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Ace (2012), Edition: 1st, 352 pages
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Thriller. HTML:Meet car mechanic and coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson, star of Patricia Briggs's #1 New York Times bestselling series. Being a lowly "walker" in a world of vampires, werewolves, and fae once kept her safe. But Mercy's bark-and bite-are not so harmless any more... Though Mercy Thompson can shift her shape into that of a coyote, her loyalty never wavers. So when her former boss and mentor, Zee, asks for her help, she's there for him. A series of murders has rocked a fae reservation, and Zee needs her unique gifts, namely her coyote sense of smell, to sniff out the killer. But when Zee is accused of murdering the suspect Mercy outed, he's left to rot behind bars by his own kind. Now it's up to Mercy to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not. Mercy's loyalty is under pressure from other directions, too. Werewolves are not known for their patience, and if Mercy can't decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her....… (more)
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LibraryThing member BeckyJG
Real fairy tales are not happily-ever-after stories of beautiful princesses being rescued by knights on white horses. Real fairy tales are dark, painful, and bloody. Every action has a consequence, and those consequences are often nasty, ugly, brutal. The worst Ariel has to endure in Disney's
Patricia Briggs does the traditional fairy tale one better, and posits a world in which the ogres and trolls and fairies are real, not metaphor, and reality sure ain’t pretty. In Iron Kissed Mercy Thompson goes head to head with the fae. In order to pay off a debt she is called in to help sniff out whoever’s been killing fae on their reservation, commonly known as Fairyland. She learns many intriguing things about the fae, among them the fact that they seem to be using the concentration of their collective power on the reservation to open links to an ancient other-world called Underhill. Mercy stumbles into Underhill briefly, but one hopes that deeper glimpses of it will come in subsequent books. Additionally, Mercy learns that her old friend Zee is indeed as ancient and powerful as she'd suspected...and boy is he scary.
Once again, an intelligent and satisfying read. And, thankfully, by novel's end Mercy is poised to make her choice between suitors.
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Little Mermaid is leaving behind her singing crab friend beneath the sea. In Anderson's Little Mermaid, accepting the gift of legs means she must feel the agony of sharp swords every time she sets one foot in front of the other. (Not to mention the fact that she doesn't even get the guy.) In fairy tales people cut off pieces of their own bodies in the quest to get what they want. There are witches that eat little children and fathers who allow those children to be left alone in the woods to be eaten. Fairy tales may or may not be suitable for children, but they are certainly not for the squeamish or the faint of heart, no matter the age. Patricia Briggs does the traditional fairy tale one better, and posits a world in which the ogres and trolls and fairies are real, not metaphor, and reality sure ain’t pretty. In Iron Kissed Mercy Thompson goes head to head with the fae. In order to pay off a debt she is called in to help sniff out whoever’s been killing fae on their reservation, commonly known as Fairyland. She learns many intriguing things about the fae, among them the fact that they seem to be using the concentration of their collective power on the reservation to open links to an ancient other-world called Underhill. Mercy stumbles into Underhill briefly, but one hopes that deeper glimpses of it will come in subsequent books. Additionally, Mercy learns that her old friend Zee is indeed as ancient and powerful as she'd suspected...and boy is he scary.
Once again, an intelligent and satisfying read. And, thankfully, by novel's end Mercy is poised to make her choice between suitors.
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LibraryThing member RozzieReads
I wasn't sure how I wanted to rate this book. The story itself was good. I'm liking Briggs' style more and more. How things play out and Mercy "solves" the mysteries.
But the ending...
I just don't see, no matter how strong a female character is, that four days after she is raped, she goes "ok I'm
And on top of that, I think the last page in itself after everything that has gone on, just makes you sit there like... lol? um what...
So Adam comes back and is all hey Mercy we need to talk now that your not all fairy roofied, have you thought about things? AND HOW DOES SHE ANSWER? By taking her effin shirt off. It makes me want to laugh but at the same time i feel confused because she is a recent rape victim not a damn Girls Gone Wild poster child. And i'm sitting there thinking about that fact that yes its a book meant to be read, and it is not real. But the point to read books, if i'm not mistaken is to enjoy the story, and feel like you know the characters. But It was so far fetched that a women would was raped on a wednesday, and is still having panic attacks from said rape, to then on Monday, going hey frick the convo with the man i love and just get nekkid.
But the ending...
I just don't see, no matter how strong a female character is, that four days after she is raped, she goes "ok I'm
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finally ready to have sex with Adam now" ... I would have imagined more of a recovery stuggle. Yes, people can survive from rape, and be able to do that fast, but FOUR DAYS. I'm not buying it. And on top of that, I think the last page in itself after everything that has gone on, just makes you sit there like... lol? um what...
So Adam comes back and is all hey Mercy we need to talk now that your not all fairy roofied, have you thought about things? AND HOW DOES SHE ANSWER? By taking her effin shirt off. It makes me want to laugh but at the same time i feel confused because she is a recent rape victim not a damn Girls Gone Wild poster child. And i'm sitting there thinking about that fact that yes its a book meant to be read, and it is not real. But the point to read books, if i'm not mistaken is to enjoy the story, and feel like you know the characters. But It was so far fetched that a women would was raped on a wednesday, and is still having panic attacks from said rape, to then on Monday, going hey frick the convo with the man i love and just get nekkid.
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LibraryThing member enzu-chan
So far the most exciting book in Mercy Thompsons's series. Having already delt with were wolves and vampires, mercy get's now involved in fay business. She also discovers clear about her true feelings towrds Samuel, her first love, and Adam, the local were wolf alpha who had declared her as his
Iron kissed holds a couple of surprises and the last three or four chapters are rather interesting.
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mate with asking her.Iron kissed holds a couple of surprises and the last three or four chapters are rather interesting.
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LibraryThing member MsMoonlight
This book started off very slow for me, but ended up being my very favorite of the series so far! Mercy is a good friend, loyal and steadfast. She is never selfish. As soon as a friend needs her she is there to do whatever she can for them.
This book was centered on friendship in my opinion. Several
Other friendships that grow stronger in this novel are between Mercy and Jesse, the alpha werewolf's daughter. Mercy and Ben, a werewolf Mercy wasn't very fond of in the first two books...more of Ben is revealed and Mercy begins to trust him and even depend on him. The strong and steady friendship of Mercy and Warren continues to grow (I love Warren).
And Mercy has to make a decision about werewolves Adam and Samuel - are they friends or will she decide she wants more from one of them? She needs to make her choice because the two dominant males are not going to tolerate each other for much longer and Mercy knows it.
Mercy is hurt in this book, in more ways than one. It was an emotional read that had me tear up for her. I really felt her pain and suffering. The writing was done very well here. I liked how Ben played a part in healing Mercy and getting Adam to see things clearly. In the end, Mercy made the right choice for exactly the right reasons with Adam and Samuel. Oh and what a cliff-hanger at the end!! I think I literally howled out loud at being left hanging like that!
I can't say that there was anything I didn't like about this story other than it seemed to start slow for me and I really REALLY don't like the book cover. Mercy has ONE tattoo near her bellybutton of a coyote paw print - that's it. The book cover has her covered in them and has her dressed very differently than the story portrays it. Other than that, this is my favorite book of the series and I can't wait to get hold of the next one! (It better start off exactly - and do mean exactly- where this one left off!)
This book was centered on friendship in my opinion. Several
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friendships actually. The first being her close friendship to Zee the man who got her started in her mechanics business. Zee asks for Mercy's help in solving a murder case, then finds himself jailed for several murders. Mercy is determined to prove Zee is innocent of the charges against him. But proving him innocent gets her in trouble and could cost her her own life if she's not careful.Other friendships that grow stronger in this novel are between Mercy and Jesse, the alpha werewolf's daughter. Mercy and Ben, a werewolf Mercy wasn't very fond of in the first two books...more of Ben is revealed and Mercy begins to trust him and even depend on him. The strong and steady friendship of Mercy and Warren continues to grow (I love Warren).
And Mercy has to make a decision about werewolves Adam and Samuel - are they friends or will she decide she wants more from one of them? She needs to make her choice because the two dominant males are not going to tolerate each other for much longer and Mercy knows it.
Mercy is hurt in this book, in more ways than one. It was an emotional read that had me tear up for her. I really felt her pain and suffering. The writing was done very well here. I liked how Ben played a part in healing Mercy and getting Adam to see things clearly. In the end, Mercy made the right choice for exactly the right reasons with Adam and Samuel. Oh and what a cliff-hanger at the end!! I think I literally howled out loud at being left hanging like that!
I can't say that there was anything I didn't like about this story other than it seemed to start slow for me and I really REALLY don't like the book cover. Mercy has ONE tattoo near her bellybutton of a coyote paw print - that's it. The book cover has her covered in them and has her dressed very differently than the story portrays it. Other than that, this is my favorite book of the series and I can't wait to get hold of the next one! (It better start off exactly - and do mean exactly- where this one left off!)
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LibraryThing member lewispike
Mercedes owes the faeries a favour for killing 2 vampires rather than just one with the goodie they leant her last time. Zee and Uncle Mike guide her through collecting it (not entirely with incident) because there have been murders of faeires in their reservation and the faeries are stumped.
Mercy
At this point you might think, happily every after, except it's the first chapter!
There is more going on than meets the eye, and Zee gets framed for the murder of the guard. Mercy investigates, and in a lovely twist sorts it all out but...
There's a fair bit of faeries as the "mad devourer in the night" stuff, some personal issues that get sorted out, some werewolf politics and a whole host more to come. Really good - I'm really looking forward to this series carrying on now, from strength to strength. I wouldn't object to some longer books - that's why it's only 4.5 stars, it was all over to quickly!
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realises that a border guard for the reservation is to blame, tells Uncle Mike and the debt is settled.At this point you might think, happily every after, except it's the first chapter!
There is more going on than meets the eye, and Zee gets framed for the murder of the guard. Mercy investigates, and in a lovely twist sorts it all out but...
There's a fair bit of faeries as the "mad devourer in the night" stuff, some personal issues that get sorted out, some werewolf politics and a whole host more to come. Really good - I'm really looking forward to this series carrying on now, from strength to strength. I wouldn't object to some longer books - that's why it's only 4.5 stars, it was all over to quickly!
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
A lot has changed for Mercy in the last year. From having two werewolf suitors to becoming a vampire killer life is no longer the quiet, peaceful one of a hidden coyote walker, VW mechanic any longer. Now a debt has been called in by the Fae for the use of one of their weapons, but in the process
Although there was a lot I had forgotten about the previous two Mercy Thompson books, I was able to get right into this one without feeling lost. This is a quick moving urban fantasy and Mercy Thompson is one of my favorite heroines for the genre. Compared to what I remember of Blood Bound this story seemed more sedate although there is plenty going on. There is an interesting subplot of prejudice of those against the fae and werewolves, tempered by the fact that there are scary aspects of nature for each species. Nothing is completely black and white. There is also the romantic subplot which sees a bit more resolution than in the past books and I really liked the way it worked out. Near the end there is a rather grueling incidence and I think it was treated realistically as well. Overall I think this is a very interesting urban fantasy/mystery with a very light romantic subplot and lots of action. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend the series!
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of tracking a killer Mercy's boss is fingered for the blame. Although she doesn't look for trouble it always seems to find Mercy and she is not the type to let her friend take the fall for something he didn't do. Even if that means once again getting in over her head in magics that can kill.Although there was a lot I had forgotten about the previous two Mercy Thompson books, I was able to get right into this one without feeling lost. This is a quick moving urban fantasy and Mercy Thompson is one of my favorite heroines for the genre. Compared to what I remember of Blood Bound this story seemed more sedate although there is plenty going on. There is an interesting subplot of prejudice of those against the fae and werewolves, tempered by the fact that there are scary aspects of nature for each species. Nothing is completely black and white. There is also the romantic subplot which sees a bit more resolution than in the past books and I really liked the way it worked out. Near the end there is a rather grueling incidence and I think it was treated realistically as well. Overall I think this is a very interesting urban fantasy/mystery with a very light romantic subplot and lots of action. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to recommend the series!
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LibraryThing member page.fault
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and Walker--a human who can change into a coyote--is just beginning to settle down after all the vampire shenanigans from the last book when trouble pops up on her doorstep yet again. In fighting off angry vampires, Mercy had been forced to request aid from her fey
Just like probably every long-running urban fantasy series out there, the Mercy Thompson series starts out with conflicts between pedestrian horror creatures in the first few books--werewolves and vampires mostly--before getting to the fun stuff: the fey. I'm never particularly enamoured by vampity and wolfie UF; maybe it's because these relatively recent creatures tend to pull their mythology from 19th-century erotica and B-movie horror (which I don't read, watch, or like) rather than ancient myths. Whatever the reason, no matter the series, I'm always most enchanted (pun not intentional, I just can't think of another word) by intrigue in the world of the fey. This book was no exception.
I can't really ignore my ridiculous pleasure at reading faerie-based urban fantasy in my reaction to this book, because otherwise, it contains several themes that would not normally appeal to me. This one falls into the paranormal romance mould far more than any of the previous books in the series. A major subplot is Mercy being attracted by-- and having to choose between-- the two alpha male werewolves who are competing for her affections. We have a lot more of the quivering emotions, passions, and temptation than I would have hoped for from the normally level-headed Mercy. This includes obnoxious discussions between said males about who Mercy has to choose, who "owns" her, and whether or not she's "afraid" of "commitment." However, the reason why I still love this series is that even though the males of her acquaintance treat her like this, even though we have to listen to her rosy-tinted lovey-dovey emotions, Mercy completely recognizes what is going on here: submitting to the "passion" means losing her agency. Period. Yes, Mercy routinely submits to the alpha males of her acquaintance and considers ways to placate them, but that doesn't stop her from at least acknowledging that submitting will mean no longer owning herself. So PNR though this may be, we still have a heroine whose brain isn't completely submerged in a puddle of estrogen.hover for spoiler
The other plot point involves an extremely emotional and violent scene that traumatizes Mercy deeplyhover for spoiler leaving Mercy with a tremendous sense of guilt that she cannot overcome. It makes for a very, very hard read, but at the same time, I really appreciate two things about the structure of the narrative. hover for spoiler There are some very raw emotions here, and I think Briggs does a reasonable job in empathizing and understanding the very complex emotions the victim.
So no, this isn't exactly the most fun or lighthearted book, and it very much treads very feminine PNR rather than UF ground, but despite all of this, I think it's a very fine addition to the series, and I can't wait to read the next.
One last thought: the heavily sexualized covers of these books initially made me unwilling to try them, but I'm glad I did, since the contents don't match the illustrations. However, given the subjects discussed in this onehover for spoiler--the cover strikes me as positively obscene. How on earth did the publisher let it stand?
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acquaintances, and fey aren't ones to forgive a debt with a simple thank-you. Instead, her old boss tells her that to repay her debt, she must use her supernaturally keen nose to determine who is responsible for a recent rash of thefts and murders on the fey reservation. And who would have thought that identifying a murderer could lead to complications? Before long, Mercy is in an even bigger mess than usual, and not all faerie glamour in the world can stop this mess from turning ugly.Just like probably every long-running urban fantasy series out there, the Mercy Thompson series starts out with conflicts between pedestrian horror creatures in the first few books--werewolves and vampires mostly--before getting to the fun stuff: the fey. I'm never particularly enamoured by vampity and wolfie UF; maybe it's because these relatively recent creatures tend to pull their mythology from 19th-century erotica and B-movie horror (which I don't read, watch, or like) rather than ancient myths. Whatever the reason, no matter the series, I'm always most enchanted (pun not intentional, I just can't think of another word) by intrigue in the world of the fey. This book was no exception.
I can't really ignore my ridiculous pleasure at reading faerie-based urban fantasy in my reaction to this book, because otherwise, it contains several themes that would not normally appeal to me. This one falls into the paranormal romance mould far more than any of the previous books in the series. A major subplot is Mercy being attracted by-- and having to choose between-- the two alpha male werewolves who are competing for her affections. We have a lot more of the quivering emotions, passions, and temptation than I would have hoped for from the normally level-headed Mercy. This includes obnoxious discussions between said males about who Mercy has to choose, who "owns" her, and whether or not she's "afraid" of "commitment." However, the reason why I still love this series is that even though the males of her acquaintance treat her like this, even though we have to listen to her rosy-tinted lovey-dovey emotions, Mercy completely recognizes what is going on here: submitting to the "passion" means losing her agency. Period. Yes, Mercy routinely submits to the alpha males of her acquaintance and considers ways to placate them, but that doesn't stop her from at least acknowledging that submitting will mean no longer owning herself. So PNR though this may be, we still have a heroine whose brain isn't completely submerged in a puddle of estrogen.hover for spoiler
The other plot point involves an extremely emotional and violent scene that traumatizes Mercy deeplyhover for spoiler leaving Mercy with a tremendous sense of guilt that she cannot overcome. It makes for a very, very hard read, but at the same time, I really appreciate two things about the structure of the narrative. hover for spoiler There are some very raw emotions here, and I think Briggs does a reasonable job in empathizing and understanding the very complex emotions the victim.
So no, this isn't exactly the most fun or lighthearted book, and it very much treads very feminine PNR rather than UF ground, but despite all of this, I think it's a very fine addition to the series, and I can't wait to read the next.
One last thought: the heavily sexualized covers of these books initially made me unwilling to try them, but I'm glad I did, since the contents don't match the illustrations. However, given the subjects discussed in this onehover for spoiler--the cover strikes me as positively obscene. How on earth did the publisher let it stand?
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LibraryThing member Maaike15274
This is the best book in the series until now (I have only read [Moon Called] and [Blood bound]. Not in the least because it's also about Zee, a character that made me very curious. Although there is a horrible climax (at least I thought so) to Mercy's quest, it only makes the story better. And
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LibraryThing member kayceel
Superb. Mercy is an incredibly likeable character - smart, strong-willed, brave, loyal and more than a little sarcastic. She's made many friends, and in trying to help and protect those friends in the past, she's incurred debts, unfortuantely.
She gets into the worst trouble yet when her friend and
Add to this trouble the fact that Mercy's indecision about which werewolf she wants, her old boyfriend, Samuel, or the local Pack's Alpha, Adam, is causing problems in the Pack...
This one is the best yet. It is very creepy and scary, the suspense is ratched up, and I actually cried towards the end. Usually this genre keeps itself in the "kick-ass" department, but Briggs brings a real humanity to her characters - even to the ones that aren't human.
Definitely recommended.
She gets into the worst trouble yet when her friend and
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mentor, a rare "iron-kissed" fae is accused of a murder she's sure he didn't commit, Mercy does some investigating of her own, against the wishes of the fae's secret "governing" body, the Gray Lords. Add to this trouble the fact that Mercy's indecision about which werewolf she wants, her old boyfriend, Samuel, or the local Pack's Alpha, Adam, is causing problems in the Pack...
This one is the best yet. It is very creepy and scary, the suspense is ratched up, and I actually cried towards the end. Usually this genre keeps itself in the "kick-ass" department, but Briggs brings a real humanity to her characters - even to the ones that aren't human.
Definitely recommended.
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LibraryThing member rexrobotreviews
Iron Kissed is my favorite book of the series so far, as it is the third installment of the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. These books become more and more intense as you read on- both in the books and from book to book. The intensity is usually unpredictable and so are the
Onto the world that is Mercedes (Mercy) Thompson, our beloved VW mechanic and coyote shape shifter. She lives in a place where werewolves, shapeshifters, vampires and fae coexist with humans. The previous books were something like this- Moon Called circulated the werewolf world and Blood Bound circulated the vampire world. Now, that just leaves our lovely Iron Kissed- circulating the wicked world of the fae. Mercy is thrown into a murder case- The fae are having several of their locals on the fae reservation slaughtered. Who would do such a treacherous thing?
Her dearest friend and mentor, Zee, is arrested for the murders and this is what throws Mercy into the mix of the murderer. She refuses to believe Zee could do such terrible things and is determined to clear his name. After all, Zee has always been there for her- even given her the VW shop. Will she figure out who the real slayer is?
Now, lets move on to Mercy's personal life. She has two delicious werewolf men vying for her affection: Adam Hauptman (the local Alpha) and Dr. Samuel Cormick (the one that broke her heart at 16.) I'd say there is more action in this novel then there is romance, but there is just enough romance to keep you satisfied. I love this love triangle, I am constantly going back and forth about who I want Mercy to choose.
This book had my heart throwing up and breaking. It was that great. Good grief I LOVE when an author makes my heart sink! I think I read in an interview by her that she has signed on to do seven of the Mercedes Thompson series- Thank goodness (It could be more by now, I read this awhile ago.) This series certainly has staying power- she knows what she is doing. I can't wait to read the next four.
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circumstances. This book really kept me on the edge of my seat. There are some real controversial and shocking elements in these novels that the author writes so smoothly it doesn't compromise the quality of her story/plot and characters. (Briggs is brilliant!) Onto the world that is Mercedes (Mercy) Thompson, our beloved VW mechanic and coyote shape shifter. She lives in a place where werewolves, shapeshifters, vampires and fae coexist with humans. The previous books were something like this- Moon Called circulated the werewolf world and Blood Bound circulated the vampire world. Now, that just leaves our lovely Iron Kissed- circulating the wicked world of the fae. Mercy is thrown into a murder case- The fae are having several of their locals on the fae reservation slaughtered. Who would do such a treacherous thing?
Her dearest friend and mentor, Zee, is arrested for the murders and this is what throws Mercy into the mix of the murderer. She refuses to believe Zee could do such terrible things and is determined to clear his name. After all, Zee has always been there for her- even given her the VW shop. Will she figure out who the real slayer is?
Now, lets move on to Mercy's personal life. She has two delicious werewolf men vying for her affection: Adam Hauptman (the local Alpha) and Dr. Samuel Cormick (the one that broke her heart at 16.) I'd say there is more action in this novel then there is romance, but there is just enough romance to keep you satisfied. I love this love triangle, I am constantly going back and forth about who I want Mercy to choose.
This book had my heart throwing up and breaking. It was that great. Good grief I LOVE when an author makes my heart sink! I think I read in an interview by her that she has signed on to do seven of the Mercedes Thompson series- Thank goodness (It could be more by now, I read this awhile ago.) This series certainly has staying power- she knows what she is doing. I can't wait to read the next four.
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LibraryThing member SunnySD
VW mechanic and sometimes coyote Mercy is enjoying a well deserved bad movie night with friends when her cell rings. Someone's been murdering Fae on the local reservation. Now the local council is calling in a debt -- her old boss Zee and Uncle Mike want to use Mercy's nose to identify the killer.
No vampire action in this one, but I promise, you won't miss them.
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It's a chancy proposition, as the Fae aren't exactly thrilled to welcome a mostly human outsider. Identifying the killer's a snap, but things go south in a hurry. With Zee in jail for murder, a blind Irish war goddess on her heels, anti-Fae activists on the loose, and the two werewolves in her life on a hair trigger, Mercy has her hands full. No vampire action in this one, but I promise, you won't miss them.
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LibraryThing member crishaynes
Loved it! I don't want to drop any spoilers so all I can say is.... FINALLY! I will definetly be watching for the next release.
LibraryThing member randirousseau
Another terrific series, and another "wow" at the end of reading this book! The faerie community has been "outed" and living largely on fae reservations - for their safety and ours! In this volume, someone's been killing powerful fae and stealing their artifacts, and Mercy has to find out who!
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LibraryThing member Valkitty
This book was quite excellent. Of all of the series I am currently following in the modern girl against the dark and supernatural type books, Briggs' Mercedes is rapidly becoming my favorite.
I was getting a bit nervous about reading the third book, because the last two series like this I had
Mercedes in this book pays back her debts to the fae and then some. Loyal as always, which is what the werewolves find so endearing about her, she risks everything she has in order to clear her friend's name despite himself. As I mentioned earlier, the love triangle is resolved in a manner that stays true to each of the characters, and feels like a natural conclusion to the situation. What I love most about this book is the depth of character growth. Mercedes learns more about werewolf society, which is good, because even though you are raised in a society, you do not have an encyclopedia of everything there is to know about a culture in your head. You learn, you grow. She learns how her actions have been affecting the pack that has taken her in, and finally lets herself go the direction her heart had been leading her all along. Some dominant males learn that they can let go and trust sometimes.
This was a genuinely enjoyable book, and if you are thinking of getting a new series to read, I would recommend this one. Also, if you like Mercedes Lackey's Diana Tregarde novels, I think you will definitely enjoy this series.
I was getting a bit nervous about reading the third book, because the last two series like this I had
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picked up by this point had the heroines picking up super powers that no one else had (it is just sad to watch an author turn her own original character into a Mary Sue). However, I was pleasantly surprised to see what could have turned into a torrid and melodrama heavy love triangle resolve itself into what has the potential to be a lively (and fun to read) relationship to continue on into the future. Though the book has its steamy interludes, it is enough to tantalize, but not enough to make you think you accidentally picked up a harlequin novel by mistake. Mercedes in this book pays back her debts to the fae and then some. Loyal as always, which is what the werewolves find so endearing about her, she risks everything she has in order to clear her friend's name despite himself. As I mentioned earlier, the love triangle is resolved in a manner that stays true to each of the characters, and feels like a natural conclusion to the situation. What I love most about this book is the depth of character growth. Mercedes learns more about werewolf society, which is good, because even though you are raised in a society, you do not have an encyclopedia of everything there is to know about a culture in your head. You learn, you grow. She learns how her actions have been affecting the pack that has taken her in, and finally lets herself go the direction her heart had been leading her all along. Some dominant males learn that they can let go and trust sometimes.
This was a genuinely enjoyable book, and if you are thinking of getting a new series to read, I would recommend this one. Also, if you like Mercedes Lackey's Diana Tregarde novels, I think you will definitely enjoy this series.
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LibraryThing member TheBooknerd
In anticipation of this release--and because I'd only read it once to date--I reread "Blood Bound" not too long ago, so I was all up to speed on the tense love triangle and Mercy's growing loss of anonymity. This third installment moves right along with the last. There's quite a bit of development
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on that triangle that I found most pleasing. I won't say if I'm an Adam or a Samuel fan, since to do so would give too much away. The plot was interesting from the word go but deceptively calm until close to the end and--BAM!--all kinds of stuff goes down. The side characters are all starting to come alive, which makes sense since this is slated to be a seven-book series. Ben fans will pleased. I know, I know... me and my thing for British bad boys. Honey's back and more, dare I say it, sweet than before. Gabriel and Jesse get a little action, though not in that way. Warren and Kyle fans will be disappointed by their minor role and I know I was saddened by the big lack of Sebastien, though he's in Mercy's thoughts. In conclusion, another score for Briggs. Show Less
LibraryThing member Nikkles
Iron Kissed is a fantastic continuation of the Mercy Thompson Series. The 2nd book felt a little drawn out to me with a lot of unneeded angst. This book gets the story back on track and reestablished Mercy as a tough girl who knows how to run her own life. A fun, if very fast read!
LibraryThing member amf0001
In the third installment of Brigg's Mercy series, the Fey are introduced in greater detail, and their world explored - as well as Mercy cementing her relationship with the wolves, and chosing between Sam and Adam. Obviously a lot going on, but a delicious read. I zoomed through it and tossed it
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into my keeper pile. I'm really enjoying this series and will reread these books again. Highest recommendation. Show Less
LibraryThing member maughta
Totally intense and extremely involving, Mercedes Thompson, coyote skinwalker and mechanic, finds herself in a race to prove her friend, Zee, innocent of a crime that the fae don't want solved. This third book in the Mercedes Thompson series is just as good as the others.
LibraryThing member surreality
Plot: A murder mystery, with supplementary romance. There are fewer plot complications and sidelines in this one than in the previous instalments, and the story feels less surprising by it.
Characters: It's nice to see some of the minor characters fleshed out a little more. Mercy doesn't develop as
Style: Confident prose, though it's nothing to get excited about. The fairies get used as the main plot driver here, which makes the werewolves take a background role.
Plus: A good third volume that doesn't ignore what happened before, even though it's a self-contained plot.
Minus: Not enough werewolf pack scenes - some major things happen, but the impacts aren't visible.
Summary: A good read if you enjoy the fairy characters taking a more important role.
Characters: It's nice to see some of the minor characters fleshed out a little more. Mercy doesn't develop as
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much as she did before, though the story takes her character in some interesting directions. Style: Confident prose, though it's nothing to get excited about. The fairies get used as the main plot driver here, which makes the werewolves take a background role.
Plus: A good third volume that doesn't ignore what happened before, even though it's a self-contained plot.
Minus: Not enough werewolf pack scenes - some major things happen, but the impacts aren't visible.
Summary: A good read if you enjoy the fairy characters taking a more important role.
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LibraryThing member hoosgracie
Excellent book in the series. Well put together story that moves the series along.
LibraryThing member Mendoza
This is my favorite of her Mercy Thompson series - and I was worried after the ending of her last one.
Patricia Briggs write stories I love to read. I love her fantasy as much as her urban fantasy genre books.
I have really liked this entire series - the only bump for me was the story slant of the
The entire story flow of Iron Kissed was good and I really hated for it to end. I am more than happy that the 'love triangle' was resolved and exactly the way I liked it to ;-)
I now can't wait for the next - - there is going to be a next I hope.
Patricia Briggs write stories I love to read. I love her fantasy as much as her urban fantasy genre books.
I have really liked this entire series - the only bump for me was the story slant of the
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triangle between Mercy, Samuel and Adam and the unfinished business of it at the end of the last book.The entire story flow of Iron Kissed was good and I really hated for it to end. I am more than happy that the 'love triangle' was resolved and exactly the way I liked it to ;-)
I now can't wait for the next - - there is going to be a next I hope.
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LibraryThing member hjjugovic
Iron Kissed takes the Mercy Thompson series to a whole new level. Mercy's character is so well crafted and remarkably human, all the more so for being a little bit more. I have a tendency to interpret weakness in heroines as being whiny, but Mercy manages to be geniunely wounded and not the least
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bit whiny or a victim. The tight, fast-paced plot, and unique setting are a treat. Show Less
LibraryThing member BookWhisperer
Everything that I hoped it would be. I love Mercy Thompson stories, I had tried to read the series once before and it did not catch my interest that time. I am so glad that I went back and tried this series again. I am in complete frustration with the ending in this story, and can not wait for the
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next book to come out. Patricia Briggs created an amazing solution to the Mercy, Sam, and Adam conflict, and I do not think I could be happier with where she has lead their seemingly impossible love triangle. Mercy has quite a nack for getting herself in trouble, I find myself bewildered everytime I started reading one of these stories. I will be anxiously awaiting Bone Crossed. Show Less
LibraryThing member justchris
The main werewolf series by Patricia Briggs features Mercedes Thompson, a Native American VW mechanic who can turn into a coyote and who was fostered with werewolves when she was a child. As far as she knows, she's the only (skin)walker around, since the colonization of the New World led to the
In the second book, Mercy gets help from the fae (think pixies, brownies, kelpies, ogres, elves, and any other nonhuman magical creature from European lore), so in the third book (Iron Kissed) they call in the favor, asking her to use her coyote nose to investigate some murders on the fae reservation. One of the reservation security guards is discovered dead in his home, killed by obviously nonhuman means, and when the police arrive, they find and arrest Zee (Siebold Adelbertsmiter), Mercy's former boss at the garage and mentor. Mercy is determined to help him and find the real killer, fast-paced plot ensues. We learn more about the fae, and the vampires are generally absent. SPOILER The love triangle is mostly resolved. Mercy ends up raped and with her arm mangled so badly that only magic can cure it. So on top of the nightmares about vampires, she has panic attacks and other PTSD symptoms to cope with.
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extermination of its native magical creatures by the European magical types, just like the real history of American Indian cultures. The stories are set in the Tri-Cities of Washington State.In the second book, Mercy gets help from the fae (think pixies, brownies, kelpies, ogres, elves, and any other nonhuman magical creature from European lore), so in the third book (Iron Kissed) they call in the favor, asking her to use her coyote nose to investigate some murders on the fae reservation. One of the reservation security guards is discovered dead in his home, killed by obviously nonhuman means, and when the police arrive, they find and arrest Zee (Siebold Adelbertsmiter), Mercy's former boss at the garage and mentor. Mercy is determined to help him and find the real killer, fast-paced plot ensues. We learn more about the fae, and the vampires are generally absent. SPOILER The love triangle is mostly resolved. Mercy ends up raped and with her arm mangled so badly that only magic can cure it. So on top of the nightmares about vampires, she has panic attacks and other PTSD symptoms to cope with.
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LibraryThing member patience_grayfeather
Third in the Mercy Thompson series and I own them all. Mercy is tugged between the rivalry of two alpha werewolves and learns too much about the fae. Splendidly written and engaging, I only wish for a bit more foreshadowing of whodunit.
Subjects
Awards
Ursa Major Awards (Runner-Up — 2008)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008-01-02
Physical description
352 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
1937007146 / 9781937007140