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Freya Snow #1
Hunt
Caring meant having something to lose.
Family was hard for an orphan, and friends were somehow even harder.
But when Freya stumbles into a hidden world of magic, and demons start coming, not just for her, but for those around her, her resolve is put to the ultimate test.
Caring gave her something to lose, but can it also give her the strength to protect?
HUNT is the first book in the Freya Snow urban fantasy series, which starts out as YA and follows Freya’s magical adventures through to university and into adulthood. If you like kick-ass, sarcastic heroines, immersive magical worlds beneath our own, and love that crosses the lines of magical feuds, then you’ll be instantly hooked on L.C. Mawson’s fast-paced urban fantasy series.
Download the book to get your fix of strong heroines and immersive fantasy today!
Family was hard for an orphan, and friends were somehow even harder.
But when Freya stumbles into a hidden world of magic, and demons start coming, not just for her, but for those around her, her resolve is put to the ultimate test.
Caring gave her something to lose, but can it also give her the strength to protect?
HUNT is the first book in the Freya Snow urban fantasy series, which starts out as YA and follows Freya’s magical adventures through to university and into adulthood. If you like kick-ass, sarcastic heroines, immersive magical worlds beneath our own, and love that crosses the lines of magical feuds, then you’ll be instantly hooked on L.C. Mawson’s fast-paced urban fantasy series.
Download the book to get your fix of strong heroines and immersive fantasy today!
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2015
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L.C. Mawson
100 books247 followersSome say she's an ancient creature of nightmare that was unleashed from beneath the ocean, come to devour the souls of men. Others say that she's a cosmic being from the beyond the stars that has taken corporeal form to learn our ways for some unknown end...
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
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July 20, 2017
Usually when you see autism mentioned, it is associated with negativity – a lack of ability to communicate or form close bonds, incorrect wiring of the brain, inability to pick up on non-verbal cues, no creativity, inability to adapt to changing conditions, etc. There always seems to be the idea that someone with autism has something missing. In the Freya Snow books, the reverse is true, and autism is seen in a wonderfully different and positive light. While the difficulties that people with autism have, are never underplayed, autism here is sign of ABILITY. People on the autistic spectrum have magic. They are not human, but magical beings – SUPERHUMAN. Ordinary (neurotypical) humans have difficulties relating to those on the spectrum, because they lack magic, and lack the memory of it ever existing.
Humans and the magical beings fought a bitter war, that was ended by the memories of the humans being reset, so they could not remember magic being in the world. Both tribes now keep their distance from each other, for the safety of all.
Freya Snow is an orphan, seemingly destined to hop from one foster family to the next, with no real family or friends – apart from Alice, who soon jets off to Japan. Freya and Alice are both on the spectrum, and both used to being considered freaks with no social graces. Now, with a new foster family and a new school, Freya is prepared for another miserable temporary placement where she won’t fit in. Suddenly Freya’s life changes as she discovers the hidden attributes of autism, her magic – and Damon. Damon is also new at school, and is not at all put off by Freya’s idiosyncrasies. Best of all, he has his own secrets, and allows Freya to keep hers, since she is forbidden to mention magic to a human. They soon become very close friends. Freya has also acquired a ghost mentor, Amber, to teach her how to use her magic.
However, all is not rosy. Freya is being stalked by something with red eyes.
These books are compelling and addictive – impossible to put down. The world that Freya Snow lives in, is so well thought out: normal, present-day Earth on the surface, but with a seething undercurrent of demons, vampyres, witches, mermaids, ghosts and others. No group is all good or all bad. There are similarities with Harry Potter’s magic world versus that of the muggles, but these stories have an entirely different emphasis.
Like her heroine, the author is on the autistic spectrum. She shows such an extraordinary imagination, empathy for teenager’s feelings, and talent for storytelling, that after you have read even one of these Freya Snow books, you will want to revise every preconception you have had about autism.
If you start with “Hunt” you will be overjoyed to discover that here are at least 7 more books in the main series, a prequel and two books of short stories. I read the first three books, and the short stories before drawing a breath, and now want to devour the rest. It is impossible to recommend this book highly enough.
I received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Humans and the magical beings fought a bitter war, that was ended by the memories of the humans being reset, so they could not remember magic being in the world. Both tribes now keep their distance from each other, for the safety of all.
Freya Snow is an orphan, seemingly destined to hop from one foster family to the next, with no real family or friends – apart from Alice, who soon jets off to Japan. Freya and Alice are both on the spectrum, and both used to being considered freaks with no social graces. Now, with a new foster family and a new school, Freya is prepared for another miserable temporary placement where she won’t fit in. Suddenly Freya’s life changes as she discovers the hidden attributes of autism, her magic – and Damon. Damon is also new at school, and is not at all put off by Freya’s idiosyncrasies. Best of all, he has his own secrets, and allows Freya to keep hers, since she is forbidden to mention magic to a human. They soon become very close friends. Freya has also acquired a ghost mentor, Amber, to teach her how to use her magic.
However, all is not rosy. Freya is being stalked by something with red eyes.
These books are compelling and addictive – impossible to put down. The world that Freya Snow lives in, is so well thought out: normal, present-day Earth on the surface, but with a seething undercurrent of demons, vampyres, witches, mermaids, ghosts and others. No group is all good or all bad. There are similarities with Harry Potter’s magic world versus that of the muggles, but these stories have an entirely different emphasis.
Like her heroine, the author is on the autistic spectrum. She shows such an extraordinary imagination, empathy for teenager’s feelings, and talent for storytelling, that after you have read even one of these Freya Snow books, you will want to revise every preconception you have had about autism.
If you start with “Hunt” you will be overjoyed to discover that here are at least 7 more books in the main series, a prequel and two books of short stories. I read the first three books, and the short stories before drawing a breath, and now want to devour the rest. It is impossible to recommend this book highly enough.
I received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
November 12, 2015
I really like this book's storyline and plot. As someone on the autism spectrum, I really appreciated how real Freya felt as a teenager struggling with the idea of possibly being autistic. I also liked how well Alice, the character with an actual diagnosis, was portrayed.
The book has quite a lot of mystery to it as a side-effect of the main character being new to the world of magic, and seemingly being kept in the dark a lot, which can be a little disorienting at times, but I certainly never found it off putting and I'm looking forward to the magical world being elaborated on in subsequent books.
I don't want to spoil anything with regards to the love interest, but he is definitely an element of mystery that I hope gets elaborated on no later than the next book.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this book. The tone was very reminiscent of the first few episodes of Charmed, and having a well written autistic (or probably autistic, but I don't think she'll turn out to not be) is the best!
The book has quite a lot of mystery to it as a side-effect of the main character being new to the world of magic, and seemingly being kept in the dark a lot, which can be a little disorienting at times, but I certainly never found it off putting and I'm looking forward to the magical world being elaborated on in subsequent books.
I don't want to spoil anything with regards to the love interest, but he is definitely an element of mystery that I hope gets elaborated on no later than the next book.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this book. The tone was very reminiscent of the first few episodes of Charmed, and having a well written autistic (or probably autistic, but I don't think she'll turn out to not be) is the best!
March 1, 2018
I really love this book! L.C. Mawson is absolutely one of my favorite authors. There is such great representation in her books, and as an autistic reader, I just fell in love with Mawson's way of expressing and establishing Freya's (and Alice's) autistic traits. The characters are strong, the main character is autistic and bi, and the story is a good one. I could barely put the book down, I was so excited by the story and the world we're introduced to in this series. Strong world-building, and it only gets better as you continue through the series!
Worth the read! I highly recommend it - especially if you're autistic. It's really an experience to read about characters who have similar autistic traits as you. I certainly related quite strongly to Freya, and to Alice.
Worth the read! I highly recommend it - especially if you're autistic. It's really an experience to read about characters who have similar autistic traits as you. I certainly related quite strongly to Freya, and to Alice.
January 17, 2019
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May 2, 2018
I really enjoyed this. It did feel fairly familiar at times; magically gifted, teenaged Chosen One comes into her powers, learns from a mystical mentor. And it did show signs of being a self published first novel, mostly in the first few chapters. But I got completely engrossed. The characters, especially Freya, felt like real people. The plot, while following a familiar pattern, still had new and interesting things to offer. I'm looking forward to continuing the series.
November 7, 2017
3.8 Amazon; 3.3 Goodreads — but rounded up for the unusual protagonist
L.C. Mawson is such a prolific writer that I wasn't sure whether this freebie would be any good, but it is. Definitely YA, but with some intriguing elements — only partially revealed so far — about the world-building and back story. Demons, Angels, elemental Witches and lesser Sensitives, a ghostly guardian, Death as a relative, ... There are a few confusions and more than a few unknowns, left for both me and Freya — about her own blood family, about her severely autistic former foster sister (who seems to have a secret ability of her own), and also about new friend Damon's family — but I want to read on and see her grow and get answers. It's refreshing to have a realistic heroine who's dealing with a variety of isolating, bully-target factors: orphaned foster child just starting in a new family, home, and school; not built like a stick figure or a jock, nor good with makeup; and of course the big one: knowing herself to be on the autistic spectrum, too, but not recognized as such by those officially responsible for her welfare. It's a short read, with the sort of ending that resolves the immediate conflict, but launches a new one. Fortunately, more of the story is already out, waiting for me to get to it. Oh, and I only caught 4 minor typos, so the author isn't one of those annoying indies who have no respect for proofreading or grammar. (Though the way Brits use some idiomatic forms, like "she was sat", always make me have to remember: my way is not the only "right" way — it doesn't even count as slang.)
L.C. Mawson is such a prolific writer that I wasn't sure whether this freebie would be any good, but it is. Definitely YA, but with some intriguing elements — only partially revealed so far — about the world-building and back story. Demons, Angels, elemental Witches and lesser Sensitives, a ghostly guardian, Death as a relative, ... There are a few confusions and more than a few unknowns, left for both me and Freya — about her own blood family, about her severely autistic former foster sister (who seems to have a secret ability of her own), and also about new friend Damon's family — but I want to read on and see her grow and get answers. It's refreshing to have a realistic heroine who's dealing with a variety of isolating, bully-target factors: orphaned foster child just starting in a new family, home, and school; not built like a stick figure or a jock, nor good with makeup; and of course the big one: knowing herself to be on the autistic spectrum, too, but not recognized as such by those officially responsible for her welfare. It's a short read, with the sort of ending that resolves the immediate conflict, but launches a new one. Fortunately, more of the story is already out, waiting for me to get to it. Oh, and I only caught 4 minor typos, so the author isn't one of those annoying indies who have no respect for proofreading or grammar. (Though the way Brits use some idiomatic forms, like "she was sat", always make me have to remember: my way is not the only "right" way — it doesn't even count as slang.)
August 21, 2017
14 year old Freya Snow is a foster kid, and her 17 year old sister, albeit not biologically, Alice is an autistic foster child. Freya thinks that she might have autism as well, because she has many of the signs such as having extreme anxiety while in large crowds, and being overly emotional to situations others would describe as normal. However, because her sister is so obviously autistic, she feels that if she told anyone else that they would blame her for faking it to get more attention. The one person whom she mentioned it to did exactly that.
Now she is moving to a new foster home, away from her sister, and to a new school. Her new foster parents seem nice, and she wants to try to smile and communicate with them, but she is not quite sure if her point is getting across that she is happy with them. Finally, she gets to her new school. One of the girls at school starts to bother her, and so she runs into the bathroom to cry. But while she is in there, the faucets explode. Then, Amber comes to tell her what is really in her past, and how she can control her newfound magic.
This book was amazing. Personally, I have had many friends in real life ranging on all ends of the spectrum, from almost nothing showing anyone that they are autistic to nonverbal. This book shows how just because one person's autism is manifested one way doesn't mean that everyone else is nonautistic. And the woman who wrote this book, L.C. Mawson, is actually autistic herself. However, this doesn't define her at all, because her books are just naturally amazing.
The character Freya is relate able to anyone. There is slight romance in the book, but it is the perfect amount and does not take over the story. Although Alice is a main character, she is not talked about as much in this book as I would have liked. Nevertheless, there are more books to come in this series, as this is just book 1 and book #9 is going to come out later this year. I now have books 1-6, given to me by L.C. Mawson herself through her reader's list, and I am planning on catching up on the series as soon as humanly possible. It is amazing.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a series that has a sensible flow while reading, a lot of books in it, a strong female lead, a unique plotline, a reasonable amount of romance, and a lot of fun action scenes.
Now she is moving to a new foster home, away from her sister, and to a new school. Her new foster parents seem nice, and she wants to try to smile and communicate with them, but she is not quite sure if her point is getting across that she is happy with them. Finally, she gets to her new school. One of the girls at school starts to bother her, and so she runs into the bathroom to cry. But while she is in there, the faucets explode. Then, Amber comes to tell her what is really in her past, and how she can control her newfound magic.
This book was amazing. Personally, I have had many friends in real life ranging on all ends of the spectrum, from almost nothing showing anyone that they are autistic to nonverbal. This book shows how just because one person's autism is manifested one way doesn't mean that everyone else is nonautistic. And the woman who wrote this book, L.C. Mawson, is actually autistic herself. However, this doesn't define her at all, because her books are just naturally amazing.
The character Freya is relate able to anyone. There is slight romance in the book, but it is the perfect amount and does not take over the story. Although Alice is a main character, she is not talked about as much in this book as I would have liked. Nevertheless, there are more books to come in this series, as this is just book 1 and book #9 is going to come out later this year. I now have books 1-6, given to me by L.C. Mawson herself through her reader's list, and I am planning on catching up on the series as soon as humanly possible. It is amazing.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a series that has a sensible flow while reading, a lot of books in it, a strong female lead, a unique plotline, a reasonable amount of romance, and a lot of fun action scenes.
July 24, 2020
So Hunt begins with us learning about how Freya ended up where she is and with her foster parents. When you first read this you are little confused because you are not sure what it is all about. From here you jump to Freya being in high school and you get a look at who she is. YOu learn she is a sarcastic and quiet teen who is considered on the spectrum. I think that her powers have something to do with that. Kind of like Percy Jackson series. We saw most demi-gods were ADD and ADHD because of the powers from their god parent. I think here is the same except We don’t really know what Freya is. We don’t know much about her dad or mom. You do get the feeling that they were important and powerful and so is her grandfather from the prologue but nothing else. Her bestie Damon and his family have a big role I think in Freya’s story as well.
Damon and his uncles I fell in love with. They were fun and yet serious and they were very protective of Freya. Damon has no problems with Freya’s personality and in fact defends her alot. You can tell though that he has some secrets he is holding back on telling her even as he learns of Freya’s powers alongside her.
Freya, as she learns of her powers, has a ghost that is in her teacher’s body to help her. It is odd when you first see the interactions. The ghost helps Freya begin to learn about the world she is starting to come into. To me Alice, her ghost, is very slow in teaching her and I think this is because of all Alice has seen happen. She is overly cautious. But I like her because she is genuinely trying to keep Freya safe.
Unfortunately she cannot keep her safe from whatever is stalking Freya. It begins with her just seeing the red eyes. I like the slow burn of the book and how things play out in an organic fashion. NOthing is forced but flows. The story and characters are addicting and entertaining. Watching Freya learn of who she is and seeing her use her powers and feel more comfortable with them is awesome to see. A great beginning for the series that leaves you smiling but with questions that you can’t wait to be answered.
Damon and his uncles I fell in love with. They were fun and yet serious and they were very protective of Freya. Damon has no problems with Freya’s personality and in fact defends her alot. You can tell though that he has some secrets he is holding back on telling her even as he learns of Freya’s powers alongside her.
Freya, as she learns of her powers, has a ghost that is in her teacher’s body to help her. It is odd when you first see the interactions. The ghost helps Freya begin to learn about the world she is starting to come into. To me Alice, her ghost, is very slow in teaching her and I think this is because of all Alice has seen happen. She is overly cautious. But I like her because she is genuinely trying to keep Freya safe.
Unfortunately she cannot keep her safe from whatever is stalking Freya. It begins with her just seeing the red eyes. I like the slow burn of the book and how things play out in an organic fashion. NOthing is forced but flows. The story and characters are addicting and entertaining. Watching Freya learn of who she is and seeing her use her powers and feel more comfortable with them is awesome to see. A great beginning for the series that leaves you smiling but with questions that you can’t wait to be answered.
September 8, 2017
"When Freya said that she’d be shocked if she made it through the year without killing herself, that wasn’t an invitation for a demon to come and do it for her."
Yup, and so it begins. This is a really great book on several different levels. It has wonderful world-building, great characters both lead (our gal Freya, who is being set up to be one of those great characters who starts off interesting and then grows from strength to strength over the course of a series) and supporting (especially Amber, Freya's ghost mentor, and Alice), a strong plot with well done use of flashbacks, and powerfully good writing. I especially really liked how Freya's and Alice's autism was handled. Not as the story driver but appropriately just an important aspect of complex persons.
Highly recommended.
Addendum: A while after reading this I read the series' prequel Trapped. That novel gives the backstory on Freya's mom Lily, pre-ghost Amber, and how Freya came to be the gal we know in Hunt. While I didn't need this to thoroughly enjoy Hunt on a totally stand alone basis, this prequel provides background that really fills some holes in Hunt and enhances enjoyment of it. I'd recommend reading the prequel prior to reading Hunt.
Yup, and so it begins. This is a really great book on several different levels. It has wonderful world-building, great characters both lead (our gal Freya, who is being set up to be one of those great characters who starts off interesting and then grows from strength to strength over the course of a series) and supporting (especially Amber, Freya's ghost mentor, and Alice), a strong plot with well done use of flashbacks, and powerfully good writing. I especially really liked how Freya's and Alice's autism was handled. Not as the story driver but appropriately just an important aspect of complex persons.
Highly recommended.
Addendum: A while after reading this I read the series' prequel Trapped. That novel gives the backstory on Freya's mom Lily, pre-ghost Amber, and how Freya came to be the gal we know in Hunt. While I didn't need this to thoroughly enjoy Hunt on a totally stand alone basis, this prequel provides background that really fills some holes in Hunt and enhances enjoyment of it. I'd recommend reading the prequel prior to reading Hunt.
July 23, 2017
With an intriguing prolog that promises a lot of action, we meet Freya. After her mom decided to change the course of time, she was left alone to survive. An awkward and smart kid, Freya is a sweet teenager who only wants a place to belong. Growing up from foster house to foster house she is always afraid to do something wrong. She is a lovely character and it's easy to fall in love with her.
When a ghost appears we discover she is no regular teenager and we enter a world where magic is real. Litlle by little we learn about the different factions in an ancient war and why Freya was left alone. To accompany her we have the sweet/crazy Alice and Damon, both of them are great on their own. Of course there is a little of teenager tension between Freya and her male best friend but it's innocent and cute.
The book is easy to read, the language is simple and understandable. The dialogues are good and the pace is steady. I liked the action in the final chapters
Overall, I think is a good and entertaining book. The story has a lot of potential and I think most characters have a long way to go.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. ***
When a ghost appears we discover she is no regular teenager and we enter a world where magic is real. Litlle by little we learn about the different factions in an ancient war and why Freya was left alone. To accompany her we have the sweet/crazy Alice and Damon, both of them are great on their own. Of course there is a little of teenager tension between Freya and her male best friend but it's innocent and cute.
The book is easy to read, the language is simple and understandable. The dialogues are good and the pace is steady. I liked the action in the final chapters
Overall, I think is a good and entertaining book. The story has a lot of potential and I think most characters have a long way to go.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. ***
April 9, 2018
I'm back on the reading train!
Too short! That was my main impression. I wanted more. Luckily I've got plenty of Snowverse sitting on my digital shelves ready to go.
The plot was pretty simple, girl is being hunted by a demon and turns around to hunt demon. But behind that is so much worldbuilding and lore that Mawson does a brilliant job of setting into the background, but showing enough to be interesting. A warning though: if you're the kind of reader who obsesses over things like this - "Wait, who's that? When did this happen? What does that word mean in this universe?" you might get a bit frustrated at how little explanation there is. Even I think that a timeline or family tree would have been very helpful.
The writing was good, not great, but good. Some strange word and grammar choices that interrupted my reading flow as I turned them over in my head, but they weren't bad, just interesting enough to put my brain into language-analysing mode.
14-year-old me would have been crazy about this book, and would have identified intensely with Freya.
Too short! That was my main impression. I wanted more. Luckily I've got plenty of Snowverse sitting on my digital shelves ready to go.
The plot was pretty simple, girl is being hunted by a demon and turns around to hunt demon. But behind that is so much worldbuilding and lore that Mawson does a brilliant job of setting into the background, but showing enough to be interesting. A warning though: if you're the kind of reader who obsesses over things like this - "Wait, who's that? When did this happen? What does that word mean in this universe?" you might get a bit frustrated at how little explanation there is. Even I think that a timeline or family tree would have been very helpful.
The writing was good, not great, but good. Some strange word and grammar choices that interrupted my reading flow as I turned them over in my head, but they weren't bad, just interesting enough to put my brain into language-analysing mode.
14-year-old me would have been crazy about this book, and would have identified intensely with Freya.
February 13, 2017
Not available KU so must have gotten it through one of my free book places or permafree and led here. Autistic character, unusual in a book, but the writer's other books also feature this, in the Lady Ruth Constance series.
Trapped: A Snowverse Novella (Freya Snow Book 0) Hunt (Freya Snow Book 1) White (Freya Snow Book 2) Wings (Freya Snow Book 3)
The Freya Snow Pup Trilogy: Books 1-3 {Hunt, White, Wings}
Oracle (Freya Snow Book 4) Witch (Freya Snow Book 5) Freya Snow Short Story Collection
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the Clockwork Suitor (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the Parisian Thief (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the American Escapade (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
The Complete Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles: Books 1-3
Trapped: A Snowverse Novella (Freya Snow Book 0) Hunt (Freya Snow Book 1) White (Freya Snow Book 2) Wings (Freya Snow Book 3)
The Freya Snow Pup Trilogy: Books 1-3 {Hunt, White, Wings}
Oracle (Freya Snow Book 4) Witch (Freya Snow Book 5) Freya Snow Short Story Collection
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the Clockwork Suitor (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the Parisian Thief (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone and the American Escapade (The Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles)
The Complete Lady Ruth Constance Chapelstone Chronicles: Books 1-3
November 17, 2018
Starting a new school is tough enough without discovering magic and that demons are out to get you.
This is the first book in the author's YA urban fantasy series. Our heroine is just discovering all those things her parents never told her, but to her credit she rolls with the punches and gives as good as she gets. It is refreshing to find a heroine that doesn't disbelieve everything that is starring her in the face.
The story is well written and easy to read. There are quite a few twists and turns along the road and you might find yourself a little confused at a couple of junctures, but then that's how the heroine is feeling as well, so it fits. Fortunately, the action will pull you forward right to the very end. There is much more to learn in this world and I am looking forward to the next book.
Recommended.
This is the first book in the author's YA urban fantasy series. Our heroine is just discovering all those things her parents never told her, but to her credit she rolls with the punches and gives as good as she gets. It is refreshing to find a heroine that doesn't disbelieve everything that is starring her in the face.
The story is well written and easy to read. There are quite a few twists and turns along the road and you might find yourself a little confused at a couple of junctures, but then that's how the heroine is feeling as well, so it fits. Fortunately, the action will pull you forward right to the very end. There is much more to learn in this world and I am looking forward to the next book.
Recommended.
December 23, 2017
This was a great read. I really appreciated the neurodivergent representation, as it’s not something I see handled in most fiction as honestly and convincingly as it was handled here. It was clear that the author is very familiar with these experiences, and it showed in the refreshingly realistic portrayal of Freya’s character. The worldbuilding was also fantastic; I’m eager to learn more about this interesting and captivating world of magic, and I appreciated the skill with which Mawson gradually fed readers information. There were several noticeable editing errors, but nothing bad enough to greatly detract from my enjoyment of the story. Overall, I loved reading this book, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
May 1, 2018
Lilly Snow escaped and changed everything to protect her unborn child. After dying after the birth of her daughter, she asks her guardian to be her daughter's guardian. Amber will stay to help Freya.
Freya is an orphan with a slight mental issue that no one except her adopted sister Alice. When Freya goes to new foster parents, she has to start life over again. Except this time strange things are happening to her. Including a new crush on her first friend, Damon, mean girls and killer demons.
Fun book but it's one of those that you feel like our hereon is always having to drag information from people and like her I hate to be lied to. So who do you trust? Like me, she uses good old rely on gut feeling. Really enjoyed and can't wait to read the next in the series.
Freya is an orphan with a slight mental issue that no one except her adopted sister Alice. When Freya goes to new foster parents, she has to start life over again. Except this time strange things are happening to her. Including a new crush on her first friend, Damon, mean girls and killer demons.
Fun book but it's one of those that you feel like our hereon is always having to drag information from people and like her I hate to be lied to. So who do you trust? Like me, she uses good old rely on gut feeling. Really enjoyed and can't wait to read the next in the series.
August 29, 2017
These books are short and have many time jumps, but the plot and the writing make it worth it, as well as the fact that the author is incredibly generous- you can get all but the latest two books for free, legally, and the latest two books are very cheap! I quickly became invested in Freya and the drama that follows, and as a neurodivergent queer person myself love to see people like myself in fantasy. I absolutely recommend reading these. (date finished is the date for up to boook 6, not just this one)
January 8, 2019
I greatly enjoyed this book. Usually autism is portrayed as something negative in books and the whole point of the story is usually about the main character (usually male) having autism and dealing with the world around them. This book takes those tropes and throws them on their side by having a female main character who is autistic and makes it just a part of her character but not the whole story. The story itself is still setting the stages in this book, but it throws you right into the plot of an intriguing world.
July 14, 2018
Demon, angel or other?
Loved it! Okay the first few chapters have you saying "what" but perservere it is worth it. Who / what is she and why do others want to hurt her?
The main characters are well developed and they compliment each other well. I got this in a giveaway but will be downloading more as want to hear how she survives. For all fantasy, paranormal book readers out there - you will love it.
Loved it! Okay the first few chapters have you saying "what" but perservere it is worth it. Who / what is she and why do others want to hurt her?
The main characters are well developed and they compliment each other well. I got this in a giveaway but will be downloading more as want to hear how she survives. For all fantasy, paranormal book readers out there - you will love it.
November 2, 2018
Hunt by L.C. Mawson was a wonderful story to read. This is a wonderful story written by one of my favorite authors. This story is full of action and suspense threw the whole story. I read this story and my 2 daughters read and we all loved it very much we are looking forward to reading the next book in the series. I highly recommend this wonderful book to all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 5, 2018
This is my honest and unbias opinion of the story. This is a wonderful story written by one of my favorite authors. This story is full of action and suspense threw the whole story. I read this story and my 2 daughters read and we all loved it very much we are looking forward to reading the next book in the series. I highly recommend this wonderful book to all.
November 4, 2018
She is about to start a new school but things are not going to do easy as that. A ghost appears and tell her She is not who she thought she was. What is she? Who is she? Her school is about to become a battleground. See what is going to happen to her
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2017
Excellent
I loved this YA supernatural book. Wide range of emotions and feelings that are very thought provoking. Wonderful characters and suspense for beginning of a new series. Great read!
I loved this YA supernatural book. Wide range of emotions and feelings that are very thought provoking. Wonderful characters and suspense for beginning of a new series. Great read!
December 13, 2018
Great series beginning. I'd already read a novella set in the world, so I'd some idea of elements to look for ... even with the unintended foreshadowing the story worked well.
On to #2 in the series.
Recommended.
On to #2 in the series.
Recommended.
June 11, 2021
Overall a decent start of series. I like the world the author created and connected with the characters. I wish there was more magic and I am sure there will be in future books. I did like it enough to want to continue
April 28, 2022
A good one!
A war with supernaturals and humans that ends with a death. A baby girl born at the moment of her mother’s death. It keeps you on your toes to follow this tail. I really like the characters in this book.
A war with supernaturals and humans that ends with a death. A baby girl born at the moment of her mother’s death. It keeps you on your toes to follow this tail. I really like the characters in this book.
May 16, 2017
Fun Read!
Loved the story! And that it was not your typical main character! Can't wait to read the next one! Awesome book
Loved the story! And that it was not your typical main character! Can't wait to read the next one! Awesome book
June 4, 2017
I really like Freya and so far Damon. It's very interesting to me and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Definitely worth reading, you really feel for Freya.
August 24, 2017
Excellent! Loved this YA supernatural book. Wide range of emotions and magic, some action, and the budding of a new romance. Good suspense in the beginning of a new series. Great read!
January 25, 2018
If you enjoy good clean fast reading supernatural stories. You will enjoy the beginning of the Freya Snow series . Looking forward to reading book 2.
May 3, 2018
Loved it
The character Freya was awesome. However I was not fond of the back and forth of Amber from past to present. For me it was a little confusing and too much.
The character Freya was awesome. However I was not fond of the back and forth of Amber from past to present. For me it was a little confusing and too much.
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