Hunted (Pack of Dawn and Destiny, #1) by K.M. Shea

Hunted (Pack of Dawn and Destiny, #1) Reviews

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  Isabelle Reads

  KITTY OMIGOSH I BELIEVE I MIGHT CRY THIS WAS AMAZING.
  
  *screams into pillow while sobbing tears of joy*
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  julia

  ✩ 𝟮.𝟳𝟱 - 𝟯
  
  

  ❝say cheese!❞
  ❝parmesan,❞ lady chrysanthe said.
  ❝aged cheddar,❞ lord linus said. ❝though i don’t believe that’s what she meant.❞

  
  
  k.m. shea's books are like potato chips, you can't just read a couple of chapters, you've gotta finish the entire story in one sitting. that said, greysonpip were no killianhazel.
  
  still gonna read book two, though ✌️😗
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  Chelsea Nielson

  Read this book right now!
  
  Every time I think KM Shea can’t make me love another main character set just as much or more than a previous couple I just get proven wrong. 😂 I love Pip and Greyson even with how different they are from Hazel/Killian and Leila/Rigel!
  
  Pip and Greyson’s story is off to an excellent start, and I am one who despises the classic werewolf tropes! This story somehow is perfect for people like me as well as those who love the ‘fated mate/alpha werewolf storyline. It is just a well thought out, enjoyable book without any of the unhealthy excessive male dominance/sexual content that seem to be the norm for this type of urban fantasy. With that being said, I think that even readers who enjoy more heat/sexual tension in their urban fantasy will enjoy this series.
  
  Shea’s ability to take a trope, flip it upside down, and pull all the surprising punches to tell a top notch story is unparalleled. Her writing continues to get better and better, and honesty I am here for it every time with an instant preorder of any book in any genre she chooses to step in to.
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  Sweet and Salty Reviews by DD

  Great storyline! Great characters! Interesting take on the supernatural!
  
  Loss of a star? No heat. There is a lot of flirting but zero heat.
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  Kathy

  I really enjoyed Ms. Shea's Court of Midnight and Deception and Hall of Blood & Mercy series and was really excited when I saw her werewolf series was finally getting released. I'm a sucker for werewolf tropes and couldn't wait to dive in. They all take place in the same fictional world, but each series can stand on its own.
  
  Story Great worldbuilding, I loved the wolf pack dynamics and how they treated Pip, even though she was a hunter. I loved how she was a part of their pack, even if she didn't realize it herself. I admit, it took me a bit to get into it, but then I was hooked!
  
  Characters There is a fun cast of characters in this one, I love the supporting case quite a bit. Pip was a fun heroine, easy to like and root for. She feels a little out of place, not part of the wolf pack and not quite fitting in with the humans. But everyone loves her! It's hard not to, she is easy going, yet strong. The alpha Greyson was great. A good leader, strong and protective. But I loved how he got such a kick out of Pip and could be more of himself around her, teasing and relaxed.
  
  Romance I don't know how she does it, but Ms. Shea is able to keep the romance on the back burner and still kept me glued to the pages. I liked how Pip and Greyson's relationship as handled though, how they don't have the whole love-at-first-sight-but-deny-it for most of the book. Their relationship has a natural progression that I loved. I know it will only continue to grow through the next couple books, but what is Greyson going to do about his mate-bound with someone else???
  
  Overall, I thought this was a great urban fantasy. It was well-written, good worldbuilding, fun learning more about werewolves (who knew they were so cuddly??) and a fun, easy plot. I am so glad the second book is already out so I can jump right back into the story.
  
  Content Rated PG
  Romance: None really, some mild (very mild) romantic elements (its like they are falling for each other and not even realizing it
  Language: None that I remember
  Violence: Mild - some werewolf fighting, but nothing overly graphic
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  Jennifer

  3.75
  
  New series same world as two of her other series. I’m enjoying this world and it can be read by all ages. There is no sex, cussing, and extreme violence which is a nice break from most books I read. What kept from giving it a four, was constant reminder that she was weaker than the wolves, why she didn’t like Greyson, and she couldn’t fit in to any world.
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  Anna

  Ugh how do these just keep getting better?! The flirting and teasing in this one is adorable! And I love the bond of the pack. The broship and camaraderie is absolutely the best!
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  Vilma

  So good!! I'm about to start the next book right away because let me tell you: these books are impossible to put down and very addictive.
  
  I have read two series (that takes place in the same world as this one) by this author before and I absolutely loved them (ratings and reviews will maybe come later!). So I couldn't resist picking up this series as well.
  
  If you want slow burn romance, and I mean real slow, with no smut whatsoever, great and witty characters, interesting plot AND a really fascinating world where supernaturals live - this is for you!
  
  Love that for each new series we get a deeper bakground for every supernatural species:
  
  - Hall of Blood and Mercy (Hazel x Killian) - wizards and vampires
  - A Court of Midnight and Deception (Leila x Rigel) - fae
  and now
  - Pack of Dawn and Destiny (Pip x Greyson) - werewolves and hunters
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  Tricia Mingerink

  This book is AMAZING!! I knew it would be, but it still blew me away! Pip and Greyson are great, and I loved the pack dynamics in this one!
  
  If you have ever wanted a werewolf urban fantasy that is clean, free of the icky alpha male stereotypes, so hilarious it will have you laughing out loud, and filled with lots of adventure, then look no further!
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  Andrea

  3.75
  
  Raised by wolves indeed!
  
  This was a fun story and I really liked the characters, and getting to enjoy this new setting in K.M. Shea's established world now centering on one of the strongest werewolf packs, our h hunter Pip, and the smattering of humans in this Midwest town.
  
  Oh and here's an image of two fat cats I looked up when reading about Pip's Bedevilments-Princess and Prince haha
  
  
  
  
  Will read on to the next one~
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  Sabrina

  Get it here:
  
  Amazon US *
  Amazon UK
  
  This was actually a really sweet book which I wasn't expecting from the blurb. But it was good for the mood I was in and I definitely enjoyed it. I loved the characters, especially the werewolves when they were in their wolf form.
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  Olivia

  3.75 stars.
  This is my first K.M. Shea novel. It's a clean werewolf novel; pretty predictable at times, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment.
  Pleasant prose, good pacing, and likeable characters.
  Pip is an excellent main character, and her relationship with the Pack is incredibly sweet. (Although I found the forced cuddling somewhat bizarre.)
  Greyson, the Alpha, is my ideal kind of partner.
  The romance is subtle and not the main focus but I'm rooting for the pairing.
  A cosy tone overall made this a treat. Recommended to shifter fans.
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  Kathy Jo

  3.5 Stars
  
  Confession. I absolutely love werewolf books! Like LOVE them! Sadly it's so hard to find good clean ones and that frustrates me. So much so, that I may or may not have asked authors in the past if they would ever consider writing one because I need werewolf books! 😂
  
  I have a bookish friend who loves them just as much as I do! So when she reached out telling that I had to read a certain werewolf book, it was a no brainer! I had to read it!
  
  Pip is a Hunter who was orphaned at the age of 12. When none of the other Hunter families would take her in, she was adopted into the Northern Lakes Pack. As she grew older, she didn't feel like she belonged. Not that the Pack wasn't welcoming, because they were. She just couldn't find her place.
  
  It's no secret that Pip doesn't like Greyson. She's a bit bitter when he was brought in to replace the original Alpha who welcomed her into their Pack. While she doesn't go out of her way to be rude and disrespectful to Greyson, she has no qualms in needling him whenever she can. It was kinda funny at times.
  
  I’m not going to lie, I struggled getting into the book. I had the hardest time connecting to Pip. While she did grow on me, I wasn't her biggest fan. Greyson, on the other hand, I loved from the beginning. It was clear he didn't feel the same way about her that she did about him. He was always there whenever she, or any of the Pack, needed him. He was the best!
  
  PSA for all of those who are all about the romance. I honestly wouldn't consider this a romance. Some readers may disagree with me but there was like zero romance. I may or may not be a bit bitter that we didn't get any kissing. Y'all know how much I love me some swoony kisses! I don't have any hope that there will be kisses in book 2 but I'm still going to read it anyway. Lol.
  
  As for my casting, I'm loving these two! What do you think?
  
  
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  Vibliophile

  (4.5 stars) - Forget wolfsbane, I'm addicted to Magiford!
  
  I fell in love with this series from when I first stumbled across the Hall of Blood and Mercy trilogy, and am totally hooked on it!
  
  I very much enjoyed the Night Court trilogy as well, though the romance wasn't quite as strong, & it had maybe a bit too much similarity to its predecessor (I'm NOT referring to the building parallels in the plot that are leading toward a final showdown between the good guys & whoever has been doing all the evil machinations)
  
  However, this book felt fresh and new, while maintaining all the excitement & entertainment of its predecessors. I couldn't put it down.
  
  I love Pip, and her relationship with the pack is wonderful (albeit frequently also painful). It's obvious from the outset that she & Greyson will end up together - it's a romance, after all - but it's hard to figure out how they're going to get there under their impossible circumstances.
  
  There's a plot point at the end that left me a little confused because I'm not sure why some werewolf hunters would have evolved as they're supposed to have done, considering their raison d'etre. Hopefully that will be made clearer in the next.
  
  I am soo looking forward to January 14th - it can't get here soon enough!!
  
  *Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
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  Jenny Schwartz

  Hunted by KM Shea is the perfect blend of friendliness, fun, mystery, hidden danger, tantalising secrets, and a couple whose chemistry and tension is off the charts.
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  Tacuazin

  Cardboard characters, high-school level conversations, infodumping... apparently I didn't read the same book all those 5* raters did. Some redeeming qualities raised it from 2 to 3 stars.
  The search for a new top-shelf urban fantasy series continues.
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  Kate

  3.5 ☆ - see book 3 for review
  
  
  Trilogy Review
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  Francesca ❆

  This was just delightful.
  I loved Pip, she’s such a complex character with her own insecurities and scars, living in close quarters with a werewolf pack and being a hunter puts her in a weird position, one that leaves her on the outside most of the times.
  I didn’t really appreciate how the majority of the pack, especially her so called best friends (and I say that because they were nothing like that by the way they acted or things they said), treats her like a chew toy and stuffed animal most of the times, especially because of how it affected her.
  Greyson was such an amazing male protagonist! I loved his sass, his own difficulties with his power, his caring for Pip…his POVs were such a delight!
  And the romance! Oh it was such a quick sell for me! The moment I grasped just how good these two are for each other and seeing their interactions, I was like: “say no more, I’m in!”.
  I was also really impressed by the way she developed the magic and made it different an unique once again.
  Also, the whole scene at the Night Court made me laugh-snort for 10 good minutes! 😆
  I’m so excited to see where the series will go, who’s going to be the villain, what challenges Pip will have to face.
  
  The Magiford BR marathon continues with
  Jessica!
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  Luli

  
  Podría haber estado bien pero los personajes me han parecido más adolescentes que adultos, los diálogos un tanto sosos y el romance tan espeso que apenas avanzaba. Demasiado tiempo metida en la cabeza de la heroína que, por desgracia, tampoco ha sido especial.
  La parte de la aventura ha estado mejor que la del romance pero le ha sobrado melodrama, sobre todo en el segundo libro. Y empalagoso el tercero.
  ***
  It could have been good but the characters seemed more YA than adults, the dialogues somewhat bland and the romance so slow it was almost nonexistent. Too much time stuck in the heroine´s head who, unfortunately, was not special either.
  The adventures were better than the romance, but it was over-melodramatic, especially the second installment and a bit cheesy the third one.
  
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  Lauren

  One of my all time favorite authors
  
  I absolutely love this author, and I don't know how i never noticed she started a new series till now!!! Ugh, this book was so freaking good! I loved all the supporting characters, loved our H, and loved our man love interest. One absolutely favorite thing about this author is the natural buildup of a romance. No horny teenager constantly melting around ppl, or losing her complete mind next to a man. This book is an actual story! And it was a crazy drama filled one to the end. Can not wait to see how this all pans out further down.
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  Tiffany (Bluestocking)

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Why did I take so long to read this book!? After finishing Hazel & Killian’s story I thought, “There is no way these books could get any better.” I AM SOOO GLAD I WAS WRONG. I know I skipped over Laila & Rigel’s story but I’ll get back to that after I devour this series. First off, the plot was 🔥🔥 as usual and even though I figured out the twists before they were revealed, this book was still incredibly awesome. The pace was great and I really enjoyed the way the plot unfolded.
  
  Loved the characters (main & secondary). Loved Aeric & Wyatt’s bromance, loved the pack dynamic (although Pip is a hunter, everyone treated her like family, even though she couldn’t quite see it), and I LOVED Pip & Greyson’s teasing and witty banter. They had great chemistry and I loved seeing them interact.
  
  If you’ve read from this author before, you pretty much know what you’re getting into with this one. Fantastic world building, awesome magic, engaging characters, intriguing plot, laugh out loud humor and a whole lot of action with a really cool hero & heroine.
  
  Content Clean, mild language, mild violence.
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  Jolene (ink_for_days)

  How does Shea do this?!
  
  I don't know how Shea does this basically every single time, but another amazing book has arrived. Once I started this book, I did not put it down until I was finished. Ugh, Shea is truly amazing.
  
  Pip was such a fun and feisty character. Her inner monolog, insecurities, and love for the Pack was so relatable. I absolutely love reading about her finding her place.
  
  Now comes the worst part of reading a book by Shea - the waiting for the next one. This is going to be a long month.
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  Ana

  So good!! and that ending was amazing, I’m starting the next one immediately!
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  Esma

  Her konunun tahmin edilebilir oluşu çok kötü.
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  herdys

  What a great start. I love that all the series are connected in this urban fantasy world. I can see the same formula of slow burn but since it works for me, I'm here for the next two books 🤣