Hunters Moon

The Fae Medallion

By: Geraldine Allie

Narrated by: Alex Hyde-White

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

To this day, it is said that the descendants of the Fae left behind still wait for the return of the Seer and guardians....

As a young teenager, Victoria is sent to live with an aunt and uncle with a sinister and deadly secret. For over five years, she has taken harsh punishments from the hands of her evil aunt and uncle, who have a craving for the blood of the Fae.

Now a young adult, Victoria will come up against the biggest threat of her life to fulfill a prophecy and find the one that history has destined her to be with, a Fae Prince who never expected to be made a prisoner by vampires. Victoria and the Prince must find a way to connect the bond between them before the people of the Fae are lost, and Victoria and the Prince lose their soul to the darkness.

©2013 Alice Moring (P)2013 Punch Audio

A nice start to a paranormal series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I think this book is a nice start to a paranormal/Arthurian series. There is a fair amount of today mixed with the yesteryear in this story.

What did you like best about this story?

I very much enjoyed Alex Hyde-White's narration of this book. He gave each character the proper emotion needed to tell the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

I like the part where Victoria was able to break free from her captors.

Any additional comments?

Hunter's Moon is the first in a 5 part series about the Arthurian legends and mixed with some paranormal ... vampires and the like. Victoria believes in and sees the Fae, something her mother and sister can't. After her sister is injured, Victoria is sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle, who are horrible people. As Victoria grows up, she finds that she has a connection to the Fae and we in turn see what happens when she is forced to summon them.

I look forward to the rest of the books in this series. I can't what to see where it goes next.

Great beginning to a fantasy series

What made the experience of listening to Hunters Moon the most enjoyable?

Fun story. Good narration.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hunters Moon?

Victoria facing her fears in the oubliette.

What about Alex Hyde-White’s performance did you like?

He has a terrific range. Every character has a distinct voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not sure about extreme, but I was very pleased with the ending.

Any additional comments?

A great listen, looking forward to the sequels.

Hunters Moon Fae Medallion

What made the experience of listening to Hunters Moon the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed both the story and the narrators voice and interpretations

What other book might you compare Hunters Moon to and why?

The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagwa
Bones of Faerie series by Janni Lee Simner
Forever Fae series by L.P. Dover

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked learning how Victoria grew as a person, how she found her strength

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The descendants of the Fae left behind still wait for the return of the Seer’s and Guardians.

Any additional comments?

I tried to listen to this as I did other projects around the house but I found this story needs to be focused on.

A Fairy Tale with Lots of Fae

When the majority of the Fae left the earthly realm they left a prophecy that someday the seers and guardians, humans and Fae pairs, would be reborn.

Hunters Moon by Geraldine Allie is a lovely book for teens and adults. I was hooked quickly and enjoyed this original fantasy tale. I would have liked a bit more background and additional information about her time away from her family… though I enjoyed the transition used to jump over about six years of time.

Narration by Alex Hyde-White was well done. I really enjoyed the personality he put into each character along with his timing and rhythm. I also admit that listening to the narrator's voice is a sheer pleasure.

Victoria a human girl who has the ability to see the Fae and other magical creatures lives in a small cabin with her mother and younger sister until one fateful day. The story follows Victoria through happiness, sadness, brutality and bravery in the company of humans, vampires and all types of Fae.

And so the prophecy begins and will continue to unfold. I was very happy to listen to and review this enjoyable tale,

good listen

If you could sum up Hunters Moon in three words, what would they be?

very good listen easy to follow

What does Alex Hyde-White bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

his voice was soothing and it kept me intrigued to keep listing

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no real extreme reaction I did laugh at times

Any additional comments?

defiantly worth the time to listen I did enjoy very much

decent start on a fae fantasy romance

This book wasn't bad - it just felt like it wasn't fully written yet. The writing was pretty solid, but could have used a bit more editing and reworking for most impact and better flow. The characters and their alternating POVs worked, but overall the book felt more like an introduction to their stories than the full novel. My only quibble was that the historical time period seemed to shift - with modern terms and traditional/fantasy terms used together to make the setting a bit muddy. The narration by Alex Hyde-White is very good. I think that the author shows promise and that with a bit more experience, this could develop into a really satisfying fantasy series.

Delightful Action Fantasy

Where does Hunters Moon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Making a conscious decision to step outside of my usual literary fare, I was shocked to find myself so intrigued by this youthful fantasy. The author's skills have given me a new appreciation for the entertainment value of this genre.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I was particularly impressed with several of the minor characters including the child, Monica, as well as the some of the distinctive characterization of some of the incidental inmates that had very clear and specific personalities.

Which scene was your favorite?

The early scenes between the two sisters had an unusual ring of truth. And, of course, the demise of one villain with the help of a unicorn was a pleasant surprise.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

You'll look forward to the sequels!

Any additional comments?

The narrator, Alex Hyde-White, is superb! This young author's simplicity of style and action show strong promise for an extremely successful future.

A Great New World of Wonder!!

What did you love best about Hunters Moon?

The development of the characters and the story, was so complete that I could 'see' the world!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Percy. I love how he knew he was 'different' in the mortal world, but didn't realize just how special he was until it was time to know!

What about Alex Hyde-White’s performance did you like?

Everything! Mr. Hyde-White is an amazing actor and brought very believable life to all of the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to future installments in this series!

My 8 year old and I enjoyed it

Any additional comments?

There were a few dark parts, but nothing she couldn't handle. The narrator was smooth and deftly let the story come through.

A must listen!

Would you consider the audio edition of Hunters Moon to be better than the print version?

I have not read the printed version but I think I'd rather listen then read this book. It was such an easy listen. He made it so easy to hear the different characters and moods/feelings during every scene. I think that warrants a listen instead of a read.

What other book might you compare Hunters Moon to and why?

I can't think of one like this one but it's not often I find a fantasy book that I enjoy enough to listen or read. This being said, there is a movie called Stardust & Secrets of Moon Acres that this reminds me of, and the Golden Compass with the mature-ness of Twilight or better (much better)...it's a hard book to categorize because it's different and more enjoyable then those I just stated.

Have you listened to any of Alex Hyde-White’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't but I want to...

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I'm horrible at tag lines but: "love conquers all" --- sounds cheesy but knowing the pain and desperation Victoria went through and that love broke through all that and made her into the women she was supposed to be and broke the first of the moon riddles make me say that tag line might work or something similar.