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Thrill of the Hunt #1
Tattered Huntress
Sure, I might be a low elf. But that doesn't mean I won't get up to high jinks.
I’m not particularly special. I’m certainly not perfect. I’m just another delivery driver with a smattering of elvish magic who's trying to make an honest living on the mean streets of Edinburgh.
Go me.
However, my world changes when I cross paths with Hugo Pemberville, the celebrated high elf who’s well known for his accomplished work as a treasure hunter. He might be famous but he’s also an arrogant idiot who deliberately destroys my life.
I’m not the sort of person who’ll let anyone ruin me without a fight. But when I take my revenge on Hugo, I end up thrust into a treasure hunting adventure that I could never have dreamed of.
I’m determined to succeed against all the odds. Unfortunately, treasure hunting is more difficult and dangerous than I’d expected. I’ll need all my wits about me if I’m going to survive.
But, hey, who doesn’t love an under-dog?
Tattered Huntress is the first book in the urban fantasy series Thrill of the Hunt. Expect magic, adventure, slow burn romance and humour with heart.
I’m not particularly special. I’m certainly not perfect. I’m just another delivery driver with a smattering of elvish magic who's trying to make an honest living on the mean streets of Edinburgh.
Go me.
However, my world changes when I cross paths with Hugo Pemberville, the celebrated high elf who’s well known for his accomplished work as a treasure hunter. He might be famous but he’s also an arrogant idiot who deliberately destroys my life.
I’m not the sort of person who’ll let anyone ruin me without a fight. But when I take my revenge on Hugo, I end up thrust into a treasure hunting adventure that I could never have dreamed of.
I’m determined to succeed against all the odds. Unfortunately, treasure hunting is more difficult and dangerous than I’d expected. I’ll need all my wits about me if I’m going to survive.
But, hey, who doesn’t love an under-dog?
Tattered Huntress is the first book in the urban fantasy series Thrill of the Hunt. Expect magic, adventure, slow burn romance and humour with heart.
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First published January 23, 2024
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February 3, 2024
3.5/5.0
The writing, the story, the action, the fun in this new series starter, is everything Helen Harper fans love and wait for! The story is light but thoroughly enjoyable and holds a twist of creativity that keeps it unique in the sometimes over-saturated UF market.
So, why did I rate it as just three stars? Well… it’s a personal thing, but one I think many may understand. Daisy, the FMC, is a drug addict. When I first read this, I seriously debated on whether to even pick up the book. Not because I have any hidden dislike of drug addicts, but because I have known and loved so many and have watched first hand how incredibly hard and debilitating having an addiction can be. So, I couldn’t imagine how that could be worked into a Harper-style storyline.
But, I thought, maybe it is something she overcomes or works out as part of the plot and rises above to help others, or to become stronger? Something to that effect. So, I dove in. Sadly, none of that is the case. She is a drug addict in every sense - has to take her daily “hits”, craves and sometimes gives in to more, gets the shakes when she goes too long and starts to hallucinate and fall into withdrawals … the whole nine yards, throughout the entire book. Yet, she is a kick-@## heroine in a light, mostly upbeat UF.
See? I just can’t reconcile the portrayal that seems to say, “It’s okay, no big deal” because it is. And I can’t jump on board with a heroine who accepts her addiction, and doesn’t want or plan to do anything about it.
Yes, (hopefully) it may be addressed in a later book, but for THIS one, I just couldn’t enjoy the premise because of it.
The writing, the story, the action, the fun in this new series starter, is everything Helen Harper fans love and wait for! The story is light but thoroughly enjoyable and holds a twist of creativity that keeps it unique in the sometimes over-saturated UF market.
So, why did I rate it as just three stars? Well… it’s a personal thing, but one I think many may understand. Daisy, the FMC, is a drug addict. When I first read this, I seriously debated on whether to even pick up the book. Not because I have any hidden dislike of drug addicts, but because I have known and loved so many and have watched first hand how incredibly hard and debilitating having an addiction can be. So, I couldn’t imagine how that could be worked into a Harper-style storyline.
But, I thought, maybe it is something she overcomes or works out as part of the plot and rises above to help others, or to become stronger? Something to that effect. So, I dove in. Sadly, none of that is the case. She is a drug addict in every sense - has to take her daily “hits”, craves and sometimes gives in to more, gets the shakes when she goes too long and starts to hallucinate and fall into withdrawals … the whole nine yards, throughout the entire book. Yet, she is a kick-@## heroine in a light, mostly upbeat UF.
See? I just can’t reconcile the portrayal that seems to say, “It’s okay, no big deal” because it is. And I can’t jump on board with a heroine who accepts her addiction, and doesn’t want or plan to do anything about it.
Yes, (hopefully) it may be addressed in a later book, but for THIS one, I just couldn’t enjoy the premise because of it.
February 7, 2024
Tattered Hundreds
By Helen Harper
I really enjoyed this book! Our gal of the story is a low elf, minor magic power, and a delivery driver. She is also takes an illegal drug called spider web to keep her magic in check because it is so uncontrollable. She doesn't take it for the thrill. But a high elf noticed she used it and got her fired. So she decided to try to find the treasure he was looking for. What a wild ride! Fun, crazy, and exciting! Can't wait for the next book!
By Helen Harper
I really enjoyed this book! Our gal of the story is a low elf, minor magic power, and a delivery driver. She is also takes an illegal drug called spider web to keep her magic in check because it is so uncontrollable. She doesn't take it for the thrill. But a high elf noticed she used it and got her fired. So she decided to try to find the treasure he was looking for. What a wild ride! Fun, crazy, and exciting! Can't wait for the next book!
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May 11, 2024DNF at 25%
I think I need to try it without the audiobook, something is not working for me with it.
I think I need to try it without the audiobook, something is not working for me with it.
January 23, 2024
What an amazing read it was! Tattered Huntress is a brilliant treasure-hunting/heist book that left me glued to my kindle all day long! It was a bookslump-busting, laugh-inducing, pulse-racing read. I freaking loved it, I binged the heck out of it and it made my day.
If you love elves, brownies and high jinx, this is the book for you! Urban Fantasy at its finest!
Daisy is a brilliantly determined strong female character and she has a hilarious supporting cast in two friendly Brownies, not to mention the sexy but aloof Hugo. A brilliant enemies-to-lovers is in the works and I can't wait for it!
It is now available to buy but it is also in Kindle Unlimited! Off you run!!
If you love elves, brownies and high jinx, this is the book for you! Urban Fantasy at its finest!
Daisy is a brilliantly determined strong female character and she has a hilarious supporting cast in two friendly Brownies, not to mention the sexy but aloof Hugo. A brilliant enemies-to-lovers is in the works and I can't wait for it!
It is now available to buy but it is also in Kindle Unlimited! Off you run!!
February 19, 2024
I was, as I always am, intrigued by Helen Harpers writing in the introduction. She sometimes tries to incorporate some unusual and unique flaws or weaknesses into her main characters, which can be a real challenge for any author. However, she then has the tendency to bypass the weakness she introduced so thoroughly that it feels almost entirely pointless. One example that comes to mind is "Hummingbird", where the main character is mute, but everyone around her just happens to guess the exact sentences she wanted to say constantly, so she could just nod every time to communicate exactly what she wanted. Something very similar happens in this one.
The MC is dependent on a very nasty drug with potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms. But the author did the same thing here. There is exactly one scene very early on where she is mildly desperate to get new supply, but she actually has enough money at the time to barely afford it. The author initially tries to actually work with this interesting conflict in terms of the MC losing her job and potentially being driven into life-threatening withdrawal, but the story is just too happy and upbeat to ever let her situation degrade that far.
The MC never seems to take her entire situation too seriously. I never felt the desperation or the side effects of being an addict or degradation of having to do bad stuff to afford the addiction. There are no relevant side effects on the body either, as long as you don't go into withdrawal. Instead, apart from this one thing, the MC is the best, most goodest person on Earth, living an almost flawless moral ideal and always ready to play the martyr for the sake of anyone else.
The author kind of tries to purposefully make her FMC a little less good, but anytime she does anything even slightly questionable, the author can't help but thoroughly explain that the victims really deserve much worse and how they are the scum of the earth anyway. So, none of it has teeth. All of this completely negates all of the addiction stuff and makes it feel out of place and unnecessary. This entire story would have been exactly the same without it. Simply having debt or any other generic inciting incident would have worked exactly the same way here.
I am disappointed by how the author decided to make this one somewhat unique aspect with so much potential almost entirely irrelevant to the story.
Most of this story couldn't be more of a generic urban fantasy story with a headstrong FMC and chick-lit aspects of female empowerment and all that, with a focus on an honestly completely absurd treasure hunting adventure. The entire adventure part of the story is ludicrous if you take a moment to examine any part of it. And of course, we have the must-have generic (kind of) enemies-to-lovers romance with the hunky, rich high-elf lord everyone swoons after. Oh, and the MC is adopted and is clearly unknowingly an incredibly powerful high elf, probably with royal heritage or something of that sort. This is not a spoiler; this is foreshadowed from the very beginning of the book with the subtlety of a brick to the face.
The authors' attempts to integrate modern slang to appeal to a young audience are classic "How do you do fellow kids" moments.
But this is really more humorous than it is unpleasent even if that is unintentional.
I always end up being disappointed with this author's executions of the premises. But usually, it takes a little longer until I get disillusioned, normally not until the second or third book. It typically feels like the author loses interest in her own characters or story and then forces herself to finish it. But with this one, I never even got into it properly to begin with. It seems like the author herself wasn't invested from the start. This feels like writing as a day job, not as a passion. There is a plot twist, and I was mildly surprised by it, but it wasn't really hinted at beforehand, so that is not any kind of big feat. The ending and climax after the twist read like a bad, cheesy, and clichéd middle-grade book but with adult protagonists. The ending is by far the worst part and feels like the author didn't give a flying fuck anymore towards the end.
If you are out for the most light-hearted, juvenile urban fantasy story with adult characters with the primary purpose of shallow feel-good vibes, this might be for you. But don't expect a logical plot or characters with any depth or complexity. This is the fast food among fast foods of urban fantasy, with double extra sugar delux desert for the ultimate toothache.
The MC is dependent on a very nasty drug with potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms. But the author did the same thing here. There is exactly one scene very early on where she is mildly desperate to get new supply, but she actually has enough money at the time to barely afford it. The author initially tries to actually work with this interesting conflict in terms of the MC losing her job and potentially being driven into life-threatening withdrawal, but the story is just too happy and upbeat to ever let her situation degrade that far.
The MC never seems to take her entire situation too seriously. I never felt the desperation or the side effects of being an addict or degradation of having to do bad stuff to afford the addiction. There are no relevant side effects on the body either, as long as you don't go into withdrawal. Instead, apart from this one thing, the MC is the best, most goodest person on Earth, living an almost flawless moral ideal and always ready to play the martyr for the sake of anyone else.
The author kind of tries to purposefully make her FMC a little less good, but anytime she does anything even slightly questionable, the author can't help but thoroughly explain that the victims really deserve much worse and how they are the scum of the earth anyway. So, none of it has teeth. All of this completely negates all of the addiction stuff and makes it feel out of place and unnecessary. This entire story would have been exactly the same without it. Simply having debt or any other generic inciting incident would have worked exactly the same way here.
I am disappointed by how the author decided to make this one somewhat unique aspect with so much potential almost entirely irrelevant to the story.
Most of this story couldn't be more of a generic urban fantasy story with a headstrong FMC and chick-lit aspects of female empowerment and all that, with a focus on an honestly completely absurd treasure hunting adventure. The entire adventure part of the story is ludicrous if you take a moment to examine any part of it. And of course, we have the must-have generic (kind of) enemies-to-lovers romance with the hunky, rich high-elf lord everyone swoons after. Oh, and the MC is adopted and is clearly unknowingly an incredibly powerful high elf, probably with royal heritage or something of that sort. This is not a spoiler; this is foreshadowed from the very beginning of the book with the subtlety of a brick to the face.
The authors' attempts to integrate modern slang to appeal to a young audience are classic "How do you do fellow kids" moments.
But this is really more humorous than it is unpleasent even if that is unintentional.
I always end up being disappointed with this author's executions of the premises. But usually, it takes a little longer until I get disillusioned, normally not until the second or third book. It typically feels like the author loses interest in her own characters or story and then forces herself to finish it. But with this one, I never even got into it properly to begin with. It seems like the author herself wasn't invested from the start. This feels like writing as a day job, not as a passion. There is a plot twist, and I was mildly surprised by it, but it wasn't really hinted at beforehand, so that is not any kind of big feat. The ending and climax after the twist read like a bad, cheesy, and clichéd middle-grade book but with adult protagonists. The ending is by far the worst part and feels like the author didn't give a flying fuck anymore towards the end.
If you are out for the most light-hearted, juvenile urban fantasy story with adult characters with the primary purpose of shallow feel-good vibes, this might be for you. But don't expect a logical plot or characters with any depth or complexity. This is the fast food among fast foods of urban fantasy, with double extra sugar delux desert for the ultimate toothache.
June 12, 2025
Ce début de nouvelle série de Helen Harper est une excellente surprise à mes yeux !
Si le style de l’héroïne ne diffère pas trop des précédentes dont l’autrice nous a habituées, j’ai apprécié faire la connaissance de Daisy et de ses travers. C’est une jeune femme avec un caractère bien trempé et la construction de son personnage est parfaite dans le sens où elle pourrait être une de nos copines avec ses problèmes plus ou moins importants (elle se drogue).
Quant à l’univers, on est sur de l’urban fantasy somme toute classique, mais ce qui fait la différence ici, c’est… la chasse au trésor dans laquelle va se livrer Daisy. Tout cela sur un coup de tête, si je puis dire.
Quant au héros, Hugo, il me rappelle Mr Darcy. D’ailleurs la manière dont nos protagonistes font connaissance fait très « Orgueil et Préjugés ». Notre Daisy a de l’orgueil à revendre et n’apprécie pas d’être mal jugée par ce Hugo plein de préjugés à son égard. Cela dit, sans ça, l’histoire telle que nous l’avons n’aurait jamais eu lieu.
Hugo Pemberville est un Haut-Elfe chasseur de trésor et il participe à une sorte de compétition lancée par Sire Nigel, un excentrique richissime. Hugo, ayant été horrible avec elle, Daisy décide de le court-circuiter et se retrouve à y participer avec ses deux nouveaux comparses, deux brownies que vous allez adorer !
C’est une véritable course contre la montre pour trouver tous les indices et cela n’est pas s’en faire penser non plus à Benjamin Gates et Indiana Jones ! Sauf que tout se déroule au Royaume-Uni avec son cortège de créatures magiques.
Et derrière cette intrigue, on découvre une sous-intrigue en rapport avec Daisy… Mais je n’en dis pas plus. J’ai mes théories la concernant.
La plume de Helen Harper est toujours un régal et la romance, de type slow burn, enemies to lovers, est très bien amorcée. Entre Daisy et Hugo, ça fait des étincelles et j’adore !
De base, je suis une grande fan des romans de Helen Harper et encore une fois, je ne regrette pas d’avoir plongé à pieds joints dans cette nouvelle mouture qui nous promets de beaux moments de lecture. Et ça a été le cas avec ce premier tome. J’ai vraiment aimé et j’ai tourné les pages avec grand plaisir.
Si le style de l’héroïne ne diffère pas trop des précédentes dont l’autrice nous a habituées, j’ai apprécié faire la connaissance de Daisy et de ses travers. C’est une jeune femme avec un caractère bien trempé et la construction de son personnage est parfaite dans le sens où elle pourrait être une de nos copines avec ses problèmes plus ou moins importants (elle se drogue).
Quant à l’univers, on est sur de l’urban fantasy somme toute classique, mais ce qui fait la différence ici, c’est… la chasse au trésor dans laquelle va se livrer Daisy. Tout cela sur un coup de tête, si je puis dire.
Quant au héros, Hugo, il me rappelle Mr Darcy. D’ailleurs la manière dont nos protagonistes font connaissance fait très « Orgueil et Préjugés ». Notre Daisy a de l’orgueil à revendre et n’apprécie pas d’être mal jugée par ce Hugo plein de préjugés à son égard. Cela dit, sans ça, l’histoire telle que nous l’avons n’aurait jamais eu lieu.
Hugo Pemberville est un Haut-Elfe chasseur de trésor et il participe à une sorte de compétition lancée par Sire Nigel, un excentrique richissime. Hugo, ayant été horrible avec elle, Daisy décide de le court-circuiter et se retrouve à y participer avec ses deux nouveaux comparses, deux brownies que vous allez adorer !
C’est une véritable course contre la montre pour trouver tous les indices et cela n’est pas s’en faire penser non plus à Benjamin Gates et Indiana Jones ! Sauf que tout se déroule au Royaume-Uni avec son cortège de créatures magiques.
Et derrière cette intrigue, on découvre une sous-intrigue en rapport avec Daisy… Mais je n’en dis pas plus. J’ai mes théories la concernant.
La plume de Helen Harper est toujours un régal et la romance, de type slow burn, enemies to lovers, est très bien amorcée. Entre Daisy et Hugo, ça fait des étincelles et j’adore !
De base, je suis une grande fan des romans de Helen Harper et encore une fois, je ne regrette pas d’avoir plongé à pieds joints dans cette nouvelle mouture qui nous promets de beaux moments de lecture. Et ça a été le cas avec ce premier tome. J’ai vraiment aimé et j’ai tourné les pages avec grand plaisir.
April 28, 2025
Loved it
This was a funny and fast paced adventurous read. The writing kept me hooked and the plot was engaging. Daisy is a fabulous heroine and who doesn’t love a pair of brownie siblings with a love of cat videos.
This was a funny and fast paced adventurous read. The writing kept me hooked and the plot was engaging. Daisy is a fabulous heroine and who doesn’t love a pair of brownie siblings with a love of cat videos.
February 5, 2024
Oooh, I loved this!! I always enjoy story related to adventure and looking for treasure - and I think Harper did it well with this.
Daisy, a low-elf with addiction to spider's silk, joined a treasure hunt challenge after being fired from her job as courier (one of the client's complained about her being a drug addict). It was "standard" treasure hunt challenge - with 3 clues for 3 key parts to uncover the treasure.
As always with this kind of urban fantasy, I'm SURE that Daisy's power is bigger than introduced in the beginning. She is adopted by humans, she doesn't know that she has magic initially. Daisy uses the spider's silk to dampen her magic. So I think she will get to her inner power better and better in next books.
As for the romance with Hugo (you know, the client 🤭) I thought it was interesting - starting with Hugo being hugely Judgey McJudgey then realizing that Daisy had her own personal reason for being an addict... and I am sure in the next books they will be banging heads (and other personal bits) even more.
Yes, this is fun. Book #2 will be out in March, YAY! More treasure hunting
Daisy, a low-elf with addiction to spider's silk, joined a treasure hunt challenge after being fired from her job as courier (one of the client's complained about her being a drug addict). It was "standard" treasure hunt challenge - with 3 clues for 3 key parts to uncover the treasure.
As always with this kind of urban fantasy, I'm SURE that Daisy's power is bigger than introduced in the beginning. She is adopted by humans, she doesn't know that she has magic initially. Daisy uses the spider's silk to dampen her magic. So I think she will get to her inner power better and better in next books.
As for the romance with Hugo (you know, the client 🤭) I thought it was interesting - starting with Hugo being hugely Judgey McJudgey then realizing that Daisy had her own personal reason for being an addict... and I am sure in the next books they will be banging heads (and other personal bits) even more.
Yes, this is fun. Book #2 will be out in March, YAY! More treasure hunting
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 31, 2024
This was a fun debut to the series. The best characters are the Brownies, Hester and Otis! Daisy is flawed an addict, trying to control her magic and now on a treasure hunt. Encountering all kinds of magical creatures along the way, this is Daisy’s coming of age and love adventure.
June 26, 2024
This was completely hilarious, outlandishly ridiculous, and I loved every second.
Highly recommend the audio for the Scottish accent
Highly recommend the audio for the Scottish accent
June 12, 2025
Daisy est une elfe de rang inférieur. Livreuse à ses heures perdues, elle est accro à la drogue, non pas pour le plaisir, mais pour garder un minimum de contrôle sur sa magie. "Elle ne fait de mal à personne… sauf à elle-même" (j'espère que cet aspect sera évoqué de façon plus poussée dans les volumes suivants).
Entre en scène Hugo Pemberville, chasseur de trésors célèbre, fantasme ambulant et parfait connard condescendant qui, cerise sur le gâteau, la fait virer. Quoi de mieux pour se venger que de lui voler son trésor avant qu’il ne le trouve lui-même ? Daisy n’a peut-être pas d’équipe, pas de gadgets, pas de bling-bling… mais elle est débrouillarde, têtue, et très rancunière. Si Hugo pensait que lui envoyer un troll dans son château était le pire qu’elle puisse faire… il n’a encore rien vu. Et nous non plus.
Ce livre je l'ai dévoré en moins de 48h, en plein milieu des révisions. Autant dire que j'ai beaucoup aimé et c'était pile la distraction dont j'avais besoin.
La plume, l’histoire, l’action, l’humour… c’est exactement ce que j’attends d’un roman comme celui-là. Léger, mais ultra prenant. On est plongé dans l’intrigue dès les premières pages, et on découvre ce monde magique en avançant avec Daisy. Daisy, c’est une héroïne qu’on adore. Mesquine, revêche, pleine de sarcasme — et pourtant profondément gentille. Altruiste jusqu’à se mettre en danger : dézinguer un vampire pour sauver une inconnue ? Une journée normale. Chevaucher un serpent géant pour permettre à ses rivaux de fuir ? Même pas peur.
Les personnages secondaires sont hyper attachants et drôles. Et Hugo, ce petit aristocrate grognon pas si grognon que ça, est capable d’admettre ses torts et de s’excuser (la barre est tellement basse qu’elle est en enfer, mais on prend quand même).
Tl,dr: Une lecture fun, vive, magique, pleine de piquant. À lire absolument si vous aimez les héroïnes badass et les ennemies-to-(potentially)lovers bien ficelés.
Je remercie NetGalley et les éditions Bookmark pour cette découverte.
Entre en scène Hugo Pemberville, chasseur de trésors célèbre, fantasme ambulant et parfait connard condescendant qui, cerise sur le gâteau, la fait virer. Quoi de mieux pour se venger que de lui voler son trésor avant qu’il ne le trouve lui-même ? Daisy n’a peut-être pas d’équipe, pas de gadgets, pas de bling-bling… mais elle est débrouillarde, têtue, et très rancunière. Si Hugo pensait que lui envoyer un troll dans son château était le pire qu’elle puisse faire… il n’a encore rien vu. Et nous non plus.
Ce livre je l'ai dévoré en moins de 48h, en plein milieu des révisions. Autant dire que j'ai beaucoup aimé et c'était pile la distraction dont j'avais besoin.
La plume, l’histoire, l’action, l’humour… c’est exactement ce que j’attends d’un roman comme celui-là. Léger, mais ultra prenant. On est plongé dans l’intrigue dès les premières pages, et on découvre ce monde magique en avançant avec Daisy. Daisy, c’est une héroïne qu’on adore. Mesquine, revêche, pleine de sarcasme — et pourtant profondément gentille. Altruiste jusqu’à se mettre en danger : dézinguer un vampire pour sauver une inconnue ? Une journée normale. Chevaucher un serpent géant pour permettre à ses rivaux de fuir ? Même pas peur.
Les personnages secondaires sont hyper attachants et drôles. Et Hugo, ce petit aristocrate grognon pas si grognon que ça, est capable d’admettre ses torts et de s’excuser (la barre est tellement basse qu’elle est en enfer, mais on prend quand même).
Tl,dr: Une lecture fun, vive, magique, pleine de piquant. À lire absolument si vous aimez les héroïnes badass et les ennemies-to-(potentially)lovers bien ficelés.
Je remercie NetGalley et les éditions Bookmark pour cette découverte.
February 9, 2024
I would have rated it higher if she had managed to get at least one key. Every time she was late because she was putting everyone before her. Including people who would have happily shot her down if it meant getting ahead. While I like my h to be good guys, I also don't need them to be martyrs. ALL THE TIME!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2024
Once again Helen Harper takes us on a whimsical quest that the canny (Scottish) heroine dives right into—in this case a literal competitive quest with three hidden clues to reveal a treasure map. I loved the opening with a sort of anti-hero, ordinary citizen (druggie delivery driver) who struggles either her elf powers vibe for Daisy. From there, the plot quickly whirls into a fantastical adventure with danger she doesn’t blink at, deadly creatures she faces voluntarily, and magic she forgets she has or finds flimsy excuses not to use in moments of peril. That said, I enjoyed the story and romantic tension with a rival, although I found the Daisy’s motivation a bit lacking given the high stakes and her unflappability out of character/unrealistic. Altogether, I’ll definitely read book 2 (assuming there will be one, I hope?!) to see where this paranormal treasure-hunting world goes from here. I applaud the mix of real historical events and landmarks with the supernatural twist, too.
May 17, 2024
'Tattered Huntress' was a great start to a new, interesting urban fantasy series. It was very fun and exciting.
My only complaint is that the main character is a drug addict. We are given a good excuse for why she is using drugs, but I would have loved to see more downside and negative effects of addictive drugs described in the book.
My only complaint is that the main character is a drug addict. We are given a good excuse for why she is using drugs, but I would have loved to see more downside and negative effects of addictive drugs described in the book.
December 15, 2024
This book was absolutely delightful
I really enjoyed that it’s set in the UK, with British characters
It was like a modern day Indian Jones, but with elves and brownies and other magical beings
Definitely a continue series for me
I really enjoyed that it’s set in the UK, with British characters
It was like a modern day Indian Jones, but with elves and brownies and other magical beings
Definitely a continue series for me
January 29, 2024
*Source* Kindle Unlimited
*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Helen Harper's Tatter Huntress is the first installment in the authors Thrill of the Hunt series. Daisy Carter knows she’s not anyone special. She might be brave and resourceful. She's willing to save an unknown woman from a vampire. She might possess a touch more magic than your average low elf. But, when it comes down to it, she’s just another delivery driver trying to make a living who is addicted to a dangerous drug called spider’s silk which dampens an elf's magic.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
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*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Helen Harper's Tatter Huntress is the first installment in the authors Thrill of the Hunt series. Daisy Carter knows she’s not anyone special. She might be brave and resourceful. She's willing to save an unknown woman from a vampire. She might possess a touch more magic than your average low elf. But, when it comes down to it, she’s just another delivery driver trying to make a living who is addicted to a dangerous drug called spider’s silk which dampens an elf's magic.
*Full Review @ Gizmos Reviews*
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
January 28, 2024
✯✯½ - ✮✮✮☆☆ read for me; kinda meh
February 5, 2024
Read it in 2 hours. Loved it as always. Helen is a sure thing for me. Like spiders silk. Give me another! Every time it’s the great balance of adventure and a heroine who is genuine and interesting.
February 15, 2024
really good story
August 31, 2025
4.5 treasure stars
Really fun. Loved it.
Really fun. Loved it.
January 28, 2024
Helen Harper at her finest! Unique characters, smouldering tension, lots of action and a MC you want to root for. I enjoyed every word and I can’t wait for book two.
January 23, 2024
Another excellent series from Helen harper
I was lucky enough to get an ARC for this book and it was everything I thought it would be, I love all of Helen Harpers books. I love all of Helen’s FMCs, as they are all sarcastic and funny and as you read you see their character building and them coming into their powers. Loved this book I would highly recommend it.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC for this book and it was everything I thought it would be, I love all of Helen Harpers books. I love all of Helen’s FMCs, as they are all sarcastic and funny and as you read you see their character building and them coming into their powers. Loved this book I would highly recommend it.
October 13, 2024
I was really into this book at the beginning. I love a good urban fantasy series, and this had all the ingredients to be a great one. I haven't read an UF with a protagonist addicted to drugs since the Downside Ghost series by Stacia Kane, and that is one of my favourite series ever. I also love a good enemies-to-lovers plot point, and the Edinburgh setting is a nice change. It had a plot that was prime for excitement, and Daisy was a likeable MC. What could go wrong? Well, the more I read the more issues I found.
The biggest flaw is that it is so by-the-numbers. I normally don't mind if a book is predictable, but when it is so formulaic, without the work being put it, it falls very flat. Daisy is the underdog, but the reveals of her heroism or her unfair treatment is the opposite of subtle, which ruins any positive impact for me. Hugo starts out despising Daisy with the hated of thousand suns, but after a couple of chapters he is winking and smirking at her. When she is in peril we see him intensely worried about her, and I just thought, when did we skip that many steps in their relationship. They have about two civil conversations and suddenly he is infatuated with her. We missed a lot of their relationship development. Daisy's relationship with her brownie friends also jumped to the end.
One thing that really annoyed me about Daisy is that she just falls into everything and it all works out with good luck. She doesn't work for much. I understand why all the other treasure hunters resented her. She just happened across this challenge, when all the rest spent years developing their treasure hunting skills and knowledge. She doesn't even solve clues herself, she is usually just told by another character where to go. She hasn't spent years crafting her powers, she just is naturally good at using them when needed, without any training. Throughout the whole book she is very determined to win, and when Ottis mentions a bit of hesitation she instantly changes her tune to "I'll just quit, it's not important". She quickly does another turnaround and thinks she is the bees knees of treasure hunting. In the end when she decides to be a full-time treasure hunter, it made me roll my eyes. She is kind of successful once, and suddenly thinks she is the best treasure hunter in the country.
Daisy's drug use didn't have much of a negative impact on her, and I'm not sure it was used effectively in this book. I don't think I'll bother with the rest of the series. I liked the first 20%, Daisy's backstory and the exciting moments. However, there were too many annoying issues to make me want to read more.
The biggest flaw is that it is so by-the-numbers. I normally don't mind if a book is predictable, but when it is so formulaic, without the work being put it, it falls very flat. Daisy is the underdog, but the reveals of her heroism or her unfair treatment is the opposite of subtle, which ruins any positive impact for me. Hugo starts out despising Daisy with the hated of thousand suns, but after a couple of chapters he is winking and smirking at her. When she is in peril we see him intensely worried about her, and I just thought, when did we skip that many steps in their relationship. They have about two civil conversations and suddenly he is infatuated with her. We missed a lot of their relationship development. Daisy's relationship with her brownie friends also jumped to the end.
One thing that really annoyed me about Daisy is that she just falls into everything and it all works out with good luck. She doesn't work for much. I understand why all the other treasure hunters resented her. She just happened across this challenge, when all the rest spent years developing their treasure hunting skills and knowledge. She doesn't even solve clues herself, she is usually just told by another character where to go. She hasn't spent years crafting her powers, she just is naturally good at using them when needed, without any training. Throughout the whole book she is very determined to win, and when Ottis mentions a bit of hesitation she instantly changes her tune to "I'll just quit, it's not important". She quickly does another turnaround and thinks she is the bees knees of treasure hunting. In the end when she decides to be a full-time treasure hunter, it made me roll my eyes. She is kind of successful once, and suddenly thinks she is the best treasure hunter in the country.
Daisy's drug use didn't have much of a negative impact on her, and I'm not sure it was used effectively in this book. I don't think I'll bother with the rest of the series. I liked the first 20%, Daisy's backstory and the exciting moments. However, there were too many annoying issues to make me want to read more.
March 27, 2024
A Diverting Treasure of a Book
I enjoy Helen Harper’s fiction on many levels. Tattered Huntress, the first book in this series, introduces readers to Daisy, an elf who was adopted by and raised by humans. When her elfin powers begin manifesting in adolescence, she has no elfin resources to turn to for guidance. When a particularly vivid nightmare causes her to lash out with her magic with unforeseen consequences, she seeks any method to control her power bursts. Daisy finds her answer in a not-so savory solution; now an adult, she relies on a highly-addictive illegal drug called Spider’s Silk to deaden the powers she cannot fully control. She can still use magic, but it cannot use her.
When the story begins, Daisy’s job as a parcel delivery service driver takes her to the home of a celebrity treasure hunter, Hugo, whose initial courteous greeting quickly turns to outrage and condemnation when he sees the tell-tale evidence of Spider’s Silk use in her eyes. A side effect of the drug’s repeated use is a silver ring around the perimeter of the user’s irises.
Although she is smarting and upset by his accusatory gimlet eye, she nonetheless absorbs some of the information from the room in which she’s made her delivery: the people gathered with Hugo are involved in a treasure hunt. They are gathering clues to the location of an antique necklace.
When Daisy returns to her company’s base location she finds that Hugo has been busy: her boss fires her because of her addiction. She is crushed and angry, but it dawns on her that, as a veteran delivery driver, she knows the exact location of the treasure Hugo’s team seeks, all due to her detailed knowledge of the region’s geography from making parcel deliveries
Suddenly, former Delivery Service Employee Daisy is replaced by Treasure Hunter Daisy, and the adventures —and some scintillating frenemy rivalries as well as real budding friendships— she finds along the way make for a satisfying and enjoyable romp through the Scottish hills, dales, lakes, and firths.
Daisy’s journey as a treasure seeker will continue in the next novel, as will the unfolding story of the attraction between Daisy and Hugo.i can’t wait to dive in.
I enjoy Helen Harper’s fiction on many levels. Tattered Huntress, the first book in this series, introduces readers to Daisy, an elf who was adopted by and raised by humans. When her elfin powers begin manifesting in adolescence, she has no elfin resources to turn to for guidance. When a particularly vivid nightmare causes her to lash out with her magic with unforeseen consequences, she seeks any method to control her power bursts. Daisy finds her answer in a not-so savory solution; now an adult, she relies on a highly-addictive illegal drug called Spider’s Silk to deaden the powers she cannot fully control. She can still use magic, but it cannot use her.
When the story begins, Daisy’s job as a parcel delivery service driver takes her to the home of a celebrity treasure hunter, Hugo, whose initial courteous greeting quickly turns to outrage and condemnation when he sees the tell-tale evidence of Spider’s Silk use in her eyes. A side effect of the drug’s repeated use is a silver ring around the perimeter of the user’s irises.
Although she is smarting and upset by his accusatory gimlet eye, she nonetheless absorbs some of the information from the room in which she’s made her delivery: the people gathered with Hugo are involved in a treasure hunt. They are gathering clues to the location of an antique necklace.
When Daisy returns to her company’s base location she finds that Hugo has been busy: her boss fires her because of her addiction. She is crushed and angry, but it dawns on her that, as a veteran delivery driver, she knows the exact location of the treasure Hugo’s team seeks, all due to her detailed knowledge of the region’s geography from making parcel deliveries
Suddenly, former Delivery Service Employee Daisy is replaced by Treasure Hunter Daisy, and the adventures —and some scintillating frenemy rivalries as well as real budding friendships— she finds along the way make for a satisfying and enjoyable romp through the Scottish hills, dales, lakes, and firths.
Daisy’s journey as a treasure seeker will continue in the next novel, as will the unfolding story of the attraction between Daisy and Hugo.i can’t wait to dive in.
April 1, 2025
I enjoyed it a 3* amount, but it's probably actually a 2. Whatever it's all made up anyway and I feel like being generous today.
Reviews are for readers.
This is a fun book, with an active, adventure-driven premise and some good quip and humor, mostly because of Hester and Otis. It's straightforward and you don't need to think a whole lot. If that's what you're looking for, it's great!
When you think a bit deeper about this book, the cracks begin to show. Most glaring: the plot is paper thin and super super convenient. It's a softball of a classic quest, with really vague motivations for the character to undertake it, and basically no set up or consistency for why the quest even really exists in the first place. In this case, somehow, I found that comforting.
Characters are also two dimensional and rely on stereotypes. The main character is a drug addict, which feels like an opportunity to have depth and grit and complication and commentary, but her drug problem is basically never actually an issue and it's presented as being 100% not her fault-- she's still blameless, ugh. She's somehow both a Mary Sue and absolutely ineffective at the same time. She's lucky and plucky, I guess? She also fails to ask the MOST basic of questions, while the author is very heavy handed with foreshadowing and hints, which is super frustrating. It's past the point of the author seemingly not thinking I can read between the lines-- we've reached questioning my ability to read the actual lines at this point.
However, I will say that despite all this, the setting and tone of the writing managed to be modern without being too casual or too familiar, which is a common pitfall in Urban Fantasy.
Minor ps, but I also hate the love interest. Not in a sexy way, but in a I-wish-there-was-no-attempt-at-a-romance way. There is a bit of character and relationship growth, which was appreciated, but I still feel like he's insufferable.
Reviews are for readers.
This is a fun book, with an active, adventure-driven premise and some good quip and humor, mostly because of Hester and Otis. It's straightforward and you don't need to think a whole lot. If that's what you're looking for, it's great!
When you think a bit deeper about this book, the cracks begin to show. Most glaring: the plot is paper thin and super super convenient. It's a softball of a classic quest, with really vague motivations for the character to undertake it, and basically no set up or consistency for why the quest even really exists in the first place. In this case, somehow, I found that comforting.
Characters are also two dimensional and rely on stereotypes. The main character is a drug addict, which feels like an opportunity to have depth and grit and complication and commentary, but her drug problem is basically never actually an issue and it's presented as being 100% not her fault-- she's still blameless, ugh. She's somehow both a Mary Sue and absolutely ineffective at the same time. She's lucky and plucky, I guess? She also fails to ask the MOST basic of questions, while the author is very heavy handed with foreshadowing and hints, which is super frustrating. It's past the point of the author seemingly not thinking I can read between the lines-- we've reached questioning my ability to read the actual lines at this point.
However, I will say that despite all this, the setting and tone of the writing managed to be modern without being too casual or too familiar, which is a common pitfall in Urban Fantasy.
Minor ps, but I also hate the love interest. Not in a sexy way, but in a I-wish-there-was-no-attempt-at-a-romance way. There is a bit of character and relationship growth, which was appreciated, but I still feel like he's insufferable.
September 24, 2024
Fun and adorable. So much has been done with powers of the UF heroines but there's some unique enough twists in this one, and I adore the main character. Not sure full feelings on Hugh but it doesn't really matter. The storyline was full action-adventure majority, dynamite ending, even her delivery boss is fun. And of course her two brownies Hester and Otis along for the ride.
March 31, 2025
The Tattered Huntress is an exhilarating ride through the gritty streets of Edinburgh, where magic collides with danger, and where our protagonist, Daisy, is trying to navigate a world that doesn't quite understand her. The book kicks off with a witty and relatable synopsis: “Sure, I might be a low elf. But that doesn't mean I won’t get up to high jinks.” Daisy may not consider herself anything special—just another delivery driver with a touch of elvish magic—but this book quickly proves that she is so much more.
From the very first page, this story pulls you into a wild, fast-paced adventure that doesn’t let go. The world-building is immersive, and the urban fantasy setting is well-developed, creating a vivid backdrop for the action. Edinburgh feels alive with magical tension, and the blend of fantasy elements with the gritty reality of city life makes for a captivating reading experience.
What truly stands out in The Tattered Huntress are the characters. Daisy, our female main character (FMC), is an intriguing mix of vulnerability and strength. She's a low elf—though her true nature may not be what it seems—and a complicated character with a past marred by addiction. Despite her flaws, she’s got the beginnings of being a total badass, and watching her come into her own is one of the highlights of the story.
Then there's Hugo, the male main character (MMC), a high elf treasure hunter with a sharp tongue and a tendency to judge people too quickly. His first encounter with Daisy sets the tone for their relationship, as their initial misjudgments and misunderstandings put them at odds. But as the story unfolds, we see Daisy test her mettle, slowly transforming into someone formidable, and by the end, the dynamic between her and Hugo has shifted from tension to respect.
The chase and hunt aspect of the story is thrilling, keeping the reader on their toes as Daisy and Hugo work together to navigate their dangerous world. The fast-paced action is balanced by moments of emotional depth, as both characters face their own inner demons and grow throughout the book.
The side characters are equally well-fleshed out, adding richness and complexity to the story. Each one plays an important role in Daisy's journey, and it's clear that this world is full of untold stories, each with the potential to branch off into its own adventure.
What excites me most is the potential for the rest of the series. There’s a real sense of anticipation about what Daisy will get up to next, who she’ll save, and how much further she can push herself. But as I look forward to future books, a lingering question remains in the back of my mind: who is Lady Rose and what happened to her? The possibilities are endless, and that mystery alone is enough to keep me hooked.
The Tattered Huntress is a fantastic start to a series that promises more action, more magic, and more character growth. If you love urban fantasy with strong, evolving characters and a thrilling plot, this book is a must-read. Can't wait to see what comes next!
From the very first page, this story pulls you into a wild, fast-paced adventure that doesn’t let go. The world-building is immersive, and the urban fantasy setting is well-developed, creating a vivid backdrop for the action. Edinburgh feels alive with magical tension, and the blend of fantasy elements with the gritty reality of city life makes for a captivating reading experience.
What truly stands out in The Tattered Huntress are the characters. Daisy, our female main character (FMC), is an intriguing mix of vulnerability and strength. She's a low elf—though her true nature may not be what it seems—and a complicated character with a past marred by addiction. Despite her flaws, she’s got the beginnings of being a total badass, and watching her come into her own is one of the highlights of the story.
Then there's Hugo, the male main character (MMC), a high elf treasure hunter with a sharp tongue and a tendency to judge people too quickly. His first encounter with Daisy sets the tone for their relationship, as their initial misjudgments and misunderstandings put them at odds. But as the story unfolds, we see Daisy test her mettle, slowly transforming into someone formidable, and by the end, the dynamic between her and Hugo has shifted from tension to respect.
The chase and hunt aspect of the story is thrilling, keeping the reader on their toes as Daisy and Hugo work together to navigate their dangerous world. The fast-paced action is balanced by moments of emotional depth, as both characters face their own inner demons and grow throughout the book.
The side characters are equally well-fleshed out, adding richness and complexity to the story. Each one plays an important role in Daisy's journey, and it's clear that this world is full of untold stories, each with the potential to branch off into its own adventure.
What excites me most is the potential for the rest of the series. There’s a real sense of anticipation about what Daisy will get up to next, who she’ll save, and how much further she can push herself. But as I look forward to future books, a lingering question remains in the back of my mind: who is Lady Rose and what happened to her? The possibilities are endless, and that mystery alone is enough to keep me hooked.
The Tattered Huntress is a fantastic start to a series that promises more action, more magic, and more character growth. If you love urban fantasy with strong, evolving characters and a thrilling plot, this book is a must-read. Can't wait to see what comes next!
January 16, 2024
I loved this first book in this new series by Helen Harper. Helen is a favourite author of mine and I am so glad to be part of her ARC team as I get to read the most awesome of books with every new release!
In this one, Daisy Carter, a low elf with an addiction to Spider's Silk (a drug which dampens an elf's magic) is a pretty good delivery driver. However, on a delivery to a very exclusive castle for none other than high elf, treasure hunter Hugo Pemberville, things take turn for the worse for her. Hugo takes an instant dislike to Daisy and consequently ruins her life. Daisy is nothing but petty in her revenge, but oh how sweet it was! She manages to beat him at his own game and then to further irritate him, she ends up being part of a huge treasure hunting competition that he believes he will win! Daisy will do whatever she can to beat him first, but unfortunately things don't go to plan at all.
I loved the idea of the treasure hunt across the countryside of Northern England and Scotland especially. I have always wanted to go up to Scotland round the Lochs, but have never been despite that touch of Scottish heritage running through my veins! This book just makes it sounds such a beautiful place and I think I have to get that holiday booked sooner rather than later!
Daisy, despite her flaws, was a great character - I loved her determination, but also her strength in knowing what was the right thing to do even if it meant giving up her chance to get what she wanted. Hugo was intriguing - he came across initially as standoffish, snooty and presumed that money can buy everything, but I loved the way that he opened up to Daisy and realised the mistakes he had made with her. And Hester and Otis were absolutely hilarious - I can't wait to read more about these two.
This was a great start to this new series and I can't wait to see what treasure hunting adventures Daisy will get up to next. I think there is definitely more to her than we know with little hints of things here and there and I am intrigued to find out more!
Thank you to Helen for another amazing read! I anxiously wait for March to arrive with the new book!
In this one, Daisy Carter, a low elf with an addiction to Spider's Silk (a drug which dampens an elf's magic) is a pretty good delivery driver. However, on a delivery to a very exclusive castle for none other than high elf, treasure hunter Hugo Pemberville, things take turn for the worse for her. Hugo takes an instant dislike to Daisy and consequently ruins her life. Daisy is nothing but petty in her revenge, but oh how sweet it was! She manages to beat him at his own game and then to further irritate him, she ends up being part of a huge treasure hunting competition that he believes he will win! Daisy will do whatever she can to beat him first, but unfortunately things don't go to plan at all.
I loved the idea of the treasure hunt across the countryside of Northern England and Scotland especially. I have always wanted to go up to Scotland round the Lochs, but have never been despite that touch of Scottish heritage running through my veins! This book just makes it sounds such a beautiful place and I think I have to get that holiday booked sooner rather than later!
Daisy, despite her flaws, was a great character - I loved her determination, but also her strength in knowing what was the right thing to do even if it meant giving up her chance to get what she wanted. Hugo was intriguing - he came across initially as standoffish, snooty and presumed that money can buy everything, but I loved the way that he opened up to Daisy and realised the mistakes he had made with her. And Hester and Otis were absolutely hilarious - I can't wait to read more about these two.
This was a great start to this new series and I can't wait to see what treasure hunting adventures Daisy will get up to next. I think there is definitely more to her than we know with little hints of things here and there and I am intrigued to find out more!
Thank you to Helen for another amazing read! I anxiously wait for March to arrive with the new book!
January 10, 2024
*I requested an arc*
CW: non-con kiss, drug addiction, toxic masculinity
If Mr. Darcy was a treasure-hunter.... his name would be Hugo Pemberville...
Tattered Huntress is about Daisy Carter: a somewhat lonely, very snarky, and very talented courier. She is also, addicted to Spidersilk-- a drug that minimizes magic. All of this is all well and good until she drops a package off to the very posh treasure-hunter, Hugo. He notices that she's an addict, and gets her fired from her job. In retaliation, she finds an object before the famed treasure hunter could and, in turn, gets invited into a contest to find an even bigger lost treasure. Nothing like spite (and 50k) to incentivise winning!
Shenanigans ensue (like someone maaybee encouraging a troll to move into someone else's moat) as the stakes increase and friendships get forged and broken. Daisy becomes faced with a question: is this treasure (and rubbing Hugo's shitty behaviour in his face) worth her friends or her life?
I adore Helen's books and I may have squealed when I got this one! Her writing is what got me into the indie scene. I have been eagerly awaiting Tattered Huntress since Helen first announced it and I read it the day I got it. The world building is excellent and the intrigue is fascinating and the banter is glorious! I really appreciate the discussions of prejudice around addiction and that, yes, absolutely there are people who are a danger to others but assuming all addicts are violent/illogical/untrustworthy is a useless and harmful generalisation. Daisy is an addict but that doesn't make her someone unworthy of basic respect.
My only real quip is that sometimes Hugo leans a little too far into asshole territory but everyone view Daisy and Hugo as equal antagonists. The antagonism between them is hilarious and fun, but sometimes his behaviour is a bit much. That being said, the book is delightful and I am delighted to see what tomfoolery Daisy and Hugo get into next!
CW: non-con kiss, drug addiction, toxic masculinity
If Mr. Darcy was a treasure-hunter.... his name would be Hugo Pemberville...
Tattered Huntress is about Daisy Carter: a somewhat lonely, very snarky, and very talented courier. She is also, addicted to Spidersilk-- a drug that minimizes magic. All of this is all well and good until she drops a package off to the very posh treasure-hunter, Hugo. He notices that she's an addict, and gets her fired from her job. In retaliation, she finds an object before the famed treasure hunter could and, in turn, gets invited into a contest to find an even bigger lost treasure. Nothing like spite (and 50k) to incentivise winning!
Shenanigans ensue (like someone maaybee encouraging a troll to move into someone else's moat) as the stakes increase and friendships get forged and broken. Daisy becomes faced with a question: is this treasure (and rubbing Hugo's shitty behaviour in his face) worth her friends or her life?
I adore Helen's books and I may have squealed when I got this one! Her writing is what got me into the indie scene. I have been eagerly awaiting Tattered Huntress since Helen first announced it and I read it the day I got it. The world building is excellent and the intrigue is fascinating and the banter is glorious! I really appreciate the discussions of prejudice around addiction and that, yes, absolutely there are people who are a danger to others but assuming all addicts are violent/illogical/untrustworthy is a useless and harmful generalisation. Daisy is an addict but that doesn't make her someone unworthy of basic respect.
My only real quip is that sometimes Hugo leans a little too far into asshole territory but everyone view Daisy and Hugo as equal antagonists. The antagonism between them is hilarious and fun, but sometimes his behaviour is a bit much. That being said, the book is delightful and I am delighted to see what tomfoolery Daisy and Hugo get into next!
January 12, 2024
Never a dull moment - which is only to be expected when reading anything written by Helen Harper.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book to read and it was very easy to put everything on hold until I got to the last page. Washing, cleaning, preparation for school, feeding the people in my house was so unnecessary when there is new character and story world to discover.
Daisy Carter is just your everyday delivery person - well if you disregard the fact that she is a spider's silk addict in order to dampen her magical skills that are part of her heritage as an elf. It is interesting that for the first few pages I wasn't quite sure about this seemingly problematic flaw, but in no time at all we are on her side cheering every move she makes, particularly those she is forced to take to deal with a rather officious high elf, Hugo Pemberville. She is a very likeable protagonist with plenty of feisty attitude. There are moments that definitely had me grinning, particularly when she does slide slightly into a withdrawal hallucination - nothing like thinking you are a spider with a lust for someone.
Ms Harper never fails to build a convincing world around her protagonist and this book is no exception to this, even using real aspects of the Scottish landscape. Daisy is also surrounded by some awesome supporting characters as she takes on a new career path as a treasure hunter. I particularly like the little pieces of information that are placed throughout the novel that give us some clues into what might be ahead for Daisy in future books.
I can't wait to enter Daisy's world again in the near future - hopefully book two is not too far away. Thanks so much for the opportunity to read this and share my thoughts.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book to read and it was very easy to put everything on hold until I got to the last page. Washing, cleaning, preparation for school, feeding the people in my house was so unnecessary when there is new character and story world to discover.
Daisy Carter is just your everyday delivery person - well if you disregard the fact that she is a spider's silk addict in order to dampen her magical skills that are part of her heritage as an elf. It is interesting that for the first few pages I wasn't quite sure about this seemingly problematic flaw, but in no time at all we are on her side cheering every move she makes, particularly those she is forced to take to deal with a rather officious high elf, Hugo Pemberville. She is a very likeable protagonist with plenty of feisty attitude. There are moments that definitely had me grinning, particularly when she does slide slightly into a withdrawal hallucination - nothing like thinking you are a spider with a lust for someone.
Ms Harper never fails to build a convincing world around her protagonist and this book is no exception to this, even using real aspects of the Scottish landscape. Daisy is also surrounded by some awesome supporting characters as she takes on a new career path as a treasure hunter. I particularly like the little pieces of information that are placed throughout the novel that give us some clues into what might be ahead for Daisy in future books.
I can't wait to enter Daisy's world again in the near future - hopefully book two is not too far away. Thanks so much for the opportunity to read this and share my thoughts.
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