I like Spirit. 
 I do not like Hunter. That was apparent when I started Elementals series. And reading Spirit does not change that, but my dislike for Hunter was taken down by a degree of two. Why? I have an affinity for characters who had it bad in their lives, and yet they survived. Hunter is a survivor. and after Spirit ended? Even then. 
 First half was very aggravating. To say that Hunter is constantly abrasive is an understatement. I get it, that I have to understand where his exasperating attitude is coming from, but the constant push-and-pull in terms of trust and relationship with the Merricks? Goodness, it was painfully irritating. 
 But if there's one thing that this series is good at, it is the solidity of characters despite different POVs in each installment. And the final twist to hurt Hunter really hurt. Man, that was brutal. The guy just couldn't catch a break. 
 I didn't like her much, Kate Sullivan. Maybe it stems from my dislike of Hunter, thus I dislike her by association? Ha! 
 Spirit is an easy read, much like the first two books. The Merrick brothers are the same bunch of guys I met, with the exception of Michael who outshone Hunter's character in this book. The numerous action scenes did not hurt, either. Oh, and the Kimmerer trademark a.k.a. hot scenes overload? You'll still find them here. Yes, it's Hunter, but what I can I say? The scenes are still sizzling. :D 
 I love you, Michael Merrick. Such an awesome guy. 
 Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Teen for granting my galley request. 
 3/5 
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 06/17/13: 
 This one will be hard to like. But darn it, I cannot put it down. :D 
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 09/04/12: 
 I don't get it. Why does Hunter get a book installment when Nick only has a novella?!!! 
 Not. Fair.