The Thrill of the Hunt: The Complete Series

Thrill of the Hunt #1-4

by Helen Harper

The complete Thrill of the Hunt series is now in one Tattered Huntress, Fiendish Delights, Skullduggery, and The Salted Sceptre.

Daisy Carter is a minor elf with major problems. She's not complaining but she's no doormat either. When a rich high elf with a silver spoon in his mouth treats her like dirt, Daisy vows to get revenge by stealing his thunder - and the ancient treasure he's searching for. What she doesn't realise is how far-reaching the consequences of her actions will be. Her entire life is about to change forever.

Dangerous treasure hunts, heart-thumping romance, old family secrets and new magical powers ... a whole new world awaits Daisy. But will she grab it with both hands or will her personal problems and addiction to the magical drug known as spider's silk overcome her first?

This boxset contains four full length novels. Expect thrilling urban fantasy with a heroine who's no Mary Sue.

1110 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2024

Reviews

[Louise H's Book Thoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series

This series is so well written, filled to the brim with snarky humour, crazy and amazing characters. The writing and pace kept me hooked, I’m just sad the adventures are over because I will miss Daisy, Hester, Hugh and Otis.

[Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

3.25*

I read the books back to back.

Book 1, 2 and 3 = 3.75

Book 4, was 3.75 until the last chapter, which was an 'after the big plot resolve additional chapter.' -- That dropped the book by 0.5 of a star for me, so since it was the final book I'm going to rate the entire boxset at 3.25
Reason (I'm still trying to keep some of my spoiler vague.)
They promised to have Amy work with them to find the final treasure they were looking for, but took a break from to deal with the 'big plot'. Amy being sent out of the country for her safety, the promise was the carrot to get her to go. That promise should have been lived up to, not had her find it by herself. Though that's not what lost it the half a star, no it was them cancelling the wedding a day before its happening, so they could go find some treasure to once more have the title of "Britain's greatest treasure hunter."
I don't find that amusing, I find it completely selfish. Sure they'll still be paying all the people hired for the wedding (not mentioned in the book, but contracts mean flakes pay), but friends and family will have had to organise their lives to be able to be at the thing. To last minute cancel the wedding, not for injury or illness but because they're ridiculous egotists, not a good ending IMHO. The 'best treasure hunter' rivalry just between the MC and love interest was amusing, but being SO pathetic that they'll cancel their wedding, to try and one up a teen, just because one reporter called her that... really lowered my opinion of them as characters.
I'll just try to recall to end the book on the previous chapter, when I do a re-read.


First time read the author's work?: No

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes for first 3, last one, I'd say just ignore the last chapter, then its a great book.


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[D K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Fun and Captivating Series 🌺 3.75 Stars

Wow! What a wild ride this was. The story itself was really great. It is full of adventure, mystery, funny moments and unexpected situations. The array of colorful secondary characters also added that much more to the story. I have to say though, that when it came to the MC’s I had conflicting emotions. I love that the FMC Daisy was sassy, sarcastic, smart and adventurous. I also really liked the MC Hugo, who was just as adventurous, as well as, smart, caring and protective. I guess you could say that I would have loved to have seen more growth from Daisy regarding her skills. It’s like no matter how much trining she did, she would always end up struggling to handle her dagger ”Gladys” or her magic, resulting in her making the same mistakes over and over. Also, some of Daisy’s and Hugo’s interactions were (should I say) not my cup of tea. Overall, this is was fun and entertaining read with interesting surprises. Enjoy!

[Anny · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME

Love Daisy and her crew of magical mayhem, and there’s plenty of fun and mystery for any fantasy fan. Very enjoyable series plenty of drama and action for most ages 15+.

[Brian Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

☺☺☺☺☺

This author gives the reader an involved but not over complicated story with well rounded characters for a very enjoyable read. Another good series, give it a try.