The sun’s light dimmed many centuries before; now in the year of 2,341 rampant vampires now stalk their victims in a half-lit world. Humanity has been overtaken by a new society: one comprised of vampires, the supernatural beings that hunt them, and the remaining humans they fight over. The laws and rules that once bound our world have long since been lost. Now, the Hunter Guild struggle to stay one step ahead of the Vampire Council.
Esmore, Token Huntress, has exceeded all expectations at only 18 years of age. She is fearless leader to her team, and she is relentless in her pursuit of the enemy. There is only one problem: Esmore is struggling to repress the growing darkness that seduces her from within. Esmore takes another step into the darkness when she encounters a teasing, tantalizing -- utterly unignorable -- vampire.
The lines between right and wrong are blurred further as Esmore gives into her temptation, and her reality becomes deliciously tainted both with evil and with lust
Professional Reviews
What an Awesome Read!!! Are you ready for that roller coaster? Hold on because your in store for one hell of a ride!
Omg I can't begin to tell you how many feelings and emotions this book has depicted on my heart embedding in my soul forever. It truly has made an impact on my heart. It left me breathless at times wanting and craving more. Kia how could you stop! Give me more!!!
Most vampire novels starts out with the same plot and twist but, this one dis surprise me. We have a tough as nails heroine that doesn't mind telling you nor showing you how how she feels, yet she's true to her heart and others. Then we have Chase. Omg yes Chase, he's hot, dreamy, and fine as hell vampire sure of himself and his future relationship with an enemy. There are so many characters that bring it alive and so much more! I can't wait to find out more and get to know all the characters!!!
Kia takes a sensitive ugly subject and gives you a look into a mind so tormented, for instance, there is so much prejudice between the two because it's one long battle going on since forever, but they soon learn that a lot is taught and learned. They battle through these obstacles and find a love that stands against time in the middle of battles and hard times. Will there love changes things and ideas of others? Will there friends merge together and become a force to be reckoned with?
You begin to feel her pain, her grief, her rage. My heart hurt for her, my eyes cried for her, my mind wanted revenge for her, but my heart wanted more for her. Don't get on board this ride if your not prepared because it will change you. You did an outstanding job at this novel Kia my heart is merged with this novel. I'm now going through withdrawals. Sigh...
vampires, own, dystopian, author-review, paranormal, dark-edgy
Welcome to a future, not a pretty place to be, as the Hunter Guild is all that stands between the remaining humans and the vampires who run rampant over the world. Esmore is a Token Huntress, a superior warrior and leader. Her job is to take her Hunters out, defeat vampire threats and bring in any humans they find. Outwardly cold and brutally demanding, Esmore is a force to be reckoned with, but she will sacrifice anything to keep her team safe, there is no doubt in her heart. Are forces from within her own faction working against her? How deep does the vein of deceit run? When it comes time to stand toe to toe with the enemy, what is happening to Esmore? Is she falling into the dark abyss of the vampire faction? When a powerful vampire council member pulls Esmore in like a homing beacon, what will she uncover? Chase is more than handsome and strong, he is more than the enemy and he makes Esmore’s blood boil. Will she give in to temptation for just a sample of his charm or is there something deeper going on beside wicked lust?
I’ve been a fan of Kia Carrington-Russell for a while now, but Token Huntress is my favorite by far! Ms. Carrington-Russell has taken a dystopian world, added supernaturals and a divided and decimated world, shook the dice and rolled a winner! Full of grit, intrigue, danger and passion, each scene feels like what I imagine a post-apocalyptic world to be like, dim, barren and shrouded in a veil of danger as she pits factions against each other in a deadly game of kill or be killed. Her characters are tough, caring, and outwardly appear to be emotionless, but inside, they are raging infernos of heart and passion. Well written, beautifully executed and paced to deliver, highly recommended for that walk on the dark and dangerous side!
Kia is a Token, no she is THE Token of Paranormal Book Reads!
The darkness within me...
His touch ceased my rage quickly. WHEW! & WOW!! This is one FANGTASTICALLY ENTHRALLING book! I wanted to read this book for 2 reasons - Kia & Vampires! I was disappointed in...NOTHING!! This is such a rich story steeped with a deep history, multi-faceted characters and exceptional scene/realm/world building that makes it all feel so real! I felt like I was a part of the story, partially because it is told in first person, but also because of Kia's phenomenal flair for storytelling! It all just reaches out and pulls you right in making you feel like you are right there seeing, hearing, experiencing everything & living with Esmore, and the further into the story you get, the more you come to understand her like she is a part of you, or rather you are a part of her since this is HER story! I found that Esmore was a character that I could relate to in some ways, as well as understand her motives & reasons behind her decisions and actions. I may not agree with them, but I could see where she was coming from, so to speak. The descriptive elements only added to the story making it even richer and giving it the depth that has you closing your eyes and picturing it all – the people, the weapons, the living quarters, the training centre, their surroundings, just EVERYTHING! I was very impressed with the continuity and the attention to detail, but no worries! It is not overdone nor does it make the story drag or feel dry and wordy. Having the different species or races, along with all of the different abilities and the variations amongst them was one of many of my favorite features! I loved all of the unique qualities within the story as well. I had no idea what was going to happen next, I knew what I wanted to happen, but well, that is another story! LOL I have read a LOT of paranormal books with at least half of them involving vampires. I cannot think of any book that was even somewhat similar to Token Huntress! I hope that Kia enjoyed writing this story as much as I did reading it because I cannot imagine ever wanting to leave Esmore, her world & this series! In my opinion this all combines as a perfect example of just how brilliant Kia truly is and I look forward to reading her books for many years to come! I can see numerous awards and #1 books in her future, if Token Huntress is any indication!
If you enjoy being taken to the edge of your seat, yanked sideways, and left spinning through the sky on a speeding wyrm, rejoice. The gripping, white-knuckled conclusion of the Dragon Racers trilogy is here.
