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Endlessly #3
Phantom
Jason Zurk is a werewolf with a soul mate named Oz, but he doesn’t want her anywhere near him. Jason yearns to give his love, and even his life, to Ashley, the vampire-dragon hybrid. Ashley barely survives on the wisp of a hope. She dreams that her own soul mate, Verloren, will somehow return from the dead. In “Phantom” C.V. Hunt completes her trilogy with a story of the fruits and frustrations of true love in an underworld of misfits. How do traditions of marriage, family, and commitment work in a world of violence and blood? How do the world’s monsters find true happiness? Where do children fit in a life where all grownups are misfits?
- GenresParanormalFantasy
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2012
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C.V. Hunt
36 books591 followersC.V. Hunt lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is the owner of Grindhouse Press, and writes unpopular fiction.
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September 3, 2012
Well, Endlessly has finally come to an end. And not a moment too soon.This was probably my least favorite of the series. The story deal with Jason the werewolf, close friend of Ashley and Verloren.His foul mouth and quick temper make this character hard to like.But there is a soul mate out there for him and Phantom is about his journey.
One of the reasons I had trouble with this book was the horrible editing for grammar.There was hardly a page that didn't have misspellings or worse.Occasional slips are just taken for granted, nobody is perfect, but this went beyond the pale for me.
So we finally have happily ever after in Endlessly Land.And I would like to read another C.V.Hunt novel. She has a unique style that I enjoyed.
One of the reasons I had trouble with this book was the horrible editing for grammar.There was hardly a page that didn't have misspellings or worse.Occasional slips are just taken for granted, nobody is perfect, but this went beyond the pale for me.
So we finally have happily ever after in Endlessly Land.And I would like to read another C.V.Hunt novel. She has a unique style that I enjoyed.
February 24, 2012
With Phantom, author CV Hunt brings Ash's story arc(s) to a most satisfying conclusion, while somehow managing to add new depth and dimension to the world and its characters. It's a masterful tale with messages about love and loss, redemption and glory, and free will and fate. Phantom is a fitting end to Hunt's trilogy... although I don't believe her fans will be happy if this is the last time they see these characters. The world Hunt created was simply too rich and too enjoyable to fade away forever.
December 8, 2013
C.V. Hunt wraps up her Endlessly series this month with the third and final installment entitled Phantom. I reviewed the first two novellas last year and have quickly become a fan and friend of C.V.'s.
At a time when vampire and werewolf fiction runs rampant online and on the shelves, I've found Mrs. Hunt's writing to be quite different and enjoyable for three reasons: (1) She has a true talent for strong dialogue which really gives her writing a quick pace. It's not drawn down my too much descriptive prose like some work in this character drive genre. (2) Hunt peppers her story with other supernatural characters like witches, gargoyles, trolls, and even a mermaid in the latest book which really offer up some new color. (3) Her characters know what they are and most have accepted their fate. Her writing is focused on their interactions and dramas with one another, outside of just romance.
In Phantom, the story is told by Jason, a werewolf from the previous books who was friends with Verloren, killed off in the last book. Jason is still crushing on Ash who is at a loss while mourning Verloren. But Jason's real soul mate, Oz, is just out of reach.
He decides to return to the underground supernatural refuge where all of book two took place, and where a few vampires and gargoyles are still holding sanctuary. Ash has also turned a small girl, Abigail, into a vampire for companionship, so the adult supernaturals are on guard to shield the child from their sexual prowess. Readers will enjoy lots of sexually charged energy and "feeding" habits of the weres and vamps in this one!
Much of the middle off the book plays out like a great 80's movie like Breakfast Club, where very different individuals are brought together, each with their own faults and attractions, forced to interact with one another. Lots of humor! Lots of anger! And lots of connections!
Though strongly encouraged and offered help by the others, Jason refuses to seek out Oz, but Ash also refuses to give him the attention he practically starves for. When Verloren surprisingly returns to the pack in a "new body," Jason accepts the fact that he cannot have Ash and moves forward.
As I said before, the book is driven by strong dialogue, both spoken aloud and internally, with splashes of great Gen X humor. Though Hunt takes a long time to give the reader what they really want, that being the interaction between Jason and Oz, she does finally give in to her characters' demands bringing the trilogy to a nice satisfying conclusion.
Also as I mentioned, I'm always entertained by the various other characters that Hunt creates. In this novella, Jason and the reader get a glimpse at a mermaid, of which I would have liked to have seen more. Do I smell something fishy in Hunt's next book? One can only hope!
At a time when vampire and werewolf fiction runs rampant online and on the shelves, I've found Mrs. Hunt's writing to be quite different and enjoyable for three reasons: (1) She has a true talent for strong dialogue which really gives her writing a quick pace. It's not drawn down my too much descriptive prose like some work in this character drive genre. (2) Hunt peppers her story with other supernatural characters like witches, gargoyles, trolls, and even a mermaid in the latest book which really offer up some new color. (3) Her characters know what they are and most have accepted their fate. Her writing is focused on their interactions and dramas with one another, outside of just romance.
In Phantom, the story is told by Jason, a werewolf from the previous books who was friends with Verloren, killed off in the last book. Jason is still crushing on Ash who is at a loss while mourning Verloren. But Jason's real soul mate, Oz, is just out of reach.
He decides to return to the underground supernatural refuge where all of book two took place, and where a few vampires and gargoyles are still holding sanctuary. Ash has also turned a small girl, Abigail, into a vampire for companionship, so the adult supernaturals are on guard to shield the child from their sexual prowess. Readers will enjoy lots of sexually charged energy and "feeding" habits of the weres and vamps in this one!
Much of the middle off the book plays out like a great 80's movie like Breakfast Club, where very different individuals are brought together, each with their own faults and attractions, forced to interact with one another. Lots of humor! Lots of anger! And lots of connections!
Though strongly encouraged and offered help by the others, Jason refuses to seek out Oz, but Ash also refuses to give him the attention he practically starves for. When Verloren surprisingly returns to the pack in a "new body," Jason accepts the fact that he cannot have Ash and moves forward.
As I said before, the book is driven by strong dialogue, both spoken aloud and internally, with splashes of great Gen X humor. Though Hunt takes a long time to give the reader what they really want, that being the interaction between Jason and Oz, she does finally give in to her characters' demands bringing the trilogy to a nice satisfying conclusion.
Also as I mentioned, I'm always entertained by the various other characters that Hunt creates. In this novella, Jason and the reader get a glimpse at a mermaid, of which I would have liked to have seen more. Do I smell something fishy in Hunt's next book? One can only hope!
July 7, 2016
The concluding chapter in the Endlessly trilogy is told from the point of view of Jason, one of the three main characters. Jason is a werewolf. His friends are vampires and other shifty otherworldly characters. They all live in a super cool, underground palace.
I really like the creatures in these books, even though they mostly have bad attitudes and act like annoying teenagers or snotty twenty-somethings, which is what they are. They're so emo!
Anyway, pretty much all the traditional vampire and werewolf "rules" are broken and re-written and in a pretty cool and original way. Metaphorically speaking, I think this trilogy is a great take on the outsiders of society; the emotions they feel, their loves, losses, and community.
All three of the books are more emotion and idea driven than they are action driven, which each successive book going further into the character's psyche.
Definitely recommended for fans of urban fantasy with an original twist.
I really like the creatures in these books, even though they mostly have bad attitudes and act like annoying teenagers or snotty twenty-somethings, which is what they are. They're so emo!
Anyway, pretty much all the traditional vampire and werewolf "rules" are broken and re-written and in a pretty cool and original way. Metaphorically speaking, I think this trilogy is a great take on the outsiders of society; the emotions they feel, their loves, losses, and community.
All three of the books are more emotion and idea driven than they are action driven, which each successive book going further into the character's psyche.
Definitely recommended for fans of urban fantasy with an original twist.
August 9, 2013
This book is written from Jason's POV and even though he is not a likeable character, his inner demons are interesting to view.
Grief and how to deal with it is powerfully written here.
But I did not like the way Jason ignores his soul-mate, in the hopes of something that has no future.
Loved the fact that everyone living there were trying to get them together.
Unexpected arrivals and a beach wedding were highlights.
But I am greedy and would plead with CV Hunt, to expand on the world she has created, and give us, the readers, more...pleeeaassseee!!!
Grief and how to deal with it is powerfully written here.
But I did not like the way Jason ignores his soul-mate, in the hopes of something that has no future.
Loved the fact that everyone living there were trying to get them together.
Unexpected arrivals and a beach wedding were highlights.
But I am greedy and would plead with CV Hunt, to expand on the world she has created, and give us, the readers, more...pleeeaassseee!!!
August 25, 2016
It comes down to this. See the world through the eyes of Jason Zurk, a werewolf with a filthy mouth, an attitude that appropriately matches, and witness the internal debate of the ultimate denial. Get the answers you've been waiting for 2/29/2012.
May 15, 2012
I love that this book was Jason's POV...Its sad and exciting and so glad that it ended the way it did. I couldn't get enogh og this trilogy.
November 11, 2012
Review soon to be up on Modern Elektra Editing
October 9, 2012
was better than the 2nd book but not worth reading anymore by this author
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