Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson, Book 3) by Patricia Briggs
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Book Reviews of Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson, Book 3)
Book Review: Mercy continues to captivate me!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been spending a lot of time with my new friend Mercy Thompson lately, having read the first three books in her series in the past two weeks. I had a hard time getting engrossed in Iron Kissed, and was concerned that the spell was broken.
Then the story got going and forced me to stay up until 2 a.m. frantically turning pages, because I couldn't go to sleep until I had unravelled the story's mystery.
Like all of the other books in Patricia Briggs' Mercedes Thompson series, the story is rooted in a magical world where werewolves, vampires and walkers live among humans in relative harmony. This installment focuses on the fae world, as Mercy is forced to defend her mentor and surrogate father Zee, a "gremlin" that has been framed for murder. Mercy, of course, is bent on sniffing out the real killer and exhonerating her friend -- but there are powerful forces at work against her.
The relationships in the series move along (finally!) in this installment, which made me happy. Briggs tends to focus more on the supernatural mystery aspects of her stories and sometimes neglects to also progress the secondary romance storyline, but Iron Kissed finally answered some long-awaited questions on that front -- and built some major anticipation for the newly released fourth book in the series, Bone Crossed.
Book Review: A Beautiful Novel
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a beautiful novel. There are times when an author shows extraordinary skill and talent- this was one of those times. I have read the previous two books in the series and though I liked them, I won't go into them because this is the review for Iron Kissed. Suffice to say that Mercedes Thompson as a character has, for me, become The character above all others.
I loved this book. Yes, the author deals with a serious issue but the manner it is done, the emotional and physical upheaval, the way the characters handled it... I am in AWE of this author. I NEVER could have written with such sensitivity, such skill. The book kept me hooked cover to cover, and I have to say that I see so many future possibilities for not just Mercy but the other characters. I feel I know Ben so much better now and am hoping to see more of him. Not to mention Zee and the Nekane. And seeing more of Adam and Mercy in an actual relationship just thrills me to no end. (I was rooting for Adam) who does not hold her back in any way and in fact, encourages her to be who she is.
Sometimes an author hooks you on the basis of a book- well, I am well and truly hooked. I will buy her work from now on based on this one book and I am sure that I will enjoy it. Thank you, Ms. Briggs, for this foray into the world you created.
Book Review: The series just gets stronger!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this in less than 2 days---over the holidays---and I must say this one was amazing. Mercy's confusion over Samuel and Adam develops really well in this book---into a resolution I was very pleased with. Mercy herself is continually developing dimension as a character and the events of this book had me reading with rapt attention, wanting to see her through the trouble she finds this time.
I dislike reviews with any spoilers, so I'm limited on the specific praises I can heap here. The events which occur in this book in the series are handled very well, continuing the development of Ms. Briggs' universe where werewolves and fae are coming out of the closet. As a newer reader of werewolf/vampire/fae fiction, I'm glad to see real relationships and not excuses to romp in bed. I think Ms. Briggs handles the stripping-to-Change events with class and style, unlike many of the wanna-be romance authors out there mucking up good werewolf or vampire novels.
Ms. Briggs is to be commended for her handling of a very sensitive event in this novel---and though I don't like spoilers, I think the word "rape" should be mentioned, in case a reader wants to avoid such exposure. With this book, this series has climbed a few notches on my list of favorites. I wish the wait between books wasn't so long!
Book Review: Romance and Fantasy Lover from London
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third installment from Patricia Briggs about the complicated life and loves of VW mechanic "Mercy Thompson".
This story revolves around the choice Mercy must make between the two Werewolves in her life; Sam, the Alpha who broke her heart when she was a child, but is now determined to win her back, and Adam, the local Alpha who has been slowly but surely pursuing her since book one.
As Mercy tries to prove the inoccence of her mentor and friend, Zee, who has been arrested for murder. She finds, she will go to great lenghts for her friend, even putting herself in a dangerous position with the Fae community and hate groups which surround the supernatural community, which results in terrible and shocking consequences for Mercy.
I love these books. Not only is Mercy a real woman, getting on with dealing with whatever life throws her way, but she is funny, stubborn, loyal, and independant. The characters in the books have grown, and you learn a little more with each book about them and what makes then tick, and why they are the way they are. One of the strongest scene's in the book is between Mercy and Ben, then Ben and Adam. It was filled with so much pain, made me cry.
Well done Ms Briggs another fantastic story, I can't wait for the next one!
Book Review: Iron Kissed
Summary: 5 Stars
The third book in the Mercy Thompson supernatural series, Iron Kissed centers on Mercy's former boss Zee, a gremlin who is taking the fall for a series of murders that have taken place on the fae reservation. Mercy, called in to help Zee locate clues as to the real killer, becomes angered and entangled in the investigation because she knows Zee is innocent. Unfortunately, the fae community doesn't appreciate her meddling in their affairs, and Adam isn't pleased to know Mercy's not being safe as well. Of course Mercy doesn't back down easily, and when a friend is in danger, she places herself in the line of fire in attempting to exonerate him.
Iron Kissed is a thoroughly gripping novel, with lots of different kinds of fae involved and plenty of death defying incidents. Mercy's tough girl personna takes a major hit after a nasty trick leaves her physically and psychologically harmed. There is still a romance in the air, however; Adam's possessiveness forces Mercy to take a hard look at what she actually wants. Simply put, this novel has many layers, with characters taking unexpected turns and gut-wrenching plot twists. Ms. Briggs handles her story well, giving us enough information to understand but helping us to figure things out along with Mercy. This series just keeps getting better!