I really enjoyed this. Morgan was a great character. I really enjoyed her humour. And I loved Ipos. I found the romance lacking to start with and then I decided I liked it - but then I hated it again. If she keeps it casual with Ipos and Alex that's fine. But I don't want her with Alex. I found him boring and I found them together boring. She has way more chemistry with Ipos and I'd prefer her to pursue a relationship with him. So I don't know if I'll continue on with this series or not.

Regardless this was a solid start to a new series. The storyline was fast paced and the mystery interesting - even if not particularly complex. I liked the cat - Rowan - interesting addition to the story. ( )

Wickedly good mystery

If you're a fan of the Dresden Files, this may be a new series for you. Witch Morgan Maxwell was raised by an "aunt" who was the head of one of the major families. Morgan's father left her with Lady Cassandra when at age four Morgan's mum vanished. She's had nothing to do with her uppity father since he abandoned her. Soon Lady Cass chose Morgan to be her heir due to her inherited talent. We pick up after Morgan has been a part of a major attack. She's at the end of healing from her injuries. She awakens to learn she's now a suspect in this attack even though she was gravely injured. In the midst of being interrogated by a very handsome appointee from the other families, her cousin/foster sister Lily lets out a scream.....aunt Cass is dead! Morgan's other surrogate mum is the spirit of Rowena who resides in a cat. So yes she's a talking cat like in Sabrina the teen witch...except this is the sentient being if a past hunter who chose to go into a cat to continue teaching hunting skills to future witches like Morgan. Between Rowena, Morgan, Lily, Alex (the hottie who initially accused Morgan for the other incident) and Morgan's occasional bed buddy...they're off to try to unravel who had the gall to murder the head of this family. Under it all is another mystery. Morgan has no clue where her mother is, or why when she finally got what looked like a real tip she was smack in the middle of all the death that followed. Coincidence, or was it planned? Not to mention how as a witch sharing happens to heal uber fast. Apparently this shouldn't be the case.....along the way we discover (and so does Morgan) she can do things no witch should be a leader to do. Rowena and Lily seem to know something Morgan does not. Many mysteries reside within this fun series. Lots of tongue in cheek humor, Magic, talking cats, mysteries, romance and more all rolled up into one amazingly fun read. If you love books about urban fantasy, paranormal, romance, and mystery then give this book a chance. I can't wait to see what happens next. ( )

I was given this ARC in return for an honest review. Take a talking cat familiar, a talented witch and hunter for monsters on light duty, mix in a murder, and a traitor and you have one great book! Morgan Maxwell was kicked out by her dad and given to Lady Cassandra to raise when her mom died. No answers to why didn't he want her came from either adult, now all grown up Morgan is accused of murdering six demons and now Heaven and Hell want answers and her death! ( )

I was intrigued with the story line for Hunter,Hunted and I certainly enjoyed the world that Ashley Meira created with talking cats, a witch hunter recovering from her demon caused injuries, intricate potions, and a world that feels little different from our own.

Call me old fashioned but I wasn't as keen on the heroine jumping in bed with someone she barely knew right from the start, but later in the story, I realized Morgan's actions resulted from he belief that she couldn't form a permanent bond with anyone because of her Hunter profession and the fact that she hates being alone. I certainly enjoyed Morgan, our heroine. She's witty and snarky and made me laugh. While she is definitely not a damsel in distress,there are moments when she has images of what a normal life would feel like.

The mystery in this story keeps you guessing and the various characters and love interests are interesting enough to keep you reading. I can hardly wait for book two!
Jack Murphy ( )