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ericbuscemi's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes less is more. Such is the case with this novella, which advances Atticus's story more than the previous novel, [b:Tricked|12700306|Tricked (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #4)|Kevin Hearne|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1324455119s/12700306.jpg|16669362], did, while at the same time maintaining the tone of the overarching series, as well as its mythology, excitement and humor. Has me very excited to read the next novel in the series, [b:Trapped|13536649|Trapped (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #5)|Kevin Hearne|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1346092123s/13536649.jpg|16669363].
philibin's review against another edition
4.0
(4.0 Stars)
Great little adventure to further develop the characters
-BIll
Great little adventure to further develop the characters
-BIll
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
5.0
Anyone who has followed my reviews whether on my blog, Goodreads, Amazon or B&N or in person you know how much I adore this series.
Two Ravens and One Crow is a novella set six years after the events of Tricked and six years before the events of Trapped. I don’t know how much I can say about it without spoilers but I’ll give it a go. Still in Arizona Atticus is still training Granuaile while fighting a growing attraction to her. Oberon, pal that he is helps by distracting Atticus and letting him know when he is being too obvious which Atticus rewards with treats of course. Things have been quiet when the Morrigan shows up and informs Atticus he must go with her. She gives no explanation but does say that she will finally get around to repairing Atticus’s healing tattoo that was damaged in Tricked. Leaving with the Morrigan Atticus gets his tattoo fixed and then is pulled into a meeting that will shape his future.
This is a quick read and a nice bite to tide us over until Trapped comes out.
Two Ravens and One Crow is a novella set six years after the events of Tricked and six years before the events of Trapped. I don’t know how much I can say about it without spoilers but I’ll give it a go. Still in Arizona Atticus is still training Granuaile while fighting a growing attraction to her. Oberon, pal that he is helps by distracting Atticus and letting him know when he is being too obvious which Atticus rewards with treats of course. Things have been quiet when the Morrigan shows up and informs Atticus he must go with her. She gives no explanation but does say that she will finally get around to repairing Atticus’s healing tattoo that was damaged in Tricked. Leaving with the Morrigan Atticus gets his tattoo fixed and then is pulled into a meeting that will shape his future.
This is a quick read and a nice bite to tide us over until Trapped comes out.
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
4.0
Not a full book, but a short novella, this story fills in some of the time between book 4 and book 5. This series cracks me up, the characters are so much fun. Now I can't wait for Trapped.
“Huh... guess they didn't want a cracker after all. Another myth BUSTED”
"When in doubt blame the dark elves."
“Huh... guess they didn't want a cracker after all. Another myth BUSTED”
"When in doubt blame the dark elves."
mnsperkins's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a little disappointed. I didn't realize this novella was in the last IDC book I read. Whoops. I now have a digital and physical copy. Still a great series and story!
trevornagy's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
4.0
A surprisingly fulfilling and action-packed novella.
I may seem a bit harsh saying this, but I find a lot of mid-series novellas to be unworthy of the e-ink they're displayed in. Most of the time, the stories within are so much padding and filler with no progression to the characters or the series as a whole. And I can understand why; you can't really have something major plot-wise happening in a novella that some people see as 'optional' reading. It will be far too confusing come the next book trying to explain what happened during the break.
However, you've got to give the people who do fork out for the novella (not me, obviously) something worth reading. And this novella did just that. It gave a surprisingly revealing glimpse into Atticus' feelings for Granuaile, as well as a closer look at the beautifully terrifying Morrigan.
I have to confess, I'm finding Atticus' befuddlement over things with Granuaile extremely sweet. He's sounding more and more like a man suffering unrequited love by the day. And even though both of them have been heading out at weekends over the last six years of Granuaile's training for 'booty calls,' it seems it's becoming more and more unfulfilling for Atticus. And those guilt ferrets really are bastards.
As I mentioned earlier, Atticus and Granuaile—going under the amazing secret identities of Sterling Silver and Betty Baker (thanks to Coyote for that one)—are approximately mid-way through Granuaile's 12-year training to become a druid. If you recall, at the end of the last book, Tricked, Atticus suffered some damage to his healing tattoo on his hand (giant mutant cockroaches will do that to you), so when the Morrigan turns up with an offer to repair it, he accepts.
You'd think at 2100 years old he'd know better than to trust the Morrigan by now. Guess not. Naturally, madness and mayhem ensues with much hilarity.
What seems abundantly clear to me whenever I read anything by Mr. Hearne—other than the fact that he is a comedic genius of course— is that he really has a great appreciation for the mythology his series is based around; Norse and Celtic mostly. He hasn't simply chosen it because it's popular or because it comes with ready-made characters to draw from. He really seems to just love the old stories and creating his own interpretations and retellings of them. And I, in turn, enjoy reading them too.
For fans of the series, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up. It was lots of fun and surprisingly enlightening.
4 Stars ★★★★
ARC received from the publisher for an honest review
I may seem a bit harsh saying this, but I find a lot of mid-series novellas to be unworthy of the e-ink they're displayed in. Most of the time, the stories within are so much padding and filler with no progression to the characters or the series as a whole. And I can understand why; you can't really have something major plot-wise happening in a novella that some people see as 'optional' reading. It will be far too confusing come the next book trying to explain what happened during the break.
However, you've got to give the people who do fork out for the novella (not me, obviously) something worth reading. And this novella did just that. It gave a surprisingly revealing glimpse into Atticus' feelings for Granuaile, as well as a closer look at the beautifully terrifying Morrigan.
I have to confess, I'm finding Atticus' befuddlement over things with Granuaile extremely sweet. He's sounding more and more like a man suffering unrequited love by the day. And even though both of them have been heading out at weekends over the last six years of Granuaile's training for 'booty calls,' it seems it's becoming more and more unfulfilling for Atticus. And those guilt ferrets really are bastards.
As I mentioned earlier, Atticus and Granuaile—going under the amazing secret identities of Sterling Silver and Betty Baker (thanks to Coyote for that one)—are approximately mid-way through Granuaile's 12-year training to become a druid. If you recall, at the end of the last book, Tricked, Atticus suffered some damage to his healing tattoo on his hand (giant mutant cockroaches will do that to you), so when the Morrigan turns up with an offer to repair it, he accepts.
You'd think at 2100 years old he'd know better than to trust the Morrigan by now. Guess not. Naturally, madness and mayhem ensues with much hilarity.
What seems abundantly clear to me whenever I read anything by Mr. Hearne—other than the fact that he is a comedic genius of course— is that he really has a great appreciation for the mythology his series is based around; Norse and Celtic mostly. He hasn't simply chosen it because it's popular or because it comes with ready-made characters to draw from. He really seems to just love the old stories and creating his own interpretations and retellings of them. And I, in turn, enjoy reading them too.
For fans of the series, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up. It was lots of fun and surprisingly enlightening.
4 Stars ★★★★
ARC received from the publisher for an honest review
graff_fuller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but I do like them when they are connected with series...that push the narrative forward.
I was surprised that 6 years had occurred from the last book, Tricked to this novella. Wow!
I love the characters of Atticus, his padawan and their dawg. Not a fan of The Morogan (that's for sure).
It was an alright story, but I'm more interested in the time that has gone by. Wow!
I was surprised that 6 years had occurred from the last book, Tricked to this novella. Wow!
I love the characters of Atticus, his padawan and their dawg. Not a fan of The Morogan (that's for sure).
It was an alright story, but I'm more interested in the time that has gone by. Wow!