BOOK REVIEW: THE SMOKE HUNTER BY JACQUELINE BENSON

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Title: The Smoke Hunter
Author: Jacquelyn Benson
Published: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 448
Rating: 5/5

Summary:

Starting off in England in 1898, Ellie Mallory is working as an archivist, despite her education as an archeologist. Frustrated with her lack of opportunity, when she comes across a long lost map in the office, she immediately sees her chance to make her career, sets off to the other side of the world, determined to head into the uncharted jungle. But she's not the only one looking for treasure.

Review:

This was so fun and I loved it!

This is exactly what I've been looking for in an adventure book; it's fun, entertaining, filled with ancient cultures, mysteries and interesting characters. I was immediately drawn into the story, loved the historical time period and the different settings, and I really felt like I went on an adventure with the characters, like I was really there. It's the perfect mix of The Mummy, Lara Croft and Indiana Jones. 

I loved the atmosphere in this book as well, and the suspense was fantastic, especially towards the end. The descriptions of everything was great, and I loved getting to know the characters. I also, surprisingly, didn't even mind the romance; it was rather the opposite, towards the end I was actually rooting for it.

This is the perfect blend of adventure, history and romance. It is on the lighter side in a lot of ways and it has some cliches in it, but it's perfect when you want entertainment, excitement and something to get lost in. 

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