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Huntress

Malinda Lo
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Huntress

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Malinda Lo

Huntress

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

371

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Romance
Setting

Asian-inspired fantasy world

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

860L

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Super Short Summary

Huntress by Malinda Lo follows two young women on a perilous journey to save their world from destruction. Set in a realm where humans must maintain balance with magic, the protagonists are chosen due to their unique abilities. Their mission tests their strength, trust, and the bond between them, ultimately impacting their futures and the realm's fate.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,010 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Huntress by Malinda Lo offers a rich, atmospheric fantasy with diverse representation. Readers praise its lush world-building and strong, nuanced characters. Some critiques highlight a slow pace and complex plot that may be challenging for some audiences. Overall, it delivers an engaging story with a fresh perspective on fantasy tropes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Huntress?

Readers who would enjoy Huntress by Malinda Lo typically appreciate young adult fantasy with LGBTQ+ themes, rich world-building, and strong female protagonists. Fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling and Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass series will likely find it captivating.

4.1

14,010 ratings

65%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

371

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Romance
Setting

Asian-inspired fantasy world

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

860L

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