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Two Ravens and One Crow

(The Iron Druid Chronicles #4.5)

Kevin Hearne (Goodreads Author)

4.20 · Rating details · 16,056 ratings · 599 reviews

Atticus O’Sullivan is back in an all-new, action-packed, laugh-out-loud novella from the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles. Two-thousand-year-old Atticus may have outwitted and outfought everyone from Odin to Bacchus, but in this eBook original, he’s about to discover what comes around when you go around messing with gods.

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Published September 4th 2012 by Del Rey (first published January 1st 2012)

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Nov 02, 2015 Lyn rated it liked it

The Morrigan rocks.

Reading Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid series, I envision the Irish goddess of the dead and chooser of the slain as kind of goth rock star.

This novella sees Atticus halfway between the events from Tricked and Trapped, as he takes a break from Granuaile’s training to mend some fences with some deeply pissed off Norse deities.

Hearne’s writing is in top form and an Iron Druid story seems well fitted to a shorter format. Atticus is able to confront some high antagonists in a formal, ...more

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Jul 26, 2018 Tim rated it really liked it

Another excellent short story in the Iron Druid Chronicles. 8 of 10 stars

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Sep 09, 2012 Lynsey (A Bookish Life) rated it really liked it

Shelves: received-for-review, favourites

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 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
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Oct 21, 2013 Cathy rated it liked it

Another short set between Tricked and Trapped, I think... Atticus is in the middle of training Granuaile, when the past catches up to try and kill him. The usual.
The relationship issues Atticus has with Granuaile are utterly ridiculous. It boils down to my major problem with this series. How can a guy that has lived for two millenia be so juvenile? The fight scenes are good, so is the humour. ScoobyDoo goes on my nerves every now and then. He pops up at moments, when it tends to break the flow ...more

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Apr 22, 2014 Kimberley doruyter rated it liked it

this fills in a nice little hole

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Sep 04, 2012 Mihir rated it really liked it

Full review originally at Bastard Books

ANALYSIS: As far as the sub-genre of urban fantasy is concerned, Kevin Hearne is counted as one of its upcoming stars and the Iron Druid Chronicles is named by many to be one of the best series out there currently. With four books released, the story has been progressing at a rapid rate and the world and mythologies introduced have made the read very riveting so far. However with the fourth book TRICKED, the story concluded the first arc of the series and
Full review originally at Bastard Books

ANALYSIS: As far as the sub-genre of urban fantasy is concerned, Kevin Hearne is counted as one of its upcoming stars and the Iron Druid Chronicles is named by many to be one of the best series out there currently. With four books released, the story has been progressing at a rapid rate and the world and mythologies introduced have made the read very riveting so far. However with the fourth book TRICKED, the story concluded the first arc of the series and began a dozen year gap in which Atticus begins the Druidic initiation of his protégé.

This novella is set exactly in the middle of that initiation phase, six years have passed after the events orchestrated by Coyote. Atticus is realizing some of the difficulties involved in the training process which he did not imagine would arise. He’s managing to get by with Oberon’s help though, and it's absolutely hilarious to read about it, especially with Oberon’s witty repartee. Their semi-idyllic training is interrupted by Morrigan’s arrival, who demands that Atticus accompany her immediately. Faced with no choice, Atticus is forced to tag along and leave his sword and other precautionary measures as well. He will have to learn more about Morrigan’s plan and also ferret out where she is taking him. The novella deals with the rest of the events that develop, including how a certain pantheon plans to involve Atticus in forthcoming events and what are Morrigan’s ultimate plans for him.

This novella was a doozy, not only does it give the reader a fun read of about 70-odd pages, but it also reveals a secret about Atticus’s past in regards to his long life. This novella though serves as a huge spoiler for events in HAMMERED and TRICKED and therefore should not be read by readers who are unfamiliar with the aforementioned books. The story, while seeming simple, lays down the groundwork for several upcoming books as well as a few character arcs which include both mortals and immortals. This story should be read before TRAPPED and hopefully will also clue in to certain events that are hinted at by the title.

The story featured is both action packed and serves as an introspection piece. The author has to be lauded for his approximation of the character of Morrigan, he admirably paints her as a fey goddess who oscillates from being kind one second to megalomania within the other. Atticus’s dread about her and her intentions is brought to the fore within this novella (once again) and readers will be left with no doubt as to why she is to be feared and avoided at all costs. Lastly the humor in this series is invariably tied to Oberon and his hilarious banter with Atticus. We get a small snippet of it in the start before Atticus departs and that is enough to give the readers nostalgia and increase the anticipation for the next book wherein Oberon will have a bigger role. However a surprising laugh out moment is provided by Morrigan when she airs her view on baseball and all what it entails. With the humor being on the lower side than its predecessors, the novella does manage to prove itself with its action and information reveals, thereby laying the stage for future events such as the Ragnarok that Atticus so desperately wants to avoid.

Two Ravens and One Crow is aimed at bridging the gap between two books TRICKED and TRAPPED and does its job well enough. This novella will be a treat to read for fans of the series as they get to learn more about Atticus’s past and future. Kevin Hearne shines once again with his witty prose and action-filled plot, this novella is a must read if you have read the previous four books and want to stem the anticipatory tide until TRAPPED releases in November. ...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Cathy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, humor, ebook-owned, ebook-read, mythology, urban, read-in-2012, paranormal, shifter-not-wolf, elves-fae

Another terrific tale. Hearne is just a great storyteller, his writing is always perfectly smooth, with a great balance of adventure, humor and intelligence. He never fails to crack me up with the conversations that Atticus has with Oberon, I just love that dog. And the Morrigan is such an interesting character, it was fun to see a bit of a different side to her in this one as well. The story was a nice bridge between Tricked and Trapped, I really enjoyed it.

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Jul 01, 2013 Bradley rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, fantasy

I needed to back up and read this little interlude because there were just too many references to it in the later novels. It was a quick but fun read and follows up 6 years after training his little love interest in the Druidic Arts. At this point, I'm getting my hands on everything I can to fill in my knowledge of this series. I'm hooked, plain and simple.

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Sep 09, 2012 MLE rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

A fun, and informative addition to the series. Too often when authors put out short stories with the ongoing series it seems like nothing more than a cheap ploy to milk more profits out of readers. The stories have little substance, and no bearing on the series as a whole. I was pleasantly surprised to find this was not the case with this story. It was nice getting a feeling for Betty's training (nice names Coyote) without having to devote chapters to it. It was also nice to see the tension ...more

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Jul 30, 2012 D.G. rated it liked it

Shelves: audiobook, reviewed, awesome-narration

As 12 years pass between the events in Tricked (Bk 4) and Trapped (Bk 5), this novela is set right in the middle timewise and sets the stage for Ragnarök (the showdown between the Norse gods and some really bad people) and some very interesting alliances between Atticus and some gods. We also learn how Atticus and Granuaile are dealing with their 'working' relationship and some very revealing tidbits about Atticus' past.

I wouldn't say the book was boring but it didn't have excitement of previous ...more

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Sep 09, 2012 Traci (Mad Hatter Reads) rated it it was amazing

This is a terrific novella and it's only $2.99! Woot! What an excellent addition to the Iron Druid Chronicles. Some of Atticus's decisions from prior books are coming back to haunt him and the decisions he makes in Two Ravens and One Crow will have ramifications in later on.

I missed Oberon, Atticus's meat-lovin' Irish wolfhound!!! Atticus and Oberon's back and forth always has me in stiches and while we get a little bit of that interaction, Atticus has to leave Oberon behind on this trip. ...more

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Dec 03, 2012 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-2014

That was a great short story. A big jump forward in time, but it was also a great fill in on where things stand in the aftermath of the Asgard/Hel debacle and of course a peak at the temptations of druid apprentice training.

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Nov 09, 2014 Jim rated it liked it

Shelves: 3short-stories, 1audio, 2fiction, paranormal-urban, 3series

A good short story that should be read in the series order. A preview of the 5th book "Trapped" is included. Sounds like it will be good. Luke Daniels read this well. Thankfully, Oberon only had a few lines because Daniels' voice for him drives me crazy. It's awful.

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Oct 01, 2015 Jennifer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: library-audio

3.5 stars

A fun, quick listen to get me back in the mood for Atticus and Oberon.

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Jan 04, 2018 Kate rated it really liked it

Shelves: libro-fm, read-in-2018

Another great Atticus adventure- and just the audiobook I needed for the long, snowy drive to and from work this wintry day!

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Jun 15, 2013 Kat Hooper rated it liked it

3.5
Originally posted at Fantasy Literature:
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You could think of Two Ravens and One Crow as book 4 in Kevin Hearne’s IRON DRUID CHRONICLES series. It’s a novella that takes place halfway between book 4, Tricked, and book 5, Trapped. I don’t always read these “extra” stories, but I think fans of THE IRON DRUID CHRONICLES will want to read this one because 12 years passes between Tricked and Trapped —Atticus is training Granuaile to be a druid during this time 3.5
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You could think of Two Ravens and One Crow as book 4½ in Kevin Hearne’s IRON DRUID CHRONICLES series. It’s a novella that takes place halfway between book 4, Tricked, and book 5, Trapped. I don’t always read these “extra” stories, but I think fans of THE IRON DRUID CHRONICLES will want to read this one because 12 years passes between Tricked and Trapped —Atticus is training Granuaile to be a druid during this time —and readers will want to see get a glimpse of what was happening all those years.

Atticus and Granuaile have faked their deaths and are living in a trailer under the false names Sterling Silver and Betty Baker. (If it’s not obvious, these names were supplied by Coyote the Navajo trickster god.) Oberon the Irish Wolfhound is with them, too, of course. Granuaile has been getting mentally and physically prepared for her life as a druid. Kevin Hearne ramps up the sexual tension — Atticus and Granuaile are attracted to each other but as teacher and student, they keep a professional relationship.

We don’t see too much of Granuaile and Oberon in Two Ravens and One Crow because along comes the Morrigan to whisk Atticus away for a short trip. She says she wants to fix his tattoos which were damaged in the battle with the giant locusts in Tricked. Since these tattoos are what heal and protect Atticus, he knows this means that the Morrigan has foreseen danger for him. But that’s not all that she wants, of course, and in her lair, Atticus is pretty much at her mercy.

After that, the Morrigan drags Atticus to dinner with Odin and Frigg who have discovered that Atticus isn’t dead after all. This might explain why the Morrigan insisted on fixing his protective tattoos. Dinner is a stuffy six-course tuxedo affair which gets interrupted with all sorts of mayhem including a naked fist fight in the middle of a street in Oslo. You don’t want to miss that.

Two Ravens and One Crow is another fun story by Kevin Hearne and will definitely go at least a little way toward satisfying readers who wish they could see some of those missing 12 years. I hope Hearne will write a few more of these novellas. Two Ravens and One Crow is available on audio, just like the rest of the series, but I chose to purchase it in Kindle format since it’s only $2.99 — a lot less than the audio. It took me only a couple of hours to read it. ...more

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Jun 18, 2013 Beth rated it really liked it

Shelves: gods, mythology, druid, goddesses, vampires, fae, novella, norse

This was a pleasant surprise. I was just finishing Hunted and feeling a little bereft it was over when I saw Two Ravens and One Crow following. My book dance followed...

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Two Ravens and One Crow takes place early into Granuaile's training. A large crow swoops in transforming into The Morrigan, telling Atticus that he must come with her to fix his healing tattoo.

An unexpected, yet weary, friendship is born and we get the inside scoop.

If you are a Iron Druid Chronicle fan, I highly recommend you ...more

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Sep 05, 2012 Fangs for the Fantasy rated it it was amazing

Regular readers know that we are huge fans of Kevin Hearne and have a tendency to fanpoodle terribly, but oh my goodness it's Kevin Hearne, how could we not? Because this is a novella, it's going to be difficult to talk about without spoilers, so consider yourself warned.

Atticus still has a few years left in his training of Granuaile and this of course means much sexual tension. He has devised a plan with Oberon to "conceal the tower of his CARNAL DESIRE," by leaving to give his faithful hound ...more

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Nov 30, 2012 John rated it really liked it

"Can I have just a little peril?"
"No, it's far too perilous!"

**Atticus bantering about his attraction to Granuaile with Oberon**

This novella bridges the gap between the previous adventure "Tricked" and the current one "Trapped". In the midst of training Granuaile, Atticus receives a visit from everyone's favorite goddess Morrigan- who has her own designs on our boy, both personal and professional. Seems there's some fallout from the events in Asgard that needs addressing, and the parties ...more

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Sep 06, 2012 Jessi rated it it was amazing

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Catching up with what Atticus & crew were up to was good especially since the next novel jumps 12 years from the last one. And for a short novella, the story was awesome. I could easily see the author making it longer if they so chose to. The story takes place 6 years after Tricked and we discover that Odin & Frigg know that Atticus faked his death. One would think that they want his head (and they do) but they want him fighting in Ragnarok even more. The Morrigan was in the book as well ...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Caroline rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, urban-fantasy

Decent novella that takes place in between books, and the best part by far was Atticus finally retelling the story of how he learned the recipe for his life-extending tea. This gives a tiny bit of present-day plot, but it's all setup for the future of the series and there really wasn't much of it. Most of this felt like filler content, with Atticus spending an awful lot of time talking about erections (I mean, seriously, after thousands of years he still acts and sounds like a teenage boy in so ...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Eric rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Anyone looking to get into the urban fantasy genre

Recommended to Eric by: Nicole Evans

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Sometimes less is more. Such is the case with this novella, which advances Atticus's story more than the previous novel, Tricked, 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, Trapped.

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Jul 20, 2016 Lena rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: vampire, audio, fantasy, shifters

"We're all doomed..."
- Atticus O'Sullivan

Yeah...
So this was mildly entertaining. Low three stars. Atticus agrees to make up for the wrongs he's laid on the Norse pantheon, there's a bit of danger, fighting, and I think he may have knocked up The Morigan.

It's lame to find Atticus and Granuaile in the middle of nowhere living in a trailer trying not to jump in bed with each other.

What the hell happened to this series?

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Aug 11, 2012 Angela rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-read, urban-fantasy, 2017-read, review-books-done, kindle

MUST READ prior to book 5.

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Apr 21, 2016 Lauren Stoolfire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: humor, fantasy, mystery, urban-fantasy

How I missed Luke Daniels' dulcet tones! This short story is a must read for fans the series and is set six years into Granuaile's training.

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Jun 06, 2018 Kim Howard rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, short-story, books-worth-rereading, urban-fantasy

This novella packed a punch. Lots of intrigue and action for a short story. This also helps fill in some time gaps between books 4 and 5 since 12 years pass from one book to the next. Highly recommended if you are reading the series.

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Oct 19, 2018 Megan Fox rated it really liked it

A great listen. Luke Daniels, as always, is an awesome narrator!

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Oct 16, 2017 Jessica rated it liked it

I realized with this short story that I don’t really like the main character… He’s shallow and kinda an unfeeling jerk. Doubt I’ll continue.

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Jan 21, 2018 Luv rated it really liked it

Nice short. Loving the Morrigan in this one

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Nov 23, 2019 Joanna rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019

A short novella that ties in well with the series.

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“Oberon "Holy revelations Druidman! She's on to us!"
Atticus "Gods below, I think you're right! Quick, to the Geekmobile!” — 17 likes

“Morrigan "What are guilt ferrets:"

Atticus "They're bastards. They cling to your neck and tickle and bite and generally make you miserable, which is a pretty good trick for a metaphor."

They were also impervious to logic, perhaps their most diabolical power.” — 13 likes

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