Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson Series #3)

Angieville: IRON KISSED

Wow. So this series just keeps getting more and more intense. And in such unexpected ways. I love it when an author has the ability (and the guts) to slip in a real shocker without compromising her characters or the story as a whole. In a series, that's particularly hard to do without making it seem like a gratuitous plot twist inserted merely to keep the series going. Patricia Briggs has a 7-book deal for her Mercy Thompson series and book three has shown that not only does she know exactly what she's doing, but that we can trust her. To keep her characters and her world consistent. To take them down the right paths and introduce them to the right people...or werewolves and vampires in this case.

Mercy lives in a world where werewolves, vampires, and the fae exist side by side with humans. The first book, MOON CALLED, focuses on the werewolves. The second, BLOOD BOUND, centers on the vampires, including Mercy's quirky Scooby Doo loving friend Stefan. In this third installment, coyote shape shifter and VW mechanic Mercy Thompson is called in to help the fae solve a series of murders on the local fae reservation. Soon after, her friend Zee is arrested for the murder and, just like that, Mercy's in the thick of it, determined to clear Zee's name no matter what. Add to that the increasingly imperative choice she must make between the two werewolves in her life: Adam Hauptman (the Alpha of the local pack who's already claimed her as his mate) and Dr. Samuel Cornick (the wolf she fell in love with at 16). In what is becoming classic Briggs style, IRON KISSED combines an intriguing mystery with a streak of compelling romance, interspersed with glimpses of your worst nightmares. The combination is the height of entertainment. And what holds it all together is Mercy herself. The girl doesn't know the meaning of the words back down. I absolutely love these books.

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

I was hoping to get through this series...

...before I wrote anything, but Briggs really kicks the tension, action and suspense up a notch in "Iron Kissed." Mercy Thompson, a Volkswagen auto mechanic and raised by werewolves, wants to live a basic life fixing cars and just enjoying what life has to offer. But after her friends (vampires, wolves, and fae - oh, my!) keep getting into these situations and she keeps getting stuck in the middle of them somehow, she finds that her life has taken a turn for the weird. I'm loving this series; I suggest you get the whole set, and read them!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

The Best in the Series

This was by far my favorite in the Mercy Thompson series. Patricia Briggs has created an incredible cast of characters that are fleshed out and a joy to know. Mercy is a believable heroine with quirks and humor and loyalty - and you can't help but root for her. Bravo!

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Review by Page from One Book At A Time

I was so close to giving this book 5 stars. It was wonderful. I was suprised that I liked that it centered around the fae so much. For those who haven't read the series, the fae are magical creatures. This can include gremlins, gnomes, and fairies. In this book you get a very up front look at a few fae legends and very they're very rigid beliefs. I really got into the intensity of the story. Mercy has a knack for sticking her head out for anybody that means something to her. And for some reason, it makes me like her even more. I think she's a kick ass heroine. I liked watching her figure out her love interest issues. I also appreciated the way the author handled a very sensitive subject without getting graphic (although some people seem to feel differently)! So far this series has everything paranormal wrapped up in it. In 3 books I've gotten werewolves, witches, sorcerers, fae, and vampires.

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MY FAVORITE!

It was tough, but this book is my favorite of the series (so far). The story line was fantastic, the characters are something else. The book had everything I was looking for. I highly recommend the entire series to anyone looking for an unbelievable read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

it was a good read

well i love he fact the she is not a warewolf like so many other books. you would find that she has a hard head like most women, with a very big heart for those she loves. its a good read for just one time, not to venture for another one, but wants to know what the other book will be about.

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Excellent read!

This book had a minor slow start but once it got moving it never slowed down. I was so happy w/ the outcome of Mercy's relationship between Sam and Adam. I hated the trama that Mercy went through but i'm glad she was able to work through it. I was impressed at how sensitive Ben was to her situation and shocked at how Adam needed Ben to spell it out for him. Hopefully Mercy's financial situation will improve from here on out. I highly recommend the this book and the rest of the series.

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Best shifter series

In the last year ive read over 150 books and this series is by far my favorite!

Recommended

I am finding these booke get better and better as the series continues. Really looking forward to the next one.

Best book yet

Exciting sassy and fun but also full of action and adventure. Lovin mercy and all the drama that follows her.

Whoa

Gets a little depressing near the end. Didn't expect that. The first two books are really good. This too. But just beware near the end.

Great

Great writing. One of the many things I like is that she does not jump from one character to another.

Another great book

In the third book of the Mercedes Thompson series, Mercy's friend and apprentice, Zee, is arrested for a series of murders on the Fae reservation, and Mercy gets involved with the Fae in a way that does not make them happy.

This book delved deeper into the Fae world and showed us their way of life. I love the different worlds the author has created in this book series. From the Fae to the werewolves to the vampires, each group has its own set of rules/laws to govern them, and they each interact more or less independently from one another, but yet they all make up the world of Mercy Thompson. This book was expertly written and executed and able to keep the reader's attention through all its twists and turns.

One thing I really liked about this book was it pretty much put an end to Sam/Mercy/Adam situation. I'm always game for a good love triangle, but sometimes they get drawn out too long and get boring. I liked that we got to see through Mercy's eyes and hear her think through her decisions so we knew why she chose the way she did. Mercy has proved again and again to be a great friend and ally, but in the end, Mercy is always true to herself.

I thought the author also did a great job with the rape scene, which can be a very touchy subject to write about. She went through this, and the aftermath, with great care. After the rape Mercy did not just go back to "normal," but took some time to get over it. I liked that we got to watch her do that and be inside her head to see her way of thinking things through.

In this book we also got to go deeper into the wolf pack and also into some of the individual wolves, which helps to make them seem more real.

Wonderful

This one had so very dark real moments, but i think the aurhor handled it well. Withbout goving somethingbaway all i can say is well done.

Fantastic book!

I enjoy reading books of alternate realities, especially if they involve the paranormal, such as werewolves, vampires, and fae. The Mercy Thompson series that Ms. Briggs has created definitely is this type of book. I have read the whole series and all of the books are great. Ms. Briggs creates a very believable world for all of the characters in her books. She doesn't forget the ordinary details that make her world seem real, at least for the length of the book. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.

Excellent

Love it!

Bring on the Supernaturals

Vamps, Weres and Fae are abundant in this #3 book. Mercy is hardheaded and tough. Like her. Cheer for her. Read it.

Exciting throughout

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Awesome!

Loved it