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malreynolds111's review against another edition
4.0
I received an advance copy from Net Galley in exchange for a honest review.
I adore the Iron Druid Chronicles. The only thing that would have made this absolutely perfect would have been a short story from Oberon's point of view.
I adore the Iron Druid Chronicles. The only thing that would have made this absolutely perfect would have been a short story from Oberon's point of view.
geekyawesomejen's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give an additional star for Luke Daniel's amazing narration.
thedavidg13's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful stories that fill in and expand the world that Atticus lives in. It was a truly great read.
myfrogmonster's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Fun set of short stories in the Iron Druid Chronicles. The last story takes place just before the Scourged, the final book in the series.
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
I do love this series. It's action-packed, wonderful world-building, funny, snarky, excellent fantasy. I've not read all of the series, I sort of savor them. I like to take my time between each one, sometimes months, sometimes years. But it's always like I never left. That's a fab series for me.
Each novella is introduced to where it sits in the series. Some stories are told by other characters than Atticus. My favorite of those is told by Granuaile, student of Atticus. She is in Poland and is in charge of a fight against vampires. It's super. Definitely more than my description. She is a superb character.
I can definitely recommend this book of novellas as well as this series and this author.
Each novella is introduced to where it sits in the series. Some stories are told by other characters than Atticus. My favorite of those is told by Granuaile, student of Atticus. She is in Poland and is in charge of a fight against vampires. It's super. Definitely more than my description. She is a superb character.
I can definitely recommend this book of novellas as well as this series and this author.
algaliarept's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trevornagy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tblyler's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sophiarose1816's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I do adore when author's put together collections of their shorter pieces associated with a series so I need not go hunting them all down. Not, that Besieged holds all the shortstory and novellas of the Iron Druid Chronicles, but there are nine of them. I've read a couple already as extras at the end of the novels, but most are new to me. I'll take them each in turn.
The Eye of Horus
#4.1
Taking place after Tricked, but early in Granuaile's training period. Atticus reminisces with a campfire story for Oberon and Granuaile about being sent by Ogma to the ancient library of Alexandria before it was burned to remove some mysterious scrolls. And, the Egyptian gods object causing the wily druid to get past their traps, curses, and more to stay alive with his artifact theft intact.
Goddess at the Crossroads
#4.2
After Tricked, but before Two Crows and a Raven
Another campfire story from Atticus for Granuaile and Oberon. Atticus meets Shakespeare and has a nocturnal adventure with the Bard on the fen which influenced the witches' scene of Hamlet.
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
#4.6
Six years after Tricked and just after Two Ravens and a Crow during Granuaelle's druid training years when Atticus, Granuaelle, and Oberon visit a carnival in Kansas and find some dark mischief afoot.
Gold Dust Druid
#4.7
Atticus shares another tale with Granuaile and Oberon about how the elemental called him to deal with a demon rampaging the Gold Rush era San Francisco. Fun Iron Druid Western!
The Bogeyman of Boora Bog
#8.1
How did Atticus come to be Owen's apprentice? Decades before the Common Era, Owen is sent to deal with an expanding bog situation and encounters a disturbing series of disappearances from local village. In the end, his actions bring him to Atticus.
Cuddle Dungeon
#8.2
Falling at the end of Staked, Cuddle Dungeon features the thunder god Perun and fae Flidais when they venture into a BDSM dungeon in Scotland. Perun discovers the truth about the outting and it changes his relationship with Flidais.
Blood Pudding
#8.6
Granuaile is studying with the Polish coven and working at a local pub to earn a livelihood when a mysterious man comes into the bar. She has to show herself as Fierce Druid once again.
Haunted Devils
#8.7
Owen is requested by Gaia to go to Tasmania to help cure the Tasmanian Devils from a disease that is bringing them to extinction. He takes along his apprentices and some of the pack to help and encounters a mystery behind the circumstances.
The End of Idylls
#8.8
The final moments of peace for Atticus before the Morrigan warns him that Loki is on the move. Onward to the final book, Scourged.
I appreciate the stories that filled in parts of Atticus and Owen's past. While not as intense as the longer book story arcs, this was still an engaging collection to read.
The Eye of Horus
#4.1
Taking place after Tricked, but early in Granuaile's training period. Atticus reminisces with a campfire story for Oberon and Granuaile about being sent by Ogma to the ancient library of Alexandria before it was burned to remove some mysterious scrolls. And, the Egyptian gods object causing the wily druid to get past their traps, curses, and more to stay alive with his artifact theft intact.
Goddess at the Crossroads
#4.2
After Tricked, but before Two Crows and a Raven
Another campfire story from Atticus for Granuaile and Oberon. Atticus meets Shakespeare and has a nocturnal adventure with the Bard on the fen which influenced the witches' scene of Hamlet.
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
#4.6
Six years after Tricked and just after Two Ravens and a Crow during Granuaelle's druid training years when Atticus, Granuaelle, and Oberon visit a carnival in Kansas and find some dark mischief afoot.
Gold Dust Druid
#4.7
Atticus shares another tale with Granuaile and Oberon about how the elemental called him to deal with a demon rampaging the Gold Rush era San Francisco. Fun Iron Druid Western!
The Bogeyman of Boora Bog
#8.1
How did Atticus come to be Owen's apprentice? Decades before the Common Era, Owen is sent to deal with an expanding bog situation and encounters a disturbing series of disappearances from local village. In the end, his actions bring him to Atticus.
Cuddle Dungeon
#8.2
Falling at the end of Staked, Cuddle Dungeon features the thunder god Perun and fae Flidais when they venture into a BDSM dungeon in Scotland. Perun discovers the truth about the outting and it changes his relationship with Flidais.
Blood Pudding
#8.6
Granuaile is studying with the Polish coven and working at a local pub to earn a livelihood when a mysterious man comes into the bar. She has to show herself as Fierce Druid once again.
Haunted Devils
#8.7
Owen is requested by Gaia to go to Tasmania to help cure the Tasmanian Devils from a disease that is bringing them to extinction. He takes along his apprentices and some of the pack to help and encounters a mystery behind the circumstances.
The End of Idylls
#8.8
The final moments of peace for Atticus before the Morrigan warns him that Loki is on the move. Onward to the final book, Scourged.
I appreciate the stories that filled in parts of Atticus and Owen's past. While not as intense as the longer book story arcs, this was still an engaging collection to read.