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Review of The Salted Sceptre by Helen Harper

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Synopsis:
All my dreams are coming true. But some nightmares continue to lurk in the shadows.

I should be celebrating. Hell, I should be the happiest elf in the world. Unfortunately, I can’t revel in my successes when there’s a foul fiend who is relentlessly trying to lure me to his side. He won’t leave me in peace and he seems determined to plunge the country into chaos to get what he wants, using bloodshed, fear and malevolent magic.

Still, I’m no stranger to stubbornness. If I can turn the tables and become the hunter instead of the hunted, I might have a chance. The odds are stacked against me but I’m not alone in this fight – and I refuse to be anyone’s puppet.

Salted Sceptre is the fourth and final novel in The Thrill of the Hunt, an urban fantasy series set in Scotland and beyond. Expect thrilling adventure, deeply felt love and maybe, just maybe, a happy ending.

Review:
Such a beautiful ending for such a well designed and laid out series. I quite enjoyed the way the magic system was laid out, and how well integrated the “bigger mystery” was connected to little Daisy and Hugo all along. As stated in the previous review, I did think that the mystery was obvious from near the beginning, however, that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the series as a whole. I loved the found family that Hugo has created of his treasure hunters, and Daisy’s Brownies, and the troll. All in all, this series was a treat.

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯

Review of Skullduggery by Helen Harper

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Synopsis:
Okay. I’ll admit I’ve got problems. But surrender is word wholly absent from my vocabulary.

My grasp on magic is shaky at best and my dependence on spider’s silk is a battle I’m still fighting. But while my heritage and my health might be problematic, I’m certainly not going to roll over and give up.

Not me. Not ever.

With Hugo Pemberville and his skilled band of Prime treasure hunters by my side, I’m drawn into a quest for a mythical golden skull. This artefact might just be the breakthrough needed to shed light on the enduring mystery of Lady Rose’s disappearance – but the search for it will force me down a twisty path filled with unexpected revelations.

The echoes of the past have never felt quite so close to home.

Skullduggery is the third book in the urban fantasy series Thrill of the Hunt. Expect dangerous magic, heart-rending romance and thrilling, unexpected adventure.

Review:
It became almost blaringly obvious to me why it was that Daisy both felt drawn to follow the path of the mysterious Lady Rose, as well as why a certain creature kept becoming way too annoyingly close. That being said, the book was still quite good and such things are not revealed in this book… or at least not all of them. I loved what happened with the golden skull and how it worked out in the end; some beautiful twists worked in.

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯

Review of Fiendish Delights by Helen Harper

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Synopsis:
Yeah, I’m a treasure hunter. No, I’m not rich. Or busy. Or successful.

Not yet.

I’m doing my very best at making a living in my newfound career. I’ve got magic, a pair of brownie sidekicks and enough ambition to fill every chilly corner of Edinburgh castle.

What I don’t have is any actual treasure to hunt.

However, when a young girl asks me for help, I end up embroiled in a deeply dangerous search for an ancient magical artefact. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one who wants to find it. Between fire-breathing dragons, vicious vampires and lethally powerful fiends, I’ve got my work cut out for me if I’m going to locate the treasure first.

At least this time I’ve got help. Hugo Pemberville might be as provocative as ever but he has also attached himself to my side. Sure, I’ve got a few teeny tiny problems of my own to deal with – but I’ve got everything under control.

Sort of.

Fiendish Delights is the second book in the urban fantasy series Thrill of the Hunt.
Expect dangerous magic, slow burn romance, hair-raising adventure and authentic humour.

Review:
Even attached (somewhat) to Hugo Pemberville, Daisy doesn’t want charity and yet she’s still drawn to help the underdog. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that everything is as it might appear at first glance on service level. This book is full of lots of twists and turns and while Daisy still has to fight herself and her nature, she is working on learning to have a team; and what that might mean for her.

Star rating: ✯✯✯✯

Review of Tattered Huntress by Helen Harper

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Synopsis:
Sure, I might be a low elf. But that doesn’t mean I won’t get up to high jinks.

I’m not particularly special. I’m certainly not perfect. I’m just another delivery driver with a smattering of elvish magic who’s trying to make an honest living on the mean streets of Edinburgh.

Go me.

However, my world changes when I cross paths with Hugo Pemberville, the celebrated high elf who’s well known for his accomplished work as a treasure hunter. He might be famous but he’s also an arrogant idiot who deliberately destroys my life.

I’m not the sort of person who’ll let anyone ruin me without a fight. But when I take my revenge on Hugo, I end up thrust into a treasure hunting adventure that I could never have dreamed of.

I’m determined to succeed against all the odds. Unfortunately, treasure hunting is more difficult and dangerous than I’d expected. I’ll need all my wits about me if I’m going to survive.

But, hey, who doesn’t love an under-dog?


Tattered Huntress is the first book in the urban fantasy series Thrill of the Hunt. Expect magic, adventure, slow burn romance and humour with heart.

Review:
From the very beginning something seems peculiar about Daisy. Sure, she’s a low elf, but she’s also got a serious problem that seems like it has a simple solution- a solution she never bothers to try. Daisy lives her life with a mystery and never really tries to figure out “who she is” or what she’s capable of because she just assumes she’s bad news. She does have quite an attitude, and it is interesting to see her push Hugo and learn that maybe she can trust others and let them in.