Helpful Score: 9
Wow, wow, wow. I adored this installment of the Mercy series, and it is definitely one of my favorites. This book was a bit of a change from the rest of the series though. Usually Mercy's adventures are action driven with a lot of humor, wit, danger, and a sprinkle of romance to tease readers. With this book though romance definitely took the front seat in terms of plot with action/plot taking a more secondary role. Either way though it was fantastic.
The plot combined my 2 favorite elements in the Mercy universe - Werewolves and the Fae. Werewolf politics are amazingly structured, confusing, and strict. Every peek we get into the complexities of dominance, gender issues, and the magic behind their ties is so detailed, insightful, and engaging. The Fae continue to be the more intriguing and mystifying species that I have come across in any urban fantasy series.
The character development is wonderful as well. Samuel has been on the back burner a bit since Mercy became Adam's mate and getting a peek into his very old mind and the strife he is dealing with was great. Although discovering just what a teddy bear Adam can be, and his intense and unconditional love for Mercy was beautiful. Mercy herself grew a great deal in this book as well. She has come to accept and welcome the pack, wants to belong, wants to be involved, all while retaining her independence and unique qualities. I only wish we could have seen her as a coyote more this book. Some of my favorite secondary characters like Zee, Warren, and Ben made appearances this time around and any chance to have them in a scene is totally welcomed.
Crazily enough I cannot think of a bad thing to say about this book. Others have thought negatively on the length of the challenge scene which I greatly enjoyed as it revealed so much more about hierarchy in packs, or Mercy's ability to always get out of her insane problems with little consequence (although the climax of Iron Kissed disproves this greatly I think). Yes, the solutions through out these books tend to be a bit convenient but are well thought through, developed, and make sense.
All in all, this is the best urban fantasy series out there, and to me all others are weighted against it. I can't wait for the next anything Brigg's puts out! Especially the 3rd installment in the Alpha and Omega series!
The plot combined my 2 favorite elements in the Mercy universe - Werewolves and the Fae. Werewolf politics are amazingly structured, confusing, and strict. Every peek we get into the complexities of dominance, gender issues, and the magic behind their ties is so detailed, insightful, and engaging. The Fae continue to be the more intriguing and mystifying species that I have come across in any urban fantasy series.
The character development is wonderful as well. Samuel has been on the back burner a bit since Mercy became Adam's mate and getting a peek into his very old mind and the strife he is dealing with was great. Although discovering just what a teddy bear Adam can be, and his intense and unconditional love for Mercy was beautiful. Mercy herself grew a great deal in this book as well. She has come to accept and welcome the pack, wants to belong, wants to be involved, all while retaining her independence and unique qualities. I only wish we could have seen her as a coyote more this book. Some of my favorite secondary characters like Zee, Warren, and Ben made appearances this time around and any chance to have them in a scene is totally welcomed.
Crazily enough I cannot think of a bad thing to say about this book. Others have thought negatively on the length of the challenge scene which I greatly enjoyed as it revealed so much more about hierarchy in packs, or Mercy's ability to always get out of her insane problems with little consequence (although the climax of Iron Kissed disproves this greatly I think). Yes, the solutions through out these books tend to be a bit convenient but are well thought through, developed, and make sense.
All in all, this is the best urban fantasy series out there, and to me all others are weighted against it. I can't wait for the next anything Brigg's puts out! Especially the 3rd installment in the Alpha and Omega series!
Helpful Score: 3
Briggs comes up with another solid addition to a great series as Mercy continues to feel her way around her new role as the mate of the werewolf alpha Adam. Trouble comes in the form of her good friend Samuel attempting suicide, and an attempt made on her life by the fae. When Phin, a friend of hers who is part fae, disappears, Mercy tries to find out where is is and why the fae seem to be after a book that he has asked her to keep for him for awhile. Briggs as usual entertains us with a rousing story, and engages us with the deepening relationship between Adam and Mercy, as well as the conflicts within the pack. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoy this series. Mercy is such a fun character, strong and independent, yet she has her moments of weakness as well. She's flawed and likable. Mercy gets to go through another exciting journey on this book....
Mercy is in possession of a special fae book, and the fae want it back, only problem is that she isn't sure giving it back is such a good idea for the rest of the world. While dealing with fae attacks she's also dealing with Sam having his wolf in control and her growing relationship with Adam.
Not everyone in the pack is accepting of Mercy being in their pack or being their Alphas mate, and they are using the pack bonds to try to sabitage the relationship. Mercy will be shocked to find out who is really her friend and who isn't.
This book was full of action, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. At the same time it had a great romantic back story and keep your emotions flying right along with the characters. It will tug at your heart and having you turning the pages so fast you might get paper cuts :-) Great read!
Mercy is in possession of a special fae book, and the fae want it back, only problem is that she isn't sure giving it back is such a good idea for the rest of the world. While dealing with fae attacks she's also dealing with Sam having his wolf in control and her growing relationship with Adam.
Not everyone in the pack is accepting of Mercy being in their pack or being their Alphas mate, and they are using the pack bonds to try to sabitage the relationship. Mercy will be shocked to find out who is really her friend and who isn't.
This book was full of action, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. At the same time it had a great romantic back story and keep your emotions flying right along with the characters. It will tug at your heart and having you turning the pages so fast you might get paper cuts :-) Great read!
Kristy G. (nicekittypurrs) -
Helpful Score: 2
Yet again another Mercy Thompson book that is wonderful!
Helpful Score: 2
I would have loved to savour this book and make it last and last reading a page or two at a time to enjoy it for days, but that was impossible. From the day I began reading it I was lost in the world that surrounds Mercy Thompson and was so caught up in it that hours and hundreds of pages had passed before I realized it. This is one of the best series I have read, I'm an avid reader and mostly in this genre and I'm hooked on the Mercy Thompson series. Bring on River Marked!!
In this book Mercy finds herself back in hot water with the fae, dealing with Samuel drama, and falling deeper in love with her very own Alpha- Adam (yum). I'll begin with the fae, that's one scary bunch! I love the Zee described without his glamour. The faerie world runs on a different time than reality, Mercy become trapped and cut off from her bond with Adam until Bran finds her (faerie) walking stick. Samuel finally loses it, he becomes trapped in his wolf form as his wolf takes over for him. I like the destinction that Mercy has between Samuel and Sam. The care and consideration she puts into their friendship that ultimately saves his life is so nicely written. I'm loving that he has a love interest I hope that get presued further in the next book. Finally...my fave because I am a hopeless sucker for a love story: The love between Adam and Mercy makes me all a-tingle. I love that he loves her exactly the way she is and embraces the parts of her that she finds unattractive. Their love is so real and unconditional. I love that it's not syrupy sweet but, still sincere and HOT at times. Their date that started off bad and went worse was still so perfect in it's Mercy and Adam way. Finally the last scene in the book (relax I won't give it away) was so intense. WOW! Who would want a guy who felt like that about you?? I was so happy for Mercy that she finally got to that point!
Love this series can't wait for more!!!
In this book Mercy finds herself back in hot water with the fae, dealing with Samuel drama, and falling deeper in love with her very own Alpha- Adam (yum). I'll begin with the fae, that's one scary bunch! I love the Zee described without his glamour. The faerie world runs on a different time than reality, Mercy become trapped and cut off from her bond with Adam until Bran finds her (faerie) walking stick. Samuel finally loses it, he becomes trapped in his wolf form as his wolf takes over for him. I like the destinction that Mercy has between Samuel and Sam. The care and consideration she puts into their friendship that ultimately saves his life is so nicely written. I'm loving that he has a love interest I hope that get presued further in the next book. Finally...my fave because I am a hopeless sucker for a love story: The love between Adam and Mercy makes me all a-tingle. I love that he loves her exactly the way she is and embraces the parts of her that she finds unattractive. Their love is so real and unconditional. I love that it's not syrupy sweet but, still sincere and HOT at times. Their date that started off bad and went worse was still so perfect in it's Mercy and Adam way. Finally the last scene in the book (relax I won't give it away) was so intense. WOW! Who would want a guy who felt like that about you?? I was so happy for Mercy that she finally got to that point!
Love this series can't wait for more!!!
