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adancewithbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Orbit and Netgalley for the review copy in exchange for an honest review. This does not change my opinion in anyway.
Winter Lost is already book 14 in the Mercy Thompson series. And I am sure that I am not the only one who was heavily anticipating this book.
In this installment Mercy is still struggling with the effects of what happened to her with the Soul Taker. It has left some marks on her magic and her soul. She's not quite herself. And that one vampire really won't leave her alone. It is creating a lot of anxiety. So when her brother crashes back into her life, needing her help, it is not exactly making life a whole lot easier for her.
What I loved most about this whole book was the way that Mercy's panic attacks and anxiety were depicted. I really resonate with that because I have anxiety. But I also appreciated how we got Adam's perspective. That he wants to help her, in her way, but how difficult that is for him as well. His own fear and stress for his mate. I think its important that there isn't one side without making it a negative. It really creates a lot of depth in their relationship. And that doesn't mean they never argue. The still had some of that as well. It shows a functioning relationship where they are working on things. Not a perfect one.
I struggled a little with the interludes at the start because I couldn't place the characters. Once we got interludes about Sherwood and Warren and so on, that shifted. I found seeing what happened while Mercy and Adam were away from the pack to be really interesting. I also thought it was interesting to meet grandmother spider. A true fae who just makes things harder for Mercy because she thinks she needs help, but in the end does end up actually helping Mercy.
The story was okay. But it was a backdrop to what Mercy had to deal with and that felt deep. Having Mercy being away from all those others she feels she has to take care of was a good thing for her.
Overal I think this might be one of my favorite installments of the series because of the above mentioned. It is more about Mercy's mental health and her relationship with Adam, and I think that was needed. A bit of a break from the very big stuff that I am sure we will go back to in the next few books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Gun violence, and Blood
cdmkylo's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Winter Lost was an adventure from beginning to end. It takes place shortly after the events of the previous book, Soul Taken - where Mercy is suffering from the effects of the artifact. Now, Gary - her half brother needs assistance that only Mercy can provide. Through Ms.Briggs' mysterious and twisting storytelling - you'll find out what's going on at the heart of the storm in Winter Lost. Your favorite ensemble cast of characters appear, but this book primarily focuses on the mission in Montana, along with some new viewpoints from other characters we've yet to see. A great addition to the Mercy Thompson collection and one that is furthering the grand game of the Mercy-verse.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Murder, Gun violence, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
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