This was great because I think Mercy has to also learn how to trust other people too, so her character is growing because of the relationship. Adam seen as her mate is somewhat different from just one of her two suitors. Besides some insight into her enemies she also pays attention to Adam, Samuel, and Stefan. Mercy is learning about them at the same time, and makes some observations which I don't think I'd have really picked up on myself. I feel happy reading this series because I know I'll get to see the satellite characters again. Briggs' tends to create some very interesting people with mysterious backstories and it's rewarding to catch glimpses of what makes them tick. Mercy of course is a smart, self sufficient character, but she has a lot of support from a very strong supporting cast. I think what draws me to these books are the characters. I, like Mercy, have recovered somewhat, and I want to see what happens next. I think I'm predesposed to like this book before even reading it, despite my feeling upset over what happened in Iron Kissed. Overall: OK, this is one of my favorite series, and despite my not liking HC, I think even if I didn't win it, I was going to break down and buy the book.

*** Spoilers for previous books will likely follow. The obvious conclusion is that Marsilia, ruling vampire of the Tri-Cities has found out about their involvement in the death of Andre, one of her own, and now Mercy and all her friends are in danger. This is the fourth book (out of seven?) in the Mercy Thompson series:īone Crossed starts off soon after where Iron Kissed left off – Mercy is still recovering from the events in the last novel when the charred, tortured body of Stefan drops out of thin air into the middle of her trailer. Thanks to a contest at Avidbookreader's blog, I won a copy of Bone Crossed.

Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs