Section 1: Urban Fantasy Books Similar to Fred, the Vampire Accountant Drew Hayes' sensationally snarky sense of humor will get every diehard geek rolling with laughter as they read his novel, The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant. Hayes’ book reminded me of Terry Pratchett's comedy style and made me think of Good Omens. I love how Hayes and Pratchett + Neil Gaiman showcase these gloriously powerful supernatural characters as regular people who would rather be safe, comfy, and hanging out than get involved in all that paranormal stuff. Section 2: Most Powerful Themes Represented in Fred, the Vampire Accountant In The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant, by Drew Hayes, one of the key themes is finding who you are by pushing out of your comfort zone. Fred, our main character, did nothing in life and died without anyone missing him. While he became a vampire afterward, he was still the same guy, which made him rethink everything he knew. Throughout the novel, and by pushing himself, he learns some amazing life lessons of what it means to be a part of the world where you "live". You can also support your local library and rent this and other Urban Fantasy stories through the Libby app. Section 3: What I Did Not Like about Fred, the Vampire Accountant If I had to be nitpicky, one of the few things I did not like about The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes would be the slight difference in pacing and character tone in each of the three sections. It's not a major deal, but I thought Fred's character and personality rocked in the first section, got a little messy in the second, and then slowly found its way back to where it needed to be by the end of the third. The overall story and characters still grab and keep your interest, but I just found Fred's shift in personality and voice a bit off. Section 4: Who Will Love and Hate Fred, the Vampire Accountant Any urban fantasy fan who doesn't take themself too seriously, has a quirky sense of humor, and enjoys watching realistic characters who happen to have supernatural abilities will get a kick out of The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes. People looking for something truly serious, gritty, and with lots of brooding may want to find a different vampire book to read. Section 5: L. Rigdon’s Star Rating of Fred, the Vampire Accountant I give The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes five stars! It's a wonderful reminder that you can produce amazing supernatural fiction and simultaneously keep your sense of humor. Many of us forget that, but this is the comedic release many of us need right now. Plus, it's a super short read — the Libby app says I read it in under six hours — so it's a low time commitment, offers a great comedic release, and it will distract you in the best of ways!
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Section 1: Urban Fantasy Books Similar to Moon Called Reading Moon Called by Patricia Briggs reminded me of Anne Bishop's world of The Others. Briggs and Bishop use real-world history to inspire their supernatural characters. I also love the way that these two authors diverge. Bishop creates an alternate history that puts supernatural creatures above humans, whereas Briggs showcases how the paranormal has shaped American history and mostly kept the supernatural hidden. Section 2: Most Powerful Themes Represented in Moon Called Familial-like connections — or pack — is one of the strongest themes in Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. While most of the shifters in this book are werewolves, Mercy Thompson, the main character, is a different type of shifter — a Walker — that becomes a coyote. Werewolves raised her, but she was always an outsider. Her biracial heritage (Blackfeet Nation and Caucasian) also highlights how she always exists within two worlds, never fully in either. This first book in the series showcases her struggle to find where she belongs while navigating where others try and force her to exist. Mercy's ability to get to a sense of being connected in this book is only the first step of a 13+ book journey. You can also support your local library and rent this and other Urban Fantasy stories through the Libby app Section 3: What I Did Not like about Moon Called What I didn't like about Moon Called by Patricia Briggs is a bit of a spoiler, so SPOILER ALERT!!!!! Okay — I found the explanation/final reveal to be far more convoluted than it needed to be. Like any good mystery, Briggs does well at setting up red herrings. Each one adds some amusing twists to the story. Nevertheless, these twists make the plot murky with too many what-if scenarios. When you reach the end, the presented solution almost feels like a letdown. Don’t get me wrong, the ending still works and doesn’t detract from the book. That said, some of the other possibilities could have been more exciting directions to explore. Section 4: Who Will Love and Hate Moon Called Anyone who enjoys werewolf stories with pack politics mixed into a complex supernatural world will surely enjoy Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. If shifters aren't your thing, or you're not into light paranormal mysteries, you should look for another book. Section 5: L. Rigdon’s Star Rating of Moon Called I give Moon Called by Patricia Briggs five stars! The story kept my attention the whole time, and I was always excited to get back to the book and see what happens next. Phenomenal character development and world-building. While the story focuses on werewolves/shifters, Briggs seamlessly brings in Fae creatures, witches, and the undead. Just beautiful! I can hardly wait to read the rest of the series.
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