Huntress

Angelbound Offspring #7

by Christina Bauer

Princess. Warrior. Dragon Shifter. Huntress.

When it comes to protecting her family, eighteen-year-old Princess Huntress is known for kicking ass, taking names and then kicking a little more ass, just to be sure. She’s the last of her kind—a glass dragon shifter—and no matter what the threat, Huntress always tracks it down solo.

Then Huntress meets the leader of the L’Griffe crime family, Gage Beaufort, who is a dashing dragon shifter with a knee-melting stare. The attraction is instant, yet Huntress hates it. Why? Crime syndicates hurt royal authority, which means they threaten her family. Long story short, being with Gage is just wrong. Besides Huntress already has a rock-solid life plan, and that’s to fight alone, forever. No relationships, thank you very much.

But when a new danger threatens the royals, everything changes.

Now Huntress needs a mercenary army and fast, so she forges an alliance with L’Griffe. To protect those she loves, Huntress agrees to marry someone she loathes: Gage Beaufort. But will the extra help be enough?

Even worse, Huntress’ family isn’t the only thing at risk--the same is true for the princess’ heart. Because Gage is a man who always gets what he wants. In this case, the crime lord desires Princess Huntress, body and soul.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Supernatural, Paranormal, Royalty, Romance, Fiction

300 pages, ebook

First published May 25, 2021

About the author

Christina 'CEE BEE' Bauer thinks that fantasy books are like bacon: they just make life better. All of which is why she writes young adult romance novels that feature demons, dragons, wizards, witches, elves, elementals, and a bunch of random stuff that she brainstorms while riding the Boston T. Oh, and she includes lots of humor and kick-ass chicks, too. Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans at ChristinaBauerAuthor.com.

ANGELBOUND ORIGINS
About a quasi (part demon and part human) girl who loves kicking butt in Purgatory's Arena
1. Angel bound
2. Scala
3. Acca
4. Thrax
5. The Dark Lands
6. The Brutal Time
7. Armageddon
8. Quasi Redux
9. Clockwork Igni
10. Lady Reaper
11. Reaper Games
12. Angry Gods

ANGELBOUND OFFSPRING
The next generation takes on Heaven, Hell, and everything in between
1. Maxon
2. Portia
3. Zinnia
4. Rhodes
5. Kaps
6. Mack
7. Huntress
8. Gage
*This is a finished series

ANGELBOUND LINCOLN
Events of Angelbound from Lincoln's POV
1. Duty Bound
2. Lincoln
3. Trickster
4. Baculum
5. Angelfire

ANGELBOUND XAVIER TRILOGY
The story of the Archangel Xavier
1. Archenemy
2. Archnemesis
3. Archangel

FAIRY TALES OF THE MAGICORUM
Modern fairy tales with sass, action, and romance
1. Wolves And Roses

2. Moonlight And Midtown

3. Slippers And Thieves

4. Shifters And Glyphs

5. Bandits And Ball Gowns

6. Fire And Cinder

7. Fairies And Frosting

8. Towers And Tithes
9. Mirrors And Mysteries
10. Rapunzels And Powers

DIMENSION DRIFT
Dystopian adventures with science, snark, and hot aliens
1. Scythe
2. Umbra
3. Alien Minds
4. ECHO Academy
*This is a completed series

PIXIELAND DIARIES
The story of sassy pixie, Calla, and her elf crush, Dare
1. Pixieland Diaries
2. Calla
3. Dare
*This is a completed series

BEHOLDER
Where a medieval farm girl discovers necromancy and true love
1. Cursed
2. Concealed
3. Cherished
4. Crowned
5. Cradled
*This is a completed series

VAMPIRES OF THE DAEMONVERSE
Adult fantasy written under my pen name, CEE BEE
1. Violins and Vampires
2. Veils and Vampires
3. Vixens and Vampires
4. Valor and Vampires

Reviews

[Jessica Reads It · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every time I read an Angelbound Offspring novel by Christina Bauer, it feels like returning home.

Before I get into my review can we gush about how incredible this cover looks? I’ve been one of Christina’s earlier readers and I think this may be my favorite cover to date! I was also thrilled about the inclusion of the graphics within the book, I love having visuals accompanying my reading as it just adds this extra connection.

Nobody does an inner monologue or snark quite like Christina Bauer and Huntress is no exception. I admire how Christina was able to pen age-appropriate snark for both 11-year-old and 18-year-old Huntress.

Huntress is a hive queen novice which means she has the potential to one day become the Queen of the colony of glass dragons. Gage, her rhana, is endowed with all the memories of the great leaders throughout the glass dragon bloodline. Even though they are both 11 years old at the start of the story, there is a maturity that Christina aptly describes as "older minds in younger bodies."These flashbacks, combined with the dual perspective made for quite an interesting beginning.

Through a series of events, both are present for the destruction of their race and caught up in a time-bubble that spits them out 500 years into the future.

This lines up with the present-day Offspring series and I squealed when I saw some of my favorites such as Portia, Tempest, Kaps, and Mack! I relished how Christina wove the story of Huntress within some of my favorite characters as it served to give a compelling insight into their actions of the previous books.

The only thing more enjoyable than revisiting old friends is meeting new ones and I sense a new series (Christina prove me right!) with Gage's crew- Quin, Zag, Forest, Bastien and Axyl

As present-day Huntress collides with her magical and romantic counterpart Gage, I loved that they maintained a bit of their past but managed to create their own identities.

I enjoyed the slow burn of Huntress and Gage's relationship, but I think I enjoyed the integration of their lives infinitely more. To see both of them creating a new family with the bits and pieces of their lives was heartwarming.

Just when I thought Myla was my ultimate comedic genius, Christina sneaks in Doofus, you heard, well I mean, read me right. Doofus is Huntress's handler and familiar and boy oh boy is he a Drama Queen (yes in capitals!). When I think of Doofus the phrase, "I may be small but I be mighty" comes to mind.

Christina Bauer excels at giving our sarcastic yet lovable MC a happy ending, setting us up for more reading with sneaky tidbits of secondary characters, and the bad guys always getting their butts whooped!

Angelbound Offspring harnessed the best part of the Angelbound series and compressed it into highly entertaining, fast-paced stories with jaw-dropping revelations about headstrong MCs facing off their arch-nemesis while finding love.

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[Nancy (The Avid Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Huntress is a glass dragon shifter. She has the ability to become invisible. Huntress drew me in from the beginning with the dream she was having about someone trying to steal her grimoire necklace.

I really like the fact that she could talk to and or contact Gage within her dreams. If someone did happen to take her necklace for real then it would and or could put the lives of everyone she loves in danger.

I liked how strong a person Huntress was. How she would put others before herself always and forever. I liked how she could overcome obstacles to save the ones she loved.

I like that she is a strong person and likes to take care of things all by herself but is smart enough to know when she needs to ask for help. I like that she has someone like Gage that she can turn to and he will be there for her no questions asked.

I love the Angelbound worlds, I love their magic and that they all have their own special ability that their magic is not all the same. Each and every book just gets better and better. Each story in the Angelbound world has its own unique set of characters with their own special abilities and personalities.

The world-building for Huntress is impeccably written in all its glorious magic wonder. Huntress was so splendidly written that once I stepped into its magical world I was lost between its pages turn after turn leaving the world as I knew it behind.

Yes, I was lost between its page from the moment that first word made its appearance in my world as it commenced to drag me in deeper and deeper until I felt as if I was Huntress and I was the dragon shifter. Christina Bauer turns words into magic right before your eyes and just for a little while you can actually see the magic pouring out of the pages as it seeps into your world.

I highly recommend Huntress and all the Angelbound books to anyone looking for an enchanting magical read! One-click your copy of Huntress and all the Angelbound books today for a great magical adventure!

[Red Ink Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huntress (Book 7, Angelbound Offspring series) - Christina Bauer



I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in order to provide and honest review.



Christina Bauer is an American author who writes many fantasy stories. Besides the “Angelbound” series she has also written the “Pixieland Diaries” and the “Beholder” series plus many more.



Huntress is the last glass dragon, at least that’s what she’s been told, and she’s a hive queen to boot. The only problem is Huntress has had a memory block put on her so she cannot remember from her former life.

Which means she can’t remember Gage – her bonded rhana, a dragon life mate. Gage remembers her, though he doesn’t realise that she is still alive after all these years. So, when he finds her again, he’s beyond happy. But he knows his Huntress doesn’t know who he really is.

But Gage is a patient dragon shifter, after all it's been 500 years since he last saw her, so he can spare some more time.

Unfortunately, there are forces working against them. The trouble that caused Huntress to disappear and forget who she was for 500 years is working to control that last glass dragon and hive queen. Now Huntress must trust Gage, and work with him if she is to find out who she really is and save herself as well as those she loves – though she may not yet know it!



“Huntress” is a classic YA fantasy tale about a young woman who has had their memories taken away from them and doesn’t know who they truly are. Basically, it's an amazing plot and a very enjoyable read, seeing as I read it in about a day! I feel bad for Huntress not knowing who she really is but I love how it all works out for her in the end. I absolutely admire the patience that Gage has – something that I know I lack. To wait for that long for your rhana and not lose hope and then manage to keep it together when you find them after all that time and still be willing to wait for them and give them the space that they need. Now that is what love truly is.

[Ronni Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be given a chance to read Huntress by Christina Bauer. Coming back to this series of books with familiar faces and characters was like being reunited with long list friends.

In this book we look at Huntress and Gage and the manipulations that led to them being separated for 500 years. When Huntress meets Gage again after 500 years, she is aware of an uncontrollable attraction to him, but can't figure out why. This is because to protect herself, she built a very high and strong memory wall.

Eventually, certain events take place that result in Huntress having to tear down her Memory Wall. I'm not ashamed to say that the closing pages of this book left me with tears welling in my eyes and trickling down my face.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Huntress is the 7th book in the Angelbound Offspring series and I was pleasantly surprised.

I was amazed at the character growth that both Huntress and Gage displayed throughout the book. The different points of view (Huntress and Gage) helps to provide insight into both characters and their growing relationships.

I highly recommend this book and this series to anyone looking for a great read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Esther Haddie's Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christina has done it again. I have thoroughly invested so much of my reading to the Angelbound world and the dragon shifters have been at the top of my list for a long time.

Truth be told, I have a love/hate relationship with slow-burn romance, but I think Bauer executed it amazingly. I definitely appreciate it in this story because we get to see Huntress discover her feelings for Gage; the emotions run high! The feels are real, people. I thought Kaps and Mack help my #1 spot, but now Huntress and Gage are competing for the slot LOL

I cannot believe this series is basically over, but I see the hints to a potential new series and I am super excited to how Angelbound Offspring will end.
Huntress is a winner. So go read it! Now!

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book through Xpresso Book Tours in participation of a blog tour.
Haddie's Haven (June 2nd, 2021): Huntress Spotlight

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

HUNTRESS is the penultimate seventh book in the Angelbound Offspring series and I would absolutely recommend you read it as part of a series. While it is Huntress and Gage's story, parts of Kaps and Mack's are also mentioned.

First of all, I loved how we went back in time to when Huntress was a child. I thought the world-building was brilliant and I loved hearing about the Honeycomb Hall. Doofus - I'm still wondering about though! And what happened to the other novices and familiars? Hmm. As for Gage and his Crew, I love them all. Each with their own distinct personality, they made me smile throughout the story.

As with every Christina Bauer book, the characters are outstanding. The overall story arc is present and intriguing, whilst the nitty-gritty gives you information and details about the characters that you never even knew you needed until you had them. The story is told from both Huntress and Gage's point of view, with the chapters clearly titled so you know which is which before you start reading.

Huntress was a perfect addition to the series and now I'm waiting on tenterhooks for Gage! I really want to hear about things from his perspective. A brilliant story and absolutely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
May 27, 2021

[Monster House Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you enjoy slow-burn romance, mind-blowing world-building, and characters who go on a true and dramatic journey? If so, then HUNTRESS is your book! It tells the story of fated mates who must go on a journey to find each other once more. Read this one--You'll thank me, I promise you!

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Huntress is a glass dragon and lives with her familiar Doofus in the isolates Honeycomb Hall. She has a Ryan’s Gabe who lives in the dragon queens hive but Huntress is able to go see Gabe when her familiar visits his friends.
But all is not well at the hive and when the second battle led by Ruin kills the queen Huntress tries to help Gabe but is thrown 500 years into the future. After waking Huntress is led to believe that she is the only glass dragon left and that her beloved Rhona Gabe is dead. When she is found by the emperor and empress and adopted by them her past is locked away and she has no memories of Gabe. Until she comes face to face with Gabe Beaumont and her inner dragon cannot resist him.
But someone is still out to destroy her and she and Gabe need to unblock her memories to find out who it is before it’s too late.
I loved this book as I do most of this authors work that I have read. Although the beginning was very slow it was so worth reading on and I then could not put it down! I find the writing easy to read and the story flowed from one scene to the next. Cannot wait to continue reading this series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Mrs. Kenyon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huntress may be a princess, but she also knows how to protect herself and those she loves. She is a glass dragon shifter … the last one of her kind and she likes to work alone. That is until she meets Gage and can’t keep her eyes off of him. She doesn’t want to be attracted to Gage because he is the leader of a crime family that threatens her family. Huntress plans to live and fight alone; she has no plans to be in a relationship. But when Huntress needs an army fast, she turns to Gage for help. Will this unlikely alliance be enough to save her family? Will Huntress stay in isolation or will she give her heart away?

Huntress is the seventh book in the Angelbound Offspring series. Readers who pick this book may be thoroughly confused, but that would be understandable with all the references to characters from previous books. Since I have read them in the order of publication, though, this was a rocket-fueled ride of action, romance, and intrigue. Bauer outdid herself again as you created a storyline that was thrilling yet fresh. The next book “Gage” is listed as the last of this series and I can’t wait to see where these dragon shifters go next.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not ready for this unleashing of Huntress. Now, let me get this out of the way. I loved, loved, loved seeing more of Portia, Kaps, Mack, and a few others. Huntress was everything I could dream of to add to the series of Angelbound Offspring. As always, for me anyway, Christina slammed dunked the world she built. The visual her words cause allows for the picture to play clearly across your mind as you are reading each sentence, paragraph, page, chapter. The delight of being able to make the picture feel so real. I felt fully engaged from the beginning of the first sentence.

Huntress brought it on all the way. You get a strong female that loves her family. She was determined to be alone and fight the same way. She was even more determined to protect her family no matter the sacrifice.

Be ready for the things that unfold within the pages of Huntress. Be ready for the fantastically visual world. Be ready for Huntress and Gage.

[Breen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Christina is back and she did it again. Huntress was absolutely fantastic! I thought Mack was great but this one was epic. I pretty much devoured it in two days!!! Just as I was expecting Princess Huntress was a total badass. One of the things I loved the most was how Christine portrayed Huntress attitude and personality. I thought she was going to have a vibe of mean girl with the whole ‘I’m stronger, capable and unstoppable’ and she was indeed but yet not with an arrogant personality, it was refreshing then add Gage to the equation. It was hilarious how her perfect trace path of no relationship and forever alone tremble after meeting Gage… OMG the attraction was insanely hot and if you add the whole marriage... no details. It was perfection! Just a little warning, prepare yourself for Gage it was imposible not to adore him and his… IN LOVE!”

[anie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking forward to reading Huntress's story, she was always somewhat of a mystery and now I know why. :)

Huntress is a hive queen novice, she has the potential to be Queen of glass dragons one day and Gage is her rhana. He has access to the memories of his Manchester. They are destined to be together. Then a tragedy happens, their people are destroyed, with just a few surviving. They are spit out 500 years later. Huntress is found and adopted by the king and queen. She blocks her memories, so she can have a life with them.

When they meet in the future, the attraction is instant, but the road to love is a very slow burn. I enjoyed reading it very, very much. :)

The writing is awesome, as usual. :) The story is fast-paced, funny, and intense. I loved reading it. :)

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[Véronique Laplante Grenier · Rating 4 out of 5]

First thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc. Huntress is the 7th book in the Angelbound Offspring series. Haven't read the other ones before and not sure if I should have before reading Huntress. I didn't realize it before requesting this arc.

Huntress is the future queen of the hive. She's a glass dragon shifter. We also have the Pov of another dragon shifter, Gage. Huntress is atract to him the instant the met and hate it. She prefer fighting alone for first, and second they're to much going on at the moment and being with Cage is wrong... But danger threatens her family and she will need help. So she have no choice. Huntress make an alliance with the L’Griffe. To protect those she love she will do anything, even marry.

I have really loved this story and how strong of a character Huntress is.

[Ashley Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to start this by saying that I absolutely love this author's writing. I've never read a bad book by her and her snark is just completely awesome. She has a way of writing the characters where it makes you want to be bold and snarky. I just love the Angelbound series/world and have from the start.

Huntress, oh where to start with this character...she's a dragon shifter. She is an absolutely kick butt character and so strong. Gage is great too. I love the whole story and how it all unfolds. I loved the chemistry between those two. Talk about hot. I say read the series in order, but you don't have to I just have enjoyed the whole series that much.

It was a 5/5!

Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this book.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christina Bauer is a very prolific author of many intertwining series. Fans all have their favorites characters and we get to see them as they move into and through the differing adventures in worlds that intersect and borders that are flexible. As I read HUNTRESS, so many of my favorite characters from the Angelbound world are here that the stories roll one into the other to become so real, it's hard to call them fantasy.
As Huntress realizes she must sacrifice to fulfill her destiny, she will find that this sacrifice may not be a hardship.

[Renee Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was the seventh book in the series. After reading, I am determined to get the previous because I highly enjoyed this one! Talk about action packed!! This book is full of kicking action! Read it to enjoy magic, dragons, a hot guy and romance. What's not to love! Thanks #netgalley and #MonsterHouseBooks for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Kalyani Bagde · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC of the book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The plot had the potential to be absolutely epic. But it's execution could have been better.
Huntress is a strong character who takes no crap from anyone and I liked Gage very much. But the first few encounters of Huntress and Gage after growing up irked me the most.

[Brandy Mulder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad I didn't have to wait long for this book to be released! It definitely is one of the best of the offspring series and is a culmination of things that has been building since the first book. It can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order as you will miss a lot of little references.

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved huntress she might just be my favorite sister out of this bunch. I have loved this series I definitely recommend it.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’ve been intrigued by Huntress since she was first introduced so I’m glad that we finally get to find out her back story, and what a complete doozy and well worth the wait. I loved the graphics featured throughout this book as they were such an added bonus. Huntress and Gage found each when they were young children, and recognised each other as rhanas. They could communicate through, and share dreams. Huntress is a hive queen novice, meaning that she could eventually become the queen of the glass dragons. Gage has forebear memory, meaning he has access to all the information from his ancestors. During the senseless slaughter of the remaining glass dragons, Huntress uses her powers to save Gage but ends up creating a portal and her, Gage and his friends/crew get transported 500 years in the future.

Huntress gets rescued by Emperor Tempest & Empress Portia, and they know who/what she is and know that she needs to protected at all costs. Portia uses her magic to hide Huntress’s true self and she becomes their third daughter, Huntress has a memory wipe so she doesn’t remember that Gage is her rhana. I loved seeing the reason why Gage became part of the L’Griffe. I loved seeing Huntress and Gage interact in present time, they were my favourite part. Huntress and Gage are total bad a*ses. I thought the book flowed very well. I also enjoyed the tie in with Kaps and Mack’s story. Both Huntress and Gage would do absolutely anything for those that they love and care about. I enjoyed meeting Gage’s friends/crew and I’m really hoping that they’ll all eventually get their own stories as well. I’m looking forward to reading the final book in the series, and seeing what danger is headed Huntress and Gage’s way. I’d definitely recommend this book, series, universe and author to everyone.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This book was good but it definitely isn't my favourite of the series. The book is a very slow burn. I think it felt more so after all the action in the Kaps / Mack books.

The story needed to be told; and it was an emotional story; so much pain and heartbreak in their past.

I did enjoy how it explained Huntresses actions with Gabe in the Kaps /Mack books.

I do love Huntress, and Gabe not being the criminal he had been portrayed to be was an interesting spin.

I think, I just expected something more. There was something missing for me in this book. I think I need to reflect to understand what it was.