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Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1)

Kevin Hearne

Start date: September 1, 2011

Finish date: September 30, 2011

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Jun 24, 2011 Sherri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: witches, urban-fantasy, first-in-series, part-of-a-series, werewolves, fantasy, fae

4.5 out of 5 Stars
What is the oldest living druid to do in the modern world? Open a book and tea shop to serve the elderly of Tempe, Arizona, that’s what. Atticus O’Sullivan is a 2100 year old druid, who looks about 21. During that time, he has been on the run from a Celtic god who has sworn to kill him due to a disagreement about a magical sword all those years ago.

I don’t read much UF with male lead characters, but this series has changed my mind. I loved this book and I can’t wait to read the ...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Rachel-RN rated it liked it

Shelves: read-2012

Let me preface this by saying: I prefer to read books that have a female protagonist. I haven't read many books that feature a male protagonist (and for that matter male authors). I picked this one up based on the reviews. It wasn't bad, but not great either. My main issue was with some of the women in this book. Really, a Goddess would be that stupid?! Really!?
Beginning is a little slow (lots of information=info dump), but it picks up. Lots of action. Multiple characters make people a little ha ...more

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