Huntsman by Naima Simone
Naima Simone delivers Huntsman with pure, intoxicating chaos—in the best, most beautifully unhinged way possible. This dark mafia romance rips apart the familiar Snow White tale and rebuilds it into something bold, dangerous, and hypnotic. From the brilliantly crafted author’s note to the final page, Huntsman hits hard.
Eshe Diallo refuses to be your average heroine.
She knows who she is, what she wants, and exactly how to get it. Never waiting for rescue, she leads with power, purpose, and precision. Stalking her prey, killing when she must, and commanding every page she touches. Beneath her ferocity, though, beats a pulse of vulnerability that makes her unforgettable.
Malachi “the Huntsman” Bowden carries his past like a weapon, fractured between who he was and who he’s become.
He moves through life cold, methodical, and lethal—until Eshe forces him to face the ghosts he buried. She doesn’t demand transformation, but she challenges him to feel. Together, they ignite an explosive connection built on passion, vengeance, and reluctant healing.
Simone layers this story with betrayal, hunting, and redemption that keep you reeling long after the last page. She blends darkness and desire with precision, creating a world as violent as it is intimate.
In this Snow White reimagining, women rule the kingdom. Eshe commands. Her aunt, the story’s chilling villain, manipulates from the shadows. Simone builds a world where women fight, bleed, and lead. She flips the power dynamic, turns the fairytale on its head, and leaves readers breathless.
Naima Simone doesn’t just retell Snow White—she reclaims it. Huntsman strikes sharp, sensual, and unforgettable. It’s a tale of two broken souls who fight for wholeness and find it only in each other.
Audiobook Note:
Trei Taylor and Myles Montgomery absolutely nail the dual narration. Their voices fit Eshe and Malachi perfectly, capturing every tone, cadence, and emotion. They don’t just read the story—they bring it to life with intensity and precision.
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