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Nominee for Readers' Favorite Paranormal Fantasy (2013)For a 2,000-year-old Druid, Atticus O’Sullivan is a pretty fast runner. Good thing, because he’s being chased by not one but two goddesses of the hunt - Artemis and Diana - for messing with one of their own. Dodging their slings and arrows, Atticus, Granuaile, and his wolfhound Oberon are making a mad dash across modern-day Europe to seek help from a friend of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His usual magical option of shifting planes is blocked, so instead of playing hide-and-seek, the game plan is...run like hell.
Crashing the pantheon marathon is the Norse god Loki. Killing Atticus is the only loose end he needs to tie up before unleashing Ragnarok - AKA the Apocalypse. Atticus and Granuaile have to outfox the Olympians and contain the god of mischief if they want to go on living - and still have a world to live in.
Don’t miss Kevin Hearne’s novella "Two Ravens and One Crow" at the end of the audiobook.
Crashing the pantheon marathon is the Norse god Loki. Killing Atticus is the only loose end he needs to tie up before unleashing Ragnarok - AKA the Apocalypse. Atticus and Granuaile have to outfox the Olympians and contain the god of mischief if they want to go on living - and still have a world to live in.
Don’t miss Kevin Hearne’s novella "Two Ravens and One Crow" at the end of the audiobook.
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93books12.6kfollowersKevin is the NYT bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, as well as The Seven Kennings, an epic fantasy trilogy, and the Tales of Pell, a humorous fantasy series co-authored with Delilah S. Dawson. INK & SIGIL, a new urban fantasy series set in the Iron Druid universe, will be out in 2020.
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August 15, 2017
The Morrigan =(
June 25, 2013
You ever notice the rampant child neglect going on in fairy tales?
4.25 stars and my favorite installment to date. It's all a bit unconventional, but I love the kitchen-sink mythology going on here. You want to see your favorite god or myth represented? I can almost guarantee you'll find it in the Iron Druid Chronicles in one form or another. Norse gods? Native American legends? Fairy tales? That's a check, 1, 2, 3.
Our happy druid-slash-dog team went through even more than usual this time around. Just when I was wondering how the series was going to keep from getting stale, we got a few new twists thrown at us. I was surprised to see Kevin Hearne taking chances with his characters the way that he did but I'm glad that he did.
We got to see some of the story from Granuaile's point of view and I enjoyed being in her head, more than I'd expected to. I honestly didn't think before that I'd want time away from Atticus but it worked here. The peril was ramped up a notch and it was interesting to see how the new kid on the druid block handled herself.
As always, the star of the show was Oberon the dog. I'm pretty sure that this is the one constant which will never change. All of the fans want an Oberon of our very own, even if he will annoy you to death with his constant obsession of poodles and sausage. He's still so lovable and brings all of the best lines in the story.
Side effects from doggie joy may include face slime and leg-humping.
She's so beautiful! Can I sniff her ass yet?
If you're looking to find a series full of action, adventure, hilarity, and just a little bit of crazy, here it is.
This book provided from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from the pre-published copy and may be altered or omitted from the final copy.
February 14, 2018
Full review now posted!
Olympians and Dark Elves and Vampires! Oh my!
It takes a pretty enthralling story to have me glued to an audiobook and choosing to listen instead of reading a physical book on my own. Usually, audiobooks are for laundry and walking the dog and driving. At least, they are for me. So when I’m grabbing for my headphones at night instead of my Kindle, it’s obviously an incredibly addictive audiobook. This was one such book.
The first Druidic apprentice in over a millennia has finally been bound to the Earth and is an apprentice no longer. Unfortunately, Atticus has no time to enjoy the fact that he has doubled the world’s Druidic population. Instead, Atticus and Oberon and the newly minted Druid are on the run from the Olympians. Both pantheons. And the gods have trapped the unfortunate threesome on the European continent, cutting them off from other plains and outside aid. They are being hunted in earnest, and their only hope of survival lays in making it to the British Isles.
Man, a lot of stuff goes down in this book. There are so many action scenes, but I was actually able to stay connected through all of them, which is an impressive feat for me. There were some insane injuries, extending even to death. There are new characters and mythical creatures introduced, and there were a couple in particular that I found fascinating. There are multiple scenes that are heart wrenching, and I truly empathized with the heartbreak felt by the characters. There were also some laugh out loud funny scenes, which I really appreciated. The story felt well-balanced, and every second of it was enjoyable and addictive.
Yet again, I can’t praise the audio narration enough. Luke Daniels is an incredibly gifted reader, and all of his voices for the various characters are both unique from one another and pleasant to the ear. I’ve loved every single audiobook I’ve listened to that has been voiced by him, and I believe I’ve listened to at least nine books that he’s narrated. If you’re considering trying audiobooks for the first time, this would be a fabulous series to serve as an introduction to the format.
Olympians and Dark Elves and Vampires! Oh my!
It takes a pretty enthralling story to have me glued to an audiobook and choosing to listen instead of reading a physical book on my own. Usually, audiobooks are for laundry and walking the dog and driving. At least, they are for me. So when I’m grabbing for my headphones at night instead of my Kindle, it’s obviously an incredibly addictive audiobook. This was one such book.
The first Druidic apprentice in over a millennia has finally been bound to the Earth and is an apprentice no longer. Unfortunately, Atticus has no time to enjoy the fact that he has doubled the world’s Druidic population. Instead, Atticus and Oberon and the newly minted Druid are on the run from the Olympians. Both pantheons. And the gods have trapped the unfortunate threesome on the European continent, cutting them off from other plains and outside aid. They are being hunted in earnest, and their only hope of survival lays in making it to the British Isles.
Man, a lot of stuff goes down in this book. There are so many action scenes, but I was actually able to stay connected through all of them, which is an impressive feat for me. There were some insane injuries, extending even to death. There are new characters and mythical creatures introduced, and there were a couple in particular that I found fascinating. There are multiple scenes that are heart wrenching, and I truly empathized with the heartbreak felt by the characters. There were also some laugh out loud funny scenes, which I really appreciated. The story felt well-balanced, and every second of it was enjoyable and addictive.
Yet again, I can’t praise the audio narration enough. Luke Daniels is an incredibly gifted reader, and all of his voices for the various characters are both unique from one another and pleasant to the ear. I’ve loved every single audiobook I’ve listened to that has been voiced by him, and I believe I’ve listened to at least nine books that he’s narrated. If you’re considering trying audiobooks for the first time, this would be a fabulous series to serve as an introduction to the format.
Shelved as 'dnf'
April 12, 2020DNF - audio version 14 minutes in.
I just could not take any more of the narrator doing the dog's voice like that. Ho-ly shit that was annoying. Just...awful. I mean, I was hoping Atticus would have a cute Scottish/Irish/English accent, but no. <--very disappointing, if I'm being honest. But I wasn't expecting the dog to have an accent.
Stupid is an accent, right?
If Scooby-Doo slurred his words like a drunk hobo, he'd be the voice of this dog.
Maybe I'll come back to this series when I have time to read it with my eyeballs.
Luke Daniels - Narrator
I just could not take any more of the narrator doing the dog's voice like that. Ho-ly shit that was annoying. Just...awful. I mean, I was hoping Atticus would have a cute Scottish/Irish/English accent, but no. <--very disappointing, if I'm being honest. But I wasn't expecting the dog to have an accent.
Stupid is an accent, right?
If Scooby-Doo slurred his words like a drunk hobo, he'd be the voice of this dog.
Maybe I'll come back to this series when I have time to read it with my eyeballs.
Luke Daniels - Narrator
April 8, 2016
I came into this book riding a high still left in me by the last great book I devoured, and I am a fond fan of the Iron Druid chronicles.
I mean, sure, I used to do it for killing time in between Jim Butchers, just like everyone else. But despite its flaws, it had grown on me on its own two feet, and I was now proudly counting it as one of my retainer fictions.
And then I read Hunted
Oh jeez, where do I even begin in this catastrophe?
Okay, let's start with what it did right:
> The idea of a book long theme of being on a single great hunt, of being literally on the run, and the challenges he found on the way.
> The action in it was good too.
> The morrigan's role
End of list.
Yeah, that's it.
Now, the flaws, by order of aggravations:
> Gods are still made of cardboard
Seriously, what is up with that? It's like you can't blow too hard on one of them, without folding them apart like wet cardboard
They are so nonthreatening and deprived of gravitas and impact, that being hunted by the supposed mother of all badass godesses (TIMES TWO) is treated as no better than some wacky roadtrip.
> Atticus has become thoroughly unlikeable
He's become a stuck up nerd, who strikes me more like a history hipster than a two thousand year old battle cleric, who relies more on name dropping this event, or that "divine" individual, than exploring any personal meaning of his experiences, be it as a regular person, or someone along an impossibly long life.
In this premise, being "Hunted", he had the opportunity to completely revolutionize himself and the way he views the values and priorities of self.
Instead, he just hipster coasts through life and gary stues his out of any troubles.
He'll go on and on, with feckless rants about his preferred method of prime rib, for the sheer sake of him just knowing better .
He failed as a main character.
> Team Druid is appallingly stupid and intellectually dissonant with its own surroundings.
For example, the Morrigan does something astonishingly profound and emotional in the beginning of the book that challenges a main pillar of the franchise thus far, and atticus main concern is that he can no longer participate in her "blissful bantering repertoire". Oh poor you.
>Things that were supposed to be endearing, are now gimmicky and grating
For example, SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUSAGE has lost absolutely all meaning and value, and humor. In fact, all of oberon's legitimately heart wrenching moments are sabotaged, and actually have me rooting for him getting ganked instead, even if for just a shameful second.
The conflict that arises between his character and those surrounding him, are but the tension that comes and goes between atticus's loss of a sycophant, and oberon panic at not being able to be as much of a sycophant as he wants to at any given time.
> It's telly, not showy
Seriously, I know he churns them out like a machine but I do wish he took more time with it, because the style has become cheap fan fiction tier
It instructs us of the world that is going on, rather than sharing it with us.
>Lady Druid
The best part of the shared protagonist trope in this book is that it is so mercifully small and barely played with, that I can more easily ignore it.
Seriously, I can not hear her talk for more than one minute without wanting to gouge my eyes off and toss the whole book out a window
She's madly verbose, has she has an eerie swinging prose that bounces from that of a particularly terrible politician, to a self infatuated teenager fanfic (this again), and good Lord, does she fail to make me care about her.
Or should I say "she failed to make me care, like the yawning fire of a boring sun beating on the rush of my flawless loving skin, as my hooves said "atticus atticus""
I hope, for my sake, that we never hear from her again.
I wanted to give at least 3 stars to this book. You know, me being nice and paying it forward.
But it takes Twilight for me to give one, and I have to at commit to dislike it to award two, but there were just too many flaws for me to nail it as far as three stars
It's at best a two and a half, and I'll do Kevin Hearne no favors by blowing smoke up his ass
PS: AND THEN TWO DOGS F----D.
I mean, sure, I used to do it for killing time in between Jim Butchers, just like everyone else. But despite its flaws, it had grown on me on its own two feet, and I was now proudly counting it as one of my retainer fictions.
And then I read Hunted
Oh jeez, where do I even begin in this catastrophe?
Okay, let's start with what it did right:
> The idea of a book long theme of being on a single great hunt, of being literally on the run, and the challenges he found on the way.
> The action in it was good too.
> The morrigan's role
End of list.
Yeah, that's it.
Now, the flaws, by order of aggravations:
> Gods are still made of cardboard
Seriously, what is up with that? It's like you can't blow too hard on one of them, without folding them apart like wet cardboard
They are so nonthreatening and deprived of gravitas and impact, that being hunted by the supposed mother of all badass godesses (TIMES TWO) is treated as no better than some wacky roadtrip.
> Atticus has become thoroughly unlikeable
He's become a stuck up nerd, who strikes me more like a history hipster than a two thousand year old battle cleric, who relies more on name dropping this event, or that "divine" individual, than exploring any personal meaning of his experiences, be it as a regular person, or someone along an impossibly long life.
In this premise, being "Hunted", he had the opportunity to completely revolutionize himself and the way he views the values and priorities of self.
Instead, he just hipster coasts through life and gary stues his out of any troubles.
He'll go on and on, with feckless rants about his preferred method of prime rib, for the sheer sake of him just knowing better .
He failed as a main character.
> Team Druid is appallingly stupid and intellectually dissonant with its own surroundings.
For example, the Morrigan does something astonishingly profound and emotional in the beginning of the book that challenges a main pillar of the franchise thus far, and atticus main concern is that he can no longer participate in her "blissful bantering repertoire". Oh poor you.
>Things that were supposed to be endearing, are now gimmicky and grating
For example, SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUSAGE has lost absolutely all meaning and value, and humor. In fact, all of oberon's legitimately heart wrenching moments are sabotaged, and actually have me rooting for him getting ganked instead, even if for just a shameful second.
The conflict that arises between his character and those surrounding him, are but the tension that comes and goes between atticus's loss of a sycophant, and oberon panic at not being able to be as much of a sycophant as he wants to at any given time.
> It's telly, not showy
Seriously, I know he churns them out like a machine but I do wish he took more time with it, because the style has become cheap fan fiction tier
It instructs us of the world that is going on, rather than sharing it with us.
>Lady Druid
The best part of the shared protagonist trope in this book is that it is so mercifully small and barely played with, that I can more easily ignore it.
Seriously, I can not hear her talk for more than one minute without wanting to gouge my eyes off and toss the whole book out a window
She's madly verbose, has she has an eerie swinging prose that bounces from that of a particularly terrible politician, to a self infatuated teenager fanfic (this again), and good Lord, does she fail to make me care about her.
Or should I say "she failed to make me care, like the yawning fire of a boring sun beating on the rush of my flawless loving skin, as my hooves said "atticus atticus""
I hope, for my sake, that we never hear from her again.
I wanted to give at least 3 stars to this book. You know, me being nice and paying it forward.
But it takes Twilight for me to give one, and I have to at commit to dislike it to award two, but there were just too many flaws for me to nail it as far as three stars
It's at best a two and a half, and I'll do Kevin Hearne no favors by blowing smoke up his ass
PS: AND THEN TWO DOGS F----D.
May 27, 2016
I really want to take Atticus home and keep him. Even if he is over two thousand years old.
This is such a good series. In this episode (number six) our two Druids really demonstrate their amazing powers, defeating Dark Elves, Olympic Gods, a Manticore, assorted fae and some really nasty sea serpents amongst many other weird and wonderful creatures. The book is action packed but still has time to be funny, usually when Oberon the wolfhound has things to say.
In my review of the last book I believe I was happy to report that the world contained two Druids at last. Now I believe it has three. Can't wait for the next book.
This is such a good series. In this episode (number six) our two Druids really demonstrate their amazing powers, defeating Dark Elves, Olympic Gods, a Manticore, assorted fae and some really nasty sea serpents amongst many other weird and wonderful creatures. The book is action packed but still has time to be funny, usually when Oberon the wolfhound has things to say.
In my review of the last book I believe I was happy to report that the world contained two Druids at last. Now I believe it has three. Can't wait for the next book.
October 8, 2017
Hunted is Kevin Hearne’s 2013 addition to his Iron Druid series, and it features Atticus� and Granaile’s European vacation!
sort of �
not really �
Here’s the thing - Atticus, Granuaile and telepathic WONDERDOG! Oberon are still trying to get Granuaile set up as a full scale, card carrying DRUID!! but because of the evil and tool-like machinations of the Roman god Bacchus, and help from an assortment of other mythological and occult antagonists, they cannot jump to Tir na nOg. Instead they are limited to an area around Mount Olympus.
So Hearne has the table set for high adventure and epic shenanigans!!
Then they get chased across Europe while a host of gods, goddesses and assorted and sundry extra-material types watch in a kind of Amazing Race reality TV show.
I love this series, but it is a little like my love for potato chips � fun while I eat, but not really healthy and it comes with some later guilt.
But read on I must!
One cool aspect is how Hearne describes the Olympic pantheons � YES!! plural � the Roman and Greek gods and goddesses share Olympus and hang out in tandem, i.e. Hermes and Mercury deliver messages and flowers together, Diana and Artemis hunt together and Zeus and Jupiter act like wankers together. (Hearne’s description of Zeus is hilarious).
Hearne also includes one of my favorite mythological characters � Herne the Hunter, leader of the wild hunt. His use of Irish and Norse myth continues to be entertaining and I once again needed to consult my manual.
Also a plus is Hearne’s increased use of Granuaile as a developing co-protagonist, YES! � and he even has included some sections from her perspective, using a shifting first person narrative device that works well and I hope he continues.
This is still loads of fun. The humor sometimes devolves into campy / corny banality, but it is also still frequently funny and keeps things light.
sort of �
not really �
Here’s the thing - Atticus, Granuaile and telepathic WONDERDOG! Oberon are still trying to get Granuaile set up as a full scale, card carrying DRUID!! but because of the evil and tool-like machinations of the Roman god Bacchus, and help from an assortment of other mythological and occult antagonists, they cannot jump to Tir na nOg. Instead they are limited to an area around Mount Olympus.
So Hearne has the table set for high adventure and epic shenanigans!!
Then they get chased across Europe while a host of gods, goddesses and assorted and sundry extra-material types watch in a kind of Amazing Race reality TV show.
I love this series, but it is a little like my love for potato chips � fun while I eat, but not really healthy and it comes with some later guilt.
But read on I must!
One cool aspect is how Hearne describes the Olympic pantheons � YES!! plural � the Roman and Greek gods and goddesses share Olympus and hang out in tandem, i.e. Hermes and Mercury deliver messages and flowers together, Diana and Artemis hunt together and Zeus and Jupiter act like wankers together. (Hearne’s description of Zeus is hilarious).
Hearne also includes one of my favorite mythological characters � Herne the Hunter, leader of the wild hunt. His use of Irish and Norse myth continues to be entertaining and I once again needed to consult my manual.
Also a plus is Hearne’s increased use of Granuaile as a developing co-protagonist, YES! � and he even has included some sections from her perspective, using a shifting first person narrative device that works well and I hope he continues.
This is still loads of fun. The humor sometimes devolves into campy / corny banality, but it is also still frequently funny and keeps things light.
July 22, 2023
Our story picks up right where Trapped left off and listening to the narration of Luke Daniels provided an addictive tale that had me biting my nails, shedding a tear and wondering how Atticus would get them out of this mess. Aside from the hunt, Atticus has to worry about the Norse god Loki who seeks Atticus's death to unleash the end times known asRagnarok.Prevented from accessingTuatha Dé Danann our trio will have to outrun and outwit them all.
We got to enjoy more time with Oberon and much to my delight there were plenty of scenes written from Granuaile’s POV, a trend I hope continues. Hearne slew my heart wide-open as we lose someone dear to us. To make matters worse twists and turns left me reeling. We learn about theForest of Hearne, which had me pausing to learn more about the folklore behind it.
Action packed with loads of secondary characters, elementals and curious creatures I delighted in listening to Luke Daniels create voices for not only the gods, but others. Brilliantly done, I could see these characters spring to life and provingonce again that Hearne and Daniels are beautifully matched. I loved the author's portrayal ofArtemis and Diana from the modern nods to their attire and the gods' stories.
Atticus continues to amaze me and even when he would like to sit down and weep, he manages to prove what a badass Druid he is.Hunted provided a mix of emotions, darkness, and light. I loved Atticus' snark, quips, and ability to find humor in the most dangerous of situations. He really is a smartass. He along with Oberon and Garnuaile amuse me with theirmovie quotes and nods to all things geeky that I adore.
Hearne's humor combined with his easy flowing storytelling and unique take on lore, gods, and supernatural creatures allowed me to become completely caught up in the hunt and I devoured this audio in a single day.
I loved the ending in which Atticus fulfills an overdue promise to Oberon. It was hilarious and touching. I am excited to learn more.
As an added bonus, the audiobook contains the novella,Two Ravens, and One Crow. Events take place six years into Garnuaile's training and between the novels,Tricked and Trapped but also help to tie up some loose ends from Hammered. As a fan of the Morrigan and baseball, I loved this tale. Filled with laughter, angry gods, and a naked Morrigan. I loved spending additional time in this world.
Update Re-read for readathon. I had a great time listening and remembering the great chase, I felt for Oberon and admired his valor. This series never gets old.
We got to enjoy more time with Oberon and much to my delight there were plenty of scenes written from Granuaile’s POV, a trend I hope continues. Hearne slew my heart wide-open as we lose someone dear to us. To make matters worse twists and turns left me reeling. We learn about theForest of Hearne, which had me pausing to learn more about the folklore behind it.
Action packed with loads of secondary characters, elementals and curious creatures I delighted in listening to Luke Daniels create voices for not only the gods, but others. Brilliantly done, I could see these characters spring to life and provingonce again that Hearne and Daniels are beautifully matched. I loved the author's portrayal ofArtemis and Diana from the modern nods to their attire and the gods' stories.
Atticus continues to amaze me and even when he would like to sit down and weep, he manages to prove what a badass Druid he is.Hunted provided a mix of emotions, darkness, and light. I loved Atticus' snark, quips, and ability to find humor in the most dangerous of situations. He really is a smartass. He along with Oberon and Garnuaile amuse me with theirmovie quotes and nods to all things geeky that I adore.
Hearne's humor combined with his easy flowing storytelling and unique take on lore, gods, and supernatural creatures allowed me to become completely caught up in the hunt and I devoured this audio in a single day.
I loved the ending in which Atticus fulfills an overdue promise to Oberon. It was hilarious and touching. I am excited to learn more.
As an added bonus, the audiobook contains the novella,Two Ravens, and One Crow. Events take place six years into Garnuaile's training and between the novels,Tricked and Trapped but also help to tie up some loose ends from Hammered. As a fan of the Morrigan and baseball, I loved this tale. Filled with laughter, angry gods, and a naked Morrigan. I loved spending additional time in this world.
Update Re-read for readathon. I had a great time listening and remembering the great chase, I felt for Oberon and admired his valor. This series never gets old.
February 26, 2015
Atticus is PIE
Well.... everyone else liked this one the most, but I liked it a little less. There was even a part that I skimmed.
Still see 4 stars though, because Oberon was just as funny:
And because Atticus was still sexy!:
And we got some cute time with Granuaile and Atticus:
Wait.... those quotes all contained Oberon, lmao. Yeah, he's comedic genius.
Also, worth noting is that for the first time we get a POV for Granuaile and that was awesome. Hearne really showed off his writing skills because the two POV's were so very different. It was a lot calmer to be in Granuaile's head, more serene. Atticus is all quips and quick thought. I hope that there is more of this in the future.
Regardless of the slightly lesser enjoyment for me, I'll still be eagerly awaiting the next installment! And we even get a new character!
Well.... everyone else liked this one the most, but I liked it a little less. There was even a part that I skimmed.
Still see 4 stars though, because Oberon was just as funny:
"That is a noble idea, though I think it far to generous," Jupiter said. "Once a decade should be sufficient."
"I would rather be too generous than not in such cases."
"As you wish."
[One day, Atticus was amazed to discover that when Jupiter said, "As you wish," what he really meant was "I love you."]
*for those that don't recognize it, this is a joke with The Princess Bride.
And because Atticus was still sexy!:
I found a black Havana shirt and jeans and declared myself satisfied.
Granuaile's eyes roved up and down. "Mmm. Druid is the new black," she said.
"Did you just make a yummy sound?"
[Yes, and I would like to point out that she didn't do that when you were nude.]
And we got some cute time with Granuaile and Atticus:
She smiled at me and leaned in for a quick kiss. We decided, however, to give it an extended run.
[Oh barf! Human mating habits. If this was a movie, I would skip to the next scene.]
You're supposed to be asleep.
[Well, I would be, except that there are these people mashing their faces together in front of me.]
Wait.... those quotes all contained Oberon, lmao. Yeah, he's comedic genius.
Also, worth noting is that for the first time we get a POV for Granuaile and that was awesome. Hearne really showed off his writing skills because the two POV's were so very different. It was a lot calmer to be in Granuaile's head, more serene. Atticus is all quips and quick thought. I hope that there is more of this in the future.
Regardless of the slightly lesser enjoyment for me, I'll still be eagerly awaiting the next installment! And we even get a new character!
September 14, 2015
Another excellent entry in the series.
The druids are hunted by a pantheon of gods (thanks for that Bacchus) and seem to find themselves in some pretty tight spots. The biggest problem it seems is that some of the gods seem to be in a ‘smite first, ask questions later� kind of mood. Oh, and said gods are immortal. Counter attack game plan out the window. Atticus, Oberon & Granuille have no choice but to run and try to survive the onslaught. I think I forgot to mention that Loki has escaped his prison and is pretty much bent on starting Ragnarok AKA The Apocalypse. Duh Duh DUUUUUHHHHH!!!
This book has the usual great humour with lots of fun references (I cracked up at a certain Princess Bride reference) and some cool action. It’s more of the same being book 6 in the series and I have the suspicion that this series is getting better. Not sure how long it can go on though, but if Jim Butcher can pull it off, then there is no reason Kevin Hearne can’t.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
The druids are hunted by a pantheon of gods (thanks for that Bacchus) and seem to find themselves in some pretty tight spots. The biggest problem it seems is that some of the gods seem to be in a ‘smite first, ask questions later� kind of mood. Oh, and said gods are immortal. Counter attack game plan out the window. Atticus, Oberon & Granuille have no choice but to run and try to survive the onslaught. I think I forgot to mention that Loki has escaped his prison and is pretty much bent on starting Ragnarok AKA The Apocalypse. Duh Duh DUUUUUHHHHH!!!
This book has the usual great humour with lots of fun references (I cracked up at a certain Princess Bride reference) and some cool action. It’s more of the same being book 6 in the series and I have the suspicion that this series is getting better. Not sure how long it can go on though, but if Jim Butcher can pull it off, then there is no reason Kevin Hearne can’t.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
January 9, 2022
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I enjoyed this book! I have been slowly working my way through this series over the past couple of years so I was eager to pick up this installment. It was so easy to slip back into this world and I had a great time going along on this adventure with Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon. This is the sixth book in the series and I would recommend reading this series in order. I found this to be a very solid installment in the series and I was entertained from beginning to end.
After a battle, Atticus and crew are told that they need to run across Europe. This would be challenging enough on its own but they must avoid being killed by the Olympians, Artemis and Diana. There were a few times that things looked really dire for Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon. It is always interesting to see how Atticus is able to get out of some of the situations that are thrown at him. It was great seeing Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon working together as a team.
Luke Daniels does such a great job with this series. I love the voices that he uses for the various characters. I think that the voice that he uses for Oberon perfectly captures his personality and adds just a bit of humor to the story. I thought that he was able to add just enough excitement and emotion to the story to keep me glued to my headphones. I believe that audio is the way to go with this series.
I would recommend this series to others. I found this installment to be filled with fantastic characters and plenty of action. I cannot wait to read more of this wonderful series.
I enjoyed this book! I have been slowly working my way through this series over the past couple of years so I was eager to pick up this installment. It was so easy to slip back into this world and I had a great time going along on this adventure with Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon. This is the sixth book in the series and I would recommend reading this series in order. I found this to be a very solid installment in the series and I was entertained from beginning to end.
After a battle, Atticus and crew are told that they need to run across Europe. This would be challenging enough on its own but they must avoid being killed by the Olympians, Artemis and Diana. There were a few times that things looked really dire for Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon. It is always interesting to see how Atticus is able to get out of some of the situations that are thrown at him. It was great seeing Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon working together as a team.
Luke Daniels does such a great job with this series. I love the voices that he uses for the various characters. I think that the voice that he uses for Oberon perfectly captures his personality and adds just a bit of humor to the story. I thought that he was able to add just enough excitement and emotion to the story to keep me glued to my headphones. I believe that audio is the way to go with this series.
I would recommend this series to others. I found this installment to be filled with fantastic characters and plenty of action. I cannot wait to read more of this wonderful series.
July 18, 2018
A merry adventure with my favorite millennial Atticus, new Druid, Granuaile and his wolfhound, Oberon. 9 of 10 stars
December 3, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed the Iron Druid Series - at least what there is of it so far. I didn't read it - I listened to it. But it is very difficult not to route for Atticus. He meets so many interesting supernatural, mythological, and religious charactes. All realms are intertwined in these stories. Since I listened to it and didn't read it I am not sure of the spelling - but it is very difficult not to just fall for the sarcastic, hillarious, always starving Irish Wolfhound - Oberon. He is simply a great character in this series.
June 27, 2013
3.65 stars rounded up
Personally, it was better than the last one but it still wasn't as entertaining as the previous 4.5 books.
In my review for , my issues were due to the 12 years time jump and I didn't believe in the progress of Atticus and Granuaile's romance. Here, my issues would be with the too many gods coming towards Atticus (in order to kill him) or helped him. Yes, TOO many gods in one book!
I loved the first trilogy because it introduced me to the gods one book at a time. But now, we got the Olympians, the Romans, the Norses gods, not to mention the Celtic, a human lifeleech, vampires, dark Faes, and so many others rolled into one, I got overwhelmed! It was too much for me to keep up with and to enjoy the book.
Also, while I appreciated Granuaile getting her own chapters, I felt her voice to be a little dry. She didn't have enough characteristic that made those chapters worthy. For me, she never stood out, other than being Atticus's protégé, even if she kicked ass new druid.
Truthfully, I would probably like it better if the chapters were written from Oberon's point of view (especially during the part where ). So I didn't care with the Granuaile's chapters (unlike, for example, Karrin Murphy's own story from the Harry Dresden series, which was written when ).
Now, problems aside ...
I thought how Atticus survived the hunting was pretty good read. I was impressed with how he used his power -- and his link with Earth elementals -- to deal with the virgin huntresses, Artemis and Diana. During the time when , I literally gasped because it was so quick, I wasn't prepared for it. It also managed to make me all teary eyed .
The scene where they were fighting the sea serpents while trying to cross to England was THE BEST action sequence in the book, IMHO. Because it was intense, and if someone like Michael Bay made a movie scene out of it, it would be insanely edge-of-my-seat gripping!
Other than that ... there are some things I want to comment, but they will be spoiler-y to the story so under the tag they go:
Personally, it was better than the last one but it still wasn't as entertaining as the previous 4.5 books.
In my review for , my issues were due to the 12 years time jump and I didn't believe in the progress of Atticus and Granuaile's romance. Here, my issues would be with the too many gods coming towards Atticus (in order to kill him) or helped him. Yes, TOO many gods in one book!
I loved the first trilogy because it introduced me to the gods one book at a time. But now, we got the Olympians, the Romans, the Norses gods, not to mention the Celtic, a human lifeleech, vampires, dark Faes, and so many others rolled into one, I got overwhelmed! It was too much for me to keep up with and to enjoy the book.
Also, while I appreciated Granuaile getting her own chapters, I felt her voice to be a little dry. She didn't have enough characteristic that made those chapters worthy. For me, she never stood out, other than being Atticus's protégé, even if she kicked ass new druid.
Truthfully, I would probably like it better if the chapters were written from Oberon's point of view (especially during the part where ). So I didn't care with the Granuaile's chapters (unlike, for example, Karrin Murphy's own story from the Harry Dresden series, which was written when ).
Now, problems aside ...
I thought how Atticus survived the hunting was pretty good read. I was impressed with how he used his power -- and his link with Earth elementals -- to deal with the virgin huntresses, Artemis and Diana. During the time when , I literally gasped because it was so quick, I wasn't prepared for it. It also managed to make me all teary eyed .
The scene where they were fighting the sea serpents while trying to cross to England was THE BEST action sequence in the book, IMHO. Because it was intense, and if someone like Michael Bay made a movie scene out of it, it would be insanely edge-of-my-seat gripping!
Other than that ... there are some things I want to comment, but they will be spoiler-y to the story so under the tag they go:
June 25, 2013
One of the great things about the Iron Druid series is how every book matters. Not only do characters from earlier books return, but Atticus� actions in one book influence how these characters feel about him later. Actions have repercussions, sometimes expected and other times surprising.
The vast majority of Hunted is an elaborate chase sequence as Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon try to cross Europe while evading the pursuit of Artemis and Diana. They’re upset about how Atticus has trapped Bacchus. All of the easy avenues of escape are closed to the Druids, so it’s a foot race. And the goddesses are being helped by vampires and dark elves. And don’t forget Loki, who wants to kill Atticus himself. The gods are using this as a betting opportunity, so our favorite Druids are on their own with just their wits and skills to protect them.
Everything you like about the series is here: fast paced plotting, laugh out loud humor, sausages! The plotting is too dependent on knowing characters from earlier books to make this a good starting point, but if you’re a fan of the series, you’ll love this one.
The vast majority of Hunted is an elaborate chase sequence as Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon try to cross Europe while evading the pursuit of Artemis and Diana. They’re upset about how Atticus has trapped Bacchus. All of the easy avenues of escape are closed to the Druids, so it’s a foot race. And the goddesses are being helped by vampires and dark elves. And don’t forget Loki, who wants to kill Atticus himself. The gods are using this as a betting opportunity, so our favorite Druids are on their own with just their wits and skills to protect them.
Everything you like about the series is here: fast paced plotting, laugh out loud humor, sausages! The plotting is too dependent on knowing characters from earlier books to make this a good starting point, but if you’re a fan of the series, you’ll love this one.
October 7, 2020
Que gozada! En este sexto libro se recogen varias semillitas plantadas en libros anteriores y está hilado finísimo!
Además se complica la trama... ¿Quién o quiénes están detrás del complot para desencadenar "eso"?
Y aunque se veía venir, el epílogo te deja calentito con la revelación final.
¿He dicho ya que estoy disfrutando de lo lindo esta saga? Ou yeah!
Quedan 3!
Además se complica la trama... ¿Quién o quiénes están detrás del complot para desencadenar "eso"?
Y aunque se veía venir, el epílogo te deja calentito con la revelación final.
¿He dicho ya que estoy disfrutando de lo lindo esta saga? Ou yeah!
Quedan 3!
August 6, 2023
Hunted was action packed with Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon trying to outrun the goddesses of the hunt, Diana and Artemis, intent on taking Atticus down.
Somehow I skipped this installment the first time through the series so this was a new-to-me story and I really enjoyed it! There are surprises and several close calls!
As usual Luke Daniels' audio performance is a wonderful treat!
Somehow I skipped this installment the first time through the series so this was a new-to-me story and I really enjoyed it! There are surprises and several close calls!
As usual Luke Daniels' audio performance is a wonderful treat!
July 22, 2013
This book is not terrible, it's just not very good.
We get the POV of Granuaile in small doses, but I did not like it. As a secondary character she works fine, but when Hearne tries to write from inside her head it becomes very apparent it's a man writing as a female. He attempts to not come off sexist by making her masculine and aggressive. Which, instead, comes off as pandering to women. The whole "I am woman, hear me roar" thing is really over played these days. Can't we just have a strong female character that isn't a strong male character with boobs? Generally speaking, men and women are very different. We have very different ways of approaching problems and solving them. To be fair to Hearne, there are also plenty of female authors that do the same thing to male characters.
That being said I understand why he put in her POV,
I actually like Oberon even though some times he can go a little overboard with the silly comments. I find the character endearing.
The biggest problem with this book is that even though so many fights occur during it, you don't feel like anything is actually happening. It's literally 1. run to a place 2. sleep or eat 3. fight somebody 4. manage to survive (wash, rinse, repeat) by the end you don't feel like much has actually been accomplished...because not much has been accomplished.
The book is called Hunted and that is exactly what you will be getting. Perhaps Hearne's goal was to never let up and make the reader feel as though they are being hunted. It winds up just feeling tedious. I'm sure it will pick up in the next book.
We get the POV of Granuaile in small doses, but I did not like it. As a secondary character she works fine, but when Hearne tries to write from inside her head it becomes very apparent it's a man writing as a female. He attempts to not come off sexist by making her masculine and aggressive. Which, instead, comes off as pandering to women. The whole "I am woman, hear me roar" thing is really over played these days. Can't we just have a strong female character that isn't a strong male character with boobs? Generally speaking, men and women are very different. We have very different ways of approaching problems and solving them. To be fair to Hearne, there are also plenty of female authors that do the same thing to male characters.
That being said I understand why he put in her POV,
I actually like Oberon even though some times he can go a little overboard with the silly comments. I find the character endearing.
The biggest problem with this book is that even though so many fights occur during it, you don't feel like anything is actually happening. It's literally 1. run to a place 2. sleep or eat 3. fight somebody 4. manage to survive (wash, rinse, repeat) by the end you don't feel like much has actually been accomplished...because not much has been accomplished.
The book is called Hunted and that is exactly what you will be getting. Perhaps Hearne's goal was to never let up and make the reader feel as though they are being hunted. It winds up just feeling tedious. I'm sure it will pick up in the next book.
May 14, 2018
A new adventure, a new demon and a new druid?!
Can someone turn this series into a movie because i can picture it so clearly in my head. The writing is descriptive and unique and as i listened to the series the accents and different voices Luke Daniels uses are wonderful and make the story really come to life!
Can someone turn this series into a movie because i can picture it so clearly in my head. The writing is descriptive and unique and as i listened to the series the accents and different voices Luke Daniels uses are wonderful and make the story really come to life!
October 23, 2018
this one sliped into what the hell realms.
March 7, 2018
Hunted is the sixth book of The Iron Druid Chronicles and it's still just as awesome as when I first started reading this series 2014. Atticus, Oberon, and Granuaile are one of my favorite bookish teams in urban fantasy. Mentally, this book really put me through the wringer - so much happens and, gasp, we even lose a major character. I loved getting more from Granuaile's perspective in this installment - I love her voice in comparison to Atticus. Plus, that epilogue was fantastic and I can't wait to see where the series goes from here in Shattered.
October 7, 2019
This series is still fun, but it's not my favorite. The last three books especially have been mostly action, with Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon on the run from the Greek and Roman pantheons. They have to stay alive while trying to figure out how to reach safety, who is passing information from their side to the Olympians, and how they can make peace so they can all just be left alone.
A couple of things have me rounding this up from 3.5 stars, even though non-stop action isn't my thing. The first is that for the first time (aside from a side-novella) we have Granuaile's POV included in the narrative. This is also the first time we have broken from Atticus's first person POV in the series. Honestly, her POV should have been introduced much sooner. She has a very different voice than Atticus (which is so nice to see in first person POV!); you can definitely tell the difference between their voices on the page, and you don't forget whose POV you're in. She also has a very different perspective than he does, so it's nice to see the events going on in a different way.
The second thing is that occasionally they take a break from all the running and fighting, and some cool things happen. I liked hearing the story about Irish god Midhir and his gross machinations, and later when Atticus visits his home, it's the most tense section of the book, but in a more interesting way because Hearne allows Atticus to spend time there instead of just frantically moving from place to place. His danger there is more fraught and quiet, and much more elevated because of it. The fact that the book ends without them knowing who their enemy in Tir Na Nog is is also interesting.
I did also like the added twist at the end of
[3.5 stars]
A couple of things have me rounding this up from 3.5 stars, even though non-stop action isn't my thing. The first is that for the first time (aside from a side-novella) we have Granuaile's POV included in the narrative. This is also the first time we have broken from Atticus's first person POV in the series. Honestly, her POV should have been introduced much sooner. She has a very different voice than Atticus (which is so nice to see in first person POV!); you can definitely tell the difference between their voices on the page, and you don't forget whose POV you're in. She also has a very different perspective than he does, so it's nice to see the events going on in a different way.
The second thing is that occasionally they take a break from all the running and fighting, and some cool things happen. I liked hearing the story about Irish god Midhir and his gross machinations, and later when Atticus visits his home, it's the most tense section of the book, but in a more interesting way because Hearne allows Atticus to spend time there instead of just frantically moving from place to place. His danger there is more fraught and quiet, and much more elevated because of it. The fact that the book ends without them knowing who their enemy in Tir Na Nog is is also interesting.
I did also like the added twist at the end of
[3.5 stars]
September 4, 2015
4½�'
If you love the series, what is stopping you? Hunted does NOT disappoint and throws more than a few curve-balls!
Atticus, Atticus, Atticus... what is UP with pissing off all the gods, and I do mean darn near ALL of them. Well, I suppose with them taking offense at the drop of a hat, there's just no hope for it. Must not forget a shout out to my favorite hound, Oberon, you deserve a sausage of the month club for being such a clever boy! I'm totally using the 'Shepherd's Pie' thing in real life, be aware of that now.
We've already reached the sixth book in the series now, haven't we? It seems like just yesterday I stumbled across book one and two in my local library and took a chance. Tattooed, snarky Druid... Where do I sign up? Best 'talking' dog ever... Well slap my *bleep* and call me Sally! I loved them from the very first book and have eagerly followed the story of the highly persecuted druid. Add the new feminine, but still 'fierce' druid and I'm in reader heaven... or wasn't there free beer in Irish Paradise? Could there be an Irish Reader's Paradise? *Here's hoping*
I do have to say, I loved it, I really did. I feel the overall story across the series has been cohesive and Hunted was a great addition. The reader gets tastes of Granuaile as a narrator on occasion, which was an interesting change in voice. But beware, this series must be read in order or you will run across ginormous spoilers with big pointy teeth. While I do find the plot original and fresh, the intensive running, chasing, and the *my eyes- I can't unsee that!NONONO* moment. I guess I was just feeling a little desperate, I mean how much bad karma can one druid have? Tons. Tons and tons of the worst luck roll ever. He may as well be wearing a red Star Trek uniform and have a target painted on his back.
There was happily much of Oberon in this installment; between you and me I think Oberon is what makes this entire series. He's the 'Shepherd's Pie' (see I warned you now about using that, didn't I?) Playful banter, more gods than you can shake a stick at, fierce fighting, profound observations, manticores, and even a meat heist, what's not to love? And while there is some romance, overall it's not a 'kissing book'. There's just not really enough time for that, you see.
I will leave you with my favorite quote (and explanation of 'Shepherd's Pie')
"'Do you perhaps mean pi, the mathmatical symbol?'
No, Atticus, I mean shepherd's pie. I'm not going to confuse that with math. Shepherd's pie is delicious and desirable, and math is not."
If you love the series, what is stopping you? Hunted does NOT disappoint and throws more than a few curve-balls!
Atticus, Atticus, Atticus... what is UP with pissing off all the gods, and I do mean darn near ALL of them. Well, I suppose with them taking offense at the drop of a hat, there's just no hope for it. Must not forget a shout out to my favorite hound, Oberon, you deserve a sausage of the month club for being such a clever boy! I'm totally using the 'Shepherd's Pie' thing in real life, be aware of that now.
We've already reached the sixth book in the series now, haven't we? It seems like just yesterday I stumbled across book one and two in my local library and took a chance. Tattooed, snarky Druid... Where do I sign up? Best 'talking' dog ever... Well slap my *bleep* and call me Sally! I loved them from the very first book and have eagerly followed the story of the highly persecuted druid. Add the new feminine, but still 'fierce' druid and I'm in reader heaven... or wasn't there free beer in Irish Paradise? Could there be an Irish Reader's Paradise? *Here's hoping*
I do have to say, I loved it, I really did. I feel the overall story across the series has been cohesive and Hunted was a great addition. The reader gets tastes of Granuaile as a narrator on occasion, which was an interesting change in voice. But beware, this series must be read in order or you will run across ginormous spoilers with big pointy teeth. While I do find the plot original and fresh, the intensive running, chasing, and the *my eyes- I can't unsee that!NONONO* moment. I guess I was just feeling a little desperate, I mean how much bad karma can one druid have? Tons. Tons and tons of the worst luck roll ever. He may as well be wearing a red Star Trek uniform and have a target painted on his back.
There was happily much of Oberon in this installment; between you and me I think Oberon is what makes this entire series. He's the 'Shepherd's Pie' (see I warned you now about using that, didn't I?) Playful banter, more gods than you can shake a stick at, fierce fighting, profound observations, manticores, and even a meat heist, what's not to love? And while there is some romance, overall it's not a 'kissing book'. There's just not really enough time for that, you see.
I will leave you with my favorite quote (and explanation of 'Shepherd's Pie')
"'Do you perhaps mean pi, the mathmatical symbol?'
No, Atticus, I mean shepherd's pie. I'm not going to confuse that with math. Shepherd's pie is delicious and desirable, and math is not."
June 18, 2013
The Druids, Atticus and Granuaile, are on a run for their lives. Artemis and Diana are hot on the trail but if that wasn’t enough Loki, a group of mercenary the dark elves and the vampires are also trying to knock them off. Without the ability to shift worlds, their only hope is to get to England were they have a chance of winning.
For any chance of survival, Atticus must convince the Greek and Roman gods that it is in their best interest to align with the entrapment of Loki and stop Ragnarok. First he has to convince them not to kill him and Granuaile.
Wonderfully executed humor and wit punctuates an action filled trek across Europe. Blending Druid, Greek, Roman and Irish cultures then adding a modern flare seems to be a gift Kevin Hearne carries out with ease because he truly creates a brilliant and riveting story every time. Hearne masterfully makes you feel like you are part of the story. Hunted will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh and even hit an emotional cord all the while you race across country sides and dodge the mechanizations of the gods. This is a series I anxiously await each installment, it just thrills the fantasy reader in me. I'm just going to say...WHAT AN ENDING...I respectfully request you write faster Mr. Hearne!
I received this ARC copy of Hunted from Random House Publishing Group - Del Rey Spectra in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication June 25, 2013.
Written by: Kevin Hearne
Series: The Iron Druid Chronicles
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: June 25, 2013
ISBN-10: 0345533631
ISBN-13: 978-0345533630
Rating: 4 1/2
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Mythology
Age Recommendation: YA + (Langauge and Sexual References)
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For any chance of survival, Atticus must convince the Greek and Roman gods that it is in their best interest to align with the entrapment of Loki and stop Ragnarok. First he has to convince them not to kill him and Granuaile.
Wonderfully executed humor and wit punctuates an action filled trek across Europe. Blending Druid, Greek, Roman and Irish cultures then adding a modern flare seems to be a gift Kevin Hearne carries out with ease because he truly creates a brilliant and riveting story every time. Hearne masterfully makes you feel like you are part of the story. Hunted will keep you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh and even hit an emotional cord all the while you race across country sides and dodge the mechanizations of the gods. This is a series I anxiously await each installment, it just thrills the fantasy reader in me. I'm just going to say...WHAT AN ENDING...I respectfully request you write faster Mr. Hearne!
I received this ARC copy of Hunted from Random House Publishing Group - Del Rey Spectra in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication June 25, 2013.
Written by: Kevin Hearne
Series: The Iron Druid Chronicles
Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: June 25, 2013
ISBN-10: 0345533631
ISBN-13: 978-0345533630
Rating: 4 1/2
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Mythology
Age Recommendation: YA + (Langauge and Sexual References)
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For more reviews check out or find us on .
July 30, 2015
Hunted was a definite treat. Fast paced and incredibly exciting, it’s a great addition to the series.
The plot was very exciting, with several twists that were freaking unbelievable. I promise you’ll be at the edge of your seat while reading/listening. The beginning was one of the best in the whole series and I teared up by what happened at the beginning and around 1/3 in. I’m glad we were able to see some emotional pain from Atticus. Don’t get me wrong, I love that the series is lighthearted, but you cannot live 2000+ years without some pain and I’m glad we saw some of that.
I think the book had problems with pacing though. There was so much running around at the beginning � I was so tired on their behalf…I just kept thinking ‘can you please rest a bit?� � that the end fell a bit flat. I did like it better than the last one because we saw some two very emotional scenes and I think that’s been missing from the series.
It was great to have Granuaile’s POV. It gave me a different perspective on Atticus� character and it was interesting to see her take on being a Druid. Also, I loved how kick-ass she’s become! She’s definitely holding her own. One thing that bothered me about her character was her penchant to play the disapproving Mommy when men were making off-color jokes. None of the jokes were malicious so I didn’t like her role as ‘defender of womanhood.� It made her seem like she had a stick up you know what.
As usual, Luke Daniels was awesome. He can do the accents, women’s voices, the serious parts, the funny ones. This is definitely one of the best series in audio out there. If you’ve never listened to an audiobook and are curious, please try this one out. You will thank me for the recommendation.
The plot was very exciting, with several twists that were freaking unbelievable. I promise you’ll be at the edge of your seat while reading/listening. The beginning was one of the best in the whole series and I teared up by what happened at the beginning and around 1/3 in. I’m glad we were able to see some emotional pain from Atticus. Don’t get me wrong, I love that the series is lighthearted, but you cannot live 2000+ years without some pain and I’m glad we saw some of that.
I think the book had problems with pacing though. There was so much running around at the beginning � I was so tired on their behalf…I just kept thinking ‘can you please rest a bit?� � that the end fell a bit flat. I did like it better than the last one because we saw some two very emotional scenes and I think that’s been missing from the series.
It was great to have Granuaile’s POV. It gave me a different perspective on Atticus� character and it was interesting to see her take on being a Druid. Also, I loved how kick-ass she’s become! She’s definitely holding her own. One thing that bothered me about her character was her penchant to play the disapproving Mommy when men were making off-color jokes. None of the jokes were malicious so I didn’t like her role as ‘defender of womanhood.� It made her seem like she had a stick up you know what.
As usual, Luke Daniels was awesome. He can do the accents, women’s voices, the serious parts, the funny ones. This is definitely one of the best series in audio out there. If you’ve never listened to an audiobook and are curious, please try this one out. You will thank me for the recommendation.
February 8, 2024
This was a great installment!
Atticus' sometimes immature disposition makes it easy to forget how intelligent and cunning he can be, making his flashes of brilliance more enjoyable.
The hunt was exhausting and, at times, brutal but entertaining.
Along with the action are many emotional happenings and an intriguing ending.
I look forward to continuing the series.
Atticus' sometimes immature disposition makes it easy to forget how intelligent and cunning he can be, making his flashes of brilliance more enjoyable.
The hunt was exhausting and, at times, brutal but entertaining.
Along with the action are many emotional happenings and an intriguing ending.
I look forward to continuing the series.
October 8, 2022
Uwielbiam tą serię <3. Z każdym tomem to jest po prostu coraz lepsze.
November 22, 2016
Try as I might, I can't figure out a way to get ŷ to let me give this as many stars as it deserves -- 6. I don't think it's possible for Hearne to write a bad book, but Hunted is beyond good. Not that Hearne has ever seemed anything but self-assured and capable (sorta like Atticus), but he's really firing on all cylinders here -- from the jaw-dropping and series-changing events of Chapter 1 through all the plot, twists, character moments, quips, action, and development that follows -- Hearne delivers with verve and panache.
I don't know how to describe the storyline without plunging neck-deep into spoiler territory, so let's just say that this picks up minutes (if not seconds) from Trapped and keeps going from there. Virtually every character from the previous five novels makes an appearance (if only with a name-drop), and we get a few new characters from the pages of myth (Irish, Greek and Roman predominantly, but most of Europe is well-represented here) as well from Hearne's own imagination. Our favorite Druids face off with a couple of new opponents, try to broker a peace with Greek and Roman pantheons, prepare for Ragnarok, and try to suss out who amognst the Tuatha Dé Danann might be working to bring about their untimely demise. (clearly, our heroes don't get a lot of rest in these fast-moving 300 pages to get all that addressed)
Not that Atticus has had an easy go of it since the beginning of Hounded, but Hearne really puts the hurt on him this time around. He has two of the closest calls I can remember a first-person narrator dealing with in recent history -- and he gets both of them in one book! Though honestly, the emotional and intellectual challenges he faces are probably harder for him to deal with -- his Bear charm and tattoos can't help him with those. Naturally, he rises to the challenges and even pulls off a couple of schemes that would make his buddy Coyote proud. While remaining Atticus at his core, there are flashes of a ruthlessness and hardness that we haven't seen much of before. A good reminder that a Celtic warrior was formidable opponent (thankfully, there are things that still make him balk!)
While most of the book is told from Atticus' POV as usual, we do get a few chapters from Granuaile's POV. I appreciated seeing things from her perspective (not just the parts that Atticus couldn't relate, either) and I learned a lot more about a character I thought I knew pretty well already. I think she's just about at the point where we could get Granuaile novels with minimal use of Atticus (see the Joe Pike novels) and not feel we were missing much -- if anything, the fight scenes might be a bit more savage. There's a danger here (I think Atticus himself sees this) in her becoming too much of an eco-warrior (think Captain Planet as told by Tarantino), and I think that could make for problematic reading if it went on too long or too extreme. But until then, I'm enjoying the heck out of this warrior woman.
If you're already reading this series, you're in love with Oberon (or have no soul). If you're not reading it, you've probably not read this far -- but if you have, just know that it's worth buying the 6 books just to spend time with this most wonderful of Irish Wolfhounds. When I described Chapter 1 in words similar to my first paragraph to my wife (who's a couple books behind), she simply stopped me, "He didn't kill Oberon, did he?" I got the distinct impression that my books would be headed for the trash pile (or would be tossed on the barbeque) if I answered yes. Thankfully (on many levels), that's not the case. Even better, this is the best use of Oberon yet -- of course, he's hilarious and inappropriate as always -- but he also gets to be heroic, inspiring and even moving. I'm not kidding, my eyes got misty a couple of times just because of him.
Any book that does all that while pulling off things like citing Wheaton's Law within a few pages of quoting Dante (in the original!) needs to be celebrated. Now the wait for book 7 begins. (sigh)
I don't know how to describe the storyline without plunging neck-deep into spoiler territory, so let's just say that this picks up minutes (if not seconds) from Trapped and keeps going from there. Virtually every character from the previous five novels makes an appearance (if only with a name-drop), and we get a few new characters from the pages of myth (Irish, Greek and Roman predominantly, but most of Europe is well-represented here) as well from Hearne's own imagination. Our favorite Druids face off with a couple of new opponents, try to broker a peace with Greek and Roman pantheons, prepare for Ragnarok, and try to suss out who amognst the Tuatha Dé Danann might be working to bring about their untimely demise. (clearly, our heroes don't get a lot of rest in these fast-moving 300 pages to get all that addressed)
Not that Atticus has had an easy go of it since the beginning of Hounded, but Hearne really puts the hurt on him this time around. He has two of the closest calls I can remember a first-person narrator dealing with in recent history -- and he gets both of them in one book! Though honestly, the emotional and intellectual challenges he faces are probably harder for him to deal with -- his Bear charm and tattoos can't help him with those. Naturally, he rises to the challenges and even pulls off a couple of schemes that would make his buddy Coyote proud. While remaining Atticus at his core, there are flashes of a ruthlessness and hardness that we haven't seen much of before. A good reminder that a Celtic warrior was formidable opponent (thankfully, there are things that still make him balk!)
While most of the book is told from Atticus' POV as usual, we do get a few chapters from Granuaile's POV. I appreciated seeing things from her perspective (not just the parts that Atticus couldn't relate, either) and I learned a lot more about a character I thought I knew pretty well already. I think she's just about at the point where we could get Granuaile novels with minimal use of Atticus (see the Joe Pike novels) and not feel we were missing much -- if anything, the fight scenes might be a bit more savage. There's a danger here (I think Atticus himself sees this) in her becoming too much of an eco-warrior (think Captain Planet as told by Tarantino), and I think that could make for problematic reading if it went on too long or too extreme. But until then, I'm enjoying the heck out of this warrior woman.
If you're already reading this series, you're in love with Oberon (or have no soul). If you're not reading it, you've probably not read this far -- but if you have, just know that it's worth buying the 6 books just to spend time with this most wonderful of Irish Wolfhounds. When I described Chapter 1 in words similar to my first paragraph to my wife (who's a couple books behind), she simply stopped me, "He didn't kill Oberon, did he?" I got the distinct impression that my books would be headed for the trash pile (or would be tossed on the barbeque) if I answered yes. Thankfully (on many levels), that's not the case. Even better, this is the best use of Oberon yet -- of course, he's hilarious and inappropriate as always -- but he also gets to be heroic, inspiring and even moving. I'm not kidding, my eyes got misty a couple of times just because of him.
Any book that does all that while pulling off things like citing Wheaton's Law within a few pages of quoting Dante (in the original!) needs to be celebrated. Now the wait for book 7 begins. (sigh)
December 11, 2020
It seems there are always consequences to Atticus’s actions that he just doesn’t see coming. In order to escape Greece in the last book, he had to kidnap some dryads to encourage Pan and Faunus to open the Fae doors (portals) to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, his actions with the dryads also pissed off Artemis and Diana and now the two goddesses are relentlessly hunting Atticus, Granuielle, and Oberon through Europe. To make matters worse, they also still have Dark Elves and vampires trying to assassinate them too.
What I liked: Since Granuaile is now a full Druid, she kicks ass. Oberon keeps up his schtick as the comic relief, and I suppose Atticus is rather clever about how he manages to solve this book’s problem with the goddesses. In fact, I’m happy that for the moment, he is focused on the big picture. What I didn’t like: All this running is boring. They’ve been running for two books straight. I am also a little disappointed in the characters that were eliminated in this book, some of which I thought were key to Atticus finding out who is really trying to kill him. I guess we are rewarded by the addition of a new character at the end. I just hope he can make up for those that were lost.
What I liked: Since Granuaile is now a full Druid, she kicks ass. Oberon keeps up his schtick as the comic relief, and I suppose Atticus is rather clever about how he manages to solve this book’s problem with the goddesses. In fact, I’m happy that for the moment, he is focused on the big picture. What I didn’t like: All this running is boring. They’ve been running for two books straight. I am also a little disappointed in the characters that were eliminated in this book, some of which I thought were key to Atticus finding out who is really trying to kill him. I guess we are rewarded by the addition of a new character at the end. I just hope he can make up for those that were lost.
July 2, 2013
It feels strange how our hero has the amazing ability to blame strangers so thoroughly for his own actions only to create life-long enemies of them. Of course, he hasn't done this once, or twice, or even three times! You would think that someone so tortured by his own bad decisions might learn from it, but no; he not only succeeds in thwarting new enemies, but makes a whole new set just in time for the next book. It is also a bit odd that he can successfully negotiate treaties of peace with the really big bads just before he is completely snuffed out of existence. It is both nice and annoying that we've got such a predictable character. It may get old if it happens too much more, but I have no problems with the action and the enemies he fights. It's all written larger an life and fast, and for all of these qualities, I've really enjoyed the series. I just worry a little for the future. Fun read!
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