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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
The book wasn't bad, but left me mostly lukewarm. The yeti were funny, but the dogs were decidedly less so. The storyline meandered along, I skimmed only once or twice, there was the odd suspensefull moment. But mostly it was meh. I am not running off to get the next one, this is going into a holding pattern for the foreseeable future.
I love Iron Druid stories, so this should have been a quick read. Instead, I got bogged down the multiple POV and the yetis, and just put the book down for several months. I finally picked it back up, and pushed through the yetis, and started getting used to the POV issue (Like figuring out the symbols for each character heading each chapter, so I could tell who was talking. Because frankly, the differences in their voices were pretty subtle.), the book went back to being a faster and more fun read, and I got through it pretty quickly. The reveal about who of the Tuatha de Danan was trying to kill Atticus and G and Owen was actually unexpected, and kind of sad. and the new supernatural beings, aside from the yetis--I just couldn't deal with them.--were interesting. Owen is growing on me a little at a time, and Atticus is actually growing up. So that's all good. G is indeed fierce, Orlaith is developing a nice voice too. This was a good entry in the series, although not my favorite, and I'm certainly curious to see where all of this is headed.The next book in the series is going to be too long of a wait.
Kevin Hearne is an author I would love to meet. I follow him on social media and he just seems like a funny, nerdy, awesome person. I love so many of the characters he has created. Atticus and Granuaile, of course - and Oberon and Orlaith are gravy (a worthy description, I think).
With that said... I can never seem to get into the mythological aspects of the story lines. Loki, Odin, Fand, etc - it's hard for me to get invested in those characters. I prefer the interaction with the werewolves and witches and other random magical characters. I guess it's just a personal preference. I will be sticking around for books 8 and 9 though, no doubt about it!
(Edited to add: I just went back and read my review for Book 6, Hunted, and it is basically the same review as this one - just worded differently. Nice to know I'm consistent, haha.)
With that said... I can never seem to get into the mythological aspects of the story lines. Loki, Odin, Fand, etc - it's hard for me to get invested in those characters. I prefer the interaction with the werewolves and witches and other random magical characters. I guess it's just a personal preference. I will be sticking around for books 8 and 9 though, no doubt about it!
(Edited to add: I just went back and read my review for Book 6, Hunted, and it is basically the same review as this one - just worded differently. Nice to know I'm consistent, haha.)
The series is still ticking along at a great pace with lots of humor and action. In this book, the point of view is split between Atticus, Granuaille, and Owen, Atticus's arch druid. They are trying to figure out who is trying to kill them and resolving other issues around the world. Oberon the wolfhound had some great lines in this story. While I enjoy the series, I am hoping for an end soon.
July 6 2014:
Rarely do I read books with multiple First Person narrators written this well.
(also I fecking love these books)
Rarely do I read books with multiple First Person narrators written this well.
(also I fecking love these books)
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was excited when I heard there was a seventh book in the Iron Druid. I got the book and I read it. As usual I was not disappointed.
The Good:
The characters as usual are great and funny.
The plot is great. No slow parts or parts that were boring.
Sets up for the next book which is going to be good.
The Bad:
Nothing absolutely nothing
The Good:
The characters as usual are great and funny.
The plot is great. No slow parts or parts that were boring.
Sets up for the next book which is going to be good.
The Bad:
Nothing absolutely nothing
This was good, definitely starting to ramp into final battle territory. I like that there are multiple POVs I guess, because everyone is starting to spread out. But it's definitely a sign of bad writing when I don't realized we've changed POV (because the voice actor doesn't change) because your characters are way too similar. I legit thought we were in an Atticus chapter for half of it until I realized it was Granuaile.
In some ways I think my 4 stars are because I'm entertained, but I still don't actually find these good? Especially not since one of my favorite characters died.
In some ways I think my 4 stars are because I'm entertained, but I still don't actually find these good? Especially not since one of my favorite characters died.
This must be at least in my top two out of all of the Iron Druid books so far. I'm loving the new character added and really hope we see more of him in the future.
There is a lot of sadness and soul searching in this one. I found myself yelling at the book when something unexpected happened (I should say unexpectedly unhappily happened) silently crying, (at work no less!!) and laughing out loud, a lot, much to the curiosity of my family and random other humans.
Loved the movie and book references! They were strategically placed for enjoyment and did not take away from the story line.
I enjoyed this slightly darker addition to the series as much as I did the others and cannot wait for more!
Loved the movie and book references! They were strategically placed for enjoyment and did not take away from the story line.
I enjoyed this slightly darker addition to the series as much as I did the others and cannot wait for more!