Contains spoilers of book 1!A young woman chosen by fate. A man who’s concealing the truth. And an academy that keeps getting darker… ErinRey and I were forced to make a deal with Headmaster Randall. I agreed that if he saved Rey’s life, and kept my secrets, we’d help him organize a half demon army.But earning the trust of half demons in hiding proves harder than we thought–and more dangerous. … demons in hiding proves harder than we thought–and more dangerous. One of them lost everything due to a mistake we made, and he’s promised to make us pay for what we’ve done…
Rey
Erin and I have a soul bond, but she doesn’t know it. To keep her safe, I’ve been forced to hide the mark on my chest binding us together forever–as well as conceal my true feelings for her.
If dealing with raising an army wasn’t enough, students are going missing. I don’t know how much longer I can keep this secret under wraps, and Erin obviously suspects something…
This dark fantasy romance is an upper YA paranormal academy series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Class is in session in a world where demons rule and magic is the only way to stop them.
Book 1: The Demon Kiss
Book 2: The Hunter Secret
Book 3: The Soul Bond (coming Sept 5th)
Book 4: The Shadow Trials (coming Oct 17th)
Book 5: TBA
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I am loving this series! If you want a fun, fast-paced, entertaining supernatural story this is your series.
This story is told in 2 POV’s, which is great, but also makes you want to reach in the book and knock some sense into Rey (our heroine’s love interest). Erin, our heroine, is doing her best to cope with all the changes that keep happening in her life.
Book 2 picks right up from book 1. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Rey has been released from his contract with Asmodius, only to be pulled into another with Randall, along with Erin. Their soul bond also flaring to life, he does everything he can to protect her – which includes making her hate him. Erin is trying to navigate her way through her new life, and all the new information she has about her true history, all while struggling with Rey’s rejection and coldness. As she tries to move on, and he tries to protect from afar, things become more and more entangled as her history comes for her, and their lives are thrust further into danger. A good continuation of the story, with plenty of action, intrigue, and slow burn romance.
The Hunter Secret is book two in Juliana Haygert’s Rite World: Blackthorn Hunters Academy series. This book picks up where book one left off. The demon prince, Asmodeus is dead, but Rey and Erin are bound to Randall by deals that they have made with him. Randall has his own agenda and he fully intends to use Rey and Erin to further it one step at a time. Rey and Erin are soul bonded, but Rey feels that by Erin being around him that she would be in even more danger. The question arises – can he keep his distance? But the bigger question is – what is it that Randall is doing and what is his ultimate goal? There are lots of secrets and hidden agendas swirling and danger lurks at every turn.
The Hunter Secret is engaging from beginning to end. Between the push and pull going down between Rey and Erin as he attempts to resist his pull and love for Erin; to Randall and his dark secrets this book is hard to put down. The further the author pulls me into this story the more I like Randall less. Let’s be real though I really didn’t like him from the beginning, the more I learn…the more I want someone to expose him. Friendships are even tested in this book as Erin’s friend Claire falls for a guy who then starts to show her a different side of him. Now, I quickly develop my suspicions, but the author still manages to catch me by surprise when the truth is revealed. There is so much going on in this book and new characters are being drawn in as well.
There isn’t much that I don’t like about this book. I’m disappointed that the Hunters only want to see things the way that they want to. I wish that they were more open-minded, but I understand that this how they have been raised and taught all their lives. I will admit that there were a couple of times where I honestly wanted to smack both Erin and Rey upside the head. Haha! I’m ready for Rey to get his head out of his butt and understand that Erin is in MORE danger alone than she would be with him. At least with him by her side, she’d have a fighting chance at survival. Hopefully, he gets a clue sooner than later.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. There is a lot of drama, tension, danger, threats and hidden agendas going on. You know that things are only going to get tenser as the storyline goes on and I’m eager for more. I’m anxious to see where things go from here as Rey is finding himself between a rock and a hard place. What path will he take? If you’ve read the first book and enjoyed it then I highly recommend you grab this book and start reading!
I have to say, this world is utterly enthralling to me. It’s beyond creative and more imaginative than I can believe. I can’t wait to see where this series goes. It seems Erin and Rey are on a roller coaster ride from Hell. I’m dying to see what happens next. Another fantastic series from Ms. Haygert!
***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
Being a half-demon is dangerous. Now more than ever, especially for Erin.
Trying to figure out how to escape her demonic heritage couldn’t be harder, with her best friend being enchanted by a complete jerk, the only man she loves pushing her constantly away, and headmaster Randall making strange demands. Coping as best as she can, Erin survives several dangerous situations and unravels dark secrets that shows her more than before not everything is as it seems, or as everyone thinks.
Rey has to protect Erin even if he has too push her away but they keep getting pushed together by Headmaster Raymond and now two students have gone missing and before its all over secrets come out two people will die and I will have to make a deal with Professor Crimson can my life suck any worse I just thought the deal I had with my Demon Father was bad even though he’s dead I’m still having to make deals and the only thing I want I can’t have Erin.
This dark fantasy academy romance just keeps getting better and better! Well written the world that this author has built is amazing and intriguing, the characters continue to grow, I just love Rey and Erin, and the storyline just grabs you and will not let you go! Action packed, secretive, emotional, you will not be able to put this down!
A concealed love. A dangerous secret. A demon army in training. An enemy in your midst. Juliana Haygert’s The Hunter Secret (Rite World: Blackthorn Hunters Academy Book 2) is not your ordinary book, and this series is not at all your typical academy series. Dark fantasy suspense and a super romance in the making – plus a really well written plot filled with great characters from Erin and Rey in down. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
Wow could thing’s get anymore complicated for Erin since finding out she is a demon princess things keep going downhill for Erin she knows she has a soul bond with someone she still cares for Rey and hates him a little bit too. Headmaster Raymond is breathing down her neck over her bargin to save Rey now he wants them too recruit more half demons for his little dark knight hunters trust me thats not going to go over well with the rest of the Academy. Erins best friend Claire has a new boyfriend a real nutcase and even when other guys want to date Erin she can’t get past Rey and his hot and cold feelings and somebody is going out Erin and her little secret.
Rey has to protect Erin even if he has too push her away but they keep getting pushed together by Headmaster Raymond and now two students have gone missing and before its all over secrets come out two people will die and I will have to make a deal with Professor Crimson can my life suck any worse I just thought the deal I had with my Demon Father was bad even though he’s dead I’m still having to make deals and the only thing I want I can’t have Erin.
I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Like several of Juliana’s extremely well written stories, this one is for those who are able to enjoy delayed gratification. At many points in the story, it seems like things are going right only to have that notion smacked down, hard. The emotions in this story made it extremely difficult for me to read. The end left me wanting alternatives. I suspect that the alternatives that I desire, or something at least significantly more upbeat, will follow as the series progresses.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. This is my honest review.
Erin and Rey’s story continues and it is packed with action and secrets. Erin tried to move on but something about Rey keeps pulling her back. All this while still going to the Academy and trying to pass classes. I love this storyline. There is just so much to keep your interest.
I received a free ARC and this is an honest review.
Blackthorn Magic and craziness make this book outstanding! Juliana has written another intriguing story I can’t get enough of!
The characters are delicious and powerful. I absolutely love Erin and Rey’s characters as they grow in the series!
The storyline is so creative and thrilling I couldn’t put the book down!
And the world building is fascinating!
I can’t wait for the next book!!!