A review by thesigilwitch
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

adventurous lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 
Moon Called is the first book in the Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson series. Mercedes is a Volkswagen mechanic but we learn quickly that's far from the most interesting thing about her, she's a Walker, a coyote shapeshifter, maybe even the only one left. She isn't the only preternatural creature running around the tri-cities though and the reader is introduced to Werewolves, Vampires and the Fae, living in various states of 'outness' with the humans. In book 1 we're introduced to Mercy's neighbor, the local werewolf packs Alpha, Adam Hauptman, he's handsome if not meddlesome and when he and his daughter are kidnapped Mercy is prepared to do anything to bring them home safely. 

This is not the most unique or exciting Urban Fantasy but it's good, really good. I love this series and am always excited to come back and re-read it. I've read (well listened) twice this year so far and immediately started book 2 Blood Bound. What I like about Mercy is that she feels like someone you could meet in real life, out and about during your normal routine. She's strong and independent but she also knows when she's in over her head and when to call on the great support system she has. Adam is domineering but also caring, he epitomizes the stereotype of "touch her and die". The other supporting characters; Warren, Ben, Zee, Mac, Kyle all bring their own quirks to the story and each becomes an important part of Mercys life/story. This book is a bit slower paced than what I would consider the average for the series and does fall into the trap of giving a lot of details on a lot of things because it's setting you up for the rest of the unfolding story. There's occasional on page spice but it's not graphic and not a main part of the plot, the author is definitely focused on the emotional relationships of the characters. Personally I would recommend this series as a whole to anyone that enjoys Urban Fantasy and/or Paranormal Romance, especially if you're looking for a large universe to discover with multiple series and supporting short stories. 
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