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Mercedes Thompson Graphic Novels #1
Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Moon Called
Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson is a talented Volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. She also happens to be a walker, a magical being with the power to shift into a coyote at will. Mercy's next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a bus for a vampire. This is the world of Mercy Thompson, one that looks a lot like ours but is populated by those things that go bump in the night. And Mercy's connection to those things is about to get her into some serious hot water...
Moon Called faithfully adapts New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs' first Mercy Thompson novel to comics. Prepare to see the fantastic characters and supernatural settings that have made her novels a hit with fans worldwide come to four-color life!
Moon Called faithfully adapts New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs' first Mercy Thompson novel to comics. Prepare to see the fantastic characters and supernatural settings that have made her novels a hit with fans worldwide come to four-color life!
104 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Patricia Briggs
168 books30.1k followersLibrarian 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.
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.
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November 18, 2014
Very few novels make good graphic novels. I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again.
But not this time.
David Lawrence did an excellent job adapting Moon Called to this format. It's been years since I've read the book, so I can't really remember each and every part of the actual story, but it seemed to me that most of the major plot points were there. It made sense, and it flowed well. I'm sure that wasn't easy.
As far as the art goes...
Well, I didn't love it or hate it. It had an anime feel to it, but it wasn't overpowering. Or maybe I should say, at least not all of the guys looked androgynous.
But most everyone did look slightly Asian.
Whatevah.
Some people will love the way it looks, I'm sure.
It is worth your time if you are looking for a decent book-turned-graphic novel, or are a fan of Patricia Briggs work.
But not this time.
David Lawrence did an excellent job adapting Moon Called to this format. It's been years since I've read the book, so I can't really remember each and every part of the actual story, but it seemed to me that most of the major plot points were there. It made sense, and it flowed well. I'm sure that wasn't easy.
As far as the art goes...
Well, I didn't love it or hate it. It had an anime feel to it, but it wasn't overpowering. Or maybe I should say, at least not all of the guys looked androgynous.
But most everyone did look slightly Asian.
Whatevah.
Some people will love the way it looks, I'm sure.
It is worth your time if you are looking for a decent book-turned-graphic novel, or are a fan of Patricia Briggs work.
December 13, 2012
2.5 stars. I don't know how I feel about the graphic version of these books. The characters just didn't match up to how I pictured them. This is often the case with graphics, but the artwork didn't speak to me this time in order to balance some of that out. Even though it was all very-well drawn, the style wasn't really my preference.
The story-to-comic revision wasn't badly done though. Will I read on? Probably not. I'll just stick to the regular book versions.
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The story-to-comic revision wasn't badly done though. Will I read on? Probably not. I'll just stick to the regular book versions.
Here's an example :
March 14, 2011
This was a great graphic novel and definitely worth the wait. I really enjoyed the overall look of the characters and settings. The characters were a bit different from what I had originally imagined but still looked as they should. The colors were dark, leaned toward jewel tones, and were very rich.
The adaptation from the original novel was done very well in that while it had to leave out certain moments or facts revealed enough for the story to be understandable, the characters to have depth, and the situations to be extremely tense. Furthermore, the pacing was fantastic. I never really felt that a scene was too long or short, and always mananged to convey the goings on at a tempo that worked best.
I also though the ending of the book stopped at a good place for the novel (since it is mirroring the happenings from the first Mercy Thompson book. It left the reader with enough closure from the happenings in these 4 installments all the while having you waiting anxiously for the next installment!
All in all I am sure Patty Briggs must be really happy with this as the first volume and I know I was! I cannot wait for more!
The adaptation from the original novel was done very well in that while it had to leave out certain moments or facts revealed enough for the story to be understandable, the characters to have depth, and the situations to be extremely tense. Furthermore, the pacing was fantastic. I never really felt that a scene was too long or short, and always mananged to convey the goings on at a tempo that worked best.
I also though the ending of the book stopped at a good place for the novel (since it is mirroring the happenings from the first Mercy Thompson book. It left the reader with enough closure from the happenings in these 4 installments all the while having you waiting anxiously for the next installment!
All in all I am sure Patty Briggs must be really happy with this as the first volume and I know I was! I cannot wait for more!
March 10, 2016
I read this graphic novel for a book club challenge. I read the 1st book in the series and thought that I would enjoy the graphic interpretation, but I didn't like it at all. I thought the storyline was very choppy and the art was a distraction to me.
May 21, 2012
2.5 stars. I picked up this graphic novel after being massively disappointed by the prequel, Mercy Thompson: Homecoming, because I figured that a lot of my criticism of the prequel (namely, that it was totally disjointed and had no narrative arc whatsoever) would probably be remedied when we got into ground that had already been covered admirably in the novels.
I was sort of right. This book, unlike Homecoming, does, indeed have a plot that makes sense. Unlike Homecoming, it does a halfway decent job of telling the story presented in the novel of the same name. However, I suppose it was inevitable that I'd be disappointed, since of course they had to pare down an entire traditional novel into a skimpy graphic novel.
After reading this, I've come to the conclusion that the Mercy Thompson series just doesn't translate well into graphic form. For instance, an illustration of a wolf just can't quite convey the emotion that Mercy, as a shapeshifting coyote, could pick up on and describe in the book. So much of the wolf emotion is subtle body language cues that Mercy picks up on, but that normal people wouldn't. We're normal people. All the wolves look totally generic. Partly this could be the artist's fault, but I'm not really sure another artist could have done much better.
Overall: Meh. I will stick to the regular novels (which are awesome).
I was sort of right. This book, unlike Homecoming, does, indeed have a plot that makes sense. Unlike Homecoming, it does a halfway decent job of telling the story presented in the novel of the same name. However, I suppose it was inevitable that I'd be disappointed, since of course they had to pare down an entire traditional novel into a skimpy graphic novel.
After reading this, I've come to the conclusion that the Mercy Thompson series just doesn't translate well into graphic form. For instance, an illustration of a wolf just can't quite convey the emotion that Mercy, as a shapeshifting coyote, could pick up on and describe in the book. So much of the wolf emotion is subtle body language cues that Mercy picks up on, but that normal people wouldn't. We're normal people. All the wolves look totally generic. Partly this could be the artist's fault, but I'm not really sure another artist could have done much better.
Overall: Meh. I will stick to the regular novels (which are awesome).
July 21, 2015
I really enjoyed it. Though I didn't like some of the graphics. They stuck to the storyline which was great it also refreshed my memory on what happen in the first book.
January 8, 2012
This, my friends, is how you do a graphic novel adaptation
I originally read this comic as an ARC and then decided to purchase it immediately before I even finished it. Since I was reading the series via ebooks, I wanted something for Ms. Briggs to sign for when I meet her at San Diego Comic Con this July. I was going to try to get through the ebooks as fast as I could so that I could then also purchase a paper copy of my favorite installment. After seeing this comic, there's no longer a need. And even better, it fits in with the theme since it's about the comics at Comic Con (well, it supposed to be anyway). I'm now super excited so I can spaz to Ms. Briggs in person about how wonderful of a job the artist did. I can already tell this is one of the best. Talk about doing a series justice!
No doubt this graphic novel adaptation accomplishes the most important goal of all; it's very visually very pleasing to look at! That's the point of a graphic novel at all, right? I actually enjoyed the comic much more than the actual book. The book comes off as somewhat bland in parts (though the series gets better with every book), but seeing the action come to life on the pages gets my adrenaline pumping. The drawing style is fabulous and not over the top. I love the coloring and shading and spent a few panels simply admiring the images. I feel like it truly captures the Mercy Thompson world. Mercy's gorgeous, Adam's sexy, and Sam actually looks much better than I assumed he looked in the books. I thought the artist was very good with expressing the characters' emotions as well. A few of the transformation scenes were a little awkwardly drawn, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment.
I like that it's close to the book. I think that made me read it much faster. Unlike the book, it kicks off with action to draw you in. It was a nice technique to keep it engaging. I felt the pacing was just right. There wasn't a moment where I was bored and yet it stayed true to the plot.
I always have this trepidation of looking at fictional characters outside of the reading medium. 9 times out of 10 it just doesn't capture the images I've conjured up in my mind. I am so pleased that's not the case here.
We get a bonus section that's by a completely different artist. It's a completely different style that doesn't portray the dark urban fantasy feel, so I didn't really connect to it as much. Also, some of the proportions and angles were off. I recall at one point a character was drawn cross-eyed.
It ends with short of a narration of the panels to see how the artist conceptualized the panels. It was pretty cool to see their process, but not really necessary. My biggest enjoyment was in the meat of the story. I wish we could have seen Stefan, Warren, and Kyle in this volume though.
Because these look so good and flow so well, I plan to follow the comics for this series in conjunction with the books, as long as Ms. Amelia Woo continues to illustrate. It's very rare that I can say I prefer any other medium to the original, but in this case I very much prefer the comic to the novel.
(ARC provided by NetGalley)
I originally read this comic as an ARC and then decided to purchase it immediately before I even finished it. Since I was reading the series via ebooks, I wanted something for Ms. Briggs to sign for when I meet her at San Diego Comic Con this July. I was going to try to get through the ebooks as fast as I could so that I could then also purchase a paper copy of my favorite installment. After seeing this comic, there's no longer a need. And even better, it fits in with the theme since it's about the comics at Comic Con (well, it supposed to be anyway). I'm now super excited so I can spaz to Ms. Briggs in person about how wonderful of a job the artist did. I can already tell this is one of the best. Talk about doing a series justice!
No doubt this graphic novel adaptation accomplishes the most important goal of all; it's very visually very pleasing to look at! That's the point of a graphic novel at all, right? I actually enjoyed the comic much more than the actual book. The book comes off as somewhat bland in parts (though the series gets better with every book), but seeing the action come to life on the pages gets my adrenaline pumping. The drawing style is fabulous and not over the top. I love the coloring and shading and spent a few panels simply admiring the images. I feel like it truly captures the Mercy Thompson world. Mercy's gorgeous, Adam's sexy, and Sam actually looks much better than I assumed he looked in the books. I thought the artist was very good with expressing the characters' emotions as well. A few of the transformation scenes were a little awkwardly drawn, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment.
I like that it's close to the book. I think that made me read it much faster. Unlike the book, it kicks off with action to draw you in. It was a nice technique to keep it engaging. I felt the pacing was just right. There wasn't a moment where I was bored and yet it stayed true to the plot.
I always have this trepidation of looking at fictional characters outside of the reading medium. 9 times out of 10 it just doesn't capture the images I've conjured up in my mind. I am so pleased that's not the case here.
We get a bonus section that's by a completely different artist. It's a completely different style that doesn't portray the dark urban fantasy feel, so I didn't really connect to it as much. Also, some of the proportions and angles were off. I recall at one point a character was drawn cross-eyed.
It ends with short of a narration of the panels to see how the artist conceptualized the panels. It was pretty cool to see their process, but not really necessary. My biggest enjoyment was in the meat of the story. I wish we could have seen Stefan, Warren, and Kyle in this volume though.
Because these look so good and flow so well, I plan to follow the comics for this series in conjunction with the books, as long as Ms. Amelia Woo continues to illustrate. It's very rare that I can say I prefer any other medium to the original, but in this case I very much prefer the comic to the novel.
(ARC provided by NetGalley)
October 26, 2015
I bought a massive bundle of electronic comics online as it had some Red Sonia and Leah Moore comics I wanted to read for ridiculously cheap prices. The comics all had women creators which I found particularly appealing. This one was a small graphic novel that was included in the bundle. It was a comic based on a YA novel. It wasn't that bad. There was an interesting woman protagonist who was a Coyote shapeshifter, and worked as a car mechanic in the Tri-cities of WA state. She was friendly with the local werewolf pack. It was a little too hick for my tastes, the werewolves were very supernatural, with abnormally long lives. It wasn't bad but it really felt like YA fiction. One that would probably appeal to young girls before puberty, but not for long after that. But it was good characterisation, an interesting plot, and so can't complain too much (especially as it only cost 10p). But I don't think I'll be getting any other ones in the series.
January 6, 2016
Great adaptation of the novel and I really liked the style of Amelia Woo :)
January 15, 2016
The visuals made the story even more fun to read.
January 16, 2022
Mercy "I'm not easily frightened by things that go bump in the night. I'm a walker, a shape shifter who becomes a coyote at will. I was raised by werewolves, and in the last week I've killed two of them, one with my bare teeth. But vampires scare the hell out of even me!"
This is the graphic novel adaptation of Moon Called, the first book in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson Series, and it's a great adaptation. For starters, the covers are gorgeous! I'm enjoying these more than some of the book covers which seem to be going a little overboard with Mercy's tattoos. This fits with Mercy, perfectly.
Shout out to the artist for the very inventive panels that show Mercy's shift from woman to coyote that are done creatively enough to not show off any naughty bits! And they even managed to anthropomorphically convey human emotions in the coyote and werewolf forms, while making them look "cute" instead of deadly. I mean, doesn't the Samuel wolf look a little regretful and Mercy coyote seems a tiny bit downcast here? Awww.
I liked the artist's rendition of Vampire Stefan, he looks even better than what I had imagined, even with the headband. I was particularly impressed by how the flashback of Adam's origin story was nicely told in black and white.
Kudos to whoever did the paneling! Every issue ends with a cliffhanger, they employ "show, don't tell" and manage to tell the story without reams of exposition. Dialogue is easy, but inner monologues aren't as easy to convey. Best of all, the determination and loyalty leading to future chaos, that is the essence of Mercy's Coyote comes through, which is what every reader wants a comic to do - capture the essence of the main character.
Overall, this falls just short of greatness. The last issue (#8) feels a bit rushed, as if they tried to cram too much content into too few panels, so the emotional impact that is present in the books was somewhat diluted. This and the lower quality on the bonus content mean I can't give this the collection a perfect rating.
This is the graphic novel adaptation of Moon Called, the first book in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson Series, and it's a great adaptation. For starters, the covers are gorgeous! I'm enjoying these more than some of the book covers which seem to be going a little overboard with Mercy's tattoos. This fits with Mercy, perfectly.
Shout out to the artist for the very inventive panels that show Mercy's shift from woman to coyote that are done creatively enough to not show off any naughty bits! And they even managed to anthropomorphically convey human emotions in the coyote and werewolf forms, while making them look "cute" instead of deadly. I mean, doesn't the Samuel wolf look a little regretful and Mercy coyote seems a tiny bit downcast here? Awww.
I liked the artist's rendition of Vampire Stefan, he looks even better than what I had imagined, even with the headband. I was particularly impressed by how the flashback of Adam's origin story was nicely told in black and white.
Kudos to whoever did the paneling! Every issue ends with a cliffhanger, they employ "show, don't tell" and manage to tell the story without reams of exposition. Dialogue is easy, but inner monologues aren't as easy to convey. Best of all, the determination and loyalty leading to future chaos, that is the essence of Mercy's Coyote comes through, which is what every reader wants a comic to do - capture the essence of the main character.
Overall, this falls just short of greatness. The last issue (#8) feels a bit rushed, as if they tried to cram too much content into too few panels, so the emotional impact that is present in the books was somewhat diluted. This and the lower quality on the bonus content mean I can't give this the collection a perfect rating.
April 30, 2020
I’m picky about books involving werewolves and vampires and whatnot because they’re too frequently overwritten, self-consciously pseudo-gothic, and often just silly. When you give them an “urban fantasy” slant, though, they sometimes work -- as Kim Harrison showed in her excellent series about a PI witch, and as Carrie Vaughn did with a vampire radio talk show host. This one is the first in a series featuring an auto mechanic named Mercy Thompson in the Columbia Basin area of eastern Washington State, who is also a skinwalker. Not a werewolf, which are Indo-European and change -- slowly and painfully -- under the full moon. Mercy can change into a coyote in seconds, painlessly and whenever she wants to. It’s a Native American thing. Mercy knows some werewolves, though, having been raised in Montana by the Marrok, the Alpha wolf who rules all the other werewolf pack Alphas on the continent, so she understands them better than most. But Adam Hauptman, Alpha of the local pack, lives in a sprawling house out behind her trailer is still a pain in the ass.
Briggs does an excellent job with her worldbuilding (this isn’t her first series) and the convoluted biology and politics among weres, vampires, witches, and the many varieties of fae, both internal and between species, is fascinating. And you’ll have to pay close attention to the details, because all of that stuff is intrinsic to the plot, which involves a power play against the Marrok, an attack on Adam and the kidnapping of his teenage daughter (who is fully human), and a conspiracy revolving around the question of whether the werewolves should come out of the closet and reveal themselves to humankind. There are layers upon layers and Briggs juggles all the elements skillfully. It’s great fun -- and there are seven more volumes (so far) following this one,
Briggs does an excellent job with her worldbuilding (this isn’t her first series) and the convoluted biology and politics among weres, vampires, witches, and the many varieties of fae, both internal and between species, is fascinating. And you’ll have to pay close attention to the details, because all of that stuff is intrinsic to the plot, which involves a power play against the Marrok, an attack on Adam and the kidnapping of his teenage daughter (who is fully human), and a conspiracy revolving around the question of whether the werewolves should come out of the closet and reveal themselves to humankind. There are layers upon layers and Briggs juggles all the elements skillfully. It’s great fun -- and there are seven more volumes (so far) following this one,
May 15, 2021
I’ve known about Patricia Briggs for several years but have only now read her excellent novel Moon Called. It may be her debut novel––I’m not sure. Regardless, it’s great.
What tipped me over the edge to read this novel is that it takes place in the Tri-Cities area in the eastern half of Washington. Having visited the location several times over the years, I was curious to see how she described the cities and the surrounding rural environment. Honestly, I think Briggs does a wonderful job capturing the Tri-Cities––three small towns near the Hanford nuclear site. I recognize most of the references to the surrounding area, which is always fun. Just this aspect of the novel is enough to make me enjoy it.
Briggs also hit a grand slam with the characters, especially the narrator, Mercy. She is a shapeshifter, capable of transforming from human to coyote. Her world is one of werewolves, vampires, fairies, witches, and even demons. Raised by werewolves, Mercy is tough as hell and very aware that the other supernatural creatures out there are stronger and deadlier than she. The werewolves in her life, in particular, add drama, both romantic and otherwise.
What Briggs does really well in this book––the whole series, I suspect, as I am reading the second novel right now––is describe the enhanced senses Mercy possesses as a shapeshifter. Her sense of smell is especially acute, allowing her to even smell fear. The way Briggs accomplishes this is deft. Her descriptions remind us that Mercy is not precisely human even though she certainly possesses humanity.
Overall, this is a book worthy of study by aspiring fantasy authors. Readers interested in urban fantasies chock full of werewolves and vampires and other supernatural entities will thoroughly enjoy this novel and, I suspect, the others in the series.
What tipped me over the edge to read this novel is that it takes place in the Tri-Cities area in the eastern half of Washington. Having visited the location several times over the years, I was curious to see how she described the cities and the surrounding rural environment. Honestly, I think Briggs does a wonderful job capturing the Tri-Cities––three small towns near the Hanford nuclear site. I recognize most of the references to the surrounding area, which is always fun. Just this aspect of the novel is enough to make me enjoy it.
Briggs also hit a grand slam with the characters, especially the narrator, Mercy. She is a shapeshifter, capable of transforming from human to coyote. Her world is one of werewolves, vampires, fairies, witches, and even demons. Raised by werewolves, Mercy is tough as hell and very aware that the other supernatural creatures out there are stronger and deadlier than she. The werewolves in her life, in particular, add drama, both romantic and otherwise.
What Briggs does really well in this book––the whole series, I suspect, as I am reading the second novel right now––is describe the enhanced senses Mercy possesses as a shapeshifter. Her sense of smell is especially acute, allowing her to even smell fear. The way Briggs accomplishes this is deft. Her descriptions remind us that Mercy is not precisely human even though she certainly possesses humanity.
Overall, this is a book worthy of study by aspiring fantasy authors. Readers interested in urban fantasies chock full of werewolves and vampires and other supernatural entities will thoroughly enjoy this novel and, I suspect, the others in the series.
September 7, 2021
I can't quite put my finger on what it is I love so much about these books. I quickly became invested in Mercy and genuinely liked her as a character - she's good people. The writing and plot remind me of Keri Arthur - who I love! The world building is really easy to follow, as are character introductions. The magic system in this book is in its fledgling stages, but this book really does promise more. It's definitely the foundation on which the series is built and I highly recommend reading the series if you're a fan of urban fantasy.
I found that while the plot wasn't exactly genius, and the climax was a little lacklustre - I really enjoyed this book and finished it within 24 hours of buying it.
I found that while the plot wasn't exactly genius, and the climax was a little lacklustre - I really enjoyed this book and finished it within 24 hours of buying it.
May 23, 2025
Giving this a generous 2.5 just because it’s Mercy and I gotta give the girl a break. Everything about this was just terrible. The story made zero sense coming from this medium and arranged the way it was. The art was atrocious and the artist just gave up half way through everything ??? All that said I will be reading more bc it was kind of fun to flash through a whole novel you already enjoyed in a different medium with more visual aids (but more so in the sense of making me realize nothing matched to how I pictured it in my head). It was fun??
I think I would just like to read more graphic novels. Maybe I don’t have to force myself to read bad ones actually so let’s just stick a pin in that 📌
I think I would just like to read more graphic novels. Maybe I don’t have to force myself to read bad ones actually so let’s just stick a pin in that 📌
May 24, 2017
So I was rather impressed with Part 1. Things were flowing really well and the art was great. Characters were looking how I pictured them and I was enjoying it. As I started on part 2, everything started to speed up and characters were introduced that seemed to have no meaning but ended up being really important. Part 2 felt very rushed.
In "Moon Called"s defense, I haven't reread this book in a long time, but this refreshed my memory pretty well. The sequences follow the novels very well but I just don't think these are very suited to a graphic novel format.
Like I said I enjoyed the art very much.
In "Moon Called"s defense, I haven't reread this book in a long time, but this refreshed my memory pretty well. The sequences follow the novels very well but I just don't think these are very suited to a graphic novel format.
Like I said I enjoyed the art very much.
June 26, 2021
Wear wolves. Witches. Vampires and Fae. Not to mention the main character is a Walker. This book has it all.
Mercy is a mechanic whose neighbour happens to be one very hot Wear wolf alpha. Her ex boss is a very grumpy(until he likes you) Fae. Not being able to afford the premiums they charge one of her clients is a Vampire. Yet despite all of these factors Mercy just wants a quiet life but unfortunately things conspire against her.
This is the first book in this series and I love it. I have read it several times and no doubt will read it several times more. I cannot get enough of the haracters in these books.
Mercy is a mechanic whose neighbour happens to be one very hot Wear wolf alpha. Her ex boss is a very grumpy(until he likes you) Fae. Not being able to afford the premiums they charge one of her clients is a Vampire. Yet despite all of these factors Mercy just wants a quiet life but unfortunately things conspire against her.
This is the first book in this series and I love it. I have read it several times and no doubt will read it several times more. I cannot get enough of the haracters in these books.
June 10, 2024
This was a mystery book in a small town urban fantasy setting, with lots of shapeshifters and shapeshifter politics. I liked Mercy and the crew, but honestly, the book felt flat. Like usually when I’m reading books I get caught up in the story and the words make images directly in my brain. Like I forget that I’m reading words, you know? But this book. I couldn’t get over the feeling that they were just words on a page. I have NO IDEA what that means, but that’s what I felt. 🤷🏻♀️
I’m not a big fan of mystery novels unless there’s a strong romantic element, and this book doesn’t have it. So I could see the appeal for other readers but not for me.
I’m not a big fan of mystery novels unless there’s a strong romantic element, and this book doesn’t have it. So I could see the appeal for other readers but not for me.
July 24, 2020
I wanted to love this and had vague memories that I enjoyed it or at least some other books by her. This time, though, I found it just a set-up for bleakness, like a crime family novel where you know that eventually plenty of characters get killed or otherwise destroyed. It didn't hold up well for me compared to things like Charles de Lint and Mercedes Lackey and co. where I cared much more about their semi-human, non-human, human characters than I did about this one.
August 1, 2021
I love this series and all the complicated relationships that the main character, Mercy, has with all the nonhuman (and human) folks who make up this world. I've read this book probably 25 times and always go back and re-read this series before Briggs releases a new book in the series. Love the romance that begins to bloom a little more in this particular book and that Mercy doesn't just fall head over heels for the growly wolf right off the bat.
August 6, 2019
This is an easy read. The language flows well and the character arcs aren't too fast, which I can sometimes find really jarring. This is great for an easy afternoon or airplane reading day. It is more sexy than her other series, Alpha and Omega. So if you're looking for something a little sweeter, I'd start with her other series.
June 23, 2021
Who wouldn’t want to read a series about a Volkswagen mechanic named Mercedes who hangs out with werewolves, vampires, and cranky fae? Her loyalty gene gets her into all kinds of supernatural situations. The entire series is spooky and fun. Oh, I love to read Patricia Briggs books and see what Mercy will get up to next!
June 20, 2025
This is one of my favorite series!! Patricia’s characters are amazing! This book does start a tad bit slow but don’t let that stop you!! It’s simply an integral part of her main characters development. Mercy is an awesome heroine!! You’ll be hooked in no time and not to worry this series has 10+ books and the storylines don’t repeat and get tiresome. Love, Love, Love!!! Happy reading!!
July 12, 2019
It's the 3rd time I've read this book and I still love it. I absolutely love Mercy and her badass personality, the action, mystery, the supernatural element (that is explained really nicely) and just the whole novel itself. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get sucked into a book ;)
February 15, 2021
I have read all the Mercy books. One of the things that I dislike is how often this writer repeats the same useless information. How often do we have to be told that the Zee trained her as a mechanic for example? The books are short in the story and long in repeats.
July 3, 2018
Moon Called but in comic form.
May 28, 2019
This was .... weird. I didn’t like the graphics and it felt rushed and ugh I dunno just didn’t like it.
July 16, 2019
Love the book read book 2&3 now starting 4 I'm addicted
July 18, 2019
Awesome. Enjoyed it a lot. Girls kicking butt.
February 14, 2020
Love, love, love this series!
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