Thank you so much to Angry Robot Books for allowing me to take part in this tour for The Last Phi Hunter. The cover instantly drew me to this book. It is gorgeous and I just knew that I wanted to check out the book! It also happens to be written by a bisexual author so it fits right into my personal preference of reading queer books or books by queer authors! Check out the author's Instagram post here to follow the entire tour.
About The Book:
Author:
Salinee Goldenberg
Pub.Date:
April 9, 2024
Find it: Publisher Website
Ex, the youngest member of the Phi Hunters Order, has spent his life slaying the ghosts and demons of Suyoram Kingdom. While he takes great pride in his mystical trade, collecting dwindling bounties and peddling butchered spirit organs lacks the glory he craves. He’s determined to hunt down Shar-Ala, a demon of nightmares, of madness – who has eluded even Ex’s masters.
In a provincial village along the way, Arinya, a charming muay-boran champion, manages to save Ex him from a brutal ass-kicking, despite being nine months pregnant. In return, she asks him to escort her through the dangerous, spirit-filled forest, where ghosts salivate over the scent of the unborn.
Feeling responsible for Arinya’s safety, Ex vows to help her return home. But as more of Arinya’s secrets emerge, and the elusive demon nears, Ex must face dangers from both men and monsters, or lose not only the respect and sanctuary of his guild, but also the woman he’s trying not to fall in love with.
The Last Phi Hunter is a mythic dark fantasy, equal parts smart, exhilarating, and delightfully fun.
Review:
I will admit that based off the summary of the book, I wasn't sure whether this was going to be a hit or miss for me. I'm definitely glad that I gave this book a chance because it turned out to kind of be a split. I will admit that I enjoyed it more than I didn't, but it was a mixed bag.
Salinee did a great job with the descriptions in this book. From the fight/hunt scenes to Ex going into the "hunter's trance" and the settings. It was very descriptive in a way that could have been overwhelming if I wasn't so interested in the story. Honestly I would love to see this book as a movie just to see how the Phi are drawn!
I really enjoyed having Ex as a main character. He was an interesting character to follow. He had an intrnal dialogue that I found amusing and I was interested in what his character arc was going to be.
I didn't love the second half of the book as much because it became a lot more overwhelming. There were more characters and plot points introduced and it was a bit too much. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't love it either. The main characters and descriptions were enough for me to still be interested in the story, even when I was very confused and overwhelmed.
About :
Salinee Goldenberg is a speculative fiction writer and multimedia artist who lives in Washington DC, and is drawn to outsider perspectives. A biracial, bisexual, diaspora writer, Sal often explores themes of identity, obsession and alienation in her work. A gaming industry veteran, Sal has created narrative trailers for titles such as Skyrim, Fallout 4, Dishonored, and Minecraft. When not writing, she likes to paint, listen to records, and play in punk bands.
You can find her on Instagram, Twitter/X and TikTok.
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