Review: The Lycan Hunter (Gardinian World #1) by Kelsey Jordan

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

When Alexis James arrives at her first assignment in months, she anticipates the danger and violence rife in her calling as a Lycan Hunter. What she doesn’t expect is a handsome, blue-eyed wolf saving her life and kidnapping her. Surrounded by the enemy, Alexis must not only survive her prisoners but the bonds of a different sort that begin to form against her will. 
Mikko Kyran was chosen by the gods to lead his pack, and he has made it his mission to end the eight thousand years of war plaguing his people. The Alpha never suspected that the key to the prophecy ending the Forever War would be held by a smart-mouthed, sexy Hunter determined to kill him. 
Can two people from different worlds set aside everything they know about one another long enough to survive retribution from the Hunters, the pack, and the gods? Or will their differences start a war that neither can win?

As a Lycan Huntress, Alexis James is supposed to exterminate all Lycans, but her life is changed for all time when she is rescued by Mikko Kyran in this enchanting fantasy romance. Now they will have to set aside everything they know in order to survive retribution from the hunters, the pack and the gods.

This steady to fast paced and smooth flowing plot builds lots of anticipation with suspense, action, drama and romance.  The author brings her fantasy world to life with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the well orchestrated drama and suspense draw the reader deeper into the story and ensure that they want to know more.  There are lots of strong compelling characters that entice readers to join them in their world.

The relationship between Kyran and Alexis is slow to build because they are from entirely different worlds with different beliefs which make some very un-accepting of Alexis being brought into their home, but their attraction is made of strong passion and the reader can’t help but get caught up in the resulting drama of their courtship. And let’s not forget the gods have their own plans and interfere in Alexis and Kyran’s life throughout the story adding lots of spice and some fun snarky dialogue.

Spine tingling suspense builds throughout the story as well as Hunters and Lycans are at war with each other and there is also friction involving other packs that have to be dealt with. 

The author has created a fascinating and complex world that encourages lots of curiosity and entertainment.  There is a lot of names and terms that are unfamiliar, but none are too hard to pronounce and the meaning is clear enough that the reader can follow the story, there is also a glossary in the back that I found helpful although I wish it had been in the front, especially reading about how Lycans and hunters came to be created by the gods.  I found the story to be captivating and entertaining and I looking forward to reading the next book in their series.

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Booktrope Editions, June 1 2014, 308 pages, ebook & print

Gardinian World:

1. The Lycan Hunter

2. Heart of a Rocky (September, 2014)

3. First of Spring (Winter, 2014)

About Kelsey Jordan

Kelsey Jordan is the author of The Lycan Hunter, the first book in her Gardinian World series. Though she has a preference for all things paranormal and romantic, Kelsey admits she just writes what her muse demands of her. It’s less painful that way. When she isn’t enjoying the momentary benefits of playing god to the many characters that live in her head, she can usually be found curled up with a book, killing something in a video game, or spending time with her family. At some point in the day she is probably drinking more than her recommended dose of coffee, but don’t tell her that. She doesn’t care about recommended servings.

As a Texas native and self-described Air Force brat, Kelsey now lives in Georgia with her husband and their tutu-wearing minion.

Kelsey can be found at:

http://kelseyjordangw.com/

https://twitter.com/KelseyJordan_GW

https://www.facebook.com/Kelseyjordangw

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7302140.Kelsey_Jordan

I am not part of the tour, but you can find the stops at:

http://kelseyjordangw.com/press/bewitching-blog-tour-the-lycan-hunt... 

5 ebook copies of The Lycan Hunter and a paperback copy, too