In a world overrun by monsters from fairy tales called OtherSiders,
Joy is an elite hunter. She is powerful due to her 11 hounds that help her to
harness her power. Taking off where Hunter left off, Joy is asked by her uncle
to patrol the tunnels beneath the city and keep him updated on anything she
finds down there. Soon, she starts finding dead Psyman in the tunnels. During a
battle, her archenemy, Ace, escapes from Army custody. To make matters worse,
the OtherSiders’ numbers seem to be growing and getting harder to defeat. Are
these three situations connected? Can Joy and the other hunters figure out how
to keep the city safe without alerting the cits (city dwellers)?
Narrator, Amy Landon uses her vast experience to bring to
life Joy’s world. Her unique intonations brings depth to each character’s
personalities while giving them each a distinct voice. Her navigation of the complex,
well developed plot and subplots is masterfully done. Lackey’s writing style
combines all the element of mystery, fantasy, and adventure in an engaging way
without losing a beat. Pacing is fast and action-packed. Fans of Lackey’s books
or those who like fantasy adventures will enjoy listening to this book.
5 stars, Grades 7 to 12
