Hunted (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #6) in Audiobook Junkies

Jan 06, 2018 ☕️Kimberly (Caffeinated Reviewer) rated it really liked it

Our story picks up right where Trapped left off and listening to the narration of Luke Daniels provided an addictive tale that had me biting my nails, shedding a tear and wondering how Atticus would get them out of this mess. Aside from the hunt, Atticus has to worry about the Norse god Loki who seeks Atticus's death to unleash the end times known as Ragnarok. Prevented from accessing Tuatha Dé Danann our trio will have to outrun and outwit them all.

We got to enjoy more time with Oberon and much Our story picks up right where Trapped left off and listening to the narration of Luke Daniels provided an addictive tale that had me biting my nails, shedding a tear and wondering how Atticus would get them out of this mess. Aside from the hunt, Atticus has to worry about the Norse god Loki who seeks Atticus's death to unleash the end times known as Ragnarok. Prevented from accessing Tuatha Dé Danann our trio will have to outrun and outwit them all.

We got to enjoy more time with Oberon and much to my delight there were plenty of scenes written from Granuaile’s POV, a trend I hope continues. Hearne slew my heart wide-open as we lose someone dear to us. To make matters worse twists and turns left me reeling. We learn about the Forest of Hearne, which had me pausing to learn more about the folklore behind it.

Action packed with loads of secondary characters, elementals and curious creatures I delighted in listening to Luke Daniels create voices for not only the gods, but others. Brilliantly done, I could see these characters spring to life and proving once again that Hearne and Daniels are beautifully matched. I loved the author's portrayal of Artemis and Diana from the modern nods to their attire and the gods' stories.

Atticus continues to amaze me and even when he would like to sit down and weep, he manages to prove what a badass Druid he is. Hunted provided a mix of emotions, darkness, and light. I loved Atticus' snark, quips, and ability to find humor in the most dangerous of situations. He really is a smartass. He along with Oberon and Garnuaile amuse me with their movie quotes and nods to all things geeky that I adore.

Hearne's humor combined with his easy flowing storytelling and unique take on lore, gods, and supernatural creatures allowed me to become completely caught up in the hunt and I devoured this audio in a single day.

I loved the ending in which Atticus fulfills an overdue promise to Oberon. It was hilarious and touching. I am excited to learn more.

As an added bonus, the audiobook contains the novella, Two Ravens, and One Crow. Events take place six years into Garnuaile's training and between the novels, Tricked and Trapped but also help to tie up some loose ends from Hammered. As a fan of the Morrigan and baseball, I loved this tale. Filled with laughter, angry gods, and a naked Morrigan. I loved spending additional time in this world. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

Update Re-read for readathon. I had a great time listening and remembering the great chase, I felt for Oberon and admired his valor. This series never gets old. ...more

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Nov 19, 2013 Carmel (Rabid Reads) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, audio-2014

Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

I first discovered how amazing this series was in audio at the end of November of last year, and I’ve been listening to a book every two weeks ever since. And, as much as I’ve enjoyed each new installment, I haven’t had the urge to say “holy shit that was good” since HOUNDED, until now. I may even go so far as to say that I have a new favourite IRON DRUID novel! HUNTED took off running (literally—well, Atticus, Oberon & Granuaile did anyway) and continued to gain momentum Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

I first discovered how amazing this series was in audio at the end of November of last year, and I’ve been listening to a book every two weeks ever since. And, as much as I’ve enjoyed each new installment, I haven’t had the urge to say “holy shit that was good” since HOUNDED, until now. I may even go so far as to say that I have a new favourite IRON DRUID novel! HUNTED took off running (literally—well, Atticus, Oberon & Granuaile did anyway) and continued to gain momentum with every page. The stakes are higher than ever, Hearne continues his indiscriminate secondary character killing spree, and this series receives a fresh injection of intrigue. Ooh how I am going to miss Luke Daniels’ voice in my ear between now and June when SHATTERED hits shelves.

This audiobook has the most “omg I can’t believe Hearne just did that” moments to date. One of the things I love most about this series is the author’s willingness to do the unexpected. He’s not afraid to piss readers off by rocking the boat a little. Of course, my heart breaks every time a beloved side character bites the dust, but I respect Hearne for having the balls to go there. I REALLY want to talk about the who/why surrounding this latest fatality, but it’s a major spoiler so I’ll resist. Atticus’ life is usually on the line as well and even more so in this installment, so hold on to your pants because this listen is seriously wicked!

For the first time, there are some scenes written from Granuaile’s POV, and Oberon is font-and-center more than usual too due to some extenuating circumstances. I’ve been dying for more 1-on-1 with both of these characters, so I was ecstatic that the author delivered on all fronts. Originally I thought that the Forest of Hearne was a clever cameo appearance, but as it turns out, it’s actually an English folklore. As usual, the mythology is rich and varied, and the humour continues to be pee-your-pants funny. It’s ill-advised to listen to these audiobooks in public because YOU WILL laugh out loud.

Luke Daniels’ narration skills are put to the test yet again with a larger number of female scenes, several different languages, and Ahriman’s cackle borderline purr. Every line is read like it’s the most important one, and I’m seriously beginning to think that there’s nothing this guy can’t do audiobook-wise. He’s definitely my favourite male narrator. Daniels remains consistent from book-to-book, is well-suited to Kevin Hearne’s writing style, and brings something extra to this series that’s all his own.

HUNTED’s epic-ness will blow your freaking mind, and have you shouting ATTICUS IS THE MAN! He has a charm for everything, he really does. This is an auto-buy series, by a very talented author, with a superstar narrator; do you need another reason to listen to this audiobook? I didn’t think so. ...more

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Feb 24, 2017 Jen (That's What I'm Talking About) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, audiobooks, iron-druid-chronicles, 2017-audiobook-challenge, 2023-audiobook-challenge, 2023-read-along

After completely enjoying the previous title, Trapped, I couldn’t wait to get into Hunted; however I was a bit apprehensive over what would happen to my favorite trio of characters as life seemed to be going “too good” for them. Of course, life didn’t stay safe, and the opening of Hunted was rather surprising as the Morgain helps fight off the Roman-Greco goddesses of the hunt to save Atticus. She confides in Atticus some rather telling information that made me relook at her character. Now Artem After completely enjoying the previous title, Trapped, I couldn’t wait to get into Hunted; however I was a bit apprehensive over what would happen to my favorite trio of characters as life seemed to be going “too good” for them. Of course, life didn’t stay safe, and the opening of Hunted was rather surprising as the Morgain helps fight off the Roman-Greco goddesses of the hunt to save Atticus. She confides in Atticus some rather telling information that made me relook at her character. Now Artemis and Diana are hunting Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon across Europe to seek retribution for perceived losses, and all of Europe has been struck with Pandemonium, preventing their escape to Tír na nÓg.

I love that Hunted is a blend of pure adventure as well as a mystery to be solved. Someone/s is out to end Atticus and has recruited a number of players in the effort. Not only are the Olympic pantheons after him, but there are vampires, dark elves, and gods tracking his every move. Oh, and Loki is on the loose, again. Finding out that Jupiter, Zeus, and Odin are following along and watching the chase for entertainment is the perfect nod to the classic tales. The battles are epic and even a bit frightening. Meanwhile, Atticus believes a powerful fae is orchestrating the efforts against him, and his weariness and fear had me on the edge of my proverbial seat. With so much going on, I thought I’d be lost, but rather, I was completely engaged as I followed along the frantic chases.

The book also treats us to chapters from Granuaile’s POV. While the first time it occurred it almost felt out of place, later I realized it was setting me up for the events to come. I enjoyed seeing life through her younger and unfettered eyes. Although, being Atticus’s apprentice and now companion has forced Granuaile to quickly mature and deal with the ugly. Granuaile’s perspective and powers, along with her powerful feelings, adds so much to the series and each story. She balances Atticus perfectly, and I simply love how much Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon have become a genuine team.

The narration of the story is simply amazing. Mr. Daniels continues to provide constantly strong performances, with every character having a unique and fitting presence. He finds a way to add strong emotion into the story when warranted, and he often gets a chuckle or two out of Atticus when dealing with his best bud, Oberon. Additionally, this time around he narrates whole chapters from Granuaile’s POV, distinguishing these chapters from Atticus’s with his softer, feminine voice exclusively used for Granuaile. But best of all is Oberon, who’s voice is so fitting and genuine that I now assume all dogs speak this way.

In the end, I absolutely enjoyed Hunted. The only reason I gave it an A- instead of A is that I felt the story just stopped with too much left unfinished… like it was a pause in the story, rather than the finish of it. Yes, Atticus and Granuaile are safe, and the Olympians settled, but so much is still out there. I didn’t expect the story to end like it did. But WOW — I am hooked!

My Rating: A-
Narration: A+ ...more

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Sep 26, 2018 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, fave-author, fave-series, fantasy, audiobooks, male-pov, 2018-audiochallenge

Hunted took me on a wild, twisted, and action-filled ride! So much happened in this story, and I just can't wait to hear more! ...more

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Jun 25, 2013 Susan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, mythology, audiobook, fun, intense, elves, contemporary, humor, animal-companion, urban-fantasy

It is pretty hard to chat about this book without spoilers to the previous books. So, let me start by some generic gushing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I nearly finished it one day. Granted, I had some horrible imported Peruvian cold and really didn’t want to accomplish much that day, but still. This book had action, tender moments, a variety of deities acting badly in a variety of deadly ways, and bare-ass shenanigans. You all know now how much I like my bare-ass shenanigans, and Kevin Hear It is pretty hard to chat about this book without spoilers to the previous books. So, let me start by some generic gushing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I nearly finished it one day. Granted, I had some horrible imported Peruvian cold and really didn’t want to accomplish much that day, but still. This book had action, tender moments, a variety of deities acting badly in a variety of deadly ways, and bare-ass shenanigans. You all know now how much I like my bare-ass shenanigans, and Kevin Hearne does not leave me disappointed on that note. I won’t say this is my favorite in the series, but I definitely appreciate how the characters have grown and continue to grow in each book.

From this point on, there will be spoilers for the series up to the end of Book 5, Trapped. Avert your eyes now if you are concerned.

So we all know that Granuaile got her Druidic tatts in Book 5. She now can tap into Earth powers. Hooray! In this book, we finally get to see things from her point of view. I would say that perhaps a quarter of the book is narrated through her eyes. I’m listening to the audio, and at first, this threw me off a little, but later I appreciated it.

Oberon’s sense of humor is a bit less in this book than in the last two, but I was OK with that. Was it Book 4 that had a little too much punniness? Anyway, I enjoyed the slightly more serious tone. After all, they are running for their lives. With a few Greek Goddesses on their heels and Loki being the demented, twisted jerk he is, the three had their hands, or paws, talons, or hooves full. At one point, Wheaton’s Law is called upon: Don’t be a dick. I wish more folks applied it to their every day lives, especially when sharing the road with me.

Dark Elves, Dwarves, the Morigan, all play a part. There is so much good stuff in this book, but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. Let me say that there are two big events in this book that I expect will have lasting effects on our trio of heroes. These two events pulled on my heart strings. Overall, it was another fun and intense installment in The Iron Druid Chronicles. Atticus had a very clever and interesting response to deal with the hunting Greek Goddesses. He also had to make a deal to help hold off Ragnarok just a little longer.

Narration: Luke Daniels was awesome once again. I love his voice for the Morigan. Of course his Oberon silly wolfhound voice is always great. He had to come up with a wicked voice for Loki, and he pulled it off with finesse. ...more

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May 29, 2013 Marcela (BookaholicCat) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Originally posted at The Bookaholic Cat

Hunted is the sixth book in The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.

Hunted starts days after events in Trapped (fifth book). Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon are in Europe and they are being chase by the Roman and Greek goddess of the hunt.
After getting some invaluable help from the Morrigan they learned that the only way to escape Diana and Artemis is to run all the way to England. What Atticus and gang didn’t know was that the Roman and Greek pantheons wer Originally posted at The Bookaholic Cat

Hunted is the sixth book in The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne.

Hunted starts days after events in Trapped (fifth book). Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon are in Europe and they are being chase by the Roman and Greek goddess of the hunt.
After getting some invaluable help from the Morrigan they learned that the only way to escape Diana and Artemis is to run all the way to England. What Atticus and gang didn’t know was that the Roman and Greek pantheons were not the only ones with the “kill Atticus” agenda. A simple run to Europe becomes a battleground full of traps and treachery or as I call it, another day in Atticus’ life.

The Iron Druid Chronicles is one of my favorite urban fantasy series, one I’m always looking forward to read, but sadly Hunted was my least favorite book in this series to date. I’m not saying I didn’t like it or that the book was bad, because that’s not it. It just that (in my opinion) Hunted was not as excellent as previous books, it was just good.
I like action in a book but I also like slow moments; when the action is non-stop from beginning to end without any moment to wind-down it gets a bit too much and that was my problem with Hunted. From page one to almost the very end Atticus, Granuaile and Oberon are on the run; they can’t stop to even have a simple meal without something or somebody accosting them, this is good and entertaining for a while but when there is nothing else it gets a bit tedious, I got tired running along with them, so much that I had to put down the book many times, at the end it took me three days to finish this book when normally I would had read it in a day.

Atticus is still the smart, funny, caring, and loving character we love. Granuaile is coming to terms with what it means being a Druid and she grows a lot in this installment. We see not only more character development but also relationship developments.
Oberon continues to be a breath of fresh air; his opinion and comments help to light up dark and unhappy circumstances. I have said it before and I say it again, I think Oberon is one of the best sidekicks ever.

We see characters from previous books and are introduced to new ones. We also learned some truths but many are still left to be discovered.

Mr. Hearne’s writing is better than ever, the way he includes characters from folklore and mythology is masterfully done. In Hunted he shows us once again that his imagination has no limits. The story develops with many twists, turns and tricks along the way. One thing I noticed was that the tone in this book is somehow darker and less humorous compared to previous books. I think I prefer the lighter tone of previous books.

Despite my problems with Hunted I can say that it was a good and entertaining book and a must read for fan of this series. I don’t recommend reading Hunted as a stand-alone. ...more

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