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Merry Gentry #10
A Glimmer of Death
New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton returns for the first in a two-book epic conclusion to her genre-defining Merry Gentry Series.
I am Meredith Gentry. Princess of the realm of faerie, private investigator in the mortal land of Los Angeles, mother of triplets, and lover to my men—the royal guards sworn to protect me. With a family and a court to support back home, I can’t say no to a job investigating a string of magical attacks against up-and-coming Hollywood actresses. Not when the case raises old nightmares from my own past. This time when I find out who is responsible for all this pain, I can make him pay.
But affairs in the land of faerie keep interrupting my hunt. Aisling is supposed to be the next king of the Seelie Court, but he is doubly cursed once by beauty and once by despair. If we cannot cure him my uncle Taranis, former King of Light and Illusion, may regain the throne. If he does he will destroy me and everyone I care about. Only true love will cure Aisling of his curse but is my love true enough? If not, I will share his fate and lose myself to the haunted magic that torments him.
While we fight for one kingdom of faerie, my aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, claims my deceased best friend, Keelin, has turned up alive and well along with a child supposedly sired by her dead son. If this baby is the true child of my former rival to the Unseelie throne, my enemies might use it to take the throne from me. Mysterious fey babies, curses both ancient and new are shaking the delicate balance of the faerie courts, and I am still hunting a monster terrorizing the women of Los Angeles.
I am Meredith Gentry. Princess of the realm of faerie, private investigator in the mortal land of Los Angeles, mother of triplets, and lover to my men—the royal guards sworn to protect me. With a family and a court to support back home, I can’t say no to a job investigating a string of magical attacks against up-and-coming Hollywood actresses. Not when the case raises old nightmares from my own past. This time when I find out who is responsible for all this pain, I can make him pay.
But affairs in the land of faerie keep interrupting my hunt. Aisling is supposed to be the next king of the Seelie Court, but he is doubly cursed once by beauty and once by despair. If we cannot cure him my uncle Taranis, former King of Light and Illusion, may regain the throne. If he does he will destroy me and everyone I care about. Only true love will cure Aisling of his curse but is my love true enough? If not, I will share his fate and lose myself to the haunted magic that torments him.
While we fight for one kingdom of faerie, my aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, claims my deceased best friend, Keelin, has turned up alive and well along with a child supposedly sired by her dead son. If this baby is the true child of my former rival to the Unseelie throne, my enemies might use it to take the throne from me. Mysterious fey babies, curses both ancient and new are shaking the delicate balance of the faerie courts, and I am still hunting a monster terrorizing the women of Los Angeles.
459 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2026
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Laurell K. Hamilton
370 books26.3k followersLaurell K. Hamilton is one of the leading writers of paranormal fiction. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, Hamilton writes the popular Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels and the Meredith Gentry series. She is also the creator of a bestselling comic book series based on her Anita Blake novels and published by Marvel Comics. Hamilton is a full-time writer and lives in the suburbs of St. Louis with her family.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A Glimmer of Death
by Laurell K. Hamilton is the tenth novel in the Merry Gentry urban fantasy series. It’s been a little over twelve years since the ninth book was published and this one is the first book in a two-part finale for the series. The final book is scheduled for publication in April 2027.
Meredith “Merry” Gentry is a Faerie princess, mother of triplets, and a private investigator in Los Angeles. She and her royal guards, along with her private investigator boss, Jeremy, accept a job to stop a string of magical attacks against young Hollywood actresses. However, events in the lands of the Faeries keep interrupting the case
Merry possesses a strong ability in the art of magical illusion. She has two terrifying hands of power along with other powers. She also shows deep empathy for mortals, though she is capable of ruthless justice against those who harm the innocent. Aisling is the designated heir apparent to one of the Faerie thrones. He has a tragic dual curse. Taranis is a former king and Merry’s uncle. He’s power-hungry and manipulative. He’s seeking to reclaim his lost throne. Queen Andais rules the other Faerie court and is Merry’s aunt. She’s volatile, cruel, and protective of her crown. Doyle, Frost, Rhys, and Galen are some of Merry’s royal guards and consorts.
The author has done a great job of blending a dark, supernatural detective case with high-stakes Faerie politics. Additionally, Merry’s character has more depth as she balances her family life, protection of her children, and her responsibilities as both an investigator and a powerful princess. The book also explores the relationships of the royal guards / fathers and the triplets. The story arc does a great job of pairing the dark magical sequences, court intrigue, family time, and a couple of spicy romance scenes.
Overall, this is a high-stakes and gritty urban fantasy that’s full of intrigue and action. It does have some graphic scenes so potential readers should check out the trigger warnings. This series is best read in order. I’m looking forward to reading the series finale in 2027.
Berkley Publishing Group – Berkley and Laurell K. Hamilton provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for November 3, 2026.
Meredith “Merry” Gentry is a Faerie princess, mother of triplets, and a private investigator in Los Angeles. She and her royal guards, along with her private investigator boss, Jeremy, accept a job to stop a string of magical attacks against young Hollywood actresses. However, events in the lands of the Faeries keep interrupting the case
Merry possesses a strong ability in the art of magical illusion. She has two terrifying hands of power along with other powers. She also shows deep empathy for mortals, though she is capable of ruthless justice against those who harm the innocent. Aisling is the designated heir apparent to one of the Faerie thrones. He has a tragic dual curse. Taranis is a former king and Merry’s uncle. He’s power-hungry and manipulative. He’s seeking to reclaim his lost throne. Queen Andais rules the other Faerie court and is Merry’s aunt. She’s volatile, cruel, and protective of her crown. Doyle, Frost, Rhys, and Galen are some of Merry’s royal guards and consorts.
The author has done a great job of blending a dark, supernatural detective case with high-stakes Faerie politics. Additionally, Merry’s character has more depth as she balances her family life, protection of her children, and her responsibilities as both an investigator and a powerful princess. The book also explores the relationships of the royal guards / fathers and the triplets. The story arc does a great job of pairing the dark magical sequences, court intrigue, family time, and a couple of spicy romance scenes.
Overall, this is a high-stakes and gritty urban fantasy that’s full of intrigue and action. It does have some graphic scenes so potential readers should check out the trigger warnings. This series is best read in order. I’m looking forward to reading the series finale in 2027.
Berkley Publishing Group – Berkley and Laurell K. Hamilton provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for November 3, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Back to Merry Gentry
It's been years since I last visited Merry Gentry's world, and I was genuinely excited to step back into it. There’s a comforting familiarity in returning to characters and a setting that once captivated me, and Laurell K. Hamilton still knows how to create an intriguing blend of magic, danger, and mystery.
When A Glimmer of Death focuses on the elements that made the series so engaging in the first place, namely the action, suspense, and investigative aspects of the story, it truly shines. The mystery kept me invested, and the faster-paced scenes reminded me why I enjoyed the Merry Gentry books so much.
Unfortunately, the novel is often weighed down by what I can only describe as "therapy conversations." Deep therapy talk, rather than allowing events and character interactions to speak for themselves, many scenes dissect every emotion, motivation, and action in exhaustive detail. Conversations frequently spiral into analyzing the minutiae of what each character said, felt, sex, or intended, slowing the momentum to a crawl. While some introspection can add depth, here it often feels repetitive and overwhelms the actual plot.
The result is a book that contains a compelling story but doesn't always trust that story to carry itself. I found myself eager to get back to the mystery and action whenever the narrative became bogged down in lengthy discussions, sex, sex conversations, and emotional processing.
Overall, A Glimmer of Death was a welcome return to Merry Gentry's world, even if it wasn't quite the homecoming I'd hoped for. Fans of the series will likely appreciate spending time with these characters again, but readers looking for a tightly paced fantasy mystery may find themselves wishing for fewer conversations and more forward movement. A 3.5-star read that reminds me why I loved this world while also highlighting some frustrations that I also had with the Anita Blake series.
My thanks to Netgalley, Berkley and Berkley Publishing Group for this ARC copy. This is my review.
It's been years since I last visited Merry Gentry's world, and I was genuinely excited to step back into it. There’s a comforting familiarity in returning to characters and a setting that once captivated me, and Laurell K. Hamilton still knows how to create an intriguing blend of magic, danger, and mystery.
When A Glimmer of Death focuses on the elements that made the series so engaging in the first place, namely the action, suspense, and investigative aspects of the story, it truly shines. The mystery kept me invested, and the faster-paced scenes reminded me why I enjoyed the Merry Gentry books so much.
Unfortunately, the novel is often weighed down by what I can only describe as "therapy conversations." Deep therapy talk, rather than allowing events and character interactions to speak for themselves, many scenes dissect every emotion, motivation, and action in exhaustive detail. Conversations frequently spiral into analyzing the minutiae of what each character said, felt, sex, or intended, slowing the momentum to a crawl. While some introspection can add depth, here it often feels repetitive and overwhelms the actual plot.
The result is a book that contains a compelling story but doesn't always trust that story to carry itself. I found myself eager to get back to the mystery and action whenever the narrative became bogged down in lengthy discussions, sex, sex conversations, and emotional processing.
Overall, A Glimmer of Death was a welcome return to Merry Gentry's world, even if it wasn't quite the homecoming I'd hoped for. Fans of the series will likely appreciate spending time with these characters again, but readers looking for a tightly paced fantasy mystery may find themselves wishing for fewer conversations and more forward movement. A 3.5-star read that reminds me why I loved this world while also highlighting some frustrations that I also had with the Anita Blake series.
My thanks to Netgalley, Berkley and Berkley Publishing Group for this ARC copy. This is my review.
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April 22, 2026Oh Man, WHY?
Yes, I want to read this after... so so many years.
I liked this series way more than the Anita Blake one, and actually did not know for the longest time this author had another series.
It is a messy series though and I have not read it for at least... HAS IT BEEN TEN YEARS?! Wtf...
Yes, I want to read this after... so so many years.
I liked this series way more than the Anita Blake one, and actually did not know for the longest time this author had another series.
It is a messy series though and I have not read it for at least... HAS IT BEEN TEN YEARS?! Wtf...
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It's been twelve years since the last Merry Gentry book, and returning to the world of the Fae was not the smoothest transition. I'm glad Hamilton is continuing the series, but I suspect I'd have enjoyed this more if I'd read it closer to the previous book. With so much time between stories, the intricate Fae politics, the large cast to remember, and a tonal shift, the plot was a bit hard to follow at first, though it does become easier once you're further in.
A Glimmer of Death picks up shortly after A Shiver of Light, and there's a lot going on: faerie politics, new magic, relationship and family dynamics, babies, including a mystery child, and the main mystery of someone using magic to assault women.
When Hamilton focuses on the action, mystery, and magic, the book is great. The mystery and its conclusion were satisfying. My biggest complaint with Hamilton's recent writing is that the sex and relationship dynamics get in the way of her best storytelling. This series has always been sex-heavy, but it used to be fun to read. Now the extended negotiation before and the discussions after weigh down every sex scene and make them feel like a chore. The sex isn't the problem by itself; the problem is that it often replaces plot development rather than adding to it, while the action, magic, and court politics I find more compelling are treated like subplots. I appreciate that consent and negotiation are handled thoughtfully, but the amount of sexual content crowds out what I'm actually here for. That said, this is a recent Hamilton pattern in general, not something unique to this book.
The tone also feels scattered, as if this book and the next were meant to be one and got split into two pieces. The main mystery is solved, but there are character cliffhangers and unresolved political conflicts left open for book 11, A Ghost of Daylight, expected April 13, 2027. And those threads feel like a mix of organic setup and padding, though I'll still pick it up out of curiosity, and because there's enough to love about this series that I'd like to see it completed.
Note: This is not a standalone novel. You will need to read the entire series to keep up with the magic, court machinations, and dozens of characters. I somewhat regret not re-reading the series first.
Recommended for: Fans of the Merry Gentry series, with the caveat that you should re-read at least A Shiver of Light before starting. Fans who disliked Hamilton's recent Anita Blake books for the same reasons should know the problem is still present here.
Not recommended for: New readers, or anyone who wants mystery and action to be the primary focus.
#AGlimmerofDeath #NetGalley
Publish Date: Nov 3 2026 | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Urban | Fae | Polyamorous Romance | Mystery | eBook
Advanced Review Copy of A Glimmer of Death provided by Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
A Glimmer of Death picks up shortly after A Shiver of Light, and there's a lot going on: faerie politics, new magic, relationship and family dynamics, babies, including a mystery child, and the main mystery of someone using magic to assault women.
When Hamilton focuses on the action, mystery, and magic, the book is great. The mystery and its conclusion were satisfying. My biggest complaint with Hamilton's recent writing is that the sex and relationship dynamics get in the way of her best storytelling. This series has always been sex-heavy, but it used to be fun to read. Now the extended negotiation before and the discussions after weigh down every sex scene and make them feel like a chore. The sex isn't the problem by itself; the problem is that it often replaces plot development rather than adding to it, while the action, magic, and court politics I find more compelling are treated like subplots. I appreciate that consent and negotiation are handled thoughtfully, but the amount of sexual content crowds out what I'm actually here for. That said, this is a recent Hamilton pattern in general, not something unique to this book.
The tone also feels scattered, as if this book and the next were meant to be one and got split into two pieces. The main mystery is solved, but there are character cliffhangers and unresolved political conflicts left open for book 11, A Ghost of Daylight, expected April 13, 2027. And those threads feel like a mix of organic setup and padding, though I'll still pick it up out of curiosity, and because there's enough to love about this series that I'd like to see it completed.
Note: This is not a standalone novel. You will need to read the entire series to keep up with the magic, court machinations, and dozens of characters. I somewhat regret not re-reading the series first.
Recommended for: Fans of the Merry Gentry series, with the caveat that you should re-read at least A Shiver of Light before starting. Fans who disliked Hamilton's recent Anita Blake books for the same reasons should know the problem is still present here.
Not recommended for: New readers, or anyone who wants mystery and action to be the primary focus.
#AGlimmerofDeath #NetGalley
Publish Date: Nov 3 2026 | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Urban | Fae | Polyamorous Romance | Mystery | eBook
Advanced Review Copy of A Glimmer of Death provided by Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.
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July 4, 2026🧚🗡️ A Glimmer of Death 🗡️🧚
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Urban Fantasy
• Fae Politics
• Private Investigator FMC
• Polyamorous Romance
• Magical Murder Mystery
• Cursed Magic
• Court Intrigue
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📅 Pub Date: November 3, 2026
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
📖 Bookish Thoughts
My full review will be shared closer to the publication date.
✨ What to Expect
• Urban Fantasy
• Fae Politics
• Private Investigator FMC
• Polyamorous Romance
• Magical Murder Mystery
• Cursed Magic
• Court Intrigue
_ _ _ _
📅 Pub Date: November 3, 2026
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received this advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I'm so happy we are going to finally get a proper ending to this series. Honestly if you have read one Merry book, you have read them all. This one reads a lot like the others, and that really isn't a bad thing. This series is brain candy for me when I just want to enjoy something really entertaining. There is so much crazy stuff in this series that you never know what will happen next with the magic and fae stuff.
This book had a VERY slow start. It went at a snails pace going over all the emotional stuff, rehashing, and a lot of daily life with the babies. Thankfully it started picking up about maybe 30% in or so? The pace was all over the place, but I guess that made it easier to pick up and put down when I needed to.
As always, there is a ton of spice. There are times it bogs things down a little, but it's alright. After doing a full re-read of the series over the last couple months, it starts to feel repetitive. I started skimming it after a while.
The story was fairly predictable, and very in line with the other books in the series. There were a few interesting bits thrown in here and there though. Unfortunately it felt like this book didn't know what it wanted to be. It was distracting to get pulled in so many directions at once, without devoting enough time to each thing. This happens a lot in the Anita Blake series too.
I think my favorite parts were the babies with the baby daddies, which surprised me. They are just so dang wholesome and sweet with the little ones. I hope we get to see them grow up a little more before the series ends. I really want to see how things work out with personalities and powers.
Overall it was still a very enjoyable read, even with the flaws. I'm looking forward to the next book, and can't wait to see how things work out in the end.
I'm so happy we are going to finally get a proper ending to this series. Honestly if you have read one Merry book, you have read them all. This one reads a lot like the others, and that really isn't a bad thing. This series is brain candy for me when I just want to enjoy something really entertaining. There is so much crazy stuff in this series that you never know what will happen next with the magic and fae stuff.
This book had a VERY slow start. It went at a snails pace going over all the emotional stuff, rehashing, and a lot of daily life with the babies. Thankfully it started picking up about maybe 30% in or so? The pace was all over the place, but I guess that made it easier to pick up and put down when I needed to.
As always, there is a ton of spice. There are times it bogs things down a little, but it's alright. After doing a full re-read of the series over the last couple months, it starts to feel repetitive. I started skimming it after a while.
The story was fairly predictable, and very in line with the other books in the series. There were a few interesting bits thrown in here and there though. Unfortunately it felt like this book didn't know what it wanted to be. It was distracting to get pulled in so many directions at once, without devoting enough time to each thing. This happens a lot in the Anita Blake series too.
I think my favorite parts were the babies with the baby daddies, which surprised me. They are just so dang wholesome and sweet with the little ones. I hope we get to see them grow up a little more before the series ends. I really want to see how things work out with personalities and powers.
Overall it was still a very enjoyable read, even with the flaws. I'm looking forward to the next book, and can't wait to see how things work out in the end.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
A Glimmer of Death • Laurell K. Hamilton
Merry Gentry #10
One phrase: faerie court chaos meets magical murder mystery ✨🖤
Merry Gentry is back and apparently peace was never an option.
A Glimmer of Death throws Meredith right back into the middle of everything she does best: dangerous faerie politics, complicated court loyalties, deadly magic, emotional stakes, and a mortal world investigation that hits way too close to home.
Merry is juggling a lot here. She is a faerie princess, private investigator, mother of triplets, lover to her royal guards, and still somehow expected to keep everyone alive while both faerie courts continue being absolute disasters.
The mortal case alone already sounds intense. Magical attacks against Hollywood actresses? A monster targeting women in Los Angeles? Old nightmares from Merry’s past resurfacing? Yes please.
But then faerie politics come crashing in too.
Aisling is cursed and may lose himself to haunted magic. Taranis could regain the Seelie throne if they fail to stop him. Andais is stirring up trouble with claims that Merry’s deceased best friend may be alive with a mysterious child tied to the Unseelie succession.
Basically, every thread is a threat.
What I love about this setup is how layered it feels. There is the murder investigation, the court intrigue, the ancient curses, the mystery of the fey child, and the constant question of how much Merry can give before it costs her everything.
This feels like the beginning of a big, messy, magical conclusion, and I am so ready for the drama.
✨ Tropes and vibes:
✨ faerie court politics
🖤 urban fantasy
🔎 paranormal investigation
👑 royal succession drama
💀 magical attacks
🌙 ancient curses
🧚 mysterious fey child
🔥 why choose energy
⚔️ dangerous enemies
💔 love and sacrifice
🩸 dark faerie magic
🎭 Hollywood mystery
📚 Read this if you like:
Long running urban fantasy series, faerie courts, paranormal mysteries, complicated relationships, high stakes magic, and heroines who are somehow expected to save everyone while barely getting a second to breathe.
This sounds like court chaos, mortal danger, and faerie drama all wrapped into one very messy magical storm.
#AGlimmerOfDeath #LaurellKHamilton #MerryGentry #UrbanFantasy #BookReview @berkley
A Glimmer of Death • Laurell K. Hamilton
Merry Gentry #10
One phrase: faerie court chaos meets magical murder mystery ✨🖤
Merry Gentry is back and apparently peace was never an option.
A Glimmer of Death throws Meredith right back into the middle of everything she does best: dangerous faerie politics, complicated court loyalties, deadly magic, emotional stakes, and a mortal world investigation that hits way too close to home.
Merry is juggling a lot here. She is a faerie princess, private investigator, mother of triplets, lover to her royal guards, and still somehow expected to keep everyone alive while both faerie courts continue being absolute disasters.
The mortal case alone already sounds intense. Magical attacks against Hollywood actresses? A monster targeting women in Los Angeles? Old nightmares from Merry’s past resurfacing? Yes please.
But then faerie politics come crashing in too.
Aisling is cursed and may lose himself to haunted magic. Taranis could regain the Seelie throne if they fail to stop him. Andais is stirring up trouble with claims that Merry’s deceased best friend may be alive with a mysterious child tied to the Unseelie succession.
Basically, every thread is a threat.
What I love about this setup is how layered it feels. There is the murder investigation, the court intrigue, the ancient curses, the mystery of the fey child, and the constant question of how much Merry can give before it costs her everything.
This feels like the beginning of a big, messy, magical conclusion, and I am so ready for the drama.
✨ Tropes and vibes:
✨ faerie court politics
🖤 urban fantasy
🔎 paranormal investigation
👑 royal succession drama
💀 magical attacks
🌙 ancient curses
🧚 mysterious fey child
🔥 why choose energy
⚔️ dangerous enemies
💔 love and sacrifice
🩸 dark faerie magic
🎭 Hollywood mystery
📚 Read this if you like:
Long running urban fantasy series, faerie courts, paranormal mysteries, complicated relationships, high stakes magic, and heroines who are somehow expected to save everyone while barely getting a second to breathe.
This sounds like court chaos, mortal danger, and faerie drama all wrapped into one very messy magical storm.
#AGlimmerOfDeath #LaurellKHamilton #MerryGentry #UrbanFantasy #BookReview @berkley
October 17, 2026
12 years- I didn't realize that was how long it's been since the last Merry Gentry book. At least we know for sure (maybe) that the next book ("A Ghost of Daylight" Expected publication April 13, 2027) is the last in the series and maybe she can finally do something that will take care of Taranis and maybe even Andais.
Nothing here was a true shocker. There was the usual talk about sex and a couple of sex scenes, but all in all it was mostly talk. A lot of what I consider filler -clothing, decor, inner thoughts and feelings, going over and over the same old things. It was almost as if the oublisher insisted that this book be so many pages, and Ms. Hamilton had to fill it with minutiae to fulfill her obligation. The usual.
This story brought back people we thought were dead, and it did have a fantastic ending.
I would have loved to see some more of Andais and Taranus, but I expect that will be in the next book.
*ARC supplied by the publisher Penguin Random House, the author, and NetGalley.
Nothing here was a true shocker. There was the usual talk about sex and a couple of sex scenes, but all in all it was mostly talk. A lot of what I consider filler -clothing, decor, inner thoughts and feelings, going over and over the same old things. It was almost as if the oublisher insisted that this book be so many pages, and Ms. Hamilton had to fill it with minutiae to fulfill her obligation. The usual.
This story brought back people we thought were dead, and it did have a fantastic ending.
I would have loved to see some more of Andais and Taranus, but I expect that will be in the next book.
*ARC supplied by the publisher Penguin Random House, the author, and NetGalley.
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October 20, 2026Why is LKH publishing a new Merry Gentry book 10 years after book #9? Feels like a blatant cash grab for a series that really had nowhere left to go.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hamilton is a decent writer, a great storyteller and an exemplary world builder, but she badly needs a good editor. I expected, given the length of time between the last Merry Gentry book and this one, that I’d have a hard time getting into it. But no - to my point about Hamilton’s skill at world building - I found myself back in Merry’s world almost immediately. And I really enjoyed the story. I found it difficult to put down. It was exciting and interesting and sexy - all that good stuff. I’m really looking forward to the remaining books in the series.
So why only 4 stars? Hamilton is apparently allergic to editing. She has a couple of linguistic tics that I find irritating. I can overcome that. But it is her dedication to stultifying minutia that really bothers me. Long unnecessary descriptions of furnishings and clothes. Long angsty conversations that don’t move the story at all. I note one scene in particular wherein a group of people need to be glamoured to be unrecognizable. This could have been achieved in a page or two but it devolved into pages and pages of unnecessary description and discussion of this one’s shirt and that one’s jeans and another one’s profile and it ended up taking the better part of a whole chapter. This would have been a brilliant series if it had been properly edited.
So why only 4 stars? Hamilton is apparently allergic to editing. She has a couple of linguistic tics that I find irritating. I can overcome that. But it is her dedication to stultifying minutia that really bothers me. Long unnecessary descriptions of furnishings and clothes. Long angsty conversations that don’t move the story at all. I note one scene in particular wherein a group of people need to be glamoured to be unrecognizable. This could have been achieved in a page or two but it devolved into pages and pages of unnecessary description and discussion of this one’s shirt and that one’s jeans and another one’s profile and it ended up taking the better part of a whole chapter. This would have been a brilliant series if it had been properly edited.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was so looking forward to this book and was not disappointed. I love the story that LKH wove! I was kept entertained and intrigued from beginning to end.
The kids were absolutely adorable! I did feel sad for Maeve needing to travel so much to support everyone. Darkness, Frost, and Galen were all swoon worthy. Kitto was his adorable self! Queen of Darkness was as scary as ever.
The mystery was interesting. LKH handled the topic well. I thought the resolution of the mystery fitting.
Disclosure: I received a free ebook from NetGalley.
The kids were absolutely adorable! I did feel sad for Maeve needing to travel so much to support everyone. Darkness, Frost, and Galen were all swoon worthy. Kitto was his adorable self! Queen of Darkness was as scary as ever.
The mystery was interesting. LKH handled the topic well. I thought the resolution of the mystery fitting.
Disclosure: I received a free ebook from NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Sometimes a series will just stick with you and take up rent in your mind. The Merry Gentry series is like that for me. Despite the significant gap between this book and the previous one I was able to jump right in and feel at home. (I do recommend reading the previous books before diving into this one.)
As if being the mother of triplets and Queen of her court aren’t enough to keep her busy, Merry and her men still need to earn a living and the case they’re on brings up old nightmares and new gifts. They also have a pro bono case for the Queen of Air and Darkness to find out if Cel and Keelie had a child together. Merry’s mother is still trying to manipulate her and Merry’s men are sexier than ever. Finding the time to take care of it all is an ongoing issue. This story followed me into my dreams.
As if being the mother of triplets and Queen of her court aren’t enough to keep her busy, Merry and her men still need to earn a living and the case they’re on brings up old nightmares and new gifts. They also have a pro bono case for the Queen of Air and Darkness to find out if Cel and Keelie had a child together. Merry’s mother is still trying to manipulate her and Merry’s men are sexier than ever. Finding the time to take care of it all is an ongoing issue. This story followed me into my dreams.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Someone is using magic in a string of sexual attacks
Merry Gentry returns as the princess of Faerie who has chosen to live in LA as a private investigator. She is sharing her life there with her royal guards/lovers and the triplets they share. She supports not only her family but also her court, but is balancing it all well enough. Then reality intrudes, first in the form of a case her agency has been asked to investigate. There have been several sexual assaults against aspiring actresses who are about to have career break-throughs, and each seems to have been committed at least in part using magic. The victims are all friends of the wife of a major Hollywood player, and it is that couple who wants to hire Merry's team. The crime strikes very close to home for Merry, maybe too close, but she is determined to help the victims by identifying the perpetrator and stopping his spree. At the same time Merry is dealing with problems back in the land of Faerie. There may be a rival claimant to the Unseelie throne, to which Merry is the current presumed heir, while the proposed King of the Seelie court is struggling against curses that may prevent him from taking the throne (and thereby opening it up to Merry's unscrupulous uncle). Can Merry keep her children and lovers safe from impending threats while investigating the sexual crimes in the mortal world and the curses and intrigue surfacing in the Faerie world?
A Glimmer of Death is the 10th installment of author Laurell K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series and the first in a two-book finale. Like the prior nine books this latest entry features a strong female protagonist who does battle as both an urban detective and as royalty in the fae court. The fantasy side of things brings together fertility, magic, court intrigue and an inverted harem scenario (there are sex scenes and they veer into the explicit) while the hunt for the rapist on the ground in LA unfurls. Although the book could be read as a standalone it is highly recommended to read the earlier books in the series in order to understand the many characters, their relationships to and with one another and the overall intrigue backstory.. Overall I found it to be an enjoyable read that picks up where the series left off some 12 years ago, and it will be a must-read for fans of the series. Readers of author Hamilton's other series as well as those of Kim Harrison, Karen Marie Moning, and Seanen McGuire should also give this book/series a try. My thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me access to the novel in exchange for my honest review. It was great fun to catch up with Merry and company, and I look forward to reading the final installment.
Merry Gentry returns as the princess of Faerie who has chosen to live in LA as a private investigator. She is sharing her life there with her royal guards/lovers and the triplets they share. She supports not only her family but also her court, but is balancing it all well enough. Then reality intrudes, first in the form of a case her agency has been asked to investigate. There have been several sexual assaults against aspiring actresses who are about to have career break-throughs, and each seems to have been committed at least in part using magic. The victims are all friends of the wife of a major Hollywood player, and it is that couple who wants to hire Merry's team. The crime strikes very close to home for Merry, maybe too close, but she is determined to help the victims by identifying the perpetrator and stopping his spree. At the same time Merry is dealing with problems back in the land of Faerie. There may be a rival claimant to the Unseelie throne, to which Merry is the current presumed heir, while the proposed King of the Seelie court is struggling against curses that may prevent him from taking the throne (and thereby opening it up to Merry's unscrupulous uncle). Can Merry keep her children and lovers safe from impending threats while investigating the sexual crimes in the mortal world and the curses and intrigue surfacing in the Faerie world?
A Glimmer of Death is the 10th installment of author Laurell K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series and the first in a two-book finale. Like the prior nine books this latest entry features a strong female protagonist who does battle as both an urban detective and as royalty in the fae court. The fantasy side of things brings together fertility, magic, court intrigue and an inverted harem scenario (there are sex scenes and they veer into the explicit) while the hunt for the rapist on the ground in LA unfurls. Although the book could be read as a standalone it is highly recommended to read the earlier books in the series in order to understand the many characters, their relationships to and with one another and the overall intrigue backstory.. Overall I found it to be an enjoyable read that picks up where the series left off some 12 years ago, and it will be a must-read for fans of the series. Readers of author Hamilton's other series as well as those of Kim Harrison, Karen Marie Moning, and Seanen McGuire should also give this book/series a try. My thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me access to the novel in exchange for my honest review. It was great fun to catch up with Merry and company, and I look forward to reading the final installment.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Strong men do not abuse their wives, they don’t abuse their children, they don’t abuse anyone. True strength comes with a nobility of character that would make such actions impossible for a truly strong person.”
I am so honored to have ARC read the next Merry Gentry book, (10 if you can believe that). I want to extend my heartfelt thank you to @official_lkhamilton , @berkleypub and @netgalley for this opportunity.
This means so much to me since Laurell K Hamilton will forever be my favorite author. Both of her Urban Fantasy series’ brought me to the connection between Spicy Romance and Fantasy, my first experiences with Unhinged level Spicy Romantasy.
What to Expect:
Urban Fantasy / Romantasy
Magical Murder Mystery
Polyamorous Romance
Fae Politics
Court Intrigue
Epic World Building
Tension
Unhinged Spice
My Thoughts:
It has been 12 years and I was beyond ready to see what Merry was going to get herself into now. Once I began reading, it felt as though no time had passed. I was immediately thrown back into the beautiful world of faerie (although technically the Western Lands).
Each character has such a special part in Merry’s life, good or bad. Somehow you are able to connect to every single one of them. I absolutely loved how this was a bit of a murder mystery plot rather than “just” focused on Merry’s path.
“There are women who would have felt left out, or even a little jealous maybe, but I loved that the two men were just as much a couple with each other as they were with me and as the three of us were with each other.”
In true Laurell fashion, the romance is written absolutely beautifully, with the spice level off the chains. I love how she describes the Unseelie connection and reverence for lust. Make sure you read the trigger warnings, this one isn’t for beginners (or vanilla only readers I suppose).
As with every single one of these novels, I am left wanting more. God tier, 6⭐.
I am so honored to have ARC read the next Merry Gentry book, (10 if you can believe that). I want to extend my heartfelt thank you to @official_lkhamilton , @berkleypub and @netgalley for this opportunity.
This means so much to me since Laurell K Hamilton will forever be my favorite author. Both of her Urban Fantasy series’ brought me to the connection between Spicy Romance and Fantasy, my first experiences with Unhinged level Spicy Romantasy.
What to Expect:
Urban Fantasy / Romantasy
Magical Murder Mystery
Polyamorous Romance
Fae Politics
Court Intrigue
Epic World Building
Tension
Unhinged Spice
My Thoughts:
It has been 12 years and I was beyond ready to see what Merry was going to get herself into now. Once I began reading, it felt as though no time had passed. I was immediately thrown back into the beautiful world of faerie (although technically the Western Lands).
Each character has such a special part in Merry’s life, good or bad. Somehow you are able to connect to every single one of them. I absolutely loved how this was a bit of a murder mystery plot rather than “just” focused on Merry’s path.
“There are women who would have felt left out, or even a little jealous maybe, but I loved that the two men were just as much a couple with each other as they were with me and as the three of us were with each other.”
In true Laurell fashion, the romance is written absolutely beautifully, with the spice level off the chains. I love how she describes the Unseelie connection and reverence for lust. Make sure you read the trigger warnings, this one isn’t for beginners (or vanilla only readers I suppose).
As with every single one of these novels, I am left wanting more. God tier, 6⭐.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Merry Gentry, queen of the Western Lands, returns in this tenth book in the series. It has been twelve years since the previous book in this series.
We find Merry living in Los Angeles with her triplets and a bunch of lovers who are also her guards. She is still doing detective work. Her new case deals with magical rapes of up-and-coming Hollywood actresses. She needs to find the abuser, but the attacks remind her forcibly of attacks on her by Taranis a former faerie king who wants his throne back and who is claiming that Merry's triplets are his children.
The fairy lands, both the Seelie and Unseelie courts, are changing because Merry is bringing back fertility to the notoriously infertile fae. Everyone wants her to bring back fertility to them, and they will go to great lengths to convince her. Merry also has a way of bringing back old powers long though lost to her lovers which also makes her popular.
This episode deals with old curses and new curses and old friends and lovers long presumed dead who aren't as dead as had been supposed. Be advised that the book contains enough detailed descriptions of sex and lust that I almost marked it DNF. Merry is a descendent of multiple fertility goddesses and transmits fertility and returning power through sex.
Fans of the series won't want to miss this penultimate book in the series. It is a wonderful return to a world filled with both wonders and horrors.
We find Merry living in Los Angeles with her triplets and a bunch of lovers who are also her guards. She is still doing detective work. Her new case deals with magical rapes of up-and-coming Hollywood actresses. She needs to find the abuser, but the attacks remind her forcibly of attacks on her by Taranis a former faerie king who wants his throne back and who is claiming that Merry's triplets are his children.
The fairy lands, both the Seelie and Unseelie courts, are changing because Merry is bringing back fertility to the notoriously infertile fae. Everyone wants her to bring back fertility to them, and they will go to great lengths to convince her. Merry also has a way of bringing back old powers long though lost to her lovers which also makes her popular.
This episode deals with old curses and new curses and old friends and lovers long presumed dead who aren't as dead as had been supposed. Be advised that the book contains enough detailed descriptions of sex and lust that I almost marked it DNF. Merry is a descendent of multiple fertility goddesses and transmits fertility and returning power through sex.
Fans of the series won't want to miss this penultimate book in the series. It is a wonderful return to a world filled with both wonders and horrors.
October 31, 2026
I have been waiting forever for this book. I started this series originally when it was releasing. This is a book I have been waiting a long time for and I am happy to say that I am not disappointed. It felt like coming home. I have missed Merry and her men so much! Now we also have her babies. Doyle, the killing Frost, Galen, Rhys. I do feel like it started a little slow but you know I am a die hard Laurell K Hamilton fan. Sometimes that I find happens with some of her books but they always picks up and even if there are slow parts It still never fails to keep my attention. Of course her books never fail to have political intrigue and spicy scenes. You still have that and will find it in here. There is one more book left in this series and I am dying for it now. I am so happy to know that, unlike this book which we had to wait forever for...I am not upset about this fact it is just a fact (Merry and her men were not speaking to Laurell!) This one has already been announced and has a publication date. I need it. I can't wait to see how it all ends. It will be bittersweet. I feel like I need to reread the whole series all over again. This series and Anita Blake are two of my most reread series of all time.
Thank you so much to Berkley for the complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you so much to Berkley for the complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 8, 2026
I started the journey with Merry when I was 16? 17?
It's been 12 years since we last heard from Merry. She's a mum! She has triplets! She's a queen but isn't quite fully in her role yet. I don't know what I was expecting but maybe more *wow* factor? I think some of it feels a bit dated even with a few phrases like 'Unhinged' being chucked in.
The sex scenes were less?! But you know what it was better for it IMO. Coz I'm an Anita fan you notice some of the plot turns and you know what's gonna be connected about halfway through the book. The comments on technology were a bit much and there was a lot of exposition.
HOWEVER it was fun, and there was a great scene with nightmares and living within a tree. I will be finishing this series next Spring obvs.
It's been 12 years since we last heard from Merry. She's a mum! She has triplets! She's a queen but isn't quite fully in her role yet. I don't know what I was expecting but maybe more *wow* factor? I think some of it feels a bit dated even with a few phrases like 'Unhinged' being chucked in.
The sex scenes were less?! But you know what it was better for it IMO. Coz I'm an Anita fan you notice some of the plot turns and you know what's gonna be connected about halfway through the book. The comments on technology were a bit much and there was a lot of exposition.
HOWEVER it was fun, and there was a great scene with nightmares and living within a tree. I will be finishing this series next Spring obvs.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2026
This book was very reminiscent of the Anita Blake series, and didn't feel much like a Merry book in parts. The story was still there, and the machinations of the courts were. But it's like we couldn't focus on any one part, until the end. Things do come around full circle, with some things being wrapped up finally. Looking forward to the series being complete in 2027, and for Merry to actually get her happily ever after.
November 3, 2026
Disgusted with the author. I returned the book for a refund and cancelled my pre-order. For book 11. This was a sad excuse for a book. She didn’t even remember the names they had decided to call the triplets. She brought back griffin, conri, and keelin. It was exasperating and shallow. I do not recommend this author any longer. She has betrayed the characters and her fanbase.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I’ve been a fan of the Merry Gentry series for a long time, so I was thrilled that the next book, A Glimmer of Death, was finally on its way after so many years of waiting. I read an ARC, and I wasn’t disappointed.
The characters came back to life in my mind as I read. I could “see” the Queen of Air and Darkness whenever she was mentioned, and I immediately remembered Rhys, Killing Frost, Doyle, Kitto, Galen, and everyone else in Merry’s circle. I didn’t reread the earlier books (my TBR list is far too long), but I didn’t need to. Ms. Hamilton does a great job of refreshing readers on characters who haven’t appeared in a while, and the timeline works smoothly.
The book flows well. Merry, the men and her babies pick up right where the last book left off, and the plot is well done. If you’re a fan of the series, I think you’ll love it as much as I did. I’m so happy to have a new Merry Gentry story after such a long drought!
The characters came back to life in my mind as I read. I could “see” the Queen of Air and Darkness whenever she was mentioned, and I immediately remembered Rhys, Killing Frost, Doyle, Kitto, Galen, and everyone else in Merry’s circle. I didn’t reread the earlier books (my TBR list is far too long), but I didn’t need to. Ms. Hamilton does a great job of refreshing readers on characters who haven’t appeared in a while, and the timeline works smoothly.
The book flows well. Merry, the men and her babies pick up right where the last book left off, and the plot is well done. If you’re a fan of the series, I think you’ll love it as much as I did. I’m so happy to have a new Merry Gentry story after such a long drought!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I loved being back in the world of Merry Gentry. After so much time away from this series, I wasn't sure what it would feel like to step back into it, but it ended up feeling surprisingly familiar—like visiting a world I hadn't realized how much I missed.
What really worked for me was the way Hamilton brings together so many of the things that make this series special: faerie politics, dangerous magic, mystery, complicated relationships, mythology, and that underlying sense that absolutely nothing is ever as simple as it looks. There is a lot happening throughout this book, but I enjoyed watching all of those different threads slowly begin to connect.
I especially loved seeing how much Merry has changed. She's still the Merry we've always known, but she's also grown into someone with so much more responsibility. Watching her navigate being a mother, a lover, a princess, and a woman who is still trying to understand her own place in this world added a depth to her character that I really appreciated.
And the mystery surrounding the attacks kept me hooked. I liked that there was an actual investigative storyline woven through all the faerie court drama, because it gave the book another layer of suspense and kept me constantly wondering where everything was going.
But honestly, one of my favorite things about this book was the feeling of it. There's something so uniquely Laurell K. Hamilton about this world—beautiful, strange, sensual, dangerous, and just a little bit twisted.
After everything we've been through with Merry and her world, getting to return to these characters felt like coming home. And that ending?! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK.
A definite 5 stars for me. A big thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book, which I recieved in exchange for my opinion.
What really worked for me was the way Hamilton brings together so many of the things that make this series special: faerie politics, dangerous magic, mystery, complicated relationships, mythology, and that underlying sense that absolutely nothing is ever as simple as it looks. There is a lot happening throughout this book, but I enjoyed watching all of those different threads slowly begin to connect.
I especially loved seeing how much Merry has changed. She's still the Merry we've always known, but she's also grown into someone with so much more responsibility. Watching her navigate being a mother, a lover, a princess, and a woman who is still trying to understand her own place in this world added a depth to her character that I really appreciated.
And the mystery surrounding the attacks kept me hooked. I liked that there was an actual investigative storyline woven through all the faerie court drama, because it gave the book another layer of suspense and kept me constantly wondering where everything was going.
But honestly, one of my favorite things about this book was the feeling of it. There's something so uniquely Laurell K. Hamilton about this world—beautiful, strange, sensual, dangerous, and just a little bit twisted.
After everything we've been through with Merry and her world, getting to return to these characters felt like coming home. And that ending?! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK.
A definite 5 stars for me. A big thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book, which I recieved in exchange for my opinion.
September 11, 2026
I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in return for a review.
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Nearly a decade since the last book, I am torn on how I feel about #10. If you like the Merry books and Laurell K Hamilton, then you will enjoy this book. If you are like me, I loved the series back in the day but the character drama, tropes and writing style are less appealing to me now that other writers exist in the urban fantasy/dark romance/romantasy genres. The book revisits Merry's past but other longstanding arcs remain unfinished. We'll see what happens in book 11. I'm too invested to stop now.
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Nearly a decade since the last book, I am torn on how I feel about #10. If you like the Merry books and Laurell K Hamilton, then you will enjoy this book. If you are like me, I loved the series back in the day but the character drama, tropes and writing style are less appealing to me now that other writers exist in the urban fantasy/dark romance/romantasy genres. The book revisits Merry's past but other longstanding arcs remain unfinished. We'll see what happens in book 11. I'm too invested to stop now.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Has it been 10 years already? I did not realize how much I missed Merry and her menI was so ready to get back into this series, it was one of my favourite series. I loved everything about it. I was so excited to see there was a new book coming out. I really enjoyed it and cannot wait for more. This book was a great read, I quickly remembered the storyline and was so excited to catch up with some of my favourite characters.
Meredith and some of her men are invited to a Halloween party with their triplets, but it’s just a cover to meet with a couple who want to hire them to investigate what they deem to be magical assaults. Merry is not sure if she wants to take the case on but the more she looks into it the more she realizes this case is bigger than she thinks. Merry has to juggle motherhood, being Queen to the Faerie Court, keeping her subjects alive and keeping herself and her men happy and now apparently to solve the mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, Berkley and the author, Laurel K. Hamilton for the opportunity to read a complimentary advanced copy of this book in return for review, based upon my honest opinion.
Meredith and some of her men are invited to a Halloween party with their triplets, but it’s just a cover to meet with a couple who want to hire them to investigate what they deem to be magical assaults. Merry is not sure if she wants to take the case on but the more she looks into it the more she realizes this case is bigger than she thinks. Merry has to juggle motherhood, being Queen to the Faerie Court, keeping her subjects alive and keeping herself and her men happy and now apparently to solve the mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publishing house, Berkley and the author, Laurel K. Hamilton for the opportunity to read a complimentary advanced copy of this book in return for review, based upon my honest opinion.
August 30, 2026
Omg I've waited 10 years for this book and it did not disappoint! This is one of my favorite series and miss Merry and her men. Loved being able to see how Merry juggled motherhood, being a Farie Queen and princess, working as a detective, and keeping her people safe, navigate farie politics. Loved getting to see the men as fathers. I loved being able to see the triplets more also. So glad this came out even though it took 10 years and sad the the next book A Ghost of Daylight is going to be the last book. Love the twists, surprises, mystery. And all the farie magic that was in this book old and new! I want to say soooo much but can't ruin it for others! Can't wait for the next/last book to see what happens next! This is a must read!!
Thank you netgalley and berkley publishing for the advanced copy!
Thank you netgalley and berkley publishing for the advanced copy!
July 8, 2026
I have been waiting so long for this story and it didn’t disappoint one bit.
Merry Gentry and her men are finally back. The babies are adorable and her men are just as mesmerizing as I remember them to be. Although a couple of them kind of got on my nerves.
“Hey, I don’t get angry when she gets distracted by your six-pack abs or the rest of all your muscley muscles,”
Two story lines and some shocking secrets are the main focus. I was glad she’s toned down the s”x scenes from overtaking the whole book.
We die as one thing, but when we tear our way out of the darkness we have to believe that we will have wings.
The suspense and drama were everything I was hoping for. I really wish that the next book doesn’t take as long to come out as this one.
Merry Gentry and her men are finally back. The babies are adorable and her men are just as mesmerizing as I remember them to be. Although a couple of them kind of got on my nerves.
“Hey, I don’t get angry when she gets distracted by your six-pack abs or the rest of all your muscley muscles,”
Two story lines and some shocking secrets are the main focus. I was glad she’s toned down the s”x scenes from overtaking the whole book.
We die as one thing, but when we tear our way out of the darkness we have to believe that we will have wings.
The suspense and drama were everything I was hoping for. I really wish that the next book doesn’t take as long to come out as this one.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
EXCITING! Spellbinding!! PAGE TURNER!!!
Need I say more!!!!
Need I say more!!!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Loved reading the mesmerizing and spellbinding paranormal story. While Merry and her men are taking care of babies, she is enlisted on how famous women, all best friends, are being lured and raped by sidhe and a witch. Meanwhile, Merry's friend, Aisling needs their help in getting rid of his curse, and Merry's best friend, Keelie, might still be alive with a son, claiming to be the rightful heir. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of intrigue, and another must read riveting story by the phenomenal author, Laurell K. Hamilton. Can't wait to read the next story in the Merry Gentry series!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to @NetGalley for the arc of A Glimmer of Death by Laurell K Hamilton!! This is my honest review. This book picks up where the ending of the last book left off. You get to experience Merry as a mother and her men in the cutest scenes with their babies. There's investigations, detective work. Delicious spice scenes sprinkled in the book. The book has multiple things happening at the same time, but you find that they are all interconnected and the ending had a big twist that was a surprise but oh so satisfying. I can't wait for the next book! This book is out in November!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was a huge Merry Gentry fan 15 years or so ago and didnt even realize this was part of the series!! I love how the storyline has matured. It still has the spice and the burn but theres a depth to the plot in this one that I thoroughly enjoyed. The FMC Merry has grown as well. I was able to identify with her more as she is learning to navigate her new lifestyle and the responsibilities that have come with it.
Honestly, Ive been recommending this author since 2012 at least and I see that her penmanship is still well worth name dropping whenever I can!
Honestly, Ive been recommending this author since 2012 at least and I see that her penmanship is still well worth name dropping whenever I can!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Despite a decade away from Merry, I fell right back into the story. The story takes place over two days but there is more than enough action and familar characters to keep it interesting. I would have given this 4 stars but the fact that I couldn't put this down and read it in two days makes it a five star read.
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