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Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #2)

Kevin Hearne

Start date: April 1, 2012

Finish date: April 30, 2012

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May 21, 2011 Laura Lulu rated it liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, fae, magic, gods-mythology-folklore, male-pov

I am really liking this series. Lots of action and humor, and the characters we met in the first book get more fleshed out in this one.

I love Atticus, he's just a guy, and it's nice reading a male character written by a man. Fills a little bit of the void waiting for the next Harry Dresden. And I love how his power is earth based--his appreciation and respect for the earth warms me. Such a beautiful, natural power.

And Oberon, the wolfhound, is still a funny kick in the ass--Jim the demon dog d ...more

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Sep 08, 2011 D.G. rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, audiobook, urban-fantasy, awesome-narration

**4.5 stars**

I want to marry (read: have sex with) Atticus and have his Druid babies.

You see, Atticus is my kind of man. He’s smart, well-educated, well-spoken, with a sense of humor, caring, loyal to his friends, irreverent and tough but with enough confidence that he doesn’t have to go around posturing. He also communes with the Earth and is a great cook. What’s not to like? (He’s a redhead and pale but hey, nobody’s perfect.)

I loved this book. It was full of non-stop action and a lot of humor ...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Kelly (Maybedog) rated it really liked it

Shelves: what-shifters, what-male-protagonist, what-vampires, why-favorite-series, what-modern-fantasy, why-favorite-author, what-dogs, what-mythology, what-gods

Fun light read. Very funny in parts and I was very sad in another. Lots of action although not any real mortal danger. Lots of sex and sexual innuendos and the protagonist is turned on by all remotely attractive women but then he is a druid and likes to run around naked. He's a bit self-congratulatory but in a very real and reasonable way: he's been around for 2100 years and has killed a god. In this book we find that he respects and is respected by the Christian pantheon and he shows grief in r ...more

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Nov 05, 2013 Thenia rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, 2015, paranormal, vampires, shifters, magic, reviewed, r-ab, fantasy

Hexed on Books On Track

Action packed, fast paced and with a healthy dose of humor, this is the next part of the Atticus, the iron druid's adventures.

Atticus is trying to deal with the aftermath of the events of the first book, while at the same time trying to survive attacks from various fronts now that he's lost his anonymity in the magical world.

Witches, goddesses and secret organizations make their appearance in this story, and Atticus uses his many many years of experience to make deals and ...more

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Mar 12, 2012 Christal rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lesser-known-creatures, witches-warlocks-and-mages, magic, male-lead, vampires, favorites, weres-and-shifters, urban-fantasy, gods-and-goddesses, shamans-and-druids

This follow-up to Hounded was funny and fast-paced. The characters are fleshing out nicely and the rough patches in the plot are smoothing out as well.

Atticus himself was as witty as ever. He's dealing with the unwanted rep he received after the events of the first book, while still trying to lay low and just manage his shop. Oberon provided needed levity in some scenes and was still quite adorable.

The Polish witches took a central role in this story and I imagine we will be seeing them as Atti ...more

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Jan 23, 2013 Kati rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, in-english, audiobooks, 2013

The best way to experience this book is in its audio form, read by Luke Daniels. I just love the voice he has given to Oberon. Wonderful.

I laughed so hard listening to the audio book. It's beautifully written, one of the best urban fantasies out there, hands down. The best part is Atticus' attitude, 2000 years old and no "woe is me attitude" which is a pretty rare thing. I just love the way he views life in general, his friends and even his adversaries. He always finds something cheerful to look ...more

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Dec 27, 2012 Logan rated it really liked it

Shelves: own-bought-ebook, own-bought-paper, audiobook, urban-fantasy, 2014-books-read, re-read

I've got my husband hooked on these audiobooks! They've served us well on long holiday drives. The narration is superb and the story was great fun. ...more

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Jul 29, 2012 The Flooze rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: owned, urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2012

Enjoyable, but I'm still having a hard time connecting with Atticus. ...more

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Aug 04, 2011 Kaity rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, urban-fantasy, shapeshifters, witches, vampires, mythology

Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 5 stars.

Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, knows better than most that witches aren't trustworthy and usually mean trouble. So when he finds himself under magical attack there's no reason not to suspect it's the doings of the local witches despite the nonaggression treaty they have in the works. It turns out things are much more complicated because said local witches were attacked as well and lost one of their own. Malina needs Atticus Review originally posted on Bitten Books and given 5 stars.

Atticus O'Sullivan, the last of the Druids, knows better than most that witches aren't trustworthy and usually mean trouble. So when he finds himself under magical attack there's no reason not to suspect it's the doings of the local witches despite the nonaggression treaty they have in the works. It turns out things are much more complicated because said local witches were attacked as well and lost one of their own. Malina needs Atticus to hunt down the new witches in town who seem very familiar to him while somehow finding time to fight off Bacchants, rogue demons, as well as a tall priest and a short rabbi.

I adore Atticus and everything but I've really come to love many of the minor characters. I was so excited that they all made reappearances in Hexed even though some of them that I'd previously liked showed some pretty nasty colors. I like how every aspect of the book is ever evolving. The minor characters are never just hanging around backstage waiting for Atticus to call on them. They're all active and changing. Even the less than desirable changes in a few characters was enjoyable to see because it made them even more realistic.

I love that things briefly mentioned in Hounded made an appearance in Hexed. I'll have to pay closer attention to see what pops up from Hounded and Hexed in Hammered and any later books. It's really important to me when reading a series that the books tie together and don't feel like separate stories with the only thing in common being the same characters. That's often why I read series novels back to back because I want that one experience and amazing extended immersion. The Iron Druid Chronicles thus far, while I have read them back to back, are truly a series and not just Law & Order episodes. I've read them back to back solely because I need to, I'm chomping at the bit to know what happens next and if I attempted reading anything else, I wouldn't be able to give it my full focus. Reading Hammered (book three) was day three of my own personal Iron Druid Chronicles marathon. I'm already going crazy now that I have to wait for books.

Overall I thought this was a wonderful followup from Hounded. I loved every aspect of Hexed even more than the first, other than the continued manwhoring of course. Although I have to admit that I foung it at least a little interesting because it's a fairly unique hero character trait. There was more history and pop culture in this one that I noticed, and picked up on anyway, which I always find fun. I'm so glad this was continued from the previous book. And why I honestly give this book the best rating, Oberon continued to be nothing more than amazing. ...more

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Jul 06, 2013 Kimberly rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2013

This was another fun installment of the adventures of Atticus, his trusty dog Oberon and their many friends. I swear, if Atticus had a car it would be a light blue Volkswagon Vanagon.
I especially liked seeing more of Lief and Hal. Other than the fact that one is a werewolf and the other is a vampire, I can't tell them apart. In fact, just thinking about them is making me laugh.
The next book is going to be fun because everyone's going to storm Asgaard? If it is anything like the battle at the e ...more

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Mar 12, 2014 Chompa rated it it was amazing

Okay, this second novel just nails it for me. I'm reading this series.

Once again, I'm comparing this to the Dresden Files books, but I do so in the best way possible. ...more

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