Cal Reynolds has always been special. He comes from a long line of Hunters – a group of humans gifted with exceptional strength, speed, and magical ability. The Hunters’ purpose is to protect the world from demons from the Underworld. But even among this select group, Cal stands out. When his strained relationship with his father causes Cal to leave the Hunters, a series of events is set in motion that causes him to discover secrets about himself, his family, and his future that he could never have imagined. In the midst of trying to decipher the pieces left from this chaos, Cal reconnects with Gabrielle Morgan, the only girl he’s ever loved, after a nearly seven year estrangement.
But Cal is Chosen – and that has far reaching ramifications, not only on himself but on those he loves as well. When Cal is faced with the ultimate deception, he begins to realize that he will need to choose where his loyalties, and his love, lie…and the seduction of darkness is almost overwhelmingly alluring…
My REVIEW
Chosen was an interesting twist on the usual paranormal books. Cal is a hunter, but he's more special than just the run-of-the-mill Hunters, he's a chosen which gives him an advantage over the other Hunters. Being Chosen also comes with cons though.
Cal has a lot going on, he's been fighting with everyone in his life it seems and he doesn't understand why most of the time. His best friend, Gabby, whom he's pretty much loved forever keeps him at a distance and shut out of her life when it comes to anything non-Hunter related. His father has taken to treating him like just another trainee and not a son and he's upset by the slight.
Chosen is full of secrets, and lies, and who can you trust moments. There is a suspenseful tone to the whole story, but overall, the book keeps you guessing what is really going on and why. In addition to all the mystery about Cal and his duty as a Chosen Hunter, there's his relationship with Gabby, something he is desperate to work out as well.
Cal has a lot of things to work through in addition to the Chosen aspect of his life. He's struggling with pain, and anger, and resentment. Each of these emotions brings something to the story and shows Cal's nature.
Overall, I'm giving Chosen 3.5 stars for a unique story full of twists and turns that kept me guessing.
Jennifer spends her days working a full-time job, running her three kids helter-skelter all over creation, picking up her husband's socks (WHY. ARE. THEY. EVERYWHERE?!), hiding her QVC purchases from said husband, and being stalked by her pug.
In a nut shell, she is a: coffee addict, pug owner, former nail biter, constant hair color changer, mother/chauffeur/maid/indentured servant, wife, writer.
Not necessarily in that order...oh, who is she kidding? Coffee always comes first.
She's an author of paranormal romance and contemporary romance, although historical or fantasy novels aren't out of the question either. She's got ideas. Maybe someday she'll have the time, too. She is obsessed – BEYOND OBSESSED - with Supernatural, Outlander, Grimm, Survivorman, and reality TV competition shows.
She loves the color purple. She believes in boys with big hearts and smart mouths and the girls who love them. Life and love isn't always easy or happy but she still believes in Happy Ever After.
Eventually.
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