Frost Burned [Dramatized Adaptation]

Mercy Thompson [Dramatized Adaptation] #7

by Patricia Briggs, Khaya Fraites (Narrator), Richard Rohan (Narrator)

Mercy’s life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman has made her a stepmother to his daughter Jesse, a relationship that brings moments of blissful normalcy to Mercy’s life. But on the edges of humanity, what passes for a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so much more...

After a traffic accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and Jesse can’t reach Adam—or anyone else in the pack. They’ve all been abducted. Mercy fears Adam’s disappearance may be related to the political battle the werewolves have been fighting to gain acceptance from the public—and that he and the pack are in serious danger. Outmatched and on her own, Mercy may be forced to seek assistance from any ally she can get, no matter how unlikely.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Genres: Audiobook, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Magic

8 pages, Audiobook

Published August 4, 2025

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.

Reviews

[Lucie V. · Rating 4 out of 5]

✅ 2 POVs
✅ Paranormal creatures & Magic
✅ Characters
✅ Abduction
✅ Pace / quick read
✅ Most of the plot
✅(🆗) Romance
✅(🆗) Resolution of the plot
🆗 Adam’s narrator
❗️❗️Trigger warnings: abduction, poisoning, shootings and deaths, ghosts
🔥 Spice level : 🌶️🌶️ / 5

❗️❗️I recommend reading Fair Game, from the Alpha & Omega series before this book; otherwise, the beginning is a little jarring.

Strong 3.5 stars. I definitely enjoyed it more than River Marked, but the convoluted resolution of the plot was not the best.

I have to admire this paranormal episodic writing style from the 2010s, because I don’t think many series today would be able to keep me engaged enough to continue reading after 7 books. It’s like the Kate Daniels series; you fall in love with the characters, and while there are some arc-plot elements, each book is a little episode with its villain to defeat, or mystery to resolve, only for the characters to enjoy a little bit of peace until the next book/episode. I wouldn’t read too many of these series back to back, because after a while, it can become a little boring as the ideas for engaging plots seem to fizzle out, but every once in a while, I love to go back to these “older” paranormal series. I also love the fact that the FMCs in these series are often older than the FMCs in the romantasies that are more popular nowadays.

The plot is engaging, but the way everything was explained in the end feels a little far-fetched. This explanation of the plot is not what I was expecting, and it felt a little convoluted when the villain’s plan was finally revealed. I had to switch from the audiobook to the Kindle to reread everything and make sure I understood it all, because some elements just seem to come out of nowhere.

I love Adam and Mercy’s romance and how grown-up and mature they are. They have issues, but they always manage to talk about them, instead of letting it become pointless drama. Still, I miss the earlier books where Adam and Mercy were working more as a team to beat the bad guys. In River Marked, Mercy did all the heavy lifting while Adam remained on the sidelines, and in this book, Adam kicked some asses, but in the end, Mercy did a lot of the work on her own, while Adam beat up some people on his own. Ultimately, they worked together to defeat the villain, but I miss seeing them together as in “being in the same room while kicking asses”.

I need more romance. Mercy and Adam are great together, but while I don’t mind the lack of spice (it’s still mostly fade to black smut), I want to feel more tension, more sparks between them. Right now, it feels like reading a romance about a nice couple who have been together for decades and raised 6 children together. Cute, solid, but without that spark that is present at the beginning of a relationship. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a steady romance with less excitement (I already have that at home with the kids and lack of sleep ), but it’s not what I want to read about.

I was happy to get some chapters from Adam’s point of view in this book, but I have to say that his voice did not really fit with what I am used to in the dramatized adaptations (I alternated between the Kindle version of the book and the dramatized adaptation). At first, I was wondering who was talking and why they were talking about Adam and Mercy this way. I got used to it, eventually, but Adam’s chapters were not my favorites, and I am not sure how much they brought to the story. They could have been more interesting, I think.

We didn’t see Zee much, but I loved every second of it. He remains one of my favorite characters in this series, and I was afraid that he would just fade away, following the events from Fair Game. Thankfully, he was still able to help Mercy a little bit. I would love to have a short story about how it all began between Mercy and him so badly. To see how he kicked her out again and again, only for Tad to hire her again, and how Zee eventually caved in and taught her mechanics, only to grow fond of her and now be willing to risk his life for her. I love this grumpy old fae.



🛠️ 1. Moon Called [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐⭐.5
🐺 0.5 Alpha & Omega (Alpha & Omega series) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐺 1. Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega series) ⭐⭐⭐
🐺 2. Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega series) ⭐⭐⭐.5
🛠️ 2. Blood Bound [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐⭐.5
🛠️ 3. Iron Kissed [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
🛠️ 4. Bone Crossed [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛠️ 5. Silver Borne [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛠️ 6. River Marked [Dramatized Adaptation] (Mercy Thompson series) ⭐⭐.5
🐺 3. Fair Game (Alpha & Omega series) ⭐⭐⭐⭐


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[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Plot: The pack is kidnapped and fae assassins are after Mercy, so the hunt is on to figure out who is behind it and why.

This is a good, focused book in the series. There is less relationship drama and a lot more action. Mercy, per usual, gets the crap kicked out of her on the regular, but no wheelchair this time, so not as bad as previous incidents. There is a whole lot of twistiness to the plot, so even though I've read the regular dead-tree book (long ago, it feels), I found myself still intrigued by the plot and trying to remember how this book fits into the narrative I remember. Good stuff.

[Jenni Bearden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve had such mixed feelings about the graphic audio versions of these. I really like the concept of it, but sometimes the acting just doesn’t stand up. And the voices that they use don’t fit. It bothers me the most that some of the names are pronounced incorrectly. But I absolutely love the story, and it’s nice listening to it with a full cast. The book by itself is five stars, but I gave this version four stars because of the issues I mentioned.

[Shereen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ Review

Mercy Thompson never gets a break, does she? From newlywed bliss and stepmom duties to her entire pack being kidnapped—girl can’t even sit through a traffic jam without chaos following her. 🐺🔥

This installment had everything I love about the series: grit, loyalty, clever problem-solving, and Mercy’s unshakable heart. The emotions in this one packed a serious punch—there may have been a few tears shed (totally not admitting how many 😭). The stakes were high, the tension was brutal, and the emotional depth hit just right.

And that full-cast audio production? Chef’s kiss. Every growl, snarl, and heartfelt whisper came alive perfectly.

Mercy proves once again that she’s not just the mate of an Alpha—she’s the force that keeps the world from falling apart. 💪✨

[Casey Nerau · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was probably my least favorite so far and mostly just because of Adam’s POV. I didn’t see the point of having it and I didn’t feel like the voice matched Adam’s voice during Mercy’s POV.

It was still a great story, with lots of action…and Mercy being a bad ass.

[MELISSA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply great dramatization of a great series.

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

luv this series and having a reason to reread it

[Robin (DocRobReads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐

[MissSusie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am loving these Graphic Audio adaptations!!