worth the price? Maybe not on audible..

We get a little follow up from what happens in book three. However, 16 minutes of this is yet another preview of chapter 1 for book 5. Maybe if you are a true Kevin Hearne fan like I am this is worth the 10 dollars. There may be some crucial information in this book to future story lines if Hearne decides not to recap. So, if you decide not to check this one out I will include below what basically happens.

(SPOILER) Atticus accompanied by the Morrigan have dinner with Odin and Atticus makes a pact to serve in place of the Norse he killed for Ragnarok as well as recruit others for this war against Hell. During the meal Atticus reveals a tale about how be found the recipe for immortality. An assassination attempt on Atticus's life interrupts the meal and after a following pursuit Freyja is found to be responsible for trying to kill Atticus.

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Can't wait for November!

With the exception of 2 other authors, I stay away from short stories written in between full length novels. They're never very good and I almost always walk away feeling hosed. They gloss over plot points and just aren't enough to satisfy. Thankfully this one was different. This was pretty good. It gives an explanation as to what happened to Odin after the last book. I was surprised that they recorded an audiobook over what was a 60-ish page short story. Surprised but not disappointed as I am going through Atticus withdrawal. They added the preview of the next book with this as well, I'd heard it before but listening to it again makes November seem like its so far away. Luke Daniels did a nice job. The first few minutes were weird because he was a little too dramatic, but it got better.

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A Little Interim Fun

There are only two things I would do to make this novella better: make it longer and put in more more more of Oberon ;)
Kevin Hearne gives us lots of humor, interesting backstory , and lots of action. Luke Daniels gives us the wonderful voices we fell instantly in love with from the first time we read "Hounded".

Whether this novella is intended as just a filler story, or it merely didn't fit into the next novel, "Trapped", it still provides the kind of fun and inexplicable god behavior Atticus has been dealing with for 2100 years. It has plenty of the Morigan--don't ask her for any favors, trust me--a very Celtic style tale regarding the origins of Eterna-Tea, and a meeting with powerful enemies that probably sets up Atticus' role in the future.

There is too little Oberon--Note to Kevin Hearne: Next time, give us a novella of all Oberon, all of the time, with a few French poodles along the way ;P--but what we did get was classic Atticus/Oberon interaction.

Whether as mere filler or as a bridging short story to explain background information for the next book, Kevin Hearne and Luke Daniels have paired again to give us a fun and fulfilling experience.

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Good but not my favorite

What did you like best about this story?

The byplay between Oberon and Atticus is always hilarious, and this novella is no exception, but most of the book is about Atticus and the Moragan.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first one.

Any additional comments?

This fills in some backstory, but is very minimal and certainly not necessary for continuity for the series.

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It was worth the price !!!!!

Short story set between book 4 and 5.
In truth I Liked it 25% more than book 4.
Let's hope book 5 will be the same quality.

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Very High Price, Good Story, but Skippable

I've spent the weekend binging on Atticus and Oberon. I bought this short story because I thought it might be weird to read Book 4 on Saturday and book 5 on Sunday and 12 years have paased... so I figured this short story would help my mind accept the time lapse.

It's a good short story that sets up the story for the 5th book. But I purchased at almost $10... which I feel is high for a,2 hour story. But I didn't want to use my credit :-) If you can take the,price then skip it. It's nice but not vital to continue the story

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I don't normally buy short stories but....

What made the experience of listening to Two Ravens and One Crow the most enjoyable?

The storytelling and narraration are excellent.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Two Ravens and One Crow?

Having dinner with Odin.

Have you listened to any of Luke Daniels’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

he does an excellent job throughout this series. I have heard him in other books and he always delivers a great performance.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It wasn't really long enough for that.

Any additional comments?

To paraphrase the Dos Equis Man.. I don't normally buy short stories, but when I do I prefer Kevin Hearne.

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Just a Taste Before the Next BIG Release.

For those of us that have been craving more of Atticus and Oberon. I would have loved to seen more of Oberon but we don't have to wait too long for the next installment in the Iron Druid Chronicles. This takes place 6 years into the future from the last book and is a good set up for the next book.

Treat yourself with this small taste of whats to come.

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Good but too expensive for a novella

As 12 years pass between the events in Tricked (Bk 4) and Trapped (Bk 5), this novella is set right in the middle timewise and sets the stage for Ragnarök (the showdown between the Norse gods and some really bad people) and some very interesting alliances between Atticus and some gods. We also learn how Atticus and Granuaile are dealing with their 'working' relationship and some very revealing tidbits about Atticus' past.

I wouldn't say the book was boring but it didn't have excitement of previous books, specially because most of the action occurred during a formal dinner - and we hear descriptions of every course.

Luke Daniels did a bang up job with the narration as usual but I don't know that I'd recommend anybody to pay the current price of this audiobook (which is $9.80 for Audible members.) I think it's a definite must read but I think the ebook will suffice.

But of course, I'm a big fan of this series and I'm sooo looking forward to Trapped. Like the last few books in the series, I'll probably buy the audio the day it comes out

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didn't realize it was a novella

it's 2 hours long. for 9 bucks? what the F dude? is this review 15 words yet?

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