The Great Hunt

By: Wendy Higgins

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Wendy Higgins, the author of the New York Times bestselling Sweet Evil series, reimagines a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale with The Great Hunt, a dramatic, romance-filled fantasy with rugged hunters, romantic tension, and a princess willing to risk all to save her kingdom.

When a monstrous beast attacks in Eurona, desperate measures must be taken. The king sends a proclamation to the best and bravest hunters: whoever kills the creature will win the hand of his daughter Princess Aerity as a reward. The princess recognizes her duty but cannot bear the idea of marrying a stranger—she was meant to marry for love—until a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention. And while there’s no denying the fiery chemistry between them, Princess Aerity feels that Paxton’s mysteriousness is foreboding, maybe even dangerous.

Paxton is not the marrying type. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He is determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast—but the princess continues to surprise him, and the secrets he’s buried begin to surface against his wishes.

Fascinating idea

This is an unique story and kept my interest. Part of me wished the storyline would move along a little quicker but all in all, it was well worth the listen.

Thoroughly enjoyed. Ready to listen to the next!

Loved the narrator, enjoyed this production thoroughly. The book was quite wonderful. Ready to enjoy the next book for sure!

A very addictive story.

the performance was fantastic! it made the story come to life even more, I was in love the whole time. listened to it all in 1 go.

alright

The book was beautifully read and performed. Yet the story was somewhat lacking in the relationship between the two main lovers. He was a rude, insolent jerk. Other than physical attraction, there is no explanation for why Aerity falls for him in the first place. In particular there were a couple scenes between them that I find his behavior offensive. In short, the main romance was poorly developed. If you can overlook that deficiency, then the story is entertaining enough.

The Great Hunt

The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins
Eurona Duology book 1. YA fantasy. Retelling. Cliffhanger.
The kingdom of Lochlanach is being terrorized by a wild beast. It’s huge, strong and hungry. Arrows are repelled by its hide and the kingdom hunters are decimated. In an effort to defeat the beast, an award is promised: whoever can successfully defeat the beast will win the hand of the princess.
Aerity knows her duty to the kingdom and doesn’t complain that she will be the prize to the winner. I admired her strength and fortitude. And even though she is attracted to Paxton, she knows it’s ultimately not her choice.

I won’t spoil it but found it a bit sad in the end for multiple characters. But then the cliffhanger hits and suddenly I’m listening to the second book immediately which is highly unusual for me.

🎧 I listened to an audiobook version narrated by Saskia Maarleveld. The performance was excellent with many different clear voices for characters. The timing and emotions were spot on and electrifying. I listened to this mostly at my usual 1.2 with a small bit at 1.4.