A review by spootilious
Staked by Kevin Hearne

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

 

Read: January 8, 2023 

Title: Staked 

Series: The Iron Druid Chronicles #8 

Author: Kevin Hearne 

Genre: Urban Fantasy / Paranormal 

Rating: 2.5/5 

Review: 

I am going to try and keep this review brief because I still have to write Book 9’s review. 

While Hearne is a talented writer, it is obvious that he is not quite skilled enough to be writing so many storylines at once. The three story lines slow the pace to a crawl and the shift in povs and time can be a bit jarring at points. Pair this with so many off topic one lines and the entire Nigel bit (which was completely unnecessary and if left out wouldn’t change the story in the least) and it makes for a rough ride. 

The plot has been a bit shallow throughout the series but in this book it seems completely on the surface with not surprises or twists. 

I’m still enjoying the characters, humor, and magic system. 

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