Is there any heroine?

[Valerie Z]

I'm trying to decided if I should read this series or not, but if there's heroine in this series, maybe I'll consider reading this series.

[EJ]

if you mean drugs... then yes... if you mean a major love interest then maybe. This series is amazing and you need to read it.

[Doris]

I think there are multiple heroines in this series. If you are worried about getting bogged down in testosterone - don't. Strong and interesting women are well-represented here. :)

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Doris wrote: "I think there are multiple heroines in this series. If you are worried about getting bogged down in testosterone - don't. Strong and interesting women are well-represented here. :)"

I have to agree!

[RJ]

I think there's a cute witch he's a little interested in, but I don't believe they do any lines together.

[Megumi]

The series is great. It's funny and entertaining. The main character gets an apprentice who he is attracted to so it's funny when he has conversations with her. But don't worry about the story being dominated by (in Doris' words) testosterone problems.

[Dcarlintyson]

There are many women in the series. Some are goddesses, some are human and soon there is the female apprentice but the main character is male. It is not the kind of story that makes you angry because there are no women or only weak ones.

[T]

The main character is so engaging, and is so completely surrounded by amazing females, that you never even notice that there is no 'main' female character. I have just started this series, and the only reason I haven't read all of them yet is that I'm trying to prolong the enjoyment. ABSOLUTELY recommended.

[Sean]

I just finished the first first one and there are definitely strong women. The main character relies on women for his continued survival in the first book.

[Carole]

Tina wrote: "The main character is so engaging, and is so completely surrounded by amazing females, that you never even notice that there is no 'main' female character. I have just started this series, and the..."

I found Atticus the most appealing character in the series. I have to agree that there are plenty of strong female characters that interact with him. Also later on in the series there could be a romantic attachment for him.

[Nan]

Fun series to read. Witty and engaging. There are women and there are men. The story grabs you and the world he creates is clever and believable. Don't hesitate to read it because there isn't a main female character. Doesn't matter. It's not that kind of a book.

[Paul]

Well if you consider that this series is Heavy with gods from many pantheons and that the female is only poorly represented in Christian faiths then you will understand that these books are filled with strong, beautiful goddesses... and some strong human woman as well...and poodles

[Ladysw (Sara)]

There are some strong (in different ways), well-represented women in this book. However, just because the main character is male, does not mean women will feel left out. Furthermore, it's not a romance-oriented book. I like romances, but not every story needs to have it. And it is not necessary in this one .The story works out well, and is engrossing, as it is.

[Yutg]

I'd say there are two He has an apprentice named Granuel but she's a druid in training as of tricked she played a very small role the earlier books. By the upcoming one she is fully trained

The Morrigan Goddess chooser of the slain. Still has very small part.

Thats the best you can hope for

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Atticus's apprentice Granuile is a heroine.

[Carol]

Don't gorget the widow, she is a great funny character.(2nd book) After shape shiffing Atticus ends up "butt naked" on her porch. She says, "are you going to put on a show for me? I think I have some $1 in the house." ;)

[Paul]

Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ wrote: "Atticus's apprentice Granuile is a heroine."

Hah yeah...love the widow!

[Jennie]

i love this series I would recommend it to any and all. It is a little less roller coaster than the romance books. But it has wit, meat and fun. I loved it and if you look at my read list, you will see it is not my normal.

[Adria]

I have to saw there are a lot of heroines even though it is centered around a male main character. Still a great book and worth reading. Chock full of action and humor.

[Jennie]

No not really but yes at the same time

[Adria]

I thought the poodle part was funny.

[Nan]

Just finished the most recent book in the series. Hang in there. They just get better.

[Jennie]

No there is not in first 3.

[Robert]

you must read this series. Kevin Hearne is one of a few author's that have inspired me to write myself. i met him and he is really down to earth. and yes there is aa female character worth your excitement, but no she is not the main character. there also is a lovable dog. a pack of werewolves. and a vampire. the rest you will have to read.

[Ashley]

It is not lacking in strong female characters, but what's really special is the relationship between Atticus and his best canine pal Oberon. Its a great book I highly suggest it.

[Krista]

The series is worth reading for The Morrigan alone.

[Robert]

Ashley wrote: "It is not lacking in strong female characters, but what's really special is the relationship between Atticus and his best canine pal Oberon. Its a great book I highly suggest it."
agreed

[Robert]

Krista wrote: "The series is worth reading for The Morrigan alone."

in my mind she is Hot and Bad Ass.

[Ashley]

Robert wrote: "Krista wrote: "The series is worth reading for The Morrigan alone."

in my mind she is Hot and Bad Ass."

I have only read as far as Hexed since the series is so new to me. But I have a feeling the Morrigan will take on a bigger part in each book, she's very layered, and definitely bad ass!!

[Sarah]

have just read the first in the series but getting next 2 on thurs, love the characters and looking forward to seeing what trouble atticus gets into next

[Creative_Mii]

Valerie wrote: "I'm trying to decided if I should read this series or not, but if there's heroine in this series, maybe I'll consider reading this series."

No heroine...yet! The thing is the hero is so fascinating and fun that you really don't mind the lack of a heroine per say. Plus the women in the series for the most part are pretty kicka**! :-) I'm on book three and there seems to be a heroine developing. A very cool character. The series is definitely worth a read.

[Aisling]

This is one of the best series I have ever read. Pick it up you will be hooked.

[Allan]

I think some of the most interesting characters in all of the Iron Druid books are women. Granuaile has become one of my favorite book characters of any series, period. The Morrigan is probably the most badass woman ever written to a page, no question.

I would highly recommend it. There isn't a single woman in this series that doesn't have some measure of badass.

[Amanda]

I suggest you skip it. The women in the first book (only one that I read) are depicted as sexual object, manipulative bitches, or submissive to the main character. There's no romance plot -- though he may wind up boffing his (of course hot/sexy/flirty) student.

[Robert]

ouch. the books all of them are good books and yes there is sexual tension and sex between the main character and a few of his Celtic gods.The (Hot/sexy/flirty) student grows more in every book and shares story line further in the series.

[Fernanda]

I really emjoyed the 1st book. It was funny and the pacing was fast. I think that there are a few strong female characters but the main person is a male. Regardless it was a really good start to a series....

[T.J.]

The main character does take on an apprentice and it's a female. As the series continues she plays more of an important role. However, there are lots of strong female characters throughout. Trust me - you'll like this series!

[Claudia]

The first book was so sexist I decided not to go on. The main character is thousands of years old and yet he is grossed out because a couple of witches use spells to disguise their ages and appear to be around 20 or so when they are really about 100. They are disgusting crones, he says. Some of them might be sixty even. How hideous. That was enough for me.

[Noelle]

Valerie wrote: "I'm trying to decided if I should read this series or not, but if there's heroine in this series, maybe I'll consider reading this series."

Short answer, yes. There are LOTS of good female characters and if you stay with this long enough, you really start to love it. The Morigan, the Goddess of War in Celtic Mythology, is a steady character throughout. You really need to stick with it to see how awesome she is. His apprentice is even better. Just stick with it. It's worth it. I'm hooked.

[Noelle]

Claudia wrote: "The first book was so sexist I decided not to go on. The main character is thousands of years old and yet he is grossed out because a couple of witches use spells to disguise their ages and appear ..."

You are robbing yourself of a really great story if you don't go on. He has a thing about witches, and you would expect a Druid to have a thing about anyone who doesn't use natural magic.

[Noelle]

Amanda wrote: "I suggest you skip it. The women in the first book (only one that I read) are depicted as sexual object, manipulative bitches, or submissive to the main character. There's no romance plot -- though..."

There is a romance plot, but you have to keep reading to get to it. Don't skip the book, but open your mind and remember this is a Druid, his Gods, and other immortals you are reading about.

[Jute]

I read three of these and finally couldn't stand it any more and stopped.

The plots are just ridiculous and the god killing keeps escalating. The thousands of years old druid acts like an immature boy.

I think if you don't like them in the beginning, you aren't going to like it in the end.

My husband likes these and continues to read them. Me, I'm done.

[Craig]

Eventually there is a heroine. You have to wade a few books into the series to get to the point where she actually has the capacity and skills to be heroic. Prior to that, there are some uber-femmes that kick Atticus' ass a few times and a couple of them take him to bed. Not sure you'll make it far enough to reach the point where G. gets to the heroic status though.

While the character of Atticus and his background is a fine concept and while the author says from the very beginning it's all just for fun, after a while it's just a little too facile. I prefer Gods to be awesome, even if they're often malicious.

[Stephanie]

If you read Dresden, then this very similar. And there isn't a heroine, not really more of an apprentice but don't let the lack of a kick ass girl stop you from reading these books they're good. But if you insist on kick ass girls I recommend Kim Harrison's the Hollows and Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld.

[Noelle]

Here's a question, especially after looking at the cover, the description and the title of the book: Why do you need a heroine?

[Craig]

Noelle wrote: "Here's a question, especially after looking at the cover, the description and the title of the book: Why do you need a heroine?"

It's the law. I don't know if it's a federal, state, or municipal one, no one has been able to clarify that for me, but I'm assured it's unquestionably the law.

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~]

Noelle wrote: "Here's a question, especially after looking at the cover, the description and the title of the book: Why do you need a heroine?"

In my opinion this series doesn't really need a heroine. This is Atticus's story. Yes there are plenty of female characters to go around they bring a bit of color to Atticus's life.

@Modi~I don't believe it's the law but it may be personal law for you. But for me, it's not a law that I need personally.

[Craig]

Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ wrote: "Noelle wrote: "Here's a question, especially after looking at the cover, the description and the title of the book: Why do you need a heroine?"

In my opinion this series doesn't really need a hero..."

I was being facetious Angie.