Title: Hounded
Author: Kevin Hearne
Format: book
As a fan of mythology, I found this book to be rather creative. Usually school teaches about Greek and Roman gods/goddesses, and maybe Norse if you're lucky. But Celtic? That's a whole different cookie that many of us do not get to taste. Seeing such a rarely studied universe come to life is both refreshing and exciting.
Hearne inspires me as a reader to dig a little deeper into the world of Celtic Mythology and Druidism. It's a world not often explored, not as thoroughly as Greek or Roman. Hearne (via Atticus) gives the reader enough insight to intrigue, yet keeps secrets to feed curiosity.
The interaction between characters is definitely humoring, and I found myself snickering quite often at Atticus' relationship with his dog: Oberon.
But funny or mysterious isn't the only factor that keeps me attached to this book. As someone driven by action, Hearne delivers his punches without fail. And oh how they sting with triumph. Hoping for Atticus to succeed, to win, to survive -- it's a fun rollercoaster ride.
He's a different sort of hero, and the usual gun-totting or sword-swinging doesn't make its appearance. Atticus' magic is different, which makes for creative and interesting ways to battle.
If you're looking for a book that's out of the box, this is it. Do I recommend this book for anyone willing to get a lick of something different in the urban fantasy world? Yes, yes I do. I can't wait to read more about Atticus' adventures in the next additions to the series.
Overall: 4.5 out of 5
