Hunt on Dark Waters

I've got mixed emotions on this one.

I really liked the FMC and MMC, and the plot wasn't really terrible, but it felt, cheesy maybe. Something about it didn't click for me.

After reading the first two chapters, I didn't think I was going to finish it, but I switched the the audiobook, and I found that a more enjoyable experience.

Overall, I'm not sad I read it. I think maybe the vague magical creatures aren't my thing, I like the typical creatures, like vampires and witches. Because even with all the descriptions, I find it difficult to bring the more abstract beings to life in my head.

Also, new kink unlocked - really enjoyed his term of endearment - little witch.

I enjoyed this book, but I enjoy a lot of Kate Robert's other books a lot more.

This one felt forced to me. I liked the story, but the push and pull, and enemies to lovers didn't really hold up very well. It was a halfhearted resistance, and I just was not super into the storyline. I liked both of the characters, and loved Lizzie, but idk, there was something about it that didn't immerse me. The spice was good, and I enjoyed the world it was set in, and already have read book 2 (which was great!). I think this book set us up nicely for the rest of the series for sure!

Inter-dimensional pirates? Yes, please. Also, nobody does insta-love like Katee. Forever obsessed.

I discovered Katee Robert with the Dark Olympus series. Although I was not a fan of those books, I was curious with Hunt on Dark Waters and I was lucky to receive an e-ARC of the book.

I've found this book a lot better than I was expecting. The setting is interesting and includes a large amount of magical and mythological creatures, it has a good queer representation and delivers on its promise: pirate smut!

I was not a fan of Evelyn, who is the typical feisty FMC we are getting used to read about nowadays, but I loved Bowen and his golden retriever pirate vibe.

I seriously don't know where these authors come up with ideas.. the different uses of telekinetic powers would have never crossed my mind, but I liked it!

I do believe there are things that could have improved the story, turning this into a better romantasy, namely, some more insights into Evelyn and Bowen pasts through flashbacks (I'm particularly interested in Bunny's perspective/ knowledge), deeper development of the world and more interactions with the secondary characters.

Overall it was a fun, fast and sexy read. I'm interested in continue the series.

3.5 ⭐️

Read this is you like:
- Pirates, Witches, Vampires
- Insta love
- Golden retriever MMC
- Spice
- Easy, but interesting world building
- Monsters

I would like to thanks Random House UK, Cornerstone, Del Rey and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc!

Katee Robert is always good fun. I suspect the final product will be a bit more polished, but I'll definitely pick up the sequel.