If you have a sense of humor, a tolerance for bloodshed, and a soft spot for mythology, Hounded is a five-star read. It is the literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster: smart, fast, and immensely satisfying.
Unlike the brooding tone of The Dresden Files or the romantic angst of Twilight , Hearne writes with a sharp, comedic edge. Atticus O’Sullivan is a sarcastic, pragmatic survivor. He has seen empires rise and fall, so when a deity threatens him, he is more annoyed than terrified. If you have a sense of humor, a
The legacy of Hounded is that it proved urban fantasy did not need to be set in New York or Chicago, nor did it need a romantic subplot to drive the narrative. It opened the door for more diverse mythological systems in modern fantasy. Atticus O’Sullivan is a sarcastic, pragmatic survivor
4.5/5 Stars Best for: Fans of American Gods (Neil Gaiman) mixed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer . Warning: You will immediately want to buy Book Two: Hexed . Have you read Hounded? What did you think of Oberon’s commentary? Share your thoughts below, and remember to obtain your PDF copy legally to keep the magic alive. It opened the door for more diverse mythological
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