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The Hunter and the Spider #4
Dream On
Jasper Craig hasn’t been the same since he died.
Going back to normal after months of captivity and torture isn’t as easy as his partner, Elder werespider Crimson Apocalyse, makes it seem. Jasper is depressed, dejected, and plagued by confusing dreams where death waits for him around every bend. Crimson, on the other hand, is his same old self and Jasper is starting to hate him for it.
And then a stranger arrives in New York City, looking for Jasper. A stranger with glowing white eyes, a teleportation device and a Masters in physics. Are they here to help or to harm? Is it merely another ruse to capture the rare, mysterious half-blood for good, or will Jasper finally learn the truth of what and who he is?
DREAM ON is the fourth book in the MM urban fantasy ‘The Hunter and The Spider’ series.
Going back to normal after months of captivity and torture isn’t as easy as his partner, Elder werespider Crimson Apocalyse, makes it seem. Jasper is depressed, dejected, and plagued by confusing dreams where death waits for him around every bend. Crimson, on the other hand, is his same old self and Jasper is starting to hate him for it.
And then a stranger arrives in New York City, looking for Jasper. A stranger with glowing white eyes, a teleportation device and a Masters in physics. Are they here to help or to harm? Is it merely another ruse to capture the rare, mysterious half-blood for good, or will Jasper finally learn the truth of what and who he is?
DREAM ON is the fourth book in the MM urban fantasy ‘The Hunter and The Spider’ series.
409 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 2022
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E.M. Jeanmougin
8 books55 followersE.M. Jeanmougin started writing as a little kid and never stopped.
When not working on "The Hunter and the Spider" with co-writer Jay S. Wright, EM likes to write short stories and poetry. Favorite genres include cozy mysteries, classic whodunits, cheesy sci-fis, and campy fantasies. Other pastimes include tabletop games, video games, photography, coloring, doodling, sewing, and cinema.
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When not working on "The Hunter and the Spider" with co-writer Jay S. Wright, EM likes to write short stories and poetry. Favorite genres include cozy mysteries, classic whodunits, cheesy sci-fis, and campy fantasies. Other pastimes include tabletop games, video games, photography, coloring, doodling, sewing, and cinema.
Official Webpage:
www.hunterandspider.com
Follow On Amazon:
amazon.com/author/emjay
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October 7, 2022
*I received an ecopy of this book from the authors. This has not influenced my review.*
This has become one of my favorite series, and it was so easy to sink right back into the lives of these characters I love.
This one seemed so much sadder in tone than the others. Jasper was really struggling with the emotional trauma of everything, and I felt so bad for him. His thoughts and feelings and fears were realistic, and I like when trauma is acknowledged in books, when characters sometimes can’t just shrug things off. I don’t think Crimson quite understood why Jasper was struggling, he just felt like Jasper was unhappy with him, and I felt for him too. They still loved each other, but it affected their relationship, they no longer had the same easiness and sweetness together.
A little less sad, one of my favorite things about this one was getting to meet Zahir and the spider, as their own entities! That was cool. And I loved the comfort and attraction that Jasper felt with both, since they’re both part of Crimson.
Retribution also had a significant part of the story, being a POV character again. He’s such a jerk! But the authors have done a good job of making him interesting and still making me care about what happens to him.
The story itself was just as good. Still a lot of danger and action, as per usual, though some of it had a twist that made it a bit more surreal and, let’s say, introspective for the characters. *MILD SPOILER* *END SPOILER*
But $^*%#&$*@^&! The ending has me worried, and I really need to know what’s going to happen in the next book.
Overall, another amazing book that sucked me in!
*Rating: 4.5 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-3 in E.M. Jeanmougin & Jay Wright's The Hunter and the Spider series. Anyone who likes slow burn mlm romance with a bit of angst, good ol' urban fantasy action, complex characters, love interests who are equal parts charming and obnoxious, and scary but cute werespiders!
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
This has become one of my favorite series, and it was so easy to sink right back into the lives of these characters I love.
This one seemed so much sadder in tone than the others. Jasper was really struggling with the emotional trauma of everything, and I felt so bad for him. His thoughts and feelings and fears were realistic, and I like when trauma is acknowledged in books, when characters sometimes can’t just shrug things off. I don’t think Crimson quite understood why Jasper was struggling, he just felt like Jasper was unhappy with him, and I felt for him too. They still loved each other, but it affected their relationship, they no longer had the same easiness and sweetness together.
A little less sad, one of my favorite things about this one was getting to meet Zahir and the spider, as their own entities! That was cool. And I loved the comfort and attraction that Jasper felt with both, since they’re both part of Crimson.
Retribution also had a significant part of the story, being a POV character again. He’s such a jerk! But the authors have done a good job of making him interesting and still making me care about what happens to him.
The story itself was just as good. Still a lot of danger and action, as per usual, though some of it had a twist that made it a bit more surreal and, let’s say, introspective for the characters. *MILD SPOILER* *END SPOILER*
But $^*%#&$*@^&! The ending has me worried, and I really need to know what’s going to happen in the next book.
Overall, another amazing book that sucked me in!
*Rating: 4.5 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-3 in E.M. Jeanmougin & Jay Wright's The Hunter and the Spider series. Anyone who likes slow burn mlm romance with a bit of angst, good ol' urban fantasy action, complex characters, love interests who are equal parts charming and obnoxious, and scary but cute werespiders!
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
February 3, 2023
I adore everything about this series, which is a testament to the authors skill as I wouldn't have thought I'd ever care so much about a werespider.
This picks up after Only the Good Die Young. Jasper and Crimson are trying to cope with the aftereffects of Jasper's captivity. Crimson is well intentioned but he's distracted by his family coming to town and the chaos they create.
This is a difficult book to review without giving away spoilers. The story centers around family, both those related by blood venom and the found family Crimson has created. There are significant revelations about Crimson's past which give a much needed insight into his personality. Jasper, for his part, is slowly coming to terms with the aftermath of his capture only to be faced with a new emergency that demands all of his attention.
I loved the balance of mystery, suspense, and romance. Jasper and Crimson are at their best when fighting a common enemy. Having to deal with their respective pasts is far more challenging.
One caveat, the ending is a cliffhanger and it's going to be a long wait till the next instalment is published in 2023.
This picks up after Only the Good Die Young. Jasper and Crimson are trying to cope with the aftereffects of Jasper's captivity. Crimson is well intentioned but he's distracted by his family coming to town and the chaos they create.
This is a difficult book to review without giving away spoilers. The story centers around family, both those related by blood venom and the found family Crimson has created. There are significant revelations about Crimson's past which give a much needed insight into his personality. Jasper, for his part, is slowly coming to terms with the aftermath of his capture only to be faced with a new emergency that demands all of his attention.
I loved the balance of mystery, suspense, and romance. Jasper and Crimson are at their best when fighting a common enemy. Having to deal with their respective pasts is far more challenging.
One caveat, the ending is a cliffhanger and it's going to be a long wait till the next instalment is published in 2023.
April 27, 2023
The least interesting book in the series IMO ... and once the 'dreaming' began in earnest past the mid-way mark, the 'going down a rabbit-hole' experience left me fast-forwarding to a what-the?? finale. I'm hoping the next two books promised this year will bring the story-lines back to the urban paranormal action that the authors do best with.
October 6, 2022
I do love this series. I really do. It’s kept my attention through volume four, which is not my usual MO. And, I cannot wait for the next one.
First non-5 star, though. The dream sequence dragged on a little long. And the direction the characters took didn’t always make sense. Honestly, I was at that ‘What were they thinking?’ stage.
Guaranteed, I’ll understand motivations in the next book, because the authors are amazing. But this one left me wanting.
First non-5 star, though. The dream sequence dragged on a little long. And the direction the characters took didn’t always make sense. Honestly, I was at that ‘What were they thinking?’ stage.
Guaranteed, I’ll understand motivations in the next book, because the authors are amazing. But this one left me wanting.
December 20, 2022
The best way to describe it is a whirlwind. There was ups, there was downs, and there was completely wild and unexpected. I don't know how I'm going to survive waiting until the next books, not knowing what happens next?! Loved it as usual!
October 20, 2022
This one felt a bit disjointed, too long in the middle and too quick to wrap things near the end. makes me wonder if the authors are running out of steam and looking to wrap things up and move on or if this is just an off book because ...things.
either way I'll still be checking back to see what's next from them.
either way I'll still be checking back to see what's next from them.
December 27, 2024
We need to get the gang back together!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2023
Entonces, amo esta serie estos tipos me tienen enganchada desde hace años y si bien el final me partió un poco el corazón debo decir que el sacrificio fue una prueba de amor en sí misma. Pero, vayamos por partes no hay necesidad de adelantarnos a los hechos. En primer lugar, Jasper no es el mismo que en los libros anteriores, el trauma ha dejado profundas cicatrices en su piel y está luchando para recuperarse. Por otro lado, Crimson con la práctica que sólo tres mil años de vida son capaces de dar está sobrellevando la situación con su estoicismo respectivo.
La mayor parte del libro o la más significativa para mí fue la mente de Crimson, siempre sospeche que esos milenios de vida tenían que afectar su psique de alguna manera y no estaba equivocada. Fue desgarrador saber que ese caos reinaba bajo la fachada amorosa y letal del señor Apocaylpse, aunque fue bastante hermoso como Jasper amaba a Zahir y Redd por igual porque ambos conforman el todo que es su amor. Otra cosa muy romántica es el hilo rojo que ata a Jasper y Crimson juntos y como el primero reencarna cada vez para enamorarse del hombre araña hasta que la muerte los separe según pude deducir. Aunque, esta vez Jasper se impacientó y no pudo esperar a la muerte antes de largarse.
Si bien su amor no ha menguado el siguiente paso de su historia es uno donde tienen que crecer en caminos diferentes y sin tenerse para cuidarse las espaldas. Es triste en cierto modo, que estos dos que han evolucionado bastante a raíz del otro hayan tenido que separarse para seguir transformándose. No sé cómo diablos los autores van a reunirlos en el próximo libro o si acaso lo harán (conociéndolas como las conozco estoy segura de que esperarán al final del próximo libro para reunirlos). Sin embargo, es algo que me muero por leer, me pregunto si Jasper será lo suficientemente persistente como para aferrarse a Crimson y no dejarlo ir de nuevo, sea cual sea la razón. Algo que disfruté mucho del libro fue que mis sospechas sobre qué era Jasper eran correctas, por lo menos una cosa de todo ese lío salió tal y como yo pensaba. Creo que fue el único alivio que tuve. Otro alivio bienvenido sería el hecho de que Jasper también es inmortal y no va a tener que reencarnar de nuevo y ambos podrán amarse hasta el fin de los tiempos (bastante idealista considerando que ni siquiera pueden durar juntos más de unos pocos meses antes de que todo se joda y terminen destrozados, imagínate dique una eternidad, pero ajá soñar es válido).
La mayor parte del libro o la más significativa para mí fue la mente de Crimson, siempre sospeche que esos milenios de vida tenían que afectar su psique de alguna manera y no estaba equivocada. Fue desgarrador saber que ese caos reinaba bajo la fachada amorosa y letal del señor Apocaylpse, aunque fue bastante hermoso como Jasper amaba a Zahir y Redd por igual porque ambos conforman el todo que es su amor. Otra cosa muy romántica es el hilo rojo que ata a Jasper y Crimson juntos y como el primero reencarna cada vez para enamorarse del hombre araña hasta que la muerte los separe según pude deducir. Aunque, esta vez Jasper se impacientó y no pudo esperar a la muerte antes de largarse.
Si bien su amor no ha menguado el siguiente paso de su historia es uno donde tienen que crecer en caminos diferentes y sin tenerse para cuidarse las espaldas. Es triste en cierto modo, que estos dos que han evolucionado bastante a raíz del otro hayan tenido que separarse para seguir transformándose. No sé cómo diablos los autores van a reunirlos en el próximo libro o si acaso lo harán (conociéndolas como las conozco estoy segura de que esperarán al final del próximo libro para reunirlos). Sin embargo, es algo que me muero por leer, me pregunto si Jasper será lo suficientemente persistente como para aferrarse a Crimson y no dejarlo ir de nuevo, sea cual sea la razón. Algo que disfruté mucho del libro fue que mis sospechas sobre qué era Jasper eran correctas, por lo menos una cosa de todo ese lío salió tal y como yo pensaba. Creo que fue el único alivio que tuve. Otro alivio bienvenido sería el hecho de que Jasper también es inmortal y no va a tener que reencarnar de nuevo y ambos podrán amarse hasta el fin de los tiempos (bastante idealista considerando que ni siquiera pueden durar juntos más de unos pocos meses antes de que todo se joda y terminen destrozados, imagínate dique una eternidad, pero ajá soñar es válido).
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May 29, 2023
I love this series.
There, I liked how Jasper and Crimson are trying to cope with the aftereffects of their captivity and Jasper's being bringing back to death. I loved how we learn more about Crimson's past, and how Jasper prooved that he love all parts of him... And I love more and more Ret...
My heart broke at the decision made by Crimson, but I can understand his point of vue. I hope the next book will come soon :)
There, I liked how Jasper and Crimson are trying to cope with the aftereffects of their captivity and Jasper's being bringing back to death. I loved how we learn more about Crimson's past, and how Jasper prooved that he love all parts of him... And I love more and more Ret...
My heart broke at the decision made by Crimson, but I can understand his point of vue. I hope the next book will come soon :)
October 29, 2024
I felt so seen reading Jasper's struggle with PTSD and physical trauma and "deformity". I feel like actual portrayals of that type of trauma is so glossed over and I was so excited (though not for him) to watch his growth. Thank you for bringing this story to light and the care you put into it. I am eager to see where we go from here
August 17, 2025
Another amazing book, the dream sequence was perfectly weird (as dreams should and are) but the ending made me sad…. Hopefully the next brings everyone back together
July 20, 2023
I enjoyed the previous books and was even looking forward to seeing the effects of PTSD on the MC, but that dream sequence basically ruined the book in my opinion. It was way too long and completely threw off the pacing. By the time it was over I didn't really care about what happened afterwards. Maybe the next book will be better.
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