Tricked by Kevin Hearne
(Iron Druid Chronicles, #4)
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Format: paperback
Read: 1/20/2013–1/22/2013
In Six Words: Gods below, I missed this series.
Links
Kevin Hearne — Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook
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Book Order
1. Hounded
2. Hexed
3. Hammered
4. Tricked
5. Trapped
6. Hunted (June 26th, 2013)
7. Shattered
8. Untitled
9. Untitled
Synopsis
Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert.
But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words.
-from Goodreads
Thoughts on Book 4
Jumping back into this series is like sliding into your favorite pair of quirky pajamas. You find yourself in a state of amused contentment. I mean, really. How can you pass up mentions of boners in the rain and guilt ferrets? YOU CAN’T. (Well, you can. But why would you want to? It’s so much FUN.)
So, each book seems to get Atticus into deeper shit. His quiet, safe life is neither anymore. (For the record, I get it. I mean, it wouldn’t be a book series without deep shit, right? And I like it. The more trouble Atticus gets into, the more he proves just how bad ass he really is.) Guys, THINGS HAPPEN in this book. I had some moments of true fear for Atticus and the gang. Skinwalkers are terrifying. (They were terrifying when Karina Halle wrote about them, and if possible, Kevin Hearne made them even more terrifying.) But there are more books in this series, so I’ll let you figure out the implications of that yourself.
No review of the Iron Druid Chronicles would be complete without mention of Oberon. Anyone with a pet can understand Atticus’s connection with Oberon. Oberon is more than my favorite animal character–he is one of my favorite sidekicks. It’s true that I am part crazy dog lady (Okay, fine. Total crazy dog lady) and that makes me predisposed to liking dogs in books. But Oberon is charming and witty and you can’t NOT love him. I’m also rather curious about how Atticus’s relationship with Granuaile will progress. There are some subtle romantic undertones that I find fascinating.
Bottom line: this book is fabulous. This series is fabulous. I recommend it to anyone I can. (I also recommend the audiobook versions. I listened to Hexed and Hammered on audiobook, and I did actually miss that experience with Tricked.) The Iron Druid Chronicles has everything you’d want in a book: Druids, nakedness, mythology, heaps of wit + lip curling snark, nature, a faithful hound, and 2100 years of accumulated stories. (And more. So much more.)
Amy @ bookgoonie February 13, 2013 at 5:42 am
It was my favorite since Hounded. Lots of my favorite gang of 3.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:18 am
Oooh. I think Trapped was even better. ;)
Amy @ bookgoonie February 13, 2013 at 9:22 am
Iiked the naked tattoo-ING, but not happy about & 3 months later when they got the itch itched. I want details! Plus the chase was more confusing to me than Tricked. But awesome regardless.
Mary @ BookSwarm February 13, 2013 at 7:46 am
Amused contentment. Yes, that’s exactly it. Rejoining Atticus, Oberon and the gang is like hanging out with old friends (old friends who are constantly in danger of death-by-pissed-off-gods but friends nonetheless).
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:18 am
All the good friends are troublemakers. :)
Felicia February 13, 2013 at 8:21 am
couldn’t agree more :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:19 am
:D
Rummanah February 13, 2013 at 8:59 am
Pissed off gods are just not as entertaining without Atticus. Really enjoyed this one especially getting to know about Coyote. And yeah, Skin walkers are definitely creepy.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:19 am
Coyote was one very interesting god, that’s for sure.
Nikki Steele February 13, 2013 at 8:59 am
I NEED to start this series and right when I was ready, hubz gave it out to a friend to read. Now there is a hollow spot in my heart when I read reviews on this book. With an audio version, however, maybe I’ll just circumvent and get on it already :D
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:20 am
With Luke Daniels narrating, you really can’t go wrong with the audio version. (It’s one of those books that may actually be better in audio format.)
Jenny February 13, 2013 at 9:42 am
Amanda. Why haven’t I read these books yet? WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME! I want funny dog sidekicks and mentions of boners in the rain! Dammit. I need to get reading asap. I have book one. I just need to start it. Atticus needs me to read about him, I know it!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 9:43 am
Plus, Atticus spends a lot of his time naked. Who doesn’t want a #NakedDruid?
Tara SG (25 Hour Books) February 13, 2013 at 10:15 am
If I remember correctly, I started this series as an Audio book and then switched jobs and couldn’t listen anymore… I should give it another go.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 10:44 am
Yes, you should!
Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal February 13, 2013 at 3:25 pm
I had to check when my review for this is going up and it’s not for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! Woe! Woe! Woe! (don’t worry, I’m just being dramatic)
I think by now you know that I’m a sucker for this #NakedDruid and his trusty, snarky, sausage loving dog. MOAR #NAKEDDRUID, I say! MOAR!
Also, comfy pajamas… HEE!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 13, 2013 at 3:36 pm
My review for Trapped goes up in two weeks!
I want it to be June now.
Kristilyn (Reading in Winter) February 13, 2013 at 7:44 pm
I love that cover! That alone makes me want to read the series — as does your glowing review of it. :)
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 14, 2013 at 11:07 am
Just wait, Kristilyn–the cover for Trapped (the next book) is even BETTER. :)
Laura Ashlee February 13, 2013 at 8:51 pm
I should really get around to reading these. They just sound so awesome!
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 14, 2013 at 11:09 am
They are a lot of really good fun. I end up recommending them a lot. :)
Smash Attack February 16, 2013 at 12:05 pm
I need to get a move on with these books! They are wicked fun and I definitely enjoy my Oberon time.
Amanda @ On a Book Bender February 16, 2013 at 12:07 pm
Yes! Plenty of Oberon time in both Tricked and Trapped. :)