Fun read that fills in some gaps

I am enjoying the Iron Druid Chronicles immensely, this additional background information fulfills this addiction nicely. This short ebook contains two short stories. The first occurs before “Hounded”. I am glad to have read the second story - “A Test of Mettle” - right after finishing “Hammered” as they occur at the same time.

All in all two quick and fun reads. ( )

4 stars-this short audiobook consists of two short stories. The first (.6) is a prequel to the series and both interesting and amusing. The second (3.5) is a solo story featuring Granuelle before she has become a full druid. If you are a fan of the series, you will absolutely enjoy these two stories. For me, this entire series is a pure guilty pleasure. It isn't great literature, nor does it have any profound message other than respect for the earth, but the entire series is pure joy and amusement. Each story is a fun diversion. Take as needed. ( )

Very enjoyable stories! ( )

Two Tales of the Iron Druid chronicles is a two short story collection that is best read after book three, Hammered, in the Iron Druid Chronicles series. Both stories are completely unnecessary to read, so if you are wondering if you should get this, it is not strictly necessary. They are fun to read, but will probably only take about 30-50 minutes to read depending on how fast you read.

Kaibab Unbound takes place almost immediately before book one, Hounded. The events in this short story get brought up a few times in the books, but you don't have to read it to feel like you aren't missing something. A Test of Mettle takes place during the events of book three, Hammered. In this short story we meet Atticus' apprentice, Granuaile, who is alone for the first time in the series.

Kaibab Unbound
62 points/100 (3.25 stars/5).

On his way to a vacation, Atticus is stopped by an elemental because some witches captured it to steal its power.

This was a much better written short story than Clan Rathskeller, much more coherent. This short story shows the moral compass and some motivations behind the way Atticus thinks. This isn't just some random collection of events to show how things can spiral out of control just for fun.

I liked this short story a lot because it has a purpose to the series, even if it isn't really big. While unnecessary to read, it is a fun, quick little behind the scenes.

A Test of Mettle
56 points/100 (3 stars/5).

While working on a job for the Senora elemental during the events of Hammered, Granuaile is put under a test by some Tuatha De Danann.

This is just a really quick short story that shows more of Granuaile's character. We see how she reacts in situations that she hasn't been in before. This is a good thing because up until this point, most of which we have seen of her has been Atticus telling her stay out of the way and let the druid handle it. In this, we actually see that Granuaile is a capable person with a solid moral compass. ( )

Grimoire of the Lamb is an audio on this first and then we have Clan Rathskeller second. Both are fun prequels to the first full story in the series. Just samples to whet your appetite. ( )