Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, Book #2)
by Patricia Briggs
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I will admit that I haven't read much in the urban fantasy/horror/vampire genre, so I may not be as picky as other reviewers. I will say that I have only read two of Brigg's novels -- "Moon Called" and "Blood Bound" -- and both times I really got into the book. Brigg's conversational writing style makes it easy; after all, the protagonist, Mercy Thompson, is narrating the story.
Mercy has the ability to morph into a coyote. What I appreciated about Brigg's storytelling is ...more
Mercy has the ability to morph into a coyote. What I appreciated about Brigg's storytelling is ...more
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Read in April, 2008
Patricia Briggs has created an interesting world with her Mercy Thompson series. While I liked Blood Bound,there was too much back story, it took too long for Mercy to get into the thick of the action, and the introduction of a third love interest felt awkward.
I love that we see this interesting new vampire world through the eyes of Mercy, raised by wolves, but is her own prenatural being. Her sparkling hint of a romance with the wolf Alpha is intriquing because his nature is to control and ...more
I love that we see this interesting new vampire world through the eyes of Mercy, raised by wolves, but is her own prenatural being. Her sparkling hint of a romance with the wolf Alpha is intriquing because his nature is to control and ...more
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Read in January, 2008
In this follow-up to 2006's Moon Called, Patricia Briggs pens an exciting and fast-paced urban fantasy story about walker Mercy Thompson and friends. In this installment, we're reintroduced to characters we met in the first novel, though Ms. Briggs fills in the blanks a bit as necessary, for those who may have picked this up without first reading Moon Called. But if you've alre...more
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Read in April, 2008
I really enjoyed the first in this series, joyfully putting it into my mental file labeled "Urban Fantasy that's not Cliched Crap". The second in the series was pretty good, although the author managed to irritate me by introducing one too many love interests for the main character. It's annoying when every eligible male suddenly falls passionately in love with the heroine.
Mercedes accompanies Stefan the vampire on a mission to confront another vampire. The results of that meeti...more
Mercedes accompanies Stefan the vampire on a mission to confront another vampire. The results of that meeti...more
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Read in October, 2007
I didn't like this book as much as the first one. I enjoyed that there was more Warren/Kyle, but the rest was not as good.
I figured out who the culprit was long before the characters did, and I'd rather not have more insight than the characters. I know some people enjoy figuring out "who done it" before the characters do, I just happen to not be one of them.
In addition to that we've started to hit the "everyone's in love with the main character" syndrome, which i...more
I figured out who the culprit was long before the characters did, and I'd rather not have more insight than the characters. I know some people enjoy figuring out "who done it" before the characters do, I just happen to not be one of them.
In addition to that we've started to hit the "everyone's in love with the main character" syndrome, which i...more
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recommends it for:
dark urban fantasy fans
This is the second novel in the "Mercy Thompson" series. I must say I enjoyed it more than the first one. Probably because this one was centered around the vamps in town, and we had already gotten all the tedious Were pack stuff out of the way in the first novel. However, this book also bogs down in the middle with some Were and even vamp politics. Rather tedious, but the action picks up quickly, so it isn't as extreme as it was in the first novel.
I must warn vamp fans that t...more
I must warn vamp fans that t...more
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Read in March, 2008
This is one of the nominees in the DA BWAHA March Madness tournament, so I was pretty sure I would like it despite the fact that I would normally avoid on principle (a) anything about vampires and (b) a title with the word "blood" in it. Blood Bound is part of the burgeoning new genre Urban Fantasy, which means that the fantasy elements (in this case, werewolves, shape-shifters, vampires, and a very Irish faerie bartender) are placed in modern-day cities rather than the quasi-medieval/...more
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Read in June, 2008
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I like these books, but I could do without the swearing.
There are little ideas here and there that I really love- one example- She wears a lamb around her neck instead of a cross with the logic that why would you want to carry around the object that caused the death of Christ. And the object protects (from vampires) just like a cross would.
I also like that the main character, Mercedes prays and believes in God. They also mention briefly that she is saving her self for marriage (or her fu...more
There are little ideas here and there that I really love- one example- She wears a lamb around her neck instead of a cross with the logic that why would you want to carry around the object that caused the death of Christ. And the object protects (from vampires) just like a cross would.
I also like that the main character, Mercedes prays and believes in God. They also mention briefly that she is saving her self for marriage (or her fu...more
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Read in June, 2008
recommends it for:
People who liked the Anita Blake series before it was all porn.
I loved the first book from this series (Moon Called), but this one was even better. Mercy is a fantastic heroine and an interesting character to watch develop. Most people around her would discount her as a threat because she's not quite human, but she's not quite any of the preternatural creatures (werewolf, vampire, fae) that most of her friends are. She knows her own limits, but she does what she knows is right despite them.
The supporting cast of characters includes fae, werewolves,...more
The supporting cast of characters includes fae, werewolves,...more
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Read in February, 2007
Booklist says: "Jalopy mechanic Mercedes Thompson may not be a were-creature, ruled by phases of the moon, but she can change into a coyote whenever she wants to. Because she owes him a favor, Mercedes agrees to back up vampire friend Stefan when he confronts another of his kind. But, being demon-possessed, that vampire proves deadlier than most. Before she can so much as bark, Mercedes is up to her ears in vampires fighting vampires, werewolves fighting vampires, and humans in the middle. ...more
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Read in January, 2007
When I originally found out that Patricia Briggs was working on a sequel for her vampire/werewolf romantic/thriller series, the very first thing I did was send her an email congratulating her and begging to know when it would be out. Over this past weekend, my boyfriend surprised me with a copy of it, but I promised myself not to start in on it until I finished Lovely Bones. Patty Briggs continues her good work on the series with even more action and adventure and a strong heroine. I'm going to ...more
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Read in December, 2007
This book gets a bit more into the romance circles that are the trademarks of romantic fantasy. However, the story is fun and worth the read. I wish I could give it three and a half stars as it isn't quite as good as the first one but the easy, happy read is still there.
What can I say, I have a soft spot for romantic fantasy with a strong female lead that doesn't swoon out of character whenever a hot male comes along. This one did that a bit more than the previous book but Mercy isn't fal...more
What can I say, I have a soft spot for romantic fantasy with a strong female lead that doesn't swoon out of character whenever a hot male comes along. This one did that a bit more than the previous book but Mercy isn't fal...more
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Read in January, 2008
Interesting take on the "mythical creatures living among us in contemporary society" genre. (Is it a genre? Sub-genre? Genre fragment?) The writing is workmanlike if a bit flat. As part of an ongoing series (haven't read the first, probably won't bother) this is, for me, a fatal flaw. Series have certain built in limitations, and the best way to overcome such limitations is an especially engaging voice. This one just isn't. I found the delineation of the "alternate present" s...more
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I think that Patricia Briggs is a very good writer of fantasy - both traditional and modern - but with this series I am less than enthralled. Too many assumptions that women (all women - special and normal) like to be dominated and that having a bunch of alpha males vying for your favors would be gratifying.
(I really don't like the recent rash of vampire fiction, much of which is thinly disguised rape fantasy. Do people really find it sexy? Obviously a lot of people like it, judging by the ...more
(I really don't like the recent rash of vampire fiction, much of which is thinly disguised rape fantasy. Do people really find it sexy? Obviously a lot of people like it, judging by the ...more
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Read in December, 2007
It seems like there have been some fairly negative comments on this book, but as for me, I thought it was very enjoyable. I really love Mercy as a character. I find her to be really sympathetic, and I have very little trouble understanding where she's coming from. She's the kind of person that I would love to be friends with. I'm also really enjoying her relationships with the various guys, although I have to say that I like Adam the best. ;)
As for the plot, it did a great job of keeping my...more
As for the plot, it did a great job of keeping my...more
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Read in November, 2007
recommends it for:
fans of Kim Harrison, Kelly Armstrong, Carrie Vaughn
The sequel to Moon Called once again follows shapeshifter and car mechanic Mercy Thompson. A demon-possessed vampire is causing tempers to flare and people to die, and Mercy's friend Stefan is the first line of defense. When he goes missing (along with several of Mercy's favorite werewolves), Mercy decides to track down and kill the demon ridden vampire, who is faster, stronger, and has far more magic than she does. Unfortunately for him, s...more
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
Paranormal fantasy - Vampire Lovers
Second book in the Mercy Thompson series.
Another page turning adventure featuring our hard as nails mechanic Mercy. This time she hunting down a sorcerer-demon-riding vampire with the help of Stefan another vampire. By the end of this adventure Mercy not only has two werewolves vying for her affections but now there might be a vampire in the mix as well.
Like the first book, this one is easily read and advances the plot. I'm worried that the author is making the mistake of having all m...more
Another page turning adventure featuring our hard as nails mechanic Mercy. This time she hunting down a sorcerer-demon-riding vampire with the help of Stefan another vampire. By the end of this adventure Mercy not only has two werewolves vying for her affections but now there might be a vampire in the mix as well.
Like the first book, this one is easily read and advances the plot. I'm worried that the author is making the mistake of having all m...more
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After a slow start with this series, Ms. Briggs has picked up speed. This second book of the series has more action at a quicker pace which allows the reader to better enjoy the story.
Also the dynamic between Mercy and the other characters has gained some substance, the characters aren't quite as one dimensional as they were the first time.
About the only thing truly lacking in this series is any humor. A touch of some here and there would help make the read more enjoyable; but then aga...more
Also the dynamic between Mercy and the other characters has gained some substance, the characters aren't quite as one dimensional as they were the first time.
About the only thing truly lacking in this series is any humor. A touch of some here and there would help make the read more enjoyable; but then aga...more
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Read in January, 2008
recommends it for:
fans of werewolf novels / urban fantasy / fantasy romance fans
Finished this book in one day, so it's lost none of the page-turning goodness of the first book, Moon Called, but wasn't quite as satisfied with it. For one thing I can't seem to peg down the author's beliefs as I'm reading it. One moment she's feminist, the next moment she's positively primeval. This book had some odd conservative mood swings I wasn't too crazy about. That said I absolutely adore the main character and sophisticated discussion of werewolf culture continued from the first book a...more
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Read in October, 2007
This series keeps getting better and better. Mercy Thompson is no one's idea of a hero. She shifts into a 30 lb coyote and has no pack. She manages to get into the middle of werewolf, vampire, and fae business. Added to that she is torn between her old love, Samuel, and her new attraction, Adam. They are both dominant males that wouldn't mind controlling what trouble she gets into.
But Mercy is not a hero that escapes from trouble unscathed. She is battered, bruised, and terrified, but still sh...more
But Mercy is not a hero that escapes from trouble unscathed. She is battered, bruised, and terrified, but still sh...more
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