"Iron Kissed" is the third installment in the 'Mercy Thompson' series by Patricia Briggs. The book delves deeper into the paranormal society, introducing the fae and exploring themes of tolerance and peacekeeping. Mercy finds herself entangled in fae business, navigating her relationships with Samuel and Adam. The plot is described as suspenseful, dark, and engaging, with unexpected twists that keep readers hooked. The writing style is praised for its ability to create a believable and immersive world, with well-developed characters that feel real and relatable.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of rape and trauma, which may be distressing to some readers.
Has Romance?
Romance is a significant element in this book, particularly with the resolution of the love triangle.
From The Publisher:
"Expect to be spellbound"* by Patricia Briggs's #1 New York Times bestselling series starring Mercy Thompson. Being a lowly "walker" in a world of vampires, werewolves, and fae once kept her safe. But Mercy's bark-and bite-are not so harmless any more…
Though Mercy can shift her shape into that of a coyote, her loyalty never wavers. So when her former boss and mentor, Zee, asks for her help, she's there for him. A series of murders has rocked a fae reservation, and Zee needs her unique gifts, namely her coyote sense of smell, to sniff out the killer.
But when Zee is accused of murdering the suspect Mercy outed, he's left to rot behind bars by his own kind. Now it's up to Mercy to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not.
Mercy's loyalty is under pressure from other directions, too. Werewolves are not known for their patience, and if Mercy can't decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her…
*Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author
Ratings (88)
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Loved It (49) | |
Liked It (9) | |
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4 comment(s)
Could have used a trigger warning for on screen SA. It had some plot holes but I don't mind rereading it every few years.
Re-Read: 16 Mar 2021 // ✮✮✮✮½
( as a part of
SOS' Mercy Thompson series read )
First Read: Mar 2008 // ✮✮✮✮☆
Wow. Just wow. Honestly, I really don't even know what to say. The whole book was great, but the last 50 pages were truly extraordinary. Just wow.
Re-read March 2017 - When I started the series re-read, I was nervous about this book. Not because it isn't fantastic, but because... I remember what happens in the last 20%, and I was dreading it.
I generally have a problem with rape in fiction. That's because it is generally used as an easy drama button, and is only rarely handled with the respect it deserves. And I have some personal baggage that also comes into play, which means I just generally avoid books that have it.
But this story is well-told. It is respectful, in the actual violence - Briggs implies, without being direct and overly descriptive. She lingers in the emotional confusion of this event. And while the aftermath plays out a little quickly - a week for recovery is unrealistic - it is at least treated with the seriousness it deserves. And to be fair, Mercy isn't all better, totally recovered, at the end of this book. She's working on her recovery. She is choosing to try and fight her way forward. And I respect that, and respect the hell out of Briggs for this very difficult story.
And so despite the dread, because I knew it was coming, I'm still glad for the re-read. It is handled so well, with the confusing emotions of not just Mercy, but of everyone, who want to help her but feel powerless. I'm glad to be on the other side of it, but I am equally glad to have visited this story again.
I have came back to this series after reading Alpha and Omega books and liking them so much more than Mercy series. I've read the second book about Mercy and it was good enough to make me read this one.
Unfortunately, I wasn't as pleased with this story as with the previous one. First, Mercy does some stupid and risky things. Like, going in a possible dangerous place without telling anybody and so on. I thought she is smarter than that.
Also there are some dark parts in the end of the story I generally don't like in my books.
Mercy is raped but deals with that quite well and quickly, which in my opinion is a bit strange for such a strong person who hates any thought about being forced to do something.
As I said, I didn't like this book as much as the previous one but I will give a chance to this series once more.
What can you read after
Iron Kissed?
About the Author:
Patricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and the Alpha and Omega novels.
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