First off, I feel honored and very privileged to have been chosen to beta read this book.
I do not give 5-star reviews very often, but Hellhound definitely deserves it and more.
Being the second book in a trilogy, there is an immense amount of pressure for an author to make sure that everything lines up perfectly with the first as well as leads into the third and Devin makes sure that this happens. Normally, I would say that the first book is better than the ones that follow, but in this case, I was gravely mistaken. Hellhound broke a piece of me, but in a good way!
When I read Bloodlust, I completed it in less than 24 hours and I thought that I would do the same with Hellhound. As I started reading, I realized that I would not “rush” and take my time to give genuine feedback.
One of the MANY things that I enjoyed about this book was the fact that there was a verbiage and character glossary, as well as a recap of Bloodlust. It almost reminded me of “Supernatural” when the writers put “The Road So Far…” and trust me, you will be glad that little refresher is in there!
This book is broken into three parts and since the book takes you on a ride for a 24-hour period, the little pauses are necessary. From the very first word to the last, this continuation of Syrus’ story grips you with such imagery and emotion, that you feel like you are walking along side of him. You feel his anger, sadness, doubt, joy, heartbreak, and so much more.
There is plot twist after plot twist that has caused me to cuss at my screen, write messages to the author just to delete them (because I over reacted and didn’t read far enough ahead), make my husband look at me because of the gasps/outbursts, and even made me literally laugh out loud.
Just when you think that you know what is going on, you realize that you aren’t as smart as you think you are.
If I had to pick a favorite part of this book it would be EVERYTHING that happened in the third section.
The journey that Bloodlust & Hellhound take you on is incredible.
I absolutely cannot wait for Bloodbound and do not be like me, read Huntress because you may miss a thing or two in Hellhound if you don’t!