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Oct 17, 2011 D.G. rated it liked it

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

**3.5 stars**

I’ve enjoyed this series a lot: the mix of humor, action and mythology are lots of fun plus I also prefer men as main characters, especially if those books are told in the 1st person and I have to live in their heads. But something was missing in this book. I think we have reached a point where we need to know more about Atticus and I don’t see that coming. I’m not sure if this is intentional or if the author just hasn’t developed Atticus' past properly. This is a man who has lived **3.5 stars**

I’ve enjoyed this series a lot: the mix of humor, action and mythology are lots of fun plus I also prefer men as main characters, especially if those books are told in the 1st person and I have to live in their heads. But something was missing in this book. I think we have reached a point where we need to know more about Atticus and I don’t see that coming. I’m not sure if this is intentional or if the author just hasn’t developed Atticus' past properly. This is a man who has lived for 2,000 years so after 3 books, I expect to know a lot more about his past than I do now.

At first I applauded Mr. Hearne’s decision to make Atticus a long-lived easy going guy because it’s clearly out of the norm. In fiction, most characters that have lived hundreds of years are broody, bored and melancholy because they have witnessed the deaths of loved ones. I was glad that Atticus was different but to believe it, I need to how he reached the conclusion that living in the moment was the best way to go on. There must be an explanation because most people would be out of their mind after so much loss but so far, Atticus doesn’t seem to have a care in the world. Worst, in this book he made the breezy assertion that he’s had at least (view spoiler) If we are to believe and care about Atticus, we must have an explanation as to how he’s learn to cope with all that.

It also seemed to me that this book was an attempt to reach a bigger male audience. There was bathroom humor which I don’t remember from previous books and the male bonding situations continued. I don’t necessarily mind this but you can definitely feel the shift.

Luke Daniels was marvelous as usual. The editing/digital remastering was inconsistent though (some parts of the audio sounded different. his voice was deeper in some sections.)

I’m continuing with the series (I bought Tricked the day it came out) but I hope the author has us learn more about Atticus’ past. If it continues as it goes, I think I’ll treat this series as a funny diversion and stop expecting more. ...more

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Jul 08, 2012 Kelly (Maybedog) rated it really liked it

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

You feel differently about a book when you read it aloud, especially when it has a ton of "big" words and unpronounceable names and you're reading it to a sort of special ed teenager. But she really enjoyed it, despite not being into fantasy. I liked it of course, so the fact that both of us got into it says something about the book.

I don't know how this one compares to others in the series. I was concentrating too hard on pronouncing all the Norse names and remembering the voices I put to each ...more

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Jul 23, 2017 Diane ~Firefly~ rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal, dog, uf, deity-angel

In the previous books, the killing Atticus did was forced on him, but this time he goes looking for a fight and it makes him somewhat unlikeable (view spoiler) ...more

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Jun 04, 2019 Marla rated it liked it

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, series, zz-2019, asian, vampires, magic, challenged, shape-shifters, adult

This book made me question how Atticus could live to be so old when he does such foolish and impulsive things. Ugh. This book seemed much slower and more confusing than the previous 2. Also, how have so many gods died in these 3 books when they've lasted for all time previously? I find it hard to believe that crossing Atticus is the only thing that could've killed these all-powerful, immortal gods. And finally, there was not enough interaction with Atticus' hound Oberon, Granuaile, Atticus's new ...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Moondance rated it really liked it

Shelves: unusal-characters, favorite-series, humorous, vampire, werewolf, dark-fantasy, shifters, magic, druid, celtic

This book started off with a bang....and a lot of information! I loved it once I got my head around all the Norse mythology. Atticus is at his best as he attempts to fulfill promises made to various friends/allies. Much more serious than the previous two books. The last few chapters had me in tears. Can't wait for the next installment! 4.5 stars ...more

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Sep 06, 2012 Tallyho rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 5-star

The storyline keeps getting richer and richer. Loving all the new developments. Especially enjoyed the stories told during the "male bonding". ...more

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