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Ace (2007), Paperback, 304 pages
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Thriller. HTML:�??Kick-ass were-coyote auto mechanic Mercedes Thompson�?� (Publishers Weekly) has leapt to the forefront of today�??s urban fantasy heroes, thanks to bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Now, Mercy finds herself in the middle of a bloodbath�??with only one way out... Mercy has friends in low places�??and in dark ones. And now she owes one of them a favor. Since she can shapeshift at will, she agrees to act as some extra muscle when her vampire friend Stefan goes to deliver a message to another of his kind. But this new vampire is hardly ordinary�??and neither is the demon inside of him. When the undead and the werewolves sent to find him don�??t return, the local vampire queen turns to Mercy for help. A coyote is no match for a demon, but Mercy is determined to get her friends back�??including the two werewolves ci… (more)
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LibraryThing member Lman
Blood Bound, second in this series, is another engaging foray into urban fantasy encompassing the unique world of shape-shifting Mercedes Thompson; but, as indicated by the title, providing a little more attention to the vampiric society populating the Tri-Cities.
Mercy owes the vampire, Stefan, a
This book was another quick, enjoyable read – filled with fast-paced action and gripping, tense sequences. And again, Patricia Briggs delivers an interesting perspective on her preternatural creations; fleshing out, quite elaborately at times, riveting aspects and enchanting details concerning life for the fae, the werewolves and the vampires, along with Mercy’s innate capabilities and escalating potential. These stories work so agreeably because they allow for creatures of such ilk to, plausibly, co-exist in your neighbourhood.
Mercedes Thompson is an attractive and interesting individual, who intrigues and fascinates; any future entanglements – romantic, paranormal and pedestrian – ideal fodder for further reading. And within these many ongoing conundrums, Mercy, and her otherworldly friends offer, emphatically, ample impending delights to untangle: in the elements of their existence and, ultimately, in their raison d’être.
This is a most enjoyable series.
Mercy owes the vampire, Stefan, a
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favour, from help given in Moon Called; and, on the first page of this book, he calls it in – requiring Mercy, in coyote form, to act as a witness in seethe business; and to report back to his Mistress if events go awry. Cryptically reassuring Mercy that her powers should suffice to protect her in her animal form, Stefan becomes be-spelled by a demon-ridden sorcerer-turned-vampire he brings Mercy to meet, and the night turns very messy. Consequently the werewolves and vampires are, reluctantly, forced to unite to protect their respective communities against this sorcerer, but it becomes apparent that even this amalgamation isn't powerful enough against the renegade, as their strongest are either savagely injured, or disappear. When Mercy is directly approached by Marsilia, Mistress of the vampires for help, she intimates that Mercy, alone, as a walker, has the ability and innate qualities to defeat this horrific, chaotic-driven killer. So Mercy begins her hunt; at the same time dealing with her burgeoning attraction to her neighbour, Adam; remaining considerate of her house-mate Samuel; and helping the parents of a newly-made female werewolf.This book was another quick, enjoyable read – filled with fast-paced action and gripping, tense sequences. And again, Patricia Briggs delivers an interesting perspective on her preternatural creations; fleshing out, quite elaborately at times, riveting aspects and enchanting details concerning life for the fae, the werewolves and the vampires, along with Mercy’s innate capabilities and escalating potential. These stories work so agreeably because they allow for creatures of such ilk to, plausibly, co-exist in your neighbourhood.
Mercedes Thompson is an attractive and interesting individual, who intrigues and fascinates; any future entanglements – romantic, paranormal and pedestrian – ideal fodder for further reading. And within these many ongoing conundrums, Mercy, and her otherworldly friends offer, emphatically, ample impending delights to untangle: in the elements of their existence and, ultimately, in their raison d’être.
This is a most enjoyable series.
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LibraryThing member BeckyJG
Mercy Thompson's second outing finds her battling vampires, sorcerers, and her own strong feelings for the two dominant werewolves in her life, Samuel and Adam. Picking up just months after Moon Called ended, as Blood Bound begins the werewolves have come out to the general public--albeit in a
Soon into the hunt, however, it becomes apparent that there's more to the situation than meets the eye. A demon is involved, and, perhaps, someone on the inside. Ultimately, with several of her strongest allies out of commission and at least one of questionable integrity, Mercy has to go it alone.
Patricia Briggs is one of the best practitioners of the art of urban fantasy around. Much fiction requires a suspension of disbelief, even mainstream fiction, but fiction involving the occult, the paranormal, and love affairs between supernatural beings requires more than most. And, where a Laurel K. Hamilton, for all of her crack-like allure, devolves more often than not into either high camp or soft core porn, Briggs doesn't feel the need to wink and nod at her readers (at least, not very often). She tells a good story, with believable (for all of their unusual attributes), well-written characters, and she leaves you clamoring for more.
So then, I guess she does have that crack-like allure in common with Hamilton...
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slow, deliberate, controlled manner--as the lesser Fae did some decades earlier. However, vampires are still a myth in the minds of most humans, and would prefer to remain so for the indefinite future. So, when a truly evil vamp comes to town and begins killing wantonly, with no regard to the dual vampire practices of carefully hiding their tracks and not shitting where they sleep, it's in everyone's best interest to hunt it down and take care of it.Soon into the hunt, however, it becomes apparent that there's more to the situation than meets the eye. A demon is involved, and, perhaps, someone on the inside. Ultimately, with several of her strongest allies out of commission and at least one of questionable integrity, Mercy has to go it alone.
Patricia Briggs is one of the best practitioners of the art of urban fantasy around. Much fiction requires a suspension of disbelief, even mainstream fiction, but fiction involving the occult, the paranormal, and love affairs between supernatural beings requires more than most. And, where a Laurel K. Hamilton, for all of her crack-like allure, devolves more often than not into either high camp or soft core porn, Briggs doesn't feel the need to wink and nod at her readers (at least, not very often). She tells a good story, with believable (for all of their unusual attributes), well-written characters, and she leaves you clamoring for more.
So then, I guess she does have that crack-like allure in common with Hamilton...
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LibraryThing member maybedog
Ugh. I am so unhappy with Ms. Briggs. She created an intelligent, strong, interesting protagonist; a mostly believable world; and engaging supporting characters. Her writing is smooth and keeps you turning the page, wanting to see where the plot is headed. But the sexist drivel just makes me want
The women in this society are virtually slaves, she freely admits it. The men have magic that can control women and force them to submit, particularly sexually. Mercy knows this and tries to distance herself somewhat but she keeps getting sucked in. She even lives with one of them who wants her. She is constantly in the middle of a tug-of-war with several studs wanting her at once and she doesn't do anything about it. Instead, she continually ends up trying to calm them down by being meek and submissive around them.
Don't get me wrong: I believe the society she's created is realistic. It makes perfect sense that people who struggle with a primal beast would succumb to the feral hierarchy directed by testosterone. What I have a problem with is that the character not only tolerates it, she keeps getting herself sucked in. It's the stereotypical bodice-busting romance story of a woman who wants a dangerous man who doesn't treat her well but she knows she can save him. It's disgusting. Why can't these strong women like strong guys who are comfortable in their masculinity and their status in society who treat them well and who respect the woman's own strength and power?
I almost stopped reading when I got to a line that went something like, "You know you submitted because you wanted to." The line was referring to a situation where this strong woman was mentally and emotionally controlled through magic and almost forced to have sex against her will (they were interupted which broke the spell) but it was okay because he didn't really have control of his magic because he wanted her so much and secretly she really wanted it? Are you kidding me?!
The worst part is this: (This spoiler is about character relationships and not about plot or conflict resolution.)
At one point Mercy decides she has to decide between one of these two uncontrolled werewolves that want her: the one that almost raped her and the one that hurt her horribly in the past. She is completely horrified, though, by the vampire who is always gentle and kind to her, never takes her for granted, protects her when necessary but allows her to be strong and powerful, and in general is a perfect gentleman. The reason is that in a crisis he had another vampire kill two half-crazed, near-death minions of a third vampire, minions who would undoubtedly have been killed anyway. It really was a mercy killing, which he did so that Mercy wouldn't be hunted down and slaughtered by the rest of the vampires.
She tolerates horrific violence and human rights violations by the werewolves because it's the way they are but she is completely repulsed and terrified of a vampire who will not kill because he knows Mercy doesn't want him to but ends up having to off to near-dead half-vampire/half-humans to save her life? This makes NO sense to me and is a very disturbing set of ethics. I'm not saying she should necessarily be okay with the vampire but her reaction to his wrongs are seriously wonky in relation to her tolerance of the wolves' actions.
I'd give it a one for this sexism alone but I did finish it because it was compelling. And I love that vampire.
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to puke. On the surface it doesn't seem to be sexist: Mercy abhors the way women are treated in the werewolf pack; she is strong and resourceful and of course has to save the day. But when I delved deeper, I realized that this is the annoying Heinlein-esque sexism: you know the guy is a jerk and you know better but let's just humor him. The reality is that in humoring, he gets all the power and control. Just because you're going along voluntarily doesn't make it okay. The women in this society are virtually slaves, she freely admits it. The men have magic that can control women and force them to submit, particularly sexually. Mercy knows this and tries to distance herself somewhat but she keeps getting sucked in. She even lives with one of them who wants her. She is constantly in the middle of a tug-of-war with several studs wanting her at once and she doesn't do anything about it. Instead, she continually ends up trying to calm them down by being meek and submissive around them.
Don't get me wrong: I believe the society she's created is realistic. It makes perfect sense that people who struggle with a primal beast would succumb to the feral hierarchy directed by testosterone. What I have a problem with is that the character not only tolerates it, she keeps getting herself sucked in. It's the stereotypical bodice-busting romance story of a woman who wants a dangerous man who doesn't treat her well but she knows she can save him. It's disgusting. Why can't these strong women like strong guys who are comfortable in their masculinity and their status in society who treat them well and who respect the woman's own strength and power?
I almost stopped reading when I got to a line that went something like, "You know you submitted because you wanted to." The line was referring to a situation where this strong woman was mentally and emotionally controlled through magic and almost forced to have sex against her will (they were interupted which broke the spell) but it was okay because he didn't really have control of his magic because he wanted her so much and secretly she really wanted it? Are you kidding me?!
The worst part is this: (This spoiler is about character relationships and not about plot or conflict resolution.)
At one point Mercy decides she has to decide between one of these two uncontrolled werewolves that want her: the one that almost raped her and the one that hurt her horribly in the past. She is completely horrified, though, by the vampire who is always gentle and kind to her, never takes her for granted, protects her when necessary but allows her to be strong and powerful, and in general is a perfect gentleman. The reason is that in a crisis he had another vampire kill two half-crazed, near-death minions of a third vampire, minions who would undoubtedly have been killed anyway. It really was a mercy killing, which he did so that Mercy wouldn't be hunted down and slaughtered by the rest of the vampires.
She tolerates horrific violence and human rights violations by the werewolves because it's the way they are but she is completely repulsed and terrified of a vampire who will not kill because he knows Mercy doesn't want him to but ends up having to off to near-dead half-vampire/half-humans to save her life? This makes NO sense to me and is a very disturbing set of ethics. I'm not saying she should necessarily be okay with the vampire but her reaction to his wrongs are seriously wonky in relation to her tolerance of the wolves' actions.
I'd give it a one for this sexism alone but I did finish it because it was compelling. And I love that vampire.
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LibraryThing member xXlovelyxladyXx
Wow. This review is sooo late but whatever. Although I was hesitant to read this after reading Moon Called, I decided to give it a shot since I'd already bought all six books. And thank god I did. For some reason, this book was just so much more enjoyable than the first one.
For starters, Adam was
Again, I wasn't crazy about Sam. Even though there's nothing bad about his character, I feel as if his presence in the book was merely to create a love triangle. I'm glad it didn't go on for too long though thank god.
Oh my god, Warren, my sexylicious gay werewolf! He is absolutely amazing! Kyle too, I'm so glad he made a reappearance! Those too are just perfect together. I've always loved Ben from the beginning though. He's always been...I don't know how to put it. But this book really proved his loyalty to me. Yeah, he's got problems but whatever.
Overall, I really loved this book. I really liked the plot in this book, it was so much better than Moon Called. And even though I've read the rest of the series, I really can't wait for the final book!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
For starters, Adam was
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in this way more. I absolutely LOVE Adam. He is just sexy and manly and everything a good werewolf lover like me likes :) Plus its obvious he adores Mercy. They are just the perfect couple. I just wish she would have admitted she liked him sooner instead of drawing it out but whatever. Mercy is still kick ass and one of my favorite heroines.Again, I wasn't crazy about Sam. Even though there's nothing bad about his character, I feel as if his presence in the book was merely to create a love triangle. I'm glad it didn't go on for too long though thank god.
Oh my god, Warren, my sexylicious gay werewolf! He is absolutely amazing! Kyle too, I'm so glad he made a reappearance! Those too are just perfect together. I've always loved Ben from the beginning though. He's always been...I don't know how to put it. But this book really proved his loyalty to me. Yeah, he's got problems but whatever.
Overall, I really loved this book. I really liked the plot in this book, it was so much better than Moon Called. And even though I've read the rest of the series, I really can't wait for the final book!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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LibraryThing member surreality
Plot: Fairly straightforward main plot with a few side plots added to flesh out minor characters. Occasional lags where a scene feels like it could have been done without, but overall well executed. The ending is fairly open, though the main story comes to a close.
Characters: The side characters
Style: Nothing challenging, but entirely suitable for this kind of story. Some irony, a bit of horror and romance each. The vampires were described a bit too much to keep them mysterious. Nice handling of everyday dialogue.
Plus: It's relaxing to read and a good continuation to Moon Called
Minus: The vampire plot failed to really draw me in; the werewolves were more interesting.
Summary: Good, light entertainment.
Characters: The side characters
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are more interesting than the main character, who isn't boring either but who is intended as the identification figure. Nice fleshing out of already established characters. The new ones are occasionally painted as a little too odd not to feel stereotyped to some extent. Style: Nothing challenging, but entirely suitable for this kind of story. Some irony, a bit of horror and romance each. The vampires were described a bit too much to keep them mysterious. Nice handling of everyday dialogue.
Plus: It's relaxing to read and a good continuation to Moon Called
Minus: The vampire plot failed to really draw me in; the werewolves were more interesting.
Summary: Good, light entertainment.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the second book in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. It was about on par with the first book. It was okay but nothing special.
In this book Mercy is contacted by Stefen who calls in a favor that Mercy owes him and asks her to accompany him on a short trip. Stefen is supposed to
The story is straight forward and is a quick, fun read. I am still having trouble really liking any of the characters. The tension in the relationship between Mercy, Samuel and Adam is getting old. The vampires seemed kind of boring and predictable. The writing is still nothing special. Mercy's walker abilities are also nothing really interesting so far. The bright spots in this book for me were Mercy's dealings with the fey and the interesting weapons they gave her. I also though that the Wizard was an interesting character and I hope we see more of him in the future.
All the above being said, I'll read the next book because I already have it. Hopefully the next book will really draw me in. If not that's it for this series and I won't read anymore.
In this book Mercy is contacted by Stefen who calls in a favor that Mercy owes him and asks her to accompany him on a short trip. Stefen is supposed to
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check in on a vampire who entered the area unannounced. Stefen is nervous about the encounter and wants Mercy to come along because her Walker abilities should make her immune to any magic effects that this vampire has. Well, the vampire is more than he initially seems to be and the remainder of the book is dedicated to hunting him down and destroying him.The story is straight forward and is a quick, fun read. I am still having trouble really liking any of the characters. The tension in the relationship between Mercy, Samuel and Adam is getting old. The vampires seemed kind of boring and predictable. The writing is still nothing special. Mercy's walker abilities are also nothing really interesting so far. The bright spots in this book for me were Mercy's dealings with the fey and the interesting weapons they gave her. I also though that the Wizard was an interesting character and I hope we see more of him in the future.
All the above being said, I'll read the next book because I already have it. Hopefully the next book will really draw me in. If not that's it for this series and I won't read anymore.
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LibraryThing member CheriePie69
In this follow-up to 2006's Moon Called, Patricia Briggs pens an exciting and fast-paced urban fantasy story about walker Mercy Thompson and friends. In this installment, we're reintroduced to characters we met in the first novel, though Ms. Briggs fills in the blanks a bit as necessary, for those
In Blood Bound, we learn a lot more about Stefan, and I swear, every girl should have a friend like him—dangerous yet sexy, mysterious yet honest... I've got to say next to Mercy, he's probably my favorite character now. ;-) This time around, the vampire seethe is in trouble from a rogue demon-ridden vampire. And for some reason, Mistress Marsilia feels that only Mercy's unique talents as walker can get them out of this mess! But Mercy wonders... is it just that she's more expendable??
The 292 pages of this book are jam packed with lots of action, such that I've have read only 7 or 8 pages, yet looking back, would be surprised at the amount of action that's happened. I love that in a book, not a lot of long descriptions, yet Ms. Briggs is still quite expert at letting you get to know a character well, without having to get wordy about them. Now how's she do that? ;-)
I have Iron Kissed, the third book in this series, on it's way to me now. Even though I have so much other stuff owed, I know I won't be able to wait to dive into that one as this series just keeps getting better and better!
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who may have picked this up without first reading Moon Called. But if you've already read Moon Called, you'll appreciate the character development as you grow to like these characters even more!!In Blood Bound, we learn a lot more about Stefan, and I swear, every girl should have a friend like him—dangerous yet sexy, mysterious yet honest... I've got to say next to Mercy, he's probably my favorite character now. ;-) This time around, the vampire seethe is in trouble from a rogue demon-ridden vampire. And for some reason, Mistress Marsilia feels that only Mercy's unique talents as walker can get them out of this mess! But Mercy wonders... is it just that she's more expendable??
The 292 pages of this book are jam packed with lots of action, such that I've have read only 7 or 8 pages, yet looking back, would be surprised at the amount of action that's happened. I love that in a book, not a lot of long descriptions, yet Ms. Briggs is still quite expert at letting you get to know a character well, without having to get wordy about them. Now how's she do that? ;-)
I have Iron Kissed, the third book in this series, on it's way to me now. Even though I have so much other stuff owed, I know I won't be able to wait to dive into that one as this series just keeps getting better and better!
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LibraryThing member ecaran
Do not judge this book by the cover! Or the first in the series either! It's a great story with fantastic characters. Urban fantasy with a really unusual, but really real, heroine. Mechanic by day, occasional coyote when the mood strikes. Fans of vampire/werewolf novels will enjoy it, as will many
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LibraryThing member Phantasma
I adored this installment of the Mercy Thompson series as much as I did the first book. I devoured it in only a few hours and I honestly cannot wait for the next one.
LibraryThing member amf0001
It's rare that the second book in a series is better than the first, but this one is. The world building is confident and the characters have bedded down and so the adventures are genuine and interesting. Mercy Thompson, less than a werewolf, more than a human, is having all sorts of adventures
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paying back her favor to Stephan the vampire. I am surprised by how much I liked it, I read it one day and would have ordered the next one immediately but it's not released till Jan 2008. I will definitely pre-order it, patricia briggs has become an automatic buy for me. Always a happy day when I find a new author to love! Show Less
LibraryThing member slothman
Briggs hits her stride with the second Mercy Thompson book. A vampire who started out as a sorcerer-- a human who sold his soul for power and now has a demon roommate in his head-- has arrived in town and Bad Things are happening. The local vampires ask Mercy to deal with the threat, revealing a
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LibraryThing member eblue
Mercedes Thompson is a coyote, and a mechanic - a very good one. She is asked by Stefan, a scooby doo loving vamp, for a favor since she owed him. That favor turns out to be a lot more than anyone had originally imagined.
In Moon Called the book centered on the werewolves, and in Blood Bound, as the
Blood Bound is the second book after 2006's Moon Called. It's an urban fantasy full of werewolves, vampires, fae, and other creatures - like Mercy herself. Written in first person, Mercy is a strong female protagonist and would appeal to fans of Laurell K. Hamilton, Kelley Armstrong, and Kim Harrison.
In Moon Called the book centered on the werewolves, and in Blood Bound, as the
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name suggests, we learn more about the vampires. Mercy, too, learns more about who, or what, she is. The characters in the book are very likable, even the 'bad guys' have some conflicted personality traits that make you, just for a second, feel sorry for them. The strange romance between Mercy, Adam, and Samuel continues, although I don't think it was so intense as in the first. On some levels it was not quite as good as Moon Called but it is still an excellent read and I look forward to reading the next installment.Blood Bound is the second book after 2006's Moon Called. It's an urban fantasy full of werewolves, vampires, fae, and other creatures - like Mercy herself. Written in first person, Mercy is a strong female protagonist and would appeal to fans of Laurell K. Hamilton, Kelley Armstrong, and Kim Harrison.
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LibraryThing member amberwitch
A sorcerer vampire is stalking the Tri-Cities. Mercy gets involved while repaying a favor to her friendly neighboorhood vampire, and because as a "walker" she is to some extent immune to vampiric powers. A tough believable hero, Mercy is credible, the storyline is believable, her involvement
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neither foolharty nor stupid. Her special abilities combined with the weaknesses of her companions (werewolwes tempers are weaknesses when confronted with a sorcerers powers). The only issue I have with this series is the fact that every attractive and pleasing (heterosexual and single) male of her acquantance seems to end up in love with her - or just wanting her. Show Less
LibraryThing member lewispike
The continuing story of Mercy Thompson, skinwalker and her relationships with vampires, werewolves et al.
In this one a sorceror (a human with a pact with a demon) is turned into a vampire and hunts the area. Demons like chaos, pain and death - it makes for several varieties of interesting. Mercy
Again I'm left wanting more, I like most of the characters, I'm interested in most of the rest. It's well handled and although obviously supernatural it's plausible too, a balance that isn't that well done sometimes.
In this one a sorceror (a human with a pact with a demon) is turned into a vampire and hunts the area. Demons like chaos, pain and death - it makes for several varieties of interesting. Mercy
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and Adam find out more about each other too, and what makes each other tick.Again I'm left wanting more, I like most of the characters, I'm interested in most of the rest. It's well handled and although obviously supernatural it's plausible too, a balance that isn't that well done sometimes.
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
Blood Bound starts off when coyote skinwalker, Mercy Thompson, is called upon to return a favor to Stefan, her vampire friend/customer which she owed to him from Moon Called. All she is supposed to do is bear witness to a meeting between him and a strange vampire he is checking out. Unfortunately
I enjoyed Blood Bound as much as I enjoyed Moon Called. Mercy is a smart heroine who doesn't let anyone push her around but is still intelligent enough to know when to be afraid. No stupid heroics for this girl. The only problem I see is that since this book has just been released, and I've already read it, now I'm sure I'll be waiting a very, very long time for the next story installment.
I'd highly recommend both Moon Called and Blood Bound to anyone who enjoys urban fantasy stories or stories about werewolves.
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things don't work out quite the way they were planned.I enjoyed Blood Bound as much as I enjoyed Moon Called. Mercy is a smart heroine who doesn't let anyone push her around but is still intelligent enough to know when to be afraid. No stupid heroics for this girl. The only problem I see is that since this book has just been released, and I've already read it, now I'm sure I'll be waiting a very, very long time for the next story installment.
I'd highly recommend both Moon Called and Blood Bound to anyone who enjoys urban fantasy stories or stories about werewolves.
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LibraryThing member jjmcgaffey
Ok, I read the second Mercy book. I still don't like the series, or not nearly as much as Patricia Briggs' other ones, but this one was (slightly) better than Moon Called. Even if Mercy is still (or actually, even more so) having to deal with every major male around her being wildly attracted to
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her...sigh. Moths to a flame is generally pretty boring - can't any of them like her for another reason? Even the vampire? But at least she's _trying_ to keep it under control, and so are they. And the werewolf politics and dominance patterns are interesting. Show Less
LibraryThing member vidroth
Extremely likeable and well-written entry in the "alternate history" subgenre (of horror), where vampires, werewolves, etc. are a known part of the modern world (a la "Anita Blake").
These are excellent, page-turner books, though unlike most of the genre, they are very low in smut content. Addictive
These are excellent, page-turner books, though unlike most of the genre, they are very low in smut content. Addictive
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LibraryThing member MisfitRhi
Blood Bound picks up not too long after the first in the series, Moon Called. Introduced to mechanic and sometimes-coyote, Mercedes Thompson in book one we get to dive right back into her world. A walker raised by werewolves, trained in mechanics by a fae and friend to vampires and ghosts, Mercy's
With diverse characters carried over from the first book and a few new ones salted into this one there were no faces I missed. I look forward to more unique and enjoyable characters as the series continues. Her efforts to make Mercy a girl-next-door-who-just-happens-to-be-a-shapeshifter character who is a girl most readers can relate to are spot on. I won't compare her to other characters of books in this same genre because she tops them all in sheer likability.
As a native of the area Briggs' tale takes place in I was once again impressed with her knowledge of the region and pleased at how well she carried me back home through her accurate description of the simple things like the climate, local culture and real places within the area. The unique choice of location certainly adds to the story as cities like New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles and such, while all wonderful places, have been over-used in similar series. Using an area not widely known has given this series a refreshing change from the cliched and expected.
If you enjoy a good paranormal tale with vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts and the like that won't get lost in between pages of sex scenes this series is for you. While there's still a tantalizing love triangle element I appreciate that Mercy is a very real woman who doesn't sport a harem of Adonis-like fellows at her beck and call. Briggs never loses the story's plot in attempts to hook her heroine up with her heroes.
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world is far from ordinary. Blood Bound finds her vampire friend Stefan calling on her for return of a favor from Moon Called (book one). There's a new vampire in town and he's brought a demon with him. From here the story takes off at a stop-start pace involving both the local wolf pack and the vampire seethe, even getting some of the fae involved. But it is Mercy's ability to speak to ghosts that is in high demand and eventually she saves the day. With diverse characters carried over from the first book and a few new ones salted into this one there were no faces I missed. I look forward to more unique and enjoyable characters as the series continues. Her efforts to make Mercy a girl-next-door-who-just-happens-to-be-a-shapeshifter character who is a girl most readers can relate to are spot on. I won't compare her to other characters of books in this same genre because she tops them all in sheer likability.
As a native of the area Briggs' tale takes place in I was once again impressed with her knowledge of the region and pleased at how well she carried me back home through her accurate description of the simple things like the climate, local culture and real places within the area. The unique choice of location certainly adds to the story as cities like New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles and such, while all wonderful places, have been over-used in similar series. Using an area not widely known has given this series a refreshing change from the cliched and expected.
If you enjoy a good paranormal tale with vampires, shapeshifters, ghosts and the like that won't get lost in between pages of sex scenes this series is for you. While there's still a tantalizing love triangle element I appreciate that Mercy is a very real woman who doesn't sport a harem of Adonis-like fellows at her beck and call. Briggs never loses the story's plot in attempts to hook her heroine up with her heroes.
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LibraryThing member susiesharp
In this book Mercy has to deal with the vampires with the help of the werewolves and the Fae.But the worst part is the enemy is not just a vampire but a vampire with a demon attached to it .and as usual Mercy risks life and limb to help out a friend!Great series Highly recommended!!
LibraryThing member extrajoker
first line (well, two lines): "Like most people who own their own businesses, I work long hours that start early in the morning. So when someone calls me in the middle of the night, they'd better be dying."
Blood Bound is just as fun as Moon Called, the first book in Briggs's "Mercy" series. (Once
Blood Bound is just as fun as Moon Called, the first book in Briggs's "Mercy" series. (Once
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again, I was less than thrilled with the cover art. However, I now have a better understanding of the artist's and industry's perspective, having had the opportunity to address this with both the author and her editor at a fantasy/sci-fi convention.) The protagonist and supporting characters are as interesting as they were in the first novel, and the plot as engaging; I read the book in a day and a half. While Moon Called deals mainly with werewolves, Blood Bound shifts the focus to vampires. Show Less
LibraryThing member Kegsoccer
This is the second book by Patricia Briggs that focuses on our favorite mechanic- Mercedes 'Mercy' Thompson. (The first being Moon Called (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 1)) In this story, Mercy's vampire friend Stefan asks her for a favor. He wants her to visit another vampire with him. Turns out
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The gang from the first book is back, including Sam, Adam, Bran, Ben, Warren, Kyle and many others. Besides dealing with vampire politics, and werewolf politics, she has to fight this demon and figure out what to do with her growing attraction to Adam. (Not to mention the fact that the very jealous Samuel is still living with her!)
If you enjoyed "Moon Called", you'll definitely like "Blood Bound"! Look for the next book in the series- Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3).
Or if you're in the mood for more supernatural books, I recommend the Southern Vampire Series by Charlaine Harris (starting with Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 1)), or Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse (Twilight, Book 3) by Stephenie Meyer.
Only thing I didn't like-- the spine of the book has the title and a small picture on it. The picture zooms in on the tattoo on her chest, and her bra. It just makes the book appear a bit racier then it actually is.
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this isn't your regular vampire- its a demon, and he is more powerful than they imagined. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The gang from the first book is back, including Sam, Adam, Bran, Ben, Warren, Kyle and many others. Besides dealing with vampire politics, and werewolf politics, she has to fight this demon and figure out what to do with her growing attraction to Adam. (Not to mention the fact that the very jealous Samuel is still living with her!)
If you enjoyed "Moon Called", you'll definitely like "Blood Bound"! Look for the next book in the series- Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3).
Or if you're in the mood for more supernatural books, I recommend the Southern Vampire Series by Charlaine Harris (starting with Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Bk. 1)), or Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse (Twilight, Book 3) by Stephenie Meyer.
Only thing I didn't like-- the spine of the book has the title and a small picture on it. The picture zooms in on the tattoo on her chest, and her bra. It just makes the book appear a bit racier then it actually is.
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LibraryThing member kayceel
Excellent entertainment. I love this series for several reasons: Mercy is nothing but kick-ass; the plot is smart and a bit sneaky; and the guys around her are gorgeous, a little wild, and completely whipped over her. How I wish I could be her and be faced with the dilemma of choosing which
Blood Bound follows Moon Called by a few weeks. Mercy's old boyfriend/werewolf Samuel is still living in her spare room and she's kind of dating the local Pack's Alpha, Adam. When her vampire friend comes asking Mercy for a favor, she agrees, as all it calls for is her in her coyote form, pretending to be nothing but coyote.
What is supposed to a routine check-in with a new vampire turns into a blood bath, Mercy discovers that the vampire they'd been visiting is a sorcerer, a VERY bad deal, as a sorcerer is one who has invited a demon into them and controls the demon. Mercy and her friends race to find and destroy the sorcerer vampire before he can cause more hideous deaths.
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delectably hot guy to make out with...Blood Bound follows Moon Called by a few weeks. Mercy's old boyfriend/werewolf Samuel is still living in her spare room and she's kind of dating the local Pack's Alpha, Adam. When her vampire friend comes asking Mercy for a favor, she agrees, as all it calls for is her in her coyote form, pretending to be nothing but coyote.
What is supposed to a routine check-in with a new vampire turns into a blood bath, Mercy discovers that the vampire they'd been visiting is a sorcerer, a VERY bad deal, as a sorcerer is one who has invited a demon into them and controls the demon. Mercy and her friends race to find and destroy the sorcerer vampire before he can cause more hideous deaths.
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LibraryThing member BookWhisperer
This book is an awesome mixture of the the supernatural characters. I am thrilled with some of Mercy's new abilities. Naturally the Sam and Adam struggle is at its limits, and everywhere Mercy turns she is finding new admirers. I enjoyed this book much more than the first, I struggled with the
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histories in the first book. I am anxious to read the next book, and this book is definitely RECOMMENDABLE!!!!!!!! Show Less
LibraryThing member terriko
From the setup on the back cover, I expected this to dissolve into vampire smut. But strangely, though it's common in the supernatural genre, the story resisted the urge to turn into outright romance (although it's clear it could go that way) and instead focused on the characters and the politics
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of their multi-layered supernatural and natural world. Not to mention a compelling story as they strive to catch a killer. Show Less
LibraryThing member pacey1927
I loved this book even more than I did Moon Called. Mercy is an amazing character. She is charming, without being aware she is charming. She is loyal, and strong spirited. She is what a strong willed woman should be. She is emotional about her friends, but not in the whiny,crying,overly dramatic
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way. This book was well-written and hard to put down. I can't even imagine how a series could get better than this (but I'd be eager to see it). Only negatives: two many beaus. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but please don't turn another Anita! Show Less
Awards
P.E.A.R.L. (Honorable Mention — Science Fiction/Fantasy — 2007)
Language
Original publication date
2007-01-30
Physical description
304 p.; 6.6 inches
ISBN
0441014739 / 9780441014736
Local notes
Mercy Thompson, 02
DDC/MDS
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