Helpful Score: 2
I've never read a book that is so well-balanced as this one--well, the whole series, actually. It is:
well-researched
authentic
funny as all get-out!! (I convinced my husband to read the series too, but he refused to start until I finished the 2nd book, to make sure it stayed awesome, and it did, but I can't keep from telling him the funny parts, he's so mad, lol!!) (even now, the words "Thor," gravy" or "goatf*cker" send me into side-splitting uncontrollable bouts of laughter)
great battle scenes
has it all: vampires, werewolves, ghouls, gods, godesses, elementals, intelligent animals, witches, demons, fallen angels, fae, Kabbalah...you want it, it's in there! (And if you're fed up or tired of any of these--you should still read this because it's DIFFERENT, I promise! This is NOT a series trying to imitate a different one, or trying to ride on another one's coattails.
proper momentum--there's a sense of urgency in book 2, which is how it should be, since usually book 2 is kind of boring due to world-building and setting the scene for upcoming books
It all adds up to this: You do not want to miss this series! You should not miss this series! I can't wait for more from this author!!
Book 4 is Tricked, out in April 2012.
well-researched
authentic
funny as all get-out!! (I convinced my husband to read the series too, but he refused to start until I finished the 2nd book, to make sure it stayed awesome, and it did, but I can't keep from telling him the funny parts, he's so mad, lol!!) (even now, the words "Thor," gravy" or "goatf*cker" send me into side-splitting uncontrollable bouts of laughter)
great battle scenes
has it all: vampires, werewolves, ghouls, gods, godesses, elementals, intelligent animals, witches, demons, fallen angels, fae, Kabbalah...you want it, it's in there! (And if you're fed up or tired of any of these--you should still read this because it's DIFFERENT, I promise! This is NOT a series trying to imitate a different one, or trying to ride on another one's coattails.
proper momentum--there's a sense of urgency in book 2, which is how it should be, since usually book 2 is kind of boring due to world-building and setting the scene for upcoming books
It all adds up to this: You do not want to miss this series! You should not miss this series! I can't wait for more from this author!!
Book 4 is Tricked, out in April 2012.
Helpful Score: 2
This is the second book in The Iron Druid Chronicles by Hearne. The third book Hammered released earlier this week. I listened to this on audio book and the audio book was extremely well done. I really enjoyed this story and am so excited that this book was just as good as (if not better) than the first book.
Atticus would just like to get back to healing the land that was damaged in the first book, Hounded, but it is not to be. He is attacked by witches but it is not the coven he is used too; some evil witches have comes to town and they want Atticus dead. Before hunting witches though Atticus has to sign a treaty with the local coven, then hunt random demons attacking the populace. Of course a druid's work is never done and now he has some crazy Maenads to take care of too.
This book was awesome! It is hilarious, very well written, has a great plot that weaves together a lot of different story elements, and was very hard to put down. This is one of those rare urban fantasies that balances character development, action, plot, and world-building just perfectly. Oberon, as Atticus's hound, continues to be an excellent character.
It was great to meet the good witches in more detail and to spend more time with Atticus's apprentice. I really enjoy how many mythologies and religions are woven into this story. The repercussions of the last book aren't the main focus of this story but they continue to be a part of the story and some of the things that result are interesting to say the least.
Things are wrapped up nicely in this book but you can tell that all of this is building to a confrontation between Atticus and Thor which makes me really really want to read the next book Hammered ASAP. I already downloaded the audio book, so now I just need time to start reading it!
Overall just a wonderful addition to what is shaping up to be a spectacular series. If you are a fan of The Dresden Files, Kate Daniels, or any other urban fantasy laced with humor you have got to check this series out! I can't wait to read future books in this series :-)
Atticus would just like to get back to healing the land that was damaged in the first book, Hounded, but it is not to be. He is attacked by witches but it is not the coven he is used too; some evil witches have comes to town and they want Atticus dead. Before hunting witches though Atticus has to sign a treaty with the local coven, then hunt random demons attacking the populace. Of course a druid's work is never done and now he has some crazy Maenads to take care of too.
This book was awesome! It is hilarious, very well written, has a great plot that weaves together a lot of different story elements, and was very hard to put down. This is one of those rare urban fantasies that balances character development, action, plot, and world-building just perfectly. Oberon, as Atticus's hound, continues to be an excellent character.
It was great to meet the good witches in more detail and to spend more time with Atticus's apprentice. I really enjoy how many mythologies and religions are woven into this story. The repercussions of the last book aren't the main focus of this story but they continue to be a part of the story and some of the things that result are interesting to say the least.
Things are wrapped up nicely in this book but you can tell that all of this is building to a confrontation between Atticus and Thor which makes me really really want to read the next book Hammered ASAP. I already downloaded the audio book, so now I just need time to start reading it!
Overall just a wonderful addition to what is shaping up to be a spectacular series. If you are a fan of The Dresden Files, Kate Daniels, or any other urban fantasy laced with humor you have got to check this series out! I can't wait to read future books in this series :-)
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent! I enjoy everything about Atticus and his life in Tempe. This time around he is called upon to help a local coven of witches defeat evil foes, disband a group of Bacchants and assist Coyote with taking down a fallen angel. Oberon remains one of my all time favorite dogs! 4.5 stars
Kristin K. (escapeartistk) -
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this one even more than the first book. The jokes are better and the plot is more structured. This is a series I'll be continuing.
You will be swept up from page one and begging for more when the last page turns.I laughed outloud,several times.I love Oberon,he is a blast.
I'm re-reading this series because I never got through the whole thing, and with the last one still sitting on my TBR shelf I figured I'd start back at the beginning. I remember liking this the first time I read it. The smart-aleck Druid, the even more smart-alecky dog, vampires, witches and werewolves, oh my. But now I know what's coming so I have time to slow down and think about what I've read. And I'm not as happy with it as the first time. First off, It's pretty much just fight scenes, one right after the other. Fight scenes where Atticus might get bashed and bruised, but hey, he can fight on without pain and a night sleeping outside fixes him right up. There's no character building at all - we don't learn anything new about anyone. Second, the sexism. All the women here are viewed as how attractive they might be as sex partners, including the goddesses. Nice and sexy. Evil and secy. All-powerful goddesses and sexy. Atticus' physical appearance and his emotional age actually match, despite being over 2000 years old. Okay, well I can go with the idea that it's a fantasy novel written for 14 yr old boys. I liked Coyote, but I really didn't like the accent. If he was Dine he shouldn't be talking like a southern yokel. And I liked the political machinations of the Norse gods. Well onto the next and I hope I can get through all of it with a better opinion.
