great job voicing all the characters with unique voices and personalities. She nailed the subtle hint of Irish in Lily's voice, and the somewhat thicker Irish accent in Iris's voice.

I was honored to receive the ARC of "My Demon Hunter", I had to read the first one in the series before I could pick this up (4 stars). The way that Aurora Ascher builds her characters is flawless. She gives great detail to why each demon reacts the way they do and this book outlining Mist is no exception. His obvious link to Lily swirled with primal attraction provides a true north for Mist to rely on when faced with some of his darkest secrets. Lily is capable of surpassing them all, working with Mist's "brothers" to provide a Mist's true purpose, the one that he wants, brings this episode of the Hell Bent series to life.

This was funny and cute. Not as great as I was hoping but still good. The audio was entertaining enough to keep me listening.