I had very mixed feelings on this book. On the positive side, the story was entertaining, the pacing was great, and it kept me coming back to learn what would happen next. I don't believe it was meant to be taken seriously, and so in that light it was mostly a fun read.

On the negative side, I found the protagonist unbelievable - and not at all likable. This is a character who has been learning his craft for well over 2100 years, but his actions and reactions to most situations are more befitting his appearance - that of a 21 year old, and an immature one at that. That appears not only in his actions and reactions with every single female character who's the least bit attractive - human, goddess, or whatever - but also in the way he treats other characters who, lacking any knowledge of his superior intellect/ancient wisdom/superior healing abilities, are only trying to help him. The character of Oberon the Irish wolfhound was meant to provide humor value - and at times he did - but in the end his obsession with another breed 1/10 his size left me cold.