ceruleanseas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The latest installment of the Mercedes Thompson series is another excellent story. Wulfe has disappeared and Mercy needs to find him, a task rather complicated by an ancient fae artifact and a string of serial murders.
I thought this was a delightfully convoluted murder-mysyery-esque plot line. We get a lot of vampire backstory and a little of Mercy learning more about herself. I also appreciate that Patricia Briggs lets her characters grow and doesn't rehash the same relationship problems over and over.
I thought this was a delightfully convoluted murder-mysyery-esque plot line. We get a lot of vampire backstory and a little of Mercy learning more about herself. I also appreciate that Patricia Briggs lets her characters grow and doesn't rehash the same relationship problems over and over.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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