Scan barcode
k7honey's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nerdymamabooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- 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
akiikomori's review against another edition
4.0
This review may be SLIGHTLY biased for several reasons.
Number One.
I don’t read many paranormal novels.
Number Two.
Patricia Briggs is one of the only paranormal authors I’ve read.
And Number Three.
It has Werewolves, and Vampires and everything good that makes a truly amazing paranormal novel.
I wonder at the fact that I may never read another paranormal series again; and that novel or series live up to the expectations that is Patricia Briggs. She has created this amazing world of vampires, fae, and werewolves and I intend to get as lost in it as I possibly can, for as long as I possibly can.
It’s never a dull moment for Mercy and her pack when they receive a mysterious phone call from Adam’s ex-wife, Cristy. She’s frantic, panicking, and seeking help and protection from an alleged stalker she has. In addition to the Cristy problem, Mercy is visited by someone who is trying to track down the walking stick, and they want it really badly. As the bodies start piling up, Mercy believes this isn’t just some stalker. They’re dealing with something more dangerous.
Like I said, biased.
There’s nothing quite like a Briggs novel.
I’m a huge fan of her Mercy Thompson series and her Alpha Omega series which is a spin-off. Both Werewolf themed, and both amazing.
What I love best about Brigg’s novels, and what separates her from other paranormal writers is the pack hierarchy. What I mean by pack hierarchy is that everyone in the pack has a position – some more dominant than others. Everyone knows their place and knows when to challenge others in arguments. Because Mercy is married and mated to Adam – the Alpha – she’s automatically the second highest ranking member of the pack. After her, goes his second and his mate, then third, etc etc. Usually this is a wolf trait but even when they’re in human form they follow these rules. It’s amazing to see something like that translated into words; having certain members of the pack look down when Mercy gives them an order because she’s of higher dominance than they are.
Other than that, everyone is just pretty kick-ass. Mercy is one of those really badass chicks that every woman wants to be and every man wants to sleep with. She’s hot and sexy even without trying. She and Adam DESERVE each other, and I absolutely just love them together! I would want Adam for myself if I didn’t think Mercy could kick my ass if I tried to take him. And he’s just as in love with her as she is with him. Aside from the main characters, everyone is just amazing. Except Cristy. Cause we don’t like her. We hate her. And there are some people you might hate for a second but then they become bad-asses too (other Wolves in the pack).
One thing that kind of irked me and that kind of made this book drop from a 5 to a 4 out of 5, is after a certain event (which I won’t spoil), the book gets rather dull. Everything becomes boring and slow, and some of it even seems like filler to me. There was one, maybe two scenes that REALLY DIDN’T NEED TO HAPPEN, I just thought it was completely random, and out of place, and didn’t really contribute to the story much. The scenes I refer to, sort of random, I mean there is a reason it’s there and I understand why, (because I like to justify scenes), but I think the story could have gone without it. That is…of course perhaps Briggs is setting up future novels and is giving us a hint as to what they’re about. I already have ideas. ;)
Either way, I loved the first half of this book! It was amazing, it was so interesting, so fast-paced, and just everything you’d expect from a Briggs novel. The second half…not so much. I wish she didn’t write practically one book a year, especially when she has multiple series.
4/5 Hearts of Love
Check out the rest of my reviews at http://www.akiikomorireading.com
Number One.
I don’t read many paranormal novels.
Number Two.
Patricia Briggs is one of the only paranormal authors I’ve read.
And Number Three.
It has Werewolves, and Vampires and everything good that makes a truly amazing paranormal novel.
I wonder at the fact that I may never read another paranormal series again; and that novel or series live up to the expectations that is Patricia Briggs. She has created this amazing world of vampires, fae, and werewolves and I intend to get as lost in it as I possibly can, for as long as I possibly can.
It’s never a dull moment for Mercy and her pack when they receive a mysterious phone call from Adam’s ex-wife, Cristy. She’s frantic, panicking, and seeking help and protection from an alleged stalker she has. In addition to the Cristy problem, Mercy is visited by someone who is trying to track down the walking stick, and they want it really badly. As the bodies start piling up, Mercy believes this isn’t just some stalker. They’re dealing with something more dangerous.
Like I said, biased.
There’s nothing quite like a Briggs novel.
I’m a huge fan of her Mercy Thompson series and her Alpha Omega series which is a spin-off. Both Werewolf themed, and both amazing.
What I love best about Brigg’s novels, and what separates her from other paranormal writers is the pack hierarchy. What I mean by pack hierarchy is that everyone in the pack has a position – some more dominant than others. Everyone knows their place and knows when to challenge others in arguments. Because Mercy is married and mated to Adam – the Alpha – she’s automatically the second highest ranking member of the pack. After her, goes his second and his mate, then third, etc etc. Usually this is a wolf trait but even when they’re in human form they follow these rules. It’s amazing to see something like that translated into words; having certain members of the pack look down when Mercy gives them an order because she’s of higher dominance than they are.
Other than that, everyone is just pretty kick-ass. Mercy is one of those really badass chicks that every woman wants to be and every man wants to sleep with. She’s hot and sexy even without trying. She and Adam DESERVE each other, and I absolutely just love them together! I would want Adam for myself if I didn’t think Mercy could kick my ass if I tried to take him. And he’s just as in love with her as she is with him. Aside from the main characters, everyone is just amazing. Except Cristy. Cause we don’t like her. We hate her. And there are some people you might hate for a second but then they become bad-asses too (other Wolves in the pack).
One thing that kind of irked me and that kind of made this book drop from a 5 to a 4 out of 5, is after a certain event (which I won’t spoil), the book gets rather dull. Everything becomes boring and slow, and some of it even seems like filler to me. There was one, maybe two scenes that REALLY DIDN’T NEED TO HAPPEN, I just thought it was completely random, and out of place, and didn’t really contribute to the story much. The scenes I refer to, sort of random, I mean there is a reason it’s there and I understand why, (because I like to justify scenes), but I think the story could have gone without it. That is…of course perhaps Briggs is setting up future novels and is giving us a hint as to what they’re about. I already have ideas. ;)
Either way, I loved the first half of this book! It was amazing, it was so interesting, so fast-paced, and just everything you’d expect from a Briggs novel. The second half…not so much. I wish she didn’t write practically one book a year, especially when she has multiple series.
4/5 Hearts of Love
Check out the rest of my reviews at http://www.akiikomorireading.com
veraann's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series. It just gets better and better. This book got better and better as it went along. What happens when the ex-wife comes to town with a stalker on her heels? This! I will say that there were some frustrating parts with how Christy was being handled. It was a lot of oh come on do something! moments. Overall great book and came together nicely in the end. Love the relationship between Mercy and Adam more and more. Probably becoming my favorite couple in UF. I didn't want the book to end, I could just get lost in this world. Can't wait to read more Patricia Briggs Mercy or Alpha/Omega.
muzik_mafia's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
snoopydoo77's review against another edition
4.0
It’s been a couple months since I read the last Mercy Thompson book , but I got to say it was easy to fall right back into her world of werewolves, fae, vampires and so much more this time around.
So much is going on in this book and of course Mercy and Adam are in the middle of everything. Tough we don’t get as much of Adam as in some of the prior books. But that was okay it fir with the storyline.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/night-broken-mercy-thompson-8-patricia-briggs/
So much is going on in this book and of course Mercy and Adam are in the middle of everything. Tough we don’t get as much of Adam as in some of the prior books. But that was okay it fir with the storyline.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/night-broken-mercy-thompson-8-patricia-briggs/
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Eighth in the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series based in Washington state.
My Take
Oh, boy, it’s a whole ‘nother set of folktales in this one, and thank god Briggs is getting back in form with this series!
I like the contrast in the series background with Adam and Mercy in love and him supporting her against his pack even as he works to promote a sense of family amongst them all. This story is really good for easing some of the animosity of the Pack towards Mercy. And we get a deal more background on what life was like with Christy around. Ick. Major ick!!
I absolutely adore Jesse. I mean, I liked her before, but I just love how realistic she is, how she acknowledges both that she loves her mother but doesn’t ignore how she behaves. I adore Adam for sticking up for Mercy, and of course, I adore Mercy for her tolerance. I couldn’t have done it.
I am praying — literally — that Christy does not move to the Tri-Cities area. I cannot believe what a nasty bitch she is! She’s more concerned with her own appearance and happiness than her daughter’s or anyone else’s safety. Jesus, this woman. She’s the one who left, who can’t handle what Adam is, and yet she’s moving her makeup kit into Adam and Mercy’s private bathroom! Wait’ll you read about the shampoo trick, lol, and it’s so consistent too. Hmmm, how does Christy know that isn’t how Mercy usually washes her hair…after all, it’s in her bathroom.
Jesus, this Guayota is…wow, really nasty…*she saws with awe in her voice*. Personally though, I’d go ahead and toss Christy to him. She could probably shred him in minutes. Mmmm, can we send the CNTRP agents into battle with him too??
I think Coyote had a premonition and set this all up with Gary Laughingdog. And I can’t believe how long it took Mercy to make that connection between the dogs and Guayota.
Oopsie, Stefan has a big secret, and I’m shocked (as well as relieved) that Mercy doesn’t hold it against him.
Definitely one of the fun ones in this series with Mercy battling the nasty remarks and sidelong looks from the Pack even as some begin to acknowledge her. It’s all the good parts with love and battles, Mercy doing repairs in the garage, fae encounters, family moments, and beatin’ down the bad guys. All the bad guys. Yep, it’s a buy.
The Story
Christy’s in big trouble, and god forbid she actually tell the truth about it. She’s so awful that the Gray Lord demanding the immediate return of Lugh’s walking stick is almost a relief.
It does mean that Mercy will have to find Coyote fast, and in the process, she finds more family.
The Characters
Mercy Thompson is a car mechanic specializing in German automobiles. She’s also a skinwalker who shifts into a coyote form. Not the most welcome change in a pack of wolves led by her husband, Adam Hauptman, the Alpha. Jesse is Mercy’s stepdaughter, Adam and Christy’s daughter. Christy is Adam’s nasty, manipulative bitch of an ex-wife. Medea is the Hauptmans' cat.
The Columbia Basin Pack
Darryl Zao is Adam’s second while Auriele is his gullible wife. Mary Jo is another of Christy's clueless supporters. Warren is Adam’s third and a private detective; his partner is Kyle Brooks, a human and a lawyer. Honey was widowed, but is shadowed by Peter’s ghost. Zack Drummond is a lone wolf drifting through; as a submissive he’d be very welcome in the pack. Luke is a prison guard. Ben and George are two of the four night guards in this story. Jenny Trevellyan is the Pack lawyer, a good one. Andrea is her assistant. Dr. Larry Torbett was Jenny’s law professor, now he’s the editor of the Watchdog Times.
Bran is the Marrok, the Alpha of the Alphas, and lives in Montana. Charles is Bran’s son and enforcer. Dr. Samuel Cornick is another son and has medical training. Decades of it.
The Fae
Zee, a.k.a., Siebold Adelbertsmiter, a.k.a., the Dark Smith of Drontheim, is a gremlin and Mercy's former boss at the VW repair shop. Tad is Zee’s son, and he’s been hiding his power. Ariana is Samuel’s mate. Alistair Beauclaire was a lawyer and is a Gray Lord, a.k.a., Gwyn ap Lugh, son of Lugh, who declared the independence of all fae from the United States at the end of Fair Game (Alpha & Omega, 3).
Coyote, the trickster god, is Mercy’s father, and he has the walking stick. Mercy, however, prefers to think of Old Joe Coyote as her real father. Hank is another walker like Mercy. Gordon Seeker is a Thunderbird, much like Coyote is, well, Coyote. Gary Laughingdog turns out to be Mercy’s half-brother and a coyote walker as well. He’s definitely got a lot of Coyote in him…lol…
Joel Arocha has been restoring Thing for years now with Mercy’s help. He also raises dogs. Lucia is his wife and partner in rearing the dogs. Gabriel is the son of the woman Tony wants to marry and used to work for Mercy at her garage.
Law enforcement
Detective Clay Willis is in charge of the mass murder investigation. Tony is a cop in the Tri-Cities and a friend of Mercy’s. Agents Dan Orton and Cary Kent are both CNTRP. Supervisory Agent Donald Kerrigan is their boss.
The Vampires
Marsilia is the mistress of the local seethe and Wulfe, the jerk, is her right-hand vampire. Stefan had been a loyal follower until Marsilia broke the ties between them. Rachel is one of Stefan’s sheep.
Juan Flores, a.k.a., Guayota, is Christy’s stalker and a manitou. He and his two big, mean dogs, tibicenas. Troy is Christy’s boyfriend. Was, I mean.
The Cover
The cover has a green background fading in and out against a mountainous background with a full moon behind Mercy’s head. Mercy herself is striding forward, determined in her cropped black tank top and low-cut black jeans, red and white feather earrings standing out along with her elaborate tattoos. And she’s carrying the walking stick. Yeah, it’s, um, morphed since the Gray Lord last saw it.
The title is Night Broken or what will happen to the night when Guayota’s dogs howl into it.
My Take
Oh, boy, it’s a whole ‘nother set of folktales in this one, and thank god Briggs is getting back in form with this series!
I like the contrast in the series background with Adam and Mercy in love and him supporting her against his pack even as he works to promote a sense of family amongst them all. This story is really good for easing some of the animosity of the Pack towards Mercy. And we get a deal more background on what life was like with Christy around. Ick. Major ick!!
I absolutely adore Jesse. I mean, I liked her before, but I just love how realistic she is, how she acknowledges both that she loves her mother but doesn’t ignore how she behaves. I adore Adam for sticking up for Mercy, and of course, I adore Mercy for her tolerance. I couldn’t have done it.
I am praying — literally — that Christy does not move to the Tri-Cities area. I cannot believe what a nasty bitch she is! She’s more concerned with her own appearance and happiness than her daughter’s or anyone else’s safety. Jesus, this woman. She’s the one who left, who can’t handle what Adam is, and yet she’s moving her makeup kit into Adam and Mercy’s private bathroom! Wait’ll you read about the shampoo trick, lol, and it’s so consistent too. Hmmm, how does Christy know that isn’t how Mercy usually washes her hair…after all, it’s in her bathroom.
Jesus, this Guayota is…wow, really nasty…*she saws with awe in her voice*. Personally though, I’d go ahead and toss Christy to him. She could probably shred him in minutes. Mmmm, can we send the CNTRP agents into battle with him too??
I think Coyote had a premonition and set this all up with Gary Laughingdog. And I can’t believe how long it took Mercy to make that connection between the dogs and Guayota.
Oopsie, Stefan has a big secret, and I’m shocked (as well as relieved) that Mercy doesn’t hold it against him.
Definitely one of the fun ones in this series with Mercy battling the nasty remarks and sidelong looks from the Pack even as some begin to acknowledge her. It’s all the good parts with love and battles, Mercy doing repairs in the garage, fae encounters, family moments, and beatin’ down the bad guys. All the bad guys. Yep, it’s a buy.
The Story
Christy’s in big trouble, and god forbid she actually tell the truth about it. She’s so awful that the Gray Lord demanding the immediate return of Lugh’s walking stick is almost a relief.
It does mean that Mercy will have to find Coyote fast, and in the process, she finds more family.
The Characters
Mercy Thompson is a car mechanic specializing in German automobiles. She’s also a skinwalker who shifts into a coyote form. Not the most welcome change in a pack of wolves led by her husband, Adam Hauptman, the Alpha. Jesse is Mercy’s stepdaughter, Adam and Christy’s daughter. Christy is Adam’s nasty, manipulative bitch of an ex-wife. Medea is the Hauptmans' cat.
The Columbia Basin Pack
Darryl Zao is Adam’s second while Auriele is his gullible wife. Mary Jo is another of Christy's clueless supporters. Warren is Adam’s third and a private detective; his partner is Kyle Brooks, a human and a lawyer. Honey was widowed, but is shadowed by Peter’s ghost. Zack Drummond is a lone wolf drifting through; as a submissive he’d be very welcome in the pack. Luke is a prison guard. Ben and George are two of the four night guards in this story. Jenny Trevellyan is the Pack lawyer, a good one. Andrea is her assistant. Dr. Larry Torbett was Jenny’s law professor, now he’s the editor of the Watchdog Times.
Bran is the Marrok, the Alpha of the Alphas, and lives in Montana. Charles is Bran’s son and enforcer. Dr. Samuel Cornick is another son and has medical training. Decades of it.
The Fae
Zee, a.k.a., Siebold Adelbertsmiter, a.k.a., the Dark Smith of Drontheim, is a gremlin and Mercy's former boss at the VW repair shop. Tad is Zee’s son, and he’s been hiding his power. Ariana is Samuel’s mate. Alistair Beauclaire was a lawyer and is a Gray Lord, a.k.a., Gwyn ap Lugh, son of Lugh, who declared the independence of all fae from the United States at the end of Fair Game (Alpha & Omega, 3).
Coyote, the trickster god, is Mercy’s father, and he has the walking stick. Mercy, however, prefers to think of Old Joe Coyote as her real father. Hank is another walker like Mercy. Gordon Seeker is a Thunderbird, much like Coyote is, well, Coyote. Gary Laughingdog turns out to be Mercy’s half-brother and a coyote walker as well. He’s definitely got a lot of Coyote in him…lol…
Joel Arocha has been restoring Thing for years now with Mercy’s help. He also raises dogs. Lucia is his wife and partner in rearing the dogs. Gabriel is the son of the woman Tony wants to marry and used to work for Mercy at her garage.
Law enforcement
Detective Clay Willis is in charge of the mass murder investigation. Tony is a cop in the Tri-Cities and a friend of Mercy’s. Agents Dan Orton and Cary Kent are both CNTRP. Supervisory Agent Donald Kerrigan is their boss.
The Vampires
Marsilia is the mistress of the local seethe and Wulfe, the jerk, is her right-hand vampire. Stefan had been a loyal follower until Marsilia broke the ties between them. Rachel is one of Stefan’s sheep.
Juan Flores, a.k.a., Guayota, is Christy’s stalker and a manitou. He and his two big, mean dogs, tibicenas. Troy is Christy’s boyfriend. Was, I mean.
The Cover
The cover has a green background fading in and out against a mountainous background with a full moon behind Mercy’s head. Mercy herself is striding forward, determined in her cropped black tank top and low-cut black jeans, red and white feather earrings standing out along with her elaborate tattoos. And she’s carrying the walking stick. Yeah, it’s, um, morphed since the Gray Lord last saw it.
The title is Night Broken or what will happen to the night when Guayota’s dogs howl into it.
treatyoshelvesxo's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
kristen1994's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.75
erikajay's review against another edition
3.0
I hate giving one of Briggs’s books a 3! But I had to. Christy was the absolute worst, but my real problem was with how Adam and almost everyone in the entire pack treated Mercy. Completely unacceptable! And they KNOW what a manipulative witch Christy is. They should have stood up for their alpha (who Christy hurt through their entire marriage and ultimately by leaving him) and their alpha’s current wife.
It’s also very unlike Mercy to let someone walk all over her and insult her. She is in a difficult position, but I don’t like how she handles things.
It’s also very unlike Mercy to let someone walk all over her and insult her. She is in a difficult position, but I don’t like how she handles things.