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Huntress
Men are strong. Women are weak. It’s the way the gods made us.
At least, those were the last words my father said to me before the king called for a military draft. I may be a woman, but the king shows no prejudice when it comes to citizens serving the Areopagus.
Father told me what I can expect from war: "You will die before you ever see war. Men will put you in the dust and trample over you. And that is just the men. The Undead will do worse. They will feed on your blood until you are too weak to stand. They will leave you for the Lycans to pick your body apart like jackals."
We live in a world filled with monsters—monsters who perceive themselves as superior to humanity.
It's up to me to prove their superiority is misplaced, and I won't stop until they fear my new name—Huntress.
At least, those were the last words my father said to me before the king called for a military draft. I may be a woman, but the king shows no prejudice when it comes to citizens serving the Areopagus.
Father told me what I can expect from war: "You will die before you ever see war. Men will put you in the dust and trample over you. And that is just the men. The Undead will do worse. They will feed on your blood until you are too weak to stand. They will leave you for the Lycans to pick your body apart like jackals."
We live in a world filled with monsters—monsters who perceive themselves as superior to humanity.
It's up to me to prove their superiority is misplaced, and I won't stop until they fear my new name—Huntress.
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206 pages, Paperback
First published August 9, 2024
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July 13, 2025
Huntress by Devin Thorpe
A novella that reads like a slap in the face — but in a good way. Smart, sharp, and absolutely loaded with layered worldbuilding, biting social commentary, and a heroine who is done playing nice. If you think novellas can’t hit like a full-length fantasy, think again.
In a world where order is divine and obedience is survival, Drakini is a Huntress — a weapon forged by ritual, silence, and unquestioned loyalty, but also a weapon forged out of the necessity of survival. She does what’s expected of her in her new life: she follows the rules, executes her missions, and keeps her thoughts tightly locked behind her eyes.
But beneath the surface, things are shifting. Whispers of betrayal. An assignment that feels wrong. A prophecy that threatens the very foundation of control. As the lines between duty and identity blur, Drakini finds herself questioning not just her orders, but the system that created her — and the cracks it’s trying to hide.
Her mind is her most dangerous battlefield. And survival, for once, might not be enough.
This is what I'd call High-Intellect, Low-Bullshit Fantasy
If you like your fantasy smart, precise, and not here to coddle you (which in all honesty I do most of the times 😂) Huntress delivers in spades. Devin Thorpe writes with scalpel-level control — every sentence sharp, efficient, and loaded with subtext. There’s no bloated exposition, no wandering monologues. Just elegant brutality.
You’re dropped into the deep end with no floaties — and you won’t want them. The world is rich and terrifying, yes, but it’s the psychological layering that makes it sing. The prose reflects the very system it critiques: cold, clean, and meticulously contained — until it isn’t.
This is a world obsessed with control. And control, here, is inherently gendered. Men are granted strength and moral authority. Women? Obedience. Silence. Sacrifice. Unless, of course, they’re repurposed into weapons — like Drakini.
But don’t expect loud rebellion. Drakini’s defiance is in her composure, her calculations, her refusal to break even when everything around her demands it. She's not reckless — she’s terrifyingly aware of what it costs to survive in a structure designed to unmake her.
“Men are strong. Women are weak. It’s the way the gods made us.”
She knows that line like gospel. And you feel the weight of her every breath as she lives with — and beneath — it.
Despite the obvious topic of gender roles, I was actually thinking more of another thing, Mental Fragility.
Beneath all the training, the ritual, the moral conditioning, is the constant threat of mental collapse. And that, perhaps more than any blade or beast, is what haunts this story. Drakini walks a fine edge between being an instrument of order… and losing herself to it entirely. What is real, what is not? What tricks does the mind play on you when you need to survive?
Every decision feels heavy. Every flicker of doubt like a landmine. You see the fragility of her identity — but it’s wrapped so tightly in resolve, you only notice the tremor when the cracks finally reach her voice.
What else... Sass & Subtle Humor (Yes, It’s There)
No, this isn’t a laugh-out-loud story. But there’s bite. Subtle irony. Dry reflections from a woman who knows the game is rigged and still plays it with a perfectly blank face.
It’s in her precision. Her self-awareness. The way she sizes up every interaction with the cool detachment of someone who’s been through hell, and now simply files it away for later.
“They call it loyalty when men obey. They call it submission when we do the same.”
One line. A thousand years of commentary. Wrapped in silk and dipped in venom.
5 stars — because this isn’t just a novella, it’s an intellectual weapon.
Huntress gives you:
A chilling, elegant exploration of power, gender, and identity
A heroine who survives through thought, not brute strength
Stark, poetic writing that bleeds tension and control
And a slow, creeping sense of unraveling that makes you question everything
Drakini doesn’t ask for sympathy. She doesn’t need it.
But if you listen closely? You’ll hear the war she’s waging — and it’s brilliant.
Short, sharp, devastating.
An absolute triumph for readers who like their fantasy smart, serious, and just a little bit dangerous.
Coming from me, loving this novella is the highest compliment, I don't do novellas because I always feel like I'm left missing most of the story. I gladly admid that I was wrong here!❤️
A novella that reads like a slap in the face — but in a good way. Smart, sharp, and absolutely loaded with layered worldbuilding, biting social commentary, and a heroine who is done playing nice. If you think novellas can’t hit like a full-length fantasy, think again.
In a world where order is divine and obedience is survival, Drakini is a Huntress — a weapon forged by ritual, silence, and unquestioned loyalty, but also a weapon forged out of the necessity of survival. She does what’s expected of her in her new life: she follows the rules, executes her missions, and keeps her thoughts tightly locked behind her eyes.
But beneath the surface, things are shifting. Whispers of betrayal. An assignment that feels wrong. A prophecy that threatens the very foundation of control. As the lines between duty and identity blur, Drakini finds herself questioning not just her orders, but the system that created her — and the cracks it’s trying to hide.
Her mind is her most dangerous battlefield. And survival, for once, might not be enough.
This is what I'd call High-Intellect, Low-Bullshit Fantasy
If you like your fantasy smart, precise, and not here to coddle you (which in all honesty I do most of the times 😂) Huntress delivers in spades. Devin Thorpe writes with scalpel-level control — every sentence sharp, efficient, and loaded with subtext. There’s no bloated exposition, no wandering monologues. Just elegant brutality.
You’re dropped into the deep end with no floaties — and you won’t want them. The world is rich and terrifying, yes, but it’s the psychological layering that makes it sing. The prose reflects the very system it critiques: cold, clean, and meticulously contained — until it isn’t.
This is a world obsessed with control. And control, here, is inherently gendered. Men are granted strength and moral authority. Women? Obedience. Silence. Sacrifice. Unless, of course, they’re repurposed into weapons — like Drakini.
But don’t expect loud rebellion. Drakini’s defiance is in her composure, her calculations, her refusal to break even when everything around her demands it. She's not reckless — she’s terrifyingly aware of what it costs to survive in a structure designed to unmake her.
“Men are strong. Women are weak. It’s the way the gods made us.”
She knows that line like gospel. And you feel the weight of her every breath as she lives with — and beneath — it.
Despite the obvious topic of gender roles, I was actually thinking more of another thing, Mental Fragility.
Beneath all the training, the ritual, the moral conditioning, is the constant threat of mental collapse. And that, perhaps more than any blade or beast, is what haunts this story. Drakini walks a fine edge between being an instrument of order… and losing herself to it entirely. What is real, what is not? What tricks does the mind play on you when you need to survive?
Every decision feels heavy. Every flicker of doubt like a landmine. You see the fragility of her identity — but it’s wrapped so tightly in resolve, you only notice the tremor when the cracks finally reach her voice.
What else... Sass & Subtle Humor (Yes, It’s There)
No, this isn’t a laugh-out-loud story. But there’s bite. Subtle irony. Dry reflections from a woman who knows the game is rigged and still plays it with a perfectly blank face.
It’s in her precision. Her self-awareness. The way she sizes up every interaction with the cool detachment of someone who’s been through hell, and now simply files it away for later.
“They call it loyalty when men obey. They call it submission when we do the same.”
One line. A thousand years of commentary. Wrapped in silk and dipped in venom.
5 stars — because this isn’t just a novella, it’s an intellectual weapon.
Huntress gives you:
A chilling, elegant exploration of power, gender, and identity
A heroine who survives through thought, not brute strength
Stark, poetic writing that bleeds tension and control
And a slow, creeping sense of unraveling that makes you question everything
Drakini doesn’t ask for sympathy. She doesn’t need it.
But if you listen closely? You’ll hear the war she’s waging — and it’s brilliant.
Short, sharp, devastating.
An absolute triumph for readers who like their fantasy smart, serious, and just a little bit dangerous.
Coming from me, loving this novella is the highest compliment, I don't do novellas because I always feel like I'm left missing most of the story. I gladly admid that I was wrong here!❤️
July 1, 2024
“Men are strong. Women are weak.”
This is the point Drakini’s father made to her when he refused to let her take part in the draft.
Well, she proved him wrong! Not only did she manage to show that women are not weak, she did it by defeating many men! We love a strong FMC!
Huntress was an epic fantasy novella that focused on the backstory and timeline leading up to Bloodlust, Devin Thorpe’s debut novel.
I feel as if he did an incredible job setting up the backstory of the Sylvian family line, Ventur’s family history and backstory, the history and relationship between the Undead, humans, Lycans, and Sylvians, and also sets up the story of the Wendigo perfectly!
I also loved how Drakini struggled with schizophrenia/mental health issues along with her mother. I really enjoyed seeing her journey and how she handled herself and grew to understand her condition better throughout the story.
I cannot wait for the second book in this duology! I need to see how Drakini’s future plays out!
This is the point Drakini’s father made to her when he refused to let her take part in the draft.
Well, she proved him wrong! Not only did she manage to show that women are not weak, she did it by defeating many men! We love a strong FMC!
Huntress was an epic fantasy novella that focused on the backstory and timeline leading up to Bloodlust, Devin Thorpe’s debut novel.
I feel as if he did an incredible job setting up the backstory of the Sylvian family line, Ventur’s family history and backstory, the history and relationship between the Undead, humans, Lycans, and Sylvians, and also sets up the story of the Wendigo perfectly!
I also loved how Drakini struggled with schizophrenia/mental health issues along with her mother. I really enjoyed seeing her journey and how she handled herself and grew to understand her condition better throughout the story.
I cannot wait for the second book in this duology! I need to see how Drakini’s future plays out!
September 19, 2024
Brilliant
Action pack, a new spin on lycans and vampire. Edge of my seat reading. Complete this book in a night. Excited for the second book. It would have been 5 stars but, I juts feel that the fmc was slightly written from a man's pov instead of a woman. There were moments where I couldn't relate to her emotionally but as a a character as a whole she is brilliant. The plot and the way forward is exciting.
Action pack, a new spin on lycans and vampire. Edge of my seat reading. Complete this book in a night. Excited for the second book. It would have been 5 stars but, I juts feel that the fmc was slightly written from a man's pov instead of a woman. There were moments where I couldn't relate to her emotionally but as a a character as a whole she is brilliant. The plot and the way forward is exciting.
July 29, 2024
Huntress is the first novella in a duology. Written by Devin Thorpe.
Drakini is only 16 when the knights take over her town square of Fyrefell with the announcement of a draft. The newly crowned young King of Areopagus has called in all villagers over the age of 13 and younger than 20 to join or forfeit their lives.
Drakini sees this as an opportunity to see the world but her father disagrees.
I am woman.
I am weak.
I will stay in Fyrefell.
Only here will I be safe.
In seven days the knights returned for those who refused to be drafted. They did unspeakable things before Drakini was hauled off to Areopagus to serve her time. What they don't know is that she is out for revenge for what they did to her and for eliminating her father. With the help of a hellcat that only she can see, Drakini overcomes her limitations of a sheltered defenseless girl and proves to be much stronger than she could have ever imagined.
Drakini is only 16 when the knights take over her town square of Fyrefell with the announcement of a draft. The newly crowned young King of Areopagus has called in all villagers over the age of 13 and younger than 20 to join or forfeit their lives.
Drakini sees this as an opportunity to see the world but her father disagrees.
I am woman.
I am weak.
I will stay in Fyrefell.
Only here will I be safe.
In seven days the knights returned for those who refused to be drafted. They did unspeakable things before Drakini was hauled off to Areopagus to serve her time. What they don't know is that she is out for revenge for what they did to her and for eliminating her father. With the help of a hellcat that only she can see, Drakini overcomes her limitations of a sheltered defenseless girl and proves to be much stronger than she could have ever imagined.
April 13, 2025
Entertaining fantasy listening 👀😊
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She is a young girl 😏 in a village where the king is recruiting people for a war. She is trained for war. Off she goes on a a wild adventure. 😮😉
I would recommend this novel and author to readers of fantasy world adventure thriller novels 🙄🌜 2025 🤔😄
This kindle ebook novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account
She is a young girl 😏 in a village where the king is recruiting people for a war. She is trained for war. Off she goes on a a wild adventure. 😮😉
I would recommend this novel and author to readers of fantasy world adventure thriller novels 🙄🌜 2025 🤔😄
December 24, 2024
I am absolutely in awe of Huntress! Devin Thorpe has created an epic fantasy adventure that I couldn’t put down. Drakini’s journey of self-discovery and her fight to reclaim her destiny had me hooked from the very first page.
The plot weaves a tale of power, betrayal, and redemption, keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time. The epic battle between Drakini and Venture was a true masterpiece—an intense, action-packed clash that perfectly showcased the stakes of their conflict and Drakini’s growth as a warrior and a leader. Every moment of that scene was cinematic, emotional, and utterly gripping.
Devin Thorpe’s world-building and character development are phenomenal. I was fully immersed in Drakini’s world, and the supporting characters added depth and complexity to the story. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
Devin Thorpe has officially earned a spot as one of my favorite authors! Their ability to craft such a powerful heroine and an unforgettable story has made me an instant fan. I can’t wait to dive into more of his work!
The plot weaves a tale of power, betrayal, and redemption, keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time. The epic battle between Drakini and Venture was a true masterpiece—an intense, action-packed clash that perfectly showcased the stakes of their conflict and Drakini’s growth as a warrior and a leader. Every moment of that scene was cinematic, emotional, and utterly gripping.
Devin Thorpe’s world-building and character development are phenomenal. I was fully immersed in Drakini’s world, and the supporting characters added depth and complexity to the story. This is the kind of book that stays with you long after you turn the last page.
Devin Thorpe has officially earned a spot as one of my favorite authors! Their ability to craft such a powerful heroine and an unforgettable story has made me an instant fan. I can’t wait to dive into more of his work!
March 10, 2025
I know, I know. My rating seems harsh, but there are some things that just don't vibe with me even if the story has potential, okay. For one, Drakini is giving "dumb little girl" vibes, but I know it's supposed to be for her advantage. I just cannot get over the fact the rape is repeatedly brought up. I know I didn't forget and neither did she. If this book was longer, it might be acceptable to mention it as much as it was currently, but in such a short timeframe, it was a lot. Plus a ton of cliche things that are just so over done.
Besides that, hell yeah. I love an underestimated girl that rises to the top. There are several great, badass lines that are in this read and I hope you find them in all the highlights I've made. It's a balancing act between the awesome lines and the things that actually made me annoyed and angry. Saying that, I'm not recommending to my friends, but I will tell them about it - good and bad. Make your own decisions and go from there.
Besides that, hell yeah. I love an underestimated girl that rises to the top. There are several great, badass lines that are in this read and I hope you find them in all the highlights I've made. It's a balancing act between the awesome lines and the things that actually made me annoyed and angry. Saying that, I'm not recommending to my friends, but I will tell them about it - good and bad. Make your own decisions and go from there.
November 19, 2025
The author advertises this novella as a prelude that takes place about 40 years before the events in Bloodlust. I was not disappointed with this story and loved that it added just a bit more background context to the world building in terms of the animosity between Lycans and the Undead and their own inner political strifes.
This novella follows the story of Drakini and how she overcomes the biological adversity that human women experience against mankind. This story does such a good job of portraying the weakness and fear that women may feel because of men. Drakini uses her inner monster to overcome her fear and show that woman can be just as strong and ruthless as their counterparts.
If you’ve read Bloodlust, then you’re aware of Lycans and the Undead and how, genetically, they are more powerful than Humans. It felt refreshing to give humans a bit of power too in this story. Although Drakini has no “powers” per se, her strength comes from her resilience and trust in Wisteria (her inner monster). I also liked that Drakini’s choice in weaponry is not your typical sword and shield. Reading about her use of daggers and rope daggers was quite interesting to imagine.
“You’re not weak. You’ve never been weak. Your only mistake was letting this world convince you otherwise” (164)
For a shorter novel, this story was decently paced and gave such good character development for Drakini. I can’t wait to read the second installment for this Duology.
This novella follows the story of Drakini and how she overcomes the biological adversity that human women experience against mankind. This story does such a good job of portraying the weakness and fear that women may feel because of men. Drakini uses her inner monster to overcome her fear and show that woman can be just as strong and ruthless as their counterparts.
If you’ve read Bloodlust, then you’re aware of Lycans and the Undead and how, genetically, they are more powerful than Humans. It felt refreshing to give humans a bit of power too in this story. Although Drakini has no “powers” per se, her strength comes from her resilience and trust in Wisteria (her inner monster). I also liked that Drakini’s choice in weaponry is not your typical sword and shield. Reading about her use of daggers and rope daggers was quite interesting to imagine.
“You’re not weak. You’ve never been weak. Your only mistake was letting this world convince you otherwise” (164)
For a shorter novel, this story was decently paced and gave such good character development for Drakini. I can’t wait to read the second installment for this Duology.
January 1, 2025
This has been one of my favorite reads in 2024!
A true fantasy adventure where humans live amongst vampires, lycons and wendigos.
Drakini is our 16 yr. old FMC that is drafted to fight in a war with no prior combat experience. She’s thrown into a tournament where the draftees battle each other for a spot in the Black Knights, an elite fighting force. Those that do poorly end up on the front lines (given minimal training making them highly expendable).
She finds herself paired against fighters that are double her size and with more experience making her find an inner strength she never knew she had.
Drakini’s story is one of self discovery and empowerment.
Devin Thorpe’s world building and character development is impressive.
If you enjoyed the movie Underworld or Arya Stark’s journey in Game of Thrones you’ll love Huntress.
(Lucky for you, Huntress is being offered for free through Devin Thorpe’s IG page)
A true fantasy adventure where humans live amongst vampires, lycons and wendigos.
Drakini is our 16 yr. old FMC that is drafted to fight in a war with no prior combat experience. She’s thrown into a tournament where the draftees battle each other for a spot in the Black Knights, an elite fighting force. Those that do poorly end up on the front lines (given minimal training making them highly expendable).
She finds herself paired against fighters that are double her size and with more experience making her find an inner strength she never knew she had.
Drakini’s story is one of self discovery and empowerment.
Devin Thorpe’s world building and character development is impressive.
If you enjoyed the movie Underworld or Arya Stark’s journey in Game of Thrones you’ll love Huntress.
(Lucky for you, Huntress is being offered for free through Devin Thorpe’s IG page)
June 4, 2024
Devin Thorpe paints a deliciously detailed and epic story for Drakini, a young woman who endures the worst circumstances and overcomes what many of us (women) would consider such a terrifying, degrading and dreadful experience. You will be cheering for her to find the fierceness that’s been inside her all along. And get ready for some amazing combat scenes! Drakini is a total badass!
Just like the other novel I’ve read from this author (Bloodlust) I realized I was at 98% and knew the story was going to end way before I wanted it to. This is not a genre I typically read, but this fast paced and captivating story may have converted me! I may not read fantasy, but I’d gladly read anything Devin writes!
Just like the other novel I’ve read from this author (Bloodlust) I realized I was at 98% and knew the story was going to end way before I wanted it to. This is not a genre I typically read, but this fast paced and captivating story may have converted me! I may not read fantasy, but I’d gladly read anything Devin writes!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2025
What a great action packed book!! Total survival mode for our huntress from day one and her ability to work thru it all and become stronger and tougher and skilled, very skilled! I really admire her attitude after all of the struggles. There are triggers but were done respectfully and ended up being fuel and the rage she needed to move herself forward. The different vampires and creatures and characters are super cool and interesting. You can picture everything so clearly. Very well done by the author. The trial battles are truly epic!! The truly surprising twist towards the end was amazingly done !! I am now starting the next book Bloodlust because I have to have more!!
August 18, 2025
Interesting Fantasy
Huntress is a sword and sorcery novel about a young 16-year old girl who is forced into her country’s militia along with all the other able bodied young people of her hamlet. She is forced into a violent and bloody contest to determine the best fighters. The tale also has races of vampires and werewolves and at the end, our heroine faces a cryptid well known in the icy wastes of the Far North.
There are no grammatical errors I found that would jerk the reader from the story, but there were some occasions when dialogue and figures of speech seemed oddly inappropriate for a sword and sorcery fantasy.
Huntress is a sword and sorcery novel about a young 16-year old girl who is forced into her country’s militia along with all the other able bodied young people of her hamlet. She is forced into a violent and bloody contest to determine the best fighters. The tale also has races of vampires and werewolves and at the end, our heroine faces a cryptid well known in the icy wastes of the Far North.
There are no grammatical errors I found that would jerk the reader from the story, but there were some occasions when dialogue and figures of speech seemed oddly inappropriate for a sword and sorcery fantasy.
August 10, 2024
Huntress is a prequel novella to Bloodlust.
This novella follows Drakini through some hard and unfair times. From getting drafted into a war, to fighting along side a species she was taught to hate her whole life, and discovering so many things about the world she lives in.
Drakini surprises all when she wins her duels and keeps moving up in the draft. And what she discovers on a remote island is shocking, heartbreaking, and just terrifying. After surviving she becomes a true and the first ever Huntress.
This novella kept me on the edge of my seat, captivated the entire time (I even had tears at one point)
This novella follows Drakini through some hard and unfair times. From getting drafted into a war, to fighting along side a species she was taught to hate her whole life, and discovering so many things about the world she lives in.
Drakini surprises all when she wins her duels and keeps moving up in the draft. And what she discovers on a remote island is shocking, heartbreaking, and just terrifying. After surviving she becomes a true and the first ever Huntress.
This novella kept me on the edge of my seat, captivated the entire time (I even had tears at one point)
August 11, 2024
“𝙄𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡.”
.·´¯`·.·★ ★·.·`¯´·.
I was so shocked and beyond happy when I heard that this was going to be a free story, and my oh my, it was good.
This story has so many emotions, and shows how people can set us back from our full potential. We let people into our heads, and it holds us back.
I loved this story, and how our the main character, Drakini, shoved past all her fears, doubt, and past experiences. She grows as a person, and as a warrior.
She realizes she was never weak, she just let others tell her that she was.
This is a beautiful story.
You are strong, don’t let anyone say otherwise.
.·´¯`·.·★ ★·.·`¯´·.
I was so shocked and beyond happy when I heard that this was going to be a free story, and my oh my, it was good.
This story has so many emotions, and shows how people can set us back from our full potential. We let people into our heads, and it holds us back.
I loved this story, and how our the main character, Drakini, shoved past all her fears, doubt, and past experiences. She grows as a person, and as a warrior.
She realizes she was never weak, she just let others tell her that she was.
This is a beautiful story.
You are strong, don’t let anyone say otherwise.
December 18, 2024
This book came across my tiktok and caught my attention. It is the novella beginning to his blood lust series with only 189 pages. If you are a fan of underworld, this books is very reminiscent of that movie series. Overall I really liked the story...the only issues I really had were with editing of the text and some of the characters lacked description or seemed to fall from thin air, but other wise it is a good story. There is a trigger scenario in chapter 2 or 3 that should be mention...it isn't graphic but is there.
January 16, 2025
"You're not weak; you've never been weak. Your only mistake was letting this world convince you otherwise.”
I absolutely loved this story. It's such an amazing tale of mental and physical strength. I even got emotional, especially with the brutal scene in the beginning. One thing I love in my books is a strong female protagonist, and the huntress was everything I could have wanted. Her character development was amazing, and the addition of the hellcat was so cool. I loved the meaning behind her presence.
I absolutely loved this story. It's such an amazing tale of mental and physical strength. I even got emotional, especially with the brutal scene in the beginning. One thing I love in my books is a strong female protagonist, and the huntress was everything I could have wanted. Her character development was amazing, and the addition of the hellcat was so cool. I loved the meaning behind her presence.
June 11, 2024
It was a privilege to be able to read this ARC of this brilliant book! Devin Thorpe has again captured my attention and brain with his writing. His characters and world building are deep and detailed. I can picture them as if they were right in front of me. I could not put this down, the fast paced action and trials captured me.
He shows that who a person was in the past, does not define who they are now or will become in the future.
He shows that who a person was in the past, does not define who they are now or will become in the future.
September 27, 2024
Spoilers
It was a struggle of 185 pages, but i powered through it, and it was worse than I expected. Not only did she become get picked for the elite section of the army she wanted, she also became powerful enough to beat vampires that she had no experience handling all because she didn't sleep for days and practiced with figments of her imagination. Then she became overpowered, and a confidant to the king. I am confused about how it happened within a few days.
It was a struggle of 185 pages, but i powered through it, and it was worse than I expected. Not only did she become get picked for the elite section of the army she wanted, she also became powerful enough to beat vampires that she had no experience handling all because she didn't sleep for days and practiced with figments of her imagination. Then she became overpowered, and a confidant to the king. I am confused about how it happened within a few days.
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October 26, 2024
The perfect badass FMC. One you don’t question every chapter “Why the hell are you doing that?” One who doesn’t put herself in jeopardy when a guy is finally nice to her or the bad guy is hot. One who has a unique and really cool weapon. AND WOW FINALLY A FMC THAT ACTUALLY WORKS AT BEING GOOD AT COMBAT INSTEAD OF MAGICALLY BEING AMAZING OR ALWAYS BEING SAVED BY A MAN YET SOMEHOW CROWNED THE COUNTRIES SAVIOR. (I’m easy to impress clearly.)
November 27, 2024
Check your trigger warnings on this one. I had trouble at certain times with the way certain things were addressed and I’m not usually one that has problems with triggers.
Overall I loved this story and the world being built and can’t wait to read more. The take on werewolves and vampires (Lycans and the undead) was interesting and I grew attached to our human FMC by the end and hope her journey forward isn’t too painful.
Overall I loved this story and the world being built and can’t wait to read more. The take on werewolves and vampires (Lycans and the undead) was interesting and I grew attached to our human FMC by the end and hope her journey forward isn’t too painful.
April 6, 2025
Huntress
I really enjoyed this fantasy. I have been struggling with so many fantasy books having the same storyline and was looking for something different. This one had that, along with a great FMC, who finally started to find her strength after she went through some traumatic experiences.
I loved how much action there was, and with this being a duology and a shorter book, I can't believe how well this story was delivered with less than 200 pages! Well worth the read!
I really enjoyed this fantasy. I have been struggling with so many fantasy books having the same storyline and was looking for something different. This one had that, along with a great FMC, who finally started to find her strength after she went through some traumatic experiences.
I loved how much action there was, and with this being a duology and a shorter book, I can't believe how well this story was delivered with less than 200 pages! Well worth the read!
December 11, 2024
3.75 stars.
There was a bit of darkness in the beginning that I didn’t expect to feel a little uncomfortable with, especially with the mentions later on in the book. But the way the main character got back up onto her feet, how she went from a village girl to a feared warrior, it was incredible.
It was the feminine rage that made it a good novel.
There was a bit of darkness in the beginning that I didn’t expect to feel a little uncomfortable with, especially with the mentions later on in the book. But the way the main character got back up onto her feet, how she went from a village girl to a feared warrior, it was incredible.
It was the feminine rage that made it a good novel.
March 13, 2025
HUGE trigger warning right off the bat (SA). Felt like it ended too soon, even though it's not a short book. This was a lot of building the character and how she overcame all her obstacles. Wish there was more personal relationship building but hoping that's in the next book, whenever that may be.
July 29, 2025
Good prelude to the upcoming books
This was a good prelude to the upcoming novels. The background storyline will help any interested in the novels. The FMC, the Huntress, grows with each page the author writes. The friends along the way and the young king all contribute to making this a page turning read.
This was a good prelude to the upcoming novels. The background storyline will help any interested in the novels. The FMC, the Huntress, grows with each page the author writes. The friends along the way and the young king all contribute to making this a page turning read.
November 29, 2025
That's a book with uneven pace. Although appears harsh at the beginning it's mainly about a rebellious teenager in a raw environment that match her angst and even her phsicosis. Then in an unexpected twist we enter into a page turner plot with other characters that eventually lead her to her catarsis. It's an interesting read and I likely will seek soemthing more of this author.
December 10, 2024
The story, the plot and the adventure are everything. I loved the parts that made me giggle, the parts that made me sad and the parts that made me mad. Everything you need in the first Deadlands Duology. I can't wait for the second book to come out to find out where the story goes!
December 13, 2025
Too fast
This book moved way too fast, so many things are happening all at once and it isn’t flowing naturally. It seems to combine too many elements and not enough time is spent on character development and sequences of events.
This book moved way too fast, so many things are happening all at once and it isn’t flowing naturally. It seems to combine too many elements and not enough time is spent on character development and sequences of events.
August 20, 2024
Loved this!
September 8, 2024
It was a good book I enjoyed it but it’s just not a 5 star for me
October 17, 2024
This was a very good and action-packed story of a young girl forced into war that finds her inner strength. I enjoyed it very much. The FMC is great.
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