It started as a simple assignment for Aussie bush guide Dave Taylor – escort a lone Englishman in quest of an unknown species of butterfly. The most beautiful things happen when you least expect them. It is the first in a trilogy but is a standalone story. RELEASE BLITZĬheck out the brand new covers for Julie Bozza’s Butterfly Hunter Trilogy I’d recommend Butterfly Hunter to readers who enjoy feel-good stories with likeable characters, an interesting, different plot, and fabulous imagery. The author captured the feeling of why Nicholas was drawn to them perfectly, and although I guessed the foreshadowing that was hinted in various parts of the story, it didn’t detract from the reveal.
The butterflies were also characters in their own right, and beautifully described. The landscape, which is a big part of the story, is very well described, and easy to visualise. I love Charlie, and his friendship with both Dave and Nicholas, and Denny who knew Dave better than he knew himself. Dave’s friends felt very much like an extended family and I think the feeling of community is real strength in this story. I also enjoyed how the imagery of the butterflies reflected Dave and Nicholas’ story, and I thought the author did a great job in showing the growth of their easy friendship, and I appreciated that she took the time to do that first. It added a surreal, beautiful, and in some places eerie, touch to the story.
I enjoy reading about ‘fish out of water,’ and the meeting of different cultures, and I particularly loved the Australian references and how the story connects to the Aboriginal Dreamtime. I also got hooked into the story immediately and needed to keep reading to find out what happened next. The characters grabbed me right from the beginning and I found Nicholas, in particular, very endearing. This is the first book I’ve read by Julie Bozza, and I couldn’t put it down to the point that I’ve just added this and the rest of the trilogy to my wish list on Book Depository.
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