The Hunt is incredible! A blended paranormal dystopian where humans are the rare and inferior species, and the vampire population reign.
Never forget who you are. I never knew why my father would say that. Because it's like saying don't forget water is wet, the sun is bright, snow is cold. It's redundant. There's no way I could ever forget who I am. I'm reminded every moment of every day. Every time I shave my legs or hold in a sneeze or stifle a laugh or pretend to flinch at a slip of stray light, I am reminded of who I am.
A fake person.
The new world was terrifying. Humanity who has always been the hunter, is now the prey. Gene is a lone human among the brutal savages they seem to believe the humans are. He's now alone after his father's life was ended prematurely at the hands of a vampire, his mother and sister disappeared years prior. Each day is the same routine, body hair removal, lotions to stop him sweating and polishing his prosthetic fangs in order to assimilate within the community. Found out, and he'll be hunted as prey. If he made it that far. Gene is a brilliant character. With his daily grooming routine, his life in the balance and the fear of being suspected as a human would be more than enough for the toughest protagonist to give up. His will to not only survive but to live was remarkable.
There is something incredibly raw about Andrew Fukuda's writing. It's not overly polished, but a point or realism within a fictional storyline which makes for a compelling read. Gene is a hero that you find yourself emotionally invested in, he's seemingly the last of our kind and his fight for survival will endear readers to his story. The vampires that now reign over humans don't sparkle in the sun, they don't fall in love and they don't have offbeat personalities that will win you over. They're brutal, savage and they go beyond biting necks of their victims, they pull them apart limb my limb and eat them. It's survival of the fittest and these vampires are stronger, faster and hungry for human meat. Unlike Julie Kagawa's Blood Of Eden series, you won't find any likable characters within their ranks. You'll loath them with a passion.
It's one of the more unique take on vampires within the genre. It's brilliant. Grab a copy, you won't be disappointed.