Mercy Thompson,Book 7
Synopsis: Mercy Thompson’s life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Adam Hauptman – the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf pack – has made her a stepmother to his daughter Jesse, a relationship that brings moments of blissful normalcy to Mercy’s life. But on the edges of humanity, a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so much more. After an accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and Jesse can’t reach Adam – or anyone else in the pack for that matter. They’ve all been abducted. Through their mating bond, all Mercy knows is that Adam is angry and in pain. Outclassed and on her own, Mercy may be forced to seek assistance from the most unlikely of allies: the vampire seethe.
Review: It’s been a while since I bought this novel… well since its release elsewhere, but because of a lack of time, I didn’t read it. As I decided to stop leaving the books waiting for me in my TBR pile and with the release of Volume 8 (book I already have in fact), I thought it was time to start it. And I can tell you that as usual Patricia Briggs gives us another great story.
We find our dear Mercy with her life turned upside on early in the novel. In fact, when she was on a trip with Jesse, it turns out that the whole pack and Adam himself had been abducted by a group belonging to the government. It is then a race against time which begins for our heroes who must understand how to get out of this new situation. Between Adam who faces his attackers and have to decide if he can save his pack before agreeing to do what his captors want, and Mercy who is determined to save the man she loves whatever the price, we will really have a lot of things going on. And while the story unfolds, I admit that I was very surprised to find the reason behind this kidnapping, as well as the identity of the person responsible because I did not really expect that. I think it is also simply impossible to have even a beginning of a hypothesis about that! Yes because when you think things are beginning to solve, everything is just beginning.
It was a real pleasure to see Mercy and see that she is ready to do anything to help the people she loves. And then the consequences can sometimes be pretty terrible, as the remonstrance of Adam, she just can not let things go without acting. It was very interesting to see what she could do, because we discover some new elements about her too. Of course, as always, it is really lovely to see how our two heroes are here for each other, more in love than ever and still very worried about the health of their mate. But we also have the chance to meet new characters as Asil, a particular wolf, a man known to be a very good killer and who could prove to be an ally of choice. But it’s not just him and we meet a new vampire that I hope we meet again soon! Moreover there is more and we also have some characters we love and it was a real pleasure to see Stefan gain, helping the young woman. But that’s not all, because we also have Zee and Tad and many others. But I’ll let you discover them for yourself. I can certainly tell you that I was really impressed by the end and I was eager to see how Mercy was going to solve this new big problem.
Finally, as you will surely understand, it was a very good novel and I’m starting immediately in the next to find out more. I heartily recommend this series if you do not know it yet. It is a nice mix of creatures in all kinds, magic and non-stop action.
Mogsy
AHHHH I love this series! Fantastic review, and I’m glad to hear you’ll be starting immediately on the next book, because I’m really looking forward to see what you’ll think. Let’s just say Night Broken got quite the reaction from me, and I can’t wait to see your review 😀
Melliane
The book helped me to remember how much I loved it too! I should have read it sooner! It was so good! Thank you!
Silvia
I know this series but still have to read it. I’ve always heard great things about it, though, and I find fantastic that you’re so into it that you’re already grabbing the next instalment! Hope you’re going to love it as much as this one! 🙂
Melliane
I love it! It’s so great and I’m sure you’ll love Adam and Mercy. Sometomes some series get better with the time, that’s a great thing.
Jeann @ Happy Indulgence
Thanks for the lovely review, I haven’t read this series yet but I always see it recommended everywhere so I will definitely have to some time. Great review!
Melliane
Oh you should definitely try it! It’s a good good series. A lot of action, wonderful characters and some great plot!
Sam Dawson
So glad you gave it full marks 🙂 Absolutely love all of Patricia Briggs ‘Mercy Thompson series’ and her ‘Alpha and Omega series’ !
Sam Dawson
Also enjoy the next book as it’s brilliant. I enjoyed learning more about Honey as well as Adams ex-wife Christy. x
Melliane
I read it, and you’re right I just LOVED it, even more than this one. And well it’s true, it was interesting to learn more about Honey. I loved her here and well Christy lol, I think Mercy was a lot more nicer than I should have been. But I confess I’m a little mixed with her Alpha and Omega series… not as good.
Sam Dawson
I actually wish she would do a one off all about Bran. Possibly when he was having to help raise Mercy and as to reason that Leah is such a cow.
Melliane
oh yes it’s true, it would be really interesting.
kindlemom1
I am so behind on this series I really need to catch up!
I am so excited to see that 5 feather rating!!
Melliane
oh yes you need to! Mainly if you liked the ones you read.
Amir
I have not read this series yet but I have heard so many good things about this author so I would have to check her books out one day! I’m finishing up K.Cole’s Immortals After Dark series so maybe after that I’ll check this one out. Great review Melliane 🙂
Melliane
yes she is reallt great! One of my fave UF series. It’s always a really nice surprise. I should go back to the Cole series, I’m so behind. I hope you’ll like it.
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
YEAH MELLIANE!!!! I love this series so much! I actually somehow skipped this novel though and went straight to the next one, so I need to go back and get caught up. I just adore Mercy, she’s such a badass and so loyal to those she loves. *sigh* She makes me happy:)
Melliane
I think it wasn’t really a problem to skip it but it’s a nice one to read too. I agree I love love her as well.
Lily B
It sounds like this series went strong for a really long time, which is exciting. I will have to try it.
Melliane
you should do that it’s a great series to try.
Braine Talk Supe
I love Mercy’s relationship with Jesse. I haven’t read book 8 yet but I’m anxious for it because I want to meet Adam’s ex, I heard she’s a bitch
Sam Dawson
Oh yes she’s definitely a B***h x
Melliane
yes it’s nice to have a good relationship like parent-daughter. It’s rare. Ah yes she is terrible! We would love to hurt her!
anna@herding cats & burning soup
Oh book *swoon* I love the series but haven’t gotten to this one even though I’ve had it a while now too. Glad to hear it’s awesome!
Melliane
I hope you’ll be able to read it soon! It’s so good!
blodeuedd
I neeeeed this book
aurian
Great review Melliane, glad you loved this one!
Tabitha (Pabkins)
I absolutely adore Asil – I hope that he gets a book of his own someday!
Sam Dawson
You learn alot about him (Asil) in the first Alpha & Omega book (set just after the first Mercy book).
Melliane
Oh I didn’t remember he was on the Alpha and Omega series but now you’re saying that I think I remember a little bit of that.
Stephanie Faris
Every time I dig a book out of my TBR pile, I end up regretting that I hadn’t read it before! Sounds like you had the same experience with this one.
Melliane
yes, now I really need to read all my books if they’re all the same lol
Missie
You always find new ones that I have never heard of! This one sounds great! Great review!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Melliane
yes it’s a really great one!
Alise
I have yet to read a single novel by Patricia Briggs but I want to-a lot of people rave about her writing 🙂 Glad you liked it!
Melliane
I’m curious to see what you think of it if you try them.
Pam (@MoonlightReader)
I love this series too, and liked this book. I didn’t know book 8 was out yet! Whoops, better go read it. lol. 🙂
Melliane
yes it is, and it’s also really really good!
LilyElement
I’m so behind on this series, it looks great though!
Melliane
oh yes it is great!
Christy
I remember wanting to read the first book when the series started, but yeah, never got around to it. 🙁
Melliane
Maybe you’ll one day, I hope you can try it. It’s a really fun one.
kimbacaffeinate
Fantastic review Melliane. I love this series and adore seeing the growth in Mercedes and the romance build!
Melliane
Me too! I really needed to read it sooner!
Jennifer Bielman
I only read some of your review because I am behind on these books but it seems like you loved it so that’s good. I need to get my butt in gear.
Melliane
I really hope when you do that you’ll love them as much as I did.
Jessica @ Rabid Reads
This was one of my favorites in the series, Melliane–and I REALLY love this series 😉
Melliane
It’s one of mine too!
Chene Sterckx
The Mercy Thompson has been on to-read list for a while… it sounds like my type of series 🙂
Great review!!!
Chanzie @ Mean Who You Are.
Melliane
you should try it, it’s really good!
Vivian
5/5 feathers ahhhh!! It’s always such a treat to read a book where you’re really surprised! I think that’s fantastic, and particularly with us book bloggers because we’ve read so many, we’re very good at guessing! I will definitely check this one out! Amazing review, Melliane! <3
Melliane
I really love this series and I had such a great time. Thanks lady!
Wendy Darling
Ugh, I need to catch up on this series! It’s been too long since I’ve seen what’s going on in Mercy’s world. 5 stars is very promising, though. 🙂
Wendy @ The Midnight Garden
Melliane
Oh yes you really need to! The next one was awesome as well!
Joy (Joyousreads)
I haven’t been keeping up with this series. I think I faltered after the first. I’d really love to pick them up again soon. I’m glad this series is just getting better and better for you. 🙂
Melliane
the first ones weren’t as good for me I think. But these ones are really good.
Kirsty-Marie
I’ve heard a lot about the series but haven’t actually read them yet myself, but it’s still great that this far into a series that it can still surprise you, and addicting enough to keep you reading. I know a lot of series (especially long ones like the Morganville ones) that draaag, and I actually gave up on Morganville after books 7…I think. Can’t even remember, haha.
Melliane
yes I’m surprised it’s always that good, I love a series like that. I never tried the Morganville book but I want to.