The Huntsman and the Healer

Aeris Legends, Book 1

By: Julie C. Gilbert

Narrated by: Teralyn Davis

The Guild wants justice. They’ll settle for her life.

Marina didn’t cause the River’s Edge tragedy, but she knows who did. Knowing the truth could spark a war between the two magic races, she determines to carry the secret forever.

The Arkonai High Council wants answers, and they want Daniel to get them. He knows she’s innocent, but if he doesn’t cooperate, they will send another huntsman. And Marina might not live through the encounter.

You can jump right in or grab some background first. River's Edge Ransom takes place before this story, and all of Redeemer Chronicles takes place after this story.

©2019 Julie C. Gilbert (P)2021 Julie C. Gilbert

Creative

What an intense, creative, clean romantic fantasy! It ends without a clear resolution, but there isn’t a huge cliffhanger either. I love how there is love throughout the story (romantic, familial, and true friendship) and how even though bad things happen, it’s not too dark. The world building is incredible and complex, and the characters have real depth.

Dramatic Power Struggle YA Fantasy

A really well done combination of drama, action, inheritance power struggles, romance, fantasy, good vs. evil and an element of faith to the story. This story has such a spread that I really think it will appeal to many different readers. There are many ups and downs siblings turning on each other and forbidden love between magic races that it really keeps you very engaged with the story. This is a clean read free of bad language, overly graphic violence and no bedroom scenes (just some light kissing described). I would place it as a middle grade read and up but clean enough for younger readers. I can't wait to see where the story goes next!

The narrator did a great job with the different voices and acting. She definitely added to the fun of listening. I did find the pace a touch slow but 1.25x speed was perfect!

—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

REALLY GREAT STORY. LOVED IT

STORYLINE IS GOOD, WELL WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.
INTRIGUING, MYSTERIOUS, THRILLER SUSPENCE FANTASY ADVENTURE WITH GOOD HUMOR THROUGHOUT.

ACCEPTABLE FOR TEENS AND MATURE AUDIENCE.

NARRATOR IS GOOD AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

Clean YA Fantasy

Julie C Gilbert managed to write a creative and entertaining fantasy story that held my attention without the use of foul language and overt graphic details. I recommend this series to all ages who love the fantasy genre. Teralyn Davis' narration is great as she gives each character a different voice which boosts the entertainment value. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

Family struggles

Marina has only ever wanted to be a healer, but her magic abilities and her birthright have put her in a precarious position. The huntsman sent to retrieve her may just be the one to save her.

I really enjoyed listening to this story by Julie C. Gilbert. Her characters are well developed and the storyline is well thought out. I’m looking forward to continuing with the series.

Teralyn Davis’ narration was great. Her performance really enhanced the story.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.

A Fantasy with a good story and morals

Wow! So I listened to a book by the same author which I could not finish, and a such was sceptical when I started The Huntsman and the Healer. Maybe I was just not fashioned for short stories. This book, however, had me from the get-go. Shapeshifters and Warlocks, family intrigue and a dark menace, is threatening the land divided, with two people in the centre of the story who will follow their hearts and face a dangerous future in the hope of bringing peace to the country that is divided whilst facing a damning prophecy if they were to marry.

Ms. Gilbert writes true young adult fantasy, whereby I mean that although it has a dark antagonist, the story is light with a positive edge. It is not in the same class as some of the YA books out there, and I think that is precisely what the author meant to do: write good fantasy but safe fantasy. Well done.

Great book

The Huntsman and the Healer is an interesting and complex book with magic, adventure and more.
Each of the characters shown throughout the story has an interesting set of abilities, ideals, and powers, I will say that my favorite is probably Marina.
The story itself is complex and full of twists and turns that are hard to anticipate and interesting to follow and as for the world I am intrigued.
The world of The Huntsman and the healer is incredible and complex with layers of cultural ideals, magic, conflicts and so much more. The two magic races have so many cool abilities and there conflict with each other is interesting to watch.
All in all I would say this book is a great book and it is a good book for transitioning teens and young adults.

I loved it

Marina had nothing to do with the tragedy at River's Edge. The council didn't believer her so they sent Daniel the Huntsman after her. Marina suffered great loss. Her father she believed was dying. Her brother wanted her to relinquish her inheritance. Her younger brother was stuck in the middle. A great story with great characters. This series is off to a great start.

HUNTS MAN AND HEALER

A UNIQUE STORY WITH SUSPENSE AND ADVENTURE!

I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR!