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amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
GUYS. READ THIS SERIES. Seriously, this book was more explosive and incredible than the last, which is saying something. The story veered away from the Hunger Games feel into something darker, more dangerous, and more terrifying than anything Katniss Everdeen ever encountered. The human element is what makes it so chilling, and I was almost more afraid of the humans than the vampires. There was only one twist that didn't surprise me (because I'm an author that reads a lot and can snatch some hints here and there), but other than that, I didn't know what to expect. AMAZING. BUY IT NOW!!!
hectaizani's review against another edition
3.0
This book added a little to the back story of the series. The premise is still interesting but unbelievable. The third book in the series is waiting for me at the library, I'm curious to see what the author comes up with for an ending.
squirrelsohno's review against another edition
3.0
THE HUNT, book one in Andrew Fukuda’s vampire dystopian trilogy, was kind of a mixed bag for me. I think I enjoyed it. It required throwing a lot of disbelief out the window and enjoying the ridiculous of it all.
This GIF represents my feelings on the sequel to THE HUNT. THE PREY is a book that I think I enjoyed. But only THINK because as I sit here a few days after finishing it, I am at a loss about my feelings. I give it three stars because I am caught between two and four – two because it had little to do with THE HUNT and it tried so hard to be provocative, four because it really did make me think and I found this new world to be quite intriguing in a ridiculous, unlikely sort of way. I’m going to try and figure this book out as I review, so my rating might actually change thanks to me writing down my thoughts, my feelings, etc. Please bear with.
A SEQUEL THAT DIVERGES FROM THE ORIGINAL
Whereas THE HUNT was about a boy trying to survive by blending in to a bloodthirsty world dominated by vampires (called Duskers in this world), THE PREY decided to go a different route. In THE PREY, we find our hero gene in the middle of a human-filled pseudo-cult deep in the mountains away from the city. Gone are the constant fears of being discovered, replaced with paranoia and obvious twists that are obvious.
The Mission is run by a stereotypical cult-leader villain with the same tropes you might find in a misogynistic ruler – he surrounds himself with teenage girls and young women in a perpetual state of being pregnant, their feet bound and broken at a young age to keep them from escaping, along with a whole host of other male-dominated society tropes along the lines of just being misogynistic in every single way. Except this one is a huge cult, they’re run by obese men, and Jim Jones probably would have paled at the thought of this man. But not in the, “Oh my God you’re evil!” way. More like, “You are an embarrassment for cult psychopaths everywhere, man whose name I cannot remember.”
But you know what? I kind of enjoyed it, because like in THE HUNT, the premise was quite frankly ridiculous. I turned off my disbelief and enjoyed the weird, from the strange plot to the crazy turns and twists as things spiraled out of control.
BUT HEY, FUKUDA CAN WRITE
One of the best things about this series is Fukuda’s ability to spin a story. The prose is great, and for the most part, the story never gets boring. It’s tightly wound and dramatic mixed with the elegance of being written really well compared to a lot of YA out there – relegated to drab, uninspired prose as if teens don’t understand big words. Isn’t that the best part of reading sometimes – learning new words that make you all big and smart?
The story might be ridiculous, but Fukuda can weave a story that keeps you on the edge of your street. I was legit cheering for the people to wise up, which might not be the best thing to be rooting for. I just wanted them to see the obvious, which actually maybe made the book a bit sillier.
You know, I think my rating will stay at 3. It was crazy, sometimes over the top, and ridiculous in its plotting, but it was a good time to be had for a few hours, and if you’ve read book one, you might as well read book two – although some haven’t liked the strange turn it took right into the neighborhood of Crazy Town.
VERDICT: Although not as strong as THE HUNT, THE PREY is an acceptable, fairly decent sequel – even though it massively diverges from the plot of the original. If you’ve read THE HUNT and really enjoyed it, check it out. Otherwise, skip it.
This GIF represents my feelings on the sequel to THE HUNT. THE PREY is a book that I think I enjoyed. But only THINK because as I sit here a few days after finishing it, I am at a loss about my feelings. I give it three stars because I am caught between two and four – two because it had little to do with THE HUNT and it tried so hard to be provocative, four because it really did make me think and I found this new world to be quite intriguing in a ridiculous, unlikely sort of way. I’m going to try and figure this book out as I review, so my rating might actually change thanks to me writing down my thoughts, my feelings, etc. Please bear with.
A SEQUEL THAT DIVERGES FROM THE ORIGINAL
Whereas THE HUNT was about a boy trying to survive by blending in to a bloodthirsty world dominated by vampires (called Duskers in this world), THE PREY decided to go a different route. In THE PREY, we find our hero gene in the middle of a human-filled pseudo-cult deep in the mountains away from the city. Gone are the constant fears of being discovered, replaced with paranoia and obvious twists that are obvious.
The Mission is run by a stereotypical cult-leader villain with the same tropes you might find in a misogynistic ruler – he surrounds himself with teenage girls and young women in a perpetual state of being pregnant, their feet bound and broken at a young age to keep them from escaping, along with a whole host of other male-dominated society tropes along the lines of just being misogynistic in every single way. Except this one is a huge cult, they’re run by obese men, and Jim Jones probably would have paled at the thought of this man. But not in the, “Oh my God you’re evil!” way. More like, “You are an embarrassment for cult psychopaths everywhere, man whose name I cannot remember.”
But you know what? I kind of enjoyed it, because like in THE HUNT, the premise was quite frankly ridiculous. I turned off my disbelief and enjoyed the weird, from the strange plot to the crazy turns and twists as things spiraled out of control.
BUT HEY, FUKUDA CAN WRITE
One of the best things about this series is Fukuda’s ability to spin a story. The prose is great, and for the most part, the story never gets boring. It’s tightly wound and dramatic mixed with the elegance of being written really well compared to a lot of YA out there – relegated to drab, uninspired prose as if teens don’t understand big words. Isn’t that the best part of reading sometimes – learning new words that make you all big and smart?
The story might be ridiculous, but Fukuda can weave a story that keeps you on the edge of your street. I was legit cheering for the people to wise up, which might not be the best thing to be rooting for. I just wanted them to see the obvious, which actually maybe made the book a bit sillier.
You know, I think my rating will stay at 3. It was crazy, sometimes over the top, and ridiculous in its plotting, but it was a good time to be had for a few hours, and if you’ve read book one, you might as well read book two – although some haven’t liked the strange turn it took right into the neighborhood of Crazy Town.
VERDICT: Although not as strong as THE HUNT, THE PREY is an acceptable, fairly decent sequel – even though it massively diverges from the plot of the original. If you’ve read THE HUNT and really enjoyed it, check it out. Otherwise, skip it.
thebookhaze's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like this as much as the first book in the series. It was pretty boring and long-winded at some parts, but it's still a good story and I kinda still wanna know what happens next.
fyrekatz's review against another edition
5.0
This book was pretty good, and I can't wait for the next one to come out... Proper review will be on my blog in a couple of days!
darkcrystal1839's review against another edition
3.0
This series has a very interesting and unique vampire mythos that I found really captivating. In this book we are dealt more twists and turns, leading us to a creepy locale with humans being the oddballs this go-round. I enjoyed this book, though I would say that I would have liked to see a little more of Gene's evolution. He went from being the only one of his kind, impersonating to perfection the mannerisms and appearances of a "dusker." Now that he is surrounded by humans with their emotions and habits, it's inevitably going to rub off on Gene. And there are definitely moments when this occurs. But I would have enjoyed a little more insight into the struggle that has to be going on inside him. I mean, he was describing these "hepers" as disgusting even at the end of the first book. Now in this second book, it's like he's already assimilated, which given the time frame, doesn't seem all that plausible.
Just my opinion - and the overall story was still very interesting. I would definitely recommend this read for any fan of the genre. I just wished for a little more character depth besides the YA-requisite romantic threads.
I am looking forward to reading the final installment in this trilogy, [b:The Trap|17286729|The Trap (The Hunt, #3)|Andrew Fukuda|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1362079688s/17286729.jpg|23906790].
Just my opinion - and the overall story was still very interesting. I would definitely recommend this read for any fan of the genre. I just wished for a little more character depth besides the YA-requisite romantic threads.
I am looking forward to reading the final installment in this trilogy, [b:The Trap|17286729|The Trap (The Hunt, #3)|Andrew Fukuda|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1362079688s/17286729.jpg|23906790].
pjewel's review against another edition
4.0
stupid stupid stupid cliffhanger... other than that loved the book awesome read!!
sk24's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book about as much as The Hunt. This second book lived up to the expectations set forth by the first. Like the first, this one had a unique storyline.
I still wish the vampires (called “Duskers” in this book) would be explained more. I’m so curious about them. I want to know why they can’t swim. This seems like something that should have been explained by now. I mean, what? They’re just completely incapable of learning how to deal with water? The smallest bit of water (it doesn’t even seem to have to be very deep) just causes them to drown? What? Explanation please!
Also, I came across this thought of Gene’s when he was trying to blend in with the Duskers and found myself confused:
I almost lost control over my bladder and that would surely have meant my demise.
So, do the Duskers not urinate either? What happens to the things they eat/drink?
My only other complaint is that I just wasn’t able to become completely enveloped in the story. It was a good story and it’s written well, but it just failed to completely grab hold of me.
wanderingchick's review against another edition
5.0
I have to say I think I liked this book better than The Hunt (the first one).
Not as many vampires as the first, but the story line is so interesting and different. The story line is a nice change of pace from other books.
I could not put it down, and the ending...loved it!
I say READ IT! Totes looking forward to the next one!
Not as many vampires as the first, but the story line is so interesting and different. The story line is a nice change of pace from other books.
I could not put it down, and the ending...loved it!
I say READ IT! Totes looking forward to the next one!