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A review by xangemtheelibrarian
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was SO funny. Atticus and Oberon have absolutely wonderful quips and senses of humor. The friend who recc'd this book to me thoroughly enjoyed my "live tweet" style Snaps documenting my reaction to plot twists and stuff.
Besides the humor, I actually learned quite a bit about Celtic deities and lore! Something that seemed sort of inaccessible to me to was suddenly and vibrantly brought to life. I think what I found most irritating... Maybe refreshing? Was how the Tuatha Dé Danann don't pretend to be pious. They're just... people but ✨Strong.✨ Each of them have their own motivations for deigning to help Atticus or fighting against him. And unlike other deities I am familiar with, they don't pretend that they are acting for the good of all humanity. They're just doing what they want whole staying within the boundaries of the roles that govern them.
Overall, I'm so glad I bought the first three because I'm starting book 2 ASAP.
Besides the humor, I actually learned quite a bit about Celtic deities and lore! Something that seemed sort of inaccessible to me to was suddenly and vibrantly brought to life. I think what I found most irritating... Maybe refreshing? Was how the Tuatha Dé Danann don't pretend to be pious. They're just... people but ✨Strong.✨ Each of them have their own motivations for deigning to help Atticus or fighting against him. And unlike other deities I am familiar with, they don't pretend that they are acting for the good of all humanity. They're just doing what they want whole staying within the boundaries of the roles that govern them.
Overall, I'm so glad I bought the first three because I'm starting book 2 ASAP.