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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
What a scattered beginning to a book. The author jumps all over the place trying to get the reader acquainted with the main character. Thankfully after about thirty pages it calms down a bit and settles into the story.
Most urban fantasy thus far has been a little light on the story for me. This book is the complete opposite. It was mostly mystery and story progression (which was mostly quite entertaining) but there was very little world building.
It was harder for me to buy into the whole world because the author didn't really give much of an explanation for many things.
Also I found the main character a bit unbelievable. She just happens to fix cars and knows how to shoot and knows martial arts, and all the women she has any contact with hate her. Hmmm.
Overall I liked the book and will most likly read more, but I sincerely hope that the author had first-book-itis and things come together a bit more. =)
Most urban fantasy thus far has been a little light on the story for me. This book is the complete opposite. It was mostly mystery and story progression (which was mostly quite entertaining) but there was very little world building.
It was harder for me to buy into the whole world because the author didn't really give much of an explanation for many things.
Also I found the main character a bit unbelievable. She just happens to fix cars and knows how to shoot and knows martial arts, and all the women she has any contact with hate her. Hmmm.
Overall I liked the book and will most likly read more, but I sincerely hope that the author had first-book-itis and things come together a bit more. =)
Picked up this book, expecting "more of the same" in the crowded urban fantasy genre. While nothing was terribly surprising in the book, I ended up enjoying it more than I expected. Briggs's writing is a cut above many of the writers flocking to this exploding genre. Good characters, interesting take on the genre, etc.
But, and perhaps this is telling (I'm not sure), I've not bothered to pick up her next novel. I'm not sure why. Even as I type this, I've dropped my rating for the book one star as a result. If I'm not rushing out to grab the next book, what does that say about the first? Perhaps that's unfair, but reviews are subjective, so I'll stand by my decision.
But, and perhaps this is telling (I'm not sure), I've not bothered to pick up her next novel. I'm not sure why. Even as I type this, I've dropped my rating for the book one star as a result. If I'm not rushing out to grab the next book, what does that say about the first? Perhaps that's unfair, but reviews are subjective, so I'll stand by my decision.
Hum... 2 or 3 stars?
I really liked most of this book, but there were a few cringe-worthy moments and frustrations that kept me from rating this book any higher.
Now, I have to say at the time of this review I've only dipped my toes into the urban fantasy genre, and I find myself comparing "Moon Called" with another series when it comes to werewolf packs, sassy heroines, and world building - that series rhymes with "Tate Saniels". Ok? So maybe that's some of my problem. Take my review with a grain of salt. These series are different from each other but there are certain things Andrews did SO much better.
Briggs introduces us to her characters and world in an easy-going way that I found enjoyable, especially for an urban fantasy. Normally we get thrown into a semi-grimdark world full of violence and while this book starts with a troubled teenager and yes, some violence, the way Mercy handles the situations thrown at her were actually very smart, imo. She's not "too stupid to live". She actually picks up the phone and calls for backup when she realizes she's in way over her head, which I found very refreshing.
Now I'm going to complain for a bit, so if you're a super fan of this series feel free to glaze over this paragraph. Why did so much of this book have to take place in a van? I was getting pretty cooped up as a reader. Even glanced at my tablet's percentage mark and at 68% in the e-book version I was reading Mercy was STILL hitting the highway in that van trying to solve the mystery. C'mon already. It really dragged the pace of the book down. 2nd complaint: the message "Woman is weak, even if said woman is actually a shape shifter and therefore already more unique than the average human woman, she still can't be trusted to help out and men need to tell her to Sit, Stay" hit the reader over the head pretty regularly. Drove me bonkers.
The romance. While it's supposed to be sweet, it is unbelievable in my opinion. The way Mercy is treated by isn't romantic. It is creepy. His favorite romantic display is to pat Mercy on the head when she's sitting, kneeling, feeling ill and to me that's not romantic. That's a fatherly gesture at best and possessively disgusting at worst. Nope. Not feeling the romance there at all. I'd rather read the irritatingly slow-burn between Curran and Kate (Ilona Andrews' series) that took 3 books of teasing before those two character addressed it than read about Mercy with She could do better.
Despite all that, I feel it's something of a trend that the 1st book of a new series is expected to meander drunkenly or even fall on its face a bit, so I will read the next book in the series to see if it gets better.
I really liked most of this book, but there were a few cringe-worthy moments and frustrations that kept me from rating this book any higher.
Now, I have to say at the time of this review I've only dipped my toes into the urban fantasy genre, and I find myself comparing "Moon Called" with another series when it comes to werewolf packs, sassy heroines, and world building - that series rhymes with "Tate Saniels". Ok? So maybe that's some of my problem. Take my review with a grain of salt. These series are different from each other but there are certain things Andrews did SO much better.
Briggs introduces us to her characters and world in an easy-going way that I found enjoyable, especially for an urban fantasy. Normally we get thrown into a semi-grimdark world full of violence and while this book starts with a troubled teenager and yes, some violence, the way Mercy handles the situations thrown at her were actually very smart, imo. She's not "too stupid to live". She actually picks up the phone and calls for backup when she realizes she's in way over her head, which I found very refreshing.
Now I'm going to complain for a bit, so if you're a super fan of this series feel free to glaze over this paragraph. Why did so much of this book have to take place in a van? I was getting pretty cooped up as a reader. Even glanced at my tablet's percentage mark and at 68% in the e-book version I was reading Mercy was STILL hitting the highway in that van trying to solve the mystery. C'mon already. It really dragged the pace of the book down. 2nd complaint: the message "Woman is weak, even if said woman is actually a shape shifter and therefore already more unique than the average human woman, she still can't be trusted to help out and men need to tell her to Sit, Stay" hit the reader over the head pretty regularly. Drove me bonkers.
The romance. While it's supposed to be sweet, it is unbelievable in my opinion. The way Mercy is treated by
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Adam.Despite all that, I feel it's something of a trend that the 1st book of a new series is expected to meander drunkenly or even fall on its face a bit, so I will read the next book in the series to see if it gets better.
Great take on traditionally covered mythical creatures through the perspective of a non traditional, Native, feminist character. I loved the coexistence of vampires, werewolves, and witches and the mystery of a walker - yet to unfold (presumably in the rest of the series). I am also a big fan of Mercy as a strong, tolerant, lead female character to look up to.
Jsem zvědavá, co se z té série vyvrbí.
Zatím takový fajn průměr, v rámci žánru ideál. Žádná Mery Sue, ač chvilkami jsem takový pocit měla, ale pak se našlo vysvětlení (všechny ženy ze smečky mě vždy nesnášely... a podobně, ale nakonec zahrané dobře).
Neřvu z toho nadšením, ale ani zklamáním. Uvidím, co bude dál. :)
Zatím takový fajn průměr, v rámci žánru ideál. Žádná Mery Sue, ač chvilkami jsem takový pocit měla, ale pak se našlo vysvětlení (všechny ženy ze smečky mě vždy nesnášely... a podobně, ale nakonec zahrané dobře).
Neřvu z toho nadšením, ale ani zklamáním. Uvidím, co bude dál. :)
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A good intro to the world, but Mercy’s character is a bit flat in the early stages.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Unlike some dramatized versions, this does a good job of not intruding over the book's content with extraneous sound. It does get very quiet for the muffled voices, but that's realistic, so I'm only considering it an inconvenience. Mercy Thompson's series start remains a great urban fantasy with a strong FMC. Full cast narration + dramatized = very nice.