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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Mercy Thompson's series is one of my husband's absolute favorites, so I decided to read some of these books this year. Moon Called was enjoyable except the main male character in the book behaved irrationally (and therefore needed saving). I kind of like intelligent heroes. At least the characters are honorable and the story is engaging even though I do prefer The World of Lupi series when it comes to werewolves in love, at least at this point of getting into the series.
I really enjoyed this book. With the werewolves, witches and vampires it was in line with the kind of books I like to read. Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson is a "walker", she becomes a coyote but is not ruled by the moon like werewolves. She can just change at will without any trouble. She lives next door to local werewolf Alpha, Adam. She was raised by a pack of werewolves in Montana that she ran from when she was a teen because she fell in love with the Alpha's (Bran) son Samuel. Turns out Samuel was only interested in her because he felt as a coyote she would be able to carry his children to term. He has lost so many in the past it was the logical choice to him. So after she left she starting working at a garage owned by Zee, a fae. Eventually he retired and she now owns the garage. This book starts out with the appearance of a new werewolf who calls himself Mac and she lets him work in her garage. She soon finds that this new werewolf has escaped from a dark fate and she is determined to help him. She goes to her local Alpha, Adam, for help. Mercy spends the rest of the book trying to find out what has happened to Mac, who is behind it, as she tries to save Adam's daughter Jesse who has been kidnapped.
Glad I ignored this abysmal cover and chose to believe the reviews and enjoyed myself with the read. I liked the Mercy was competent but not self destructive and she was pretty self aware which was delightful. I thought this was a good urban fantasy read with interesting magic and characters. The mystery and plot also kept me interested. The only part that irritated me was the absurd growly macho werewolf vibes.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I guess I'm late to the werewolf/vampire fantasy craze, but I'm ready for it now! Badass main character, surprisingly complex plot. Thanks to my book exchange buddy for sending
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
This book is almost 20 years old now, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. A definite comfort pick. One of those cozy rereads I reach for when nothing new is calling to me.
It’s technically categorized as paranormal romance, but I’d argue it leans way more toward urban paranormal fantasy. At this point in the series, the romance is barely a footnote compared to the rich, layered world being established. It’s got everything I want in a series: supernatural lore, adult characters, and just enough slow-burn potential to keep you emotionally invested without taking away from the actual plot.
The FMC is a grown woman with a big-girl job and a full life. She’s smart, capable, and deeply rooted in a world that blends the mundane and the magical in all the best ways. Also, she’s a shapeshifter. Because obviously.
This series features my favorite fictional world of all time. Hands down. It brings together Native American folklore and European mythology in a way that feels organic and expansive. Werewolves, vampires, fae, skinwalkers—there’s a little bit of everything here. And the way it’s all threaded together into something coherent and lived-in? Chef’s kiss. It’s the kind of world that just keeps growing book after book, and somehow never loses steam.
I love everything about this book. I love everything about this series. I’ve probably read this one ten times at least, and I still get that same buzz of excitement when I crack it open again. It never gets old.
If you give this one a shot, I seriously hope you keep going with the series. It only gets better. And if you’re someone who wants a bit more romance out of the gate, you can always start with Alpha & Omega—the sister series set in the same universe. Same vibe, same lore, just with more swoon.
This book is almost 20 years old now, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. A definite comfort pick. One of those cozy rereads I reach for when nothing new is calling to me.
It’s technically categorized as paranormal romance, but I’d argue it leans way more toward urban paranormal fantasy. At this point in the series, the romance is barely a footnote compared to the rich, layered world being established. It’s got everything I want in a series: supernatural lore, adult characters, and just enough slow-burn potential to keep you emotionally invested without taking away from the actual plot.
The FMC is a grown woman with a big-girl job and a full life. She’s smart, capable, and deeply rooted in a world that blends the mundane and the magical in all the best ways. Also, she’s a shapeshifter. Because obviously.
This series features my favorite fictional world of all time. Hands down. It brings together Native American folklore and European mythology in a way that feels organic and expansive. Werewolves, vampires, fae, skinwalkers—there’s a little bit of everything here. And the way it’s all threaded together into something coherent and lived-in? Chef’s kiss. It’s the kind of world that just keeps growing book after book, and somehow never loses steam.
I love everything about this book. I love everything about this series. I’ve probably read this one ten times at least, and I still get that same buzz of excitement when I crack it open again. It never gets old.
If you give this one a shot, I seriously hope you keep going with the series. It only gets better. And if you’re someone who wants a bit more romance out of the gate, you can always start with Alpha & Omega—the sister series set in the same universe. Same vibe, same lore, just with more swoon.
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I love Mercy Thompson. Moon Called introduces us to the life of a walker, a coyote shapeshifter. Mercy is an auto mechanic just living her life. Raised by wolves (werewolves to be specific), Mercy has always been in the world of others. Faeries have just exposed themselves to humans (well not all faeries) and werewolves are trying to hold onto their secrecy. This secrecy gets much more difficult when trouble comes around turning teens into wolves and snatching the alpha's daughter. It's up to Mercy and her friends to put a stop to all the madness.
I was recommended this series by Goodreads more than anything else... ever. I have to give it to their algorithm because it perfectly matched me.
I was recommended this series by Goodreads more than anything else... ever. I have to give it to their algorithm because it perfectly matched me.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
That was a surprising amount of fun to read. I might read another of these sometime. We'll see.