nkep4614gmailparkwayschoolsnet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
knropalbookwyrm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Spiciness: 2 Chilis (Steam - No Clothes, Fade-to-Black)
Tropes:
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All Myths Are True, Magic Realism, Magical Society, The Unmasqued World, The World IS Not Ready, Post-Modern Magik, Benevolent Monsters, Blue-Collar Warlock, Cute Monster Girl, The Fair Folk, Wainscot Society, Fur Against Fang, Gods Need Prayers Badly, Human Disguise, Modernized God, Occult Detective, Our Monsters Are Different, Unfazed Everyman, Working-Class Werewolves, I See Dead People, Paranormal Mundane Item, Cursed Item, Fantastic RacismThe Mercyverse is one of the best urban fantasy settings I've ever read. From worldbuilding to character development, everything blends together nicely and always leaves me wanting more.
In Soul Taken, Mercy must solve a mystery involving missing persons, when suddenly murders relating to an urban legend begin to appear. With bad publicity aimed at the Pack, it is even more important to get things resolved quickly. Mercy has to dig deep inside herself and learn quickly on her feet before things get really nasty.
Cons: It feels like there's no time for Mercy (or the reader) to breathe. With plot points piling onto the character's shoulders, the tension in my own got worse. (In hindsight, this was probably done intentionally, but still.)
Graphic: Cursing, Torture, Murder, Blood, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Stalking, Body horror, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Confinement
trippalli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Murder
healingtothemax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Stalking, Torture, and Toxic relationship
a_tiny_crow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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Lovecraftian reality eating level of shit they're up against now. I really thought Adam was going to die in that last fight, but no, it's deus ex pack bonds to the rescue again 🙄Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Violence, and Torture
ceruleanseas's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Murder, and Death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
temporaryspell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
While the background for a few of long standing side characters is given, it does not have any immediate impact. The Big Bad helps with the resolution.
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Even the part with Zee is a non issue because she just never stops trusting him deep down.Spoiler
yes you Mercy and you AdamModerate: War and Gore
Minor: Blood and Sexual assault
meereswogen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, Cursing, and Blood
nat_montego's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Blood and Torture
kbairbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Minor: Death of parent