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Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
21 reviews
arya_pirate_queen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Miscarriage, Violence, and Child death
Huh. Urban fantasy can be a really mixed bag, but this one was a fun ride. If not for a bit of needless politically correct fluff thrown in, about how oppressive the patriarchal werewolves are to women and homosexuals, I might even consider this a new favorite. I will say I didn't expect the direction the ending went, but that may be just me being oblivious to subtle social signals sent by the characters along the way... Eventually I'll have to re-read the book and see if it makes more sense than I realized, but for now I'll just continue the series.booksthatburn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As the first book in the series, MOON CALLED establishes the presence of various supernatural factions such as werewolves, vampires, witches, fey, and Native American people like Mercy. It focuses on the current precarious position in which the werewolves find themselves; many of the lesser fae came out in a controlled manner several years ago, but the werewolves are an open secret in military circles. This sets up those groups and some of the relationships between them, including between Adam’s pack and the Marrok’s pack in the mountains. It also establishes Mercy’s history with Sam and her current position relative to Adam (living nearby and taking joy in simple pleasures, like annoying him with the car in her yard).
The plot revolves around a strange werewolf who shows up in town and then is attacked in Mercy’s presence, setting off a string of conflicts which involve kidnappings and an elaborate plan. It has some twists and turns but is pretty easy to follow. The meeting with the vampires has always felt a bit out of place in this story, but it’s serving to set up some things that’ll come into play later on. It’s a solid story with a lot of ground to cover, and it does it well. MOON CALLED is a great start to the series.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Sexism, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Murder
Minor: Miscarriage, Confinement, Animal cruelty, Rape, Child death, Death of parent, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Terminal illness, Vomit, War, and Suicide
mzynda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
brennaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Confinement, Blood, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death of parent, Gore, Suicide, and Colonisation
Minor: Animal death, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
renereadsthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Kidnapping and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
house_of_hannah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
To start off the pace of this story is slower than you would expect. Only a few days pass by in the entire book, but it feels like weeks. I did find it a bit difficult to stay invested in the book, so I did take a break from reading this for a few weeks to read some shorter stories. However, once I hit about the 60% mark of the book I couldn't put it down.
I do really enjoy the way that the Werewolves and Vampires are portrayed. Or at least for the most part. Their history and way of life is interesting, but the whole, "omg, there's two males in the same space as a woman, they are going to fight over her!!" shtick got old really fast. Essentially every male Mercy encounters wants to "make her theirs", so there's a lot of metaphorical dick swinging as everyone clambers over each other to get to her.
The mystery itself I found intriguing, and was a clever way to introduce part of the world the story takes place in. This is what I was invested in during the last half of the book, but unfortunately the climax is a little lacking. I found myself thinking, "wait, that's it?" and re-reading a few paragraphs to make sure I understood it right.
Overall, there is quite a bit of tension, action (the non-sexual kind), lore, and mystery in this novel. I did enjoy it more than I was expecting I would, but it's not without it's flaws. I am unsure if I will continue with the series, but if I do it will be a few months before I pick up the second book.
Graphic: Blood, Death, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Drug use, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexism
Minor: Cancer, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Toxic relationship
the_escapist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Violence, Kidnapping, and Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
vexbatch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, and Torture
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this reread. I can't help it; I just love this series so much. Bumped it up to a 5 star.
CAWPILE Score: 9.43 = 5 stars
Characters: 10
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 10
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 9
Logic: 9
Enjoyment: 10
[Second Read - 2019 - 4 stars]
I enjoyed this one the second time around as much as I did the first. I really like Mercy as a character. I like her loyalty and bravery, especially when she's afraid. I'm happy to be reading this series again.
Challenges:
2019 Goodreads Challenge
2019 Alphabet Challenge
A Book for Every Year - 2006
2019 Pop Sugar Challenge - A book inspired by mythology, legend, or folklore
[First Read - 2017 - 4 stars]
I enjoyed the first book in this series. I like the main character... she is not afraid to be badass and has a self-confidence that is refreshing. I really like the supernatural within our own world. The romance/love triangle seems like it's going to be a slow burn in this series and that's fine by me.
Challenges:
2017 Goodreads Challenge
Moderate: Kidnapping and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse