Twilight Hunter (The Execution Underground, #1)

by Kait Ballenger

[Cocktails and Books]

Twilight Hunter is a paranormal romance by Kait Ballenger. This book had a great storyline. There were so many different twists and turns of the plot that you never knew what was coming next. he surprises kept coming and none of what I thought was going to happen actually happened. When the last puzzle was revealed my jaw dropped and I had to reminded to close my mouth.

The characters and the romance were really lacking in this book. I felt absolutely no connection to either the heroine, Frankie or hero, Jace. Frankie was the female Alpha pack leader that couldn't put together a sentence when under pressure. Her character had so many contradictions I grew frustrated with the number of times she was in a compromising position with Jace but failed to say something as simple as "don't go". I couldn't reconcile this inability to voice her feelings for him with being the strong leader of a pack that never hesitated to go to battle. Jace wasn't likable at all. Even in complex characters the author usually gives you a deeper glimpse of some redemptive characteristics that allow you to connect and see the good in them. I really didn't get that from the author in this story. His sob story concerning his parents was told so many times I almost stopped reading. He was downright cruel to Frankie at times and pulled out his sob story as a crutch each time. Honestly, how many times would a person allow themselves to be hurt and rejected before they realized this person is toxic.

I was able to finish the book, and I am glad I did because it resolved some of the questions I had. If you can get past the annoying habits of the characters you'll find a very good story.

Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books