A review by booksbytheglass
The Hunter's Daughter by Nicola Solvinic

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this was everything I wanted it to be and more! it gave the chestnut man vibes with the spooky creepy serial killer on the loose and the paranormal lore surrounding it 😳

while I’m not usually one for horror, this felt just the perfect amount of scary mixed in with a typical detective procedural! the “daughter of a murderer” trope is a bit overdone, in my opinion, but this one was written so well! I was fully invested in finding out the detective’s lost memories and what really was the truth about her childhood…

the length of the book was pretty heavy and dragged on at times, but I enjoyed it all the same. for a story with extremely gruesome detail, it read like a spooky halloween thriller and didn’t spend much time on the actual deaths of the victims (which my gentle soul appreciates)

I did guess the ultimate plot twist as I was able to figure it out based on the clues the author dropped, but it played out was fun and intriguing and kept my interest until the end. what a fabulous debut thriller!!!!!

thank you to berkley and netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: dry creek zinfandel