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Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson #3)

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The lighter moments of Mercedes Thompson's days are spent tinkering with VWs. When she's not workings, this attractive, shape-shifting auto mechanic is busy fighting wrongdoers and attempting to sort out her somewhat messy love life. In this, the third Mercy Thompson novel, Ms. Fix-It must work overtime to save her former boss and mentor from a homicide charge.

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Published January 2nd 2008 by Penguin Group (USA)

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Jan 23, 2011 Kat Kennedy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I fucking cried like a big baby made of baby tears and the only down side to this whole novel was the very last sentence. Don't think she was ready for that step AT ALL but still... Someone give me a hug!

*runs off to cry some more*

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Jan 03, 2008 Angie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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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 sh...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Tanu rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I am more pleased than this cat right now!

I really am very very satisfied with Patricia Briggs and the way she dealt with this novel. I loved the plot, I loved the action and I just freaking loved Mercy!

I had picked up this series about 2 years ago. That was a time when I was obsessed with the PNR genre, bitten with the Vampire Academy bug you could say. I read so much of PNR that I really wasn’t surprised when I finally got nauseated with it. I hated the bitchy self sacrificing protagonist, t...more

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May 18, 2013 Keertana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It took three books for Patricia Briggs to get a 5 Star review out of me. I'd say that's pretty damn good. Iron Kissed is simply...breath taking. Not only did it center around the fae - easily the most mysterious and subtly dangerous of the three paranormal species that feature heavily in this series - but it also contained an unexpected depth of insight into Mercy herself. And, of course, for those who have already read this book, the end chapters will come as both a shock and an inspiration, a...more It took three books for Patricia Briggs to get a 5 Star review out of me. I'd say that's pretty damn good. Iron Kissed is simply...breath taking. Not only did it center around the fae - easily the most mysterious and subtly dangerous of the three paranormal species that feature heavily in this series - but it also contained an unexpected depth of insight into Mercy herself. And, of course, for those who have already read this book, the end chapters will come as both a shock and an inspiration, a saddening act of events and one that is courageous and compelling at the same time. More than anything else, it is the perfect balance between plot and character, feeling and emotion that Briggs has managed to achieve with this novel that has made me love it so.

What makes the Mercy Thompson Series so unique is simply how well-plotted they are. With the other UF novels I've read - Kate Daniels and Downside Ghosts - each book is a separate adventure that is loosely connected to the previous novels, mostly because of the secondary characters. While this works perfectly and keeps me enthralled, I'm both surprised and enamored by the clear-cut cause-and-effect method of Briggs' plots. Each novel builds off the events of the previous installment, making even the first book one of utmost importance.

With Iron Kissed especially, the repercussions of past situations have come back to haunt Mercy and she finds herself suddenly in the debt of the fae. More than that, though, she finds herself forced to choose between Adam and Samuel. What I love about the love triangle in this series is that it isn't overwhelming or dramatic in any way - perhaps because it takes place between mature adults. Instead of a plethora of making out and then guilt and then a ridiculous death to get rid of the third - and unfortunately un-chosen guy - in the love triangle, the romantic entanglements in this novel work so that Mercy can clearly think through what she wants from life before rushing into any type of romantic relationship at all.

Although I usually shy away from love triangles, I absolutely loved the way it was solved in this - the understanding, the friendships, the bonds. Iron Kissed is practically a perfect book in the sense that we really get inside Mercy's head - well and truly in it - and our understanding of her, of the other wolves in Adam's pack, and of the mystery at hand in this novel. With these three elements working seamlessly together, it's no wonder that this is the best of the series yet.

You can read this review" and more on my blog, Ivy Book Bindings.(less)

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Aug 20, 2009 Tina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I think I just about hyperventilated through the last three chapters of this book.

Excuse me, but I must get this out of my system ---

OMFG!!!

Anyway, this is the third of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. Just as the first book was an introduction to the wolves and the second book brought the Vamps to the fore, this one brings the third of the major preternatural "races", the Fae into sharp focus.

Mercy is asked by her friends in the Fae community to use her special talents to help them track...more I think I just about hyperventilated through the last three chapters of this book.

Excuse me, but I must get this out of my system ---

OMFG!!!

Anyway, this is the third of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. Just as the first book was an introduction to the wolves and the second book brought the Vamps to the fore, this one brings the third of the major preternatural "races", the Fae into sharp focus.

Mercy is asked by her friends in the Fae community to use her special talents to help them track down a killer who is targeting the Fae. Unlike the vamps who will never go public and the wolves who are planning to go public with (but only with very careful PR) -- the Fae are already public. They were forced to reveal themselves as preternatural beings to the human population by their leaders the mysterious Grey Lords. But they've very carefully only revealed the harmless among the Fae.

In truth, the Fae (and their Fae possessions) are just as dangerous as the vampires as we find out in a harrowing, awful way in this book.

I won't go into much detail except to say that I read this in one sitting. The book is deceptive. It starts out as one thing and then the stakes kick up like crazy and becomes something completely different in the end.

I will say that I am beyond happy that Briggs does not draw out the love triangle between Sam, Mercy and Adam for eleventy-twelve books like some authors who shall not be named. I hate it when a reader gets strung along for no good reason and by the 14th book you really don't care anymore you just wish all three would go away. But not so with this author. I love the manner in which Mercy made her realization of who she wanted. No stupid plot points, no big misunderstandings, no grand betrayals -- just grown people acting like grown ups.

I also liked the insight into Ben's character. Talk about adding some depth to a character in an awesome way!

Anyway, three books and counting in this series and not a false note yet.

Highly recommend!!(less)

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Apr 10, 2010 The Holy Terror rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It was really nice to step back into Mercy's world after reading a less than stellar shifter romance. It was also interesting that this focused on the Fae this time.

For once, Mercy isn't the cause of the trouble in this book. Well, at least not at first. She gets a call from Zee to go check out the Walla Walla Reservation, or Fairyland as it's commonly known. He wants her to do some sniffing around at some crime scenes to see if she can find something that may have been missed. Mercy ends up do...more It was really nice to step back into Mercy's world after reading a less than stellar shifter romance. It was also interesting that this focused on the Fae this time.

For once, Mercy isn't the cause of the trouble in this book. Well, at least not at first. She gets a call from Zee to go check out the Walla Walla Reservation, or Fairyland as it's commonly known. He wants her to do some sniffing around at some crime scenes to see if she can find something that may have been missed. Mercy ends up doing just that and a little bit more, she sees something she's not supposed to and gets the attention of the Gray Lords. And then, when she tells Zee who the killer is and he goes to "talk" to the culprit he and Uncle Mike find the killer dead and the cops pull up to the scene with Zee still kneeling in the warm blood. He gets arrested for the murder and it's up to Mercy to figure out what's really going on.

First I have to say I don't know how anyone thought this book was slow. I couldn't put it down and I read it straight through in an afternoon. I like stories about Fae though so if you don't you might find parts kind of boring, but I couldn't wait to see what would turn up next.

I love the relationships that Mercy has with everyone and I'm really happy that she's finally chosen one of the men. I almost gave this book 3 stars with where it ended, but I peeked at Bone Crossed and the first few page are the last few of this one, so it picks up right where it left off! I was worried she'd just fade to black and I'm glad she didn't because I can't wait for the juicy details!

I somehow got spoiled on part of this book and so I had it in the back of my mind the entire time I was reading, waiting for it to happen. So try to avoid spoilers if you can! Even though I knew what was going to happen I still had trouble reading it. And I had even more trouble with the aftermath because it was positively heartbreaking. I thought the explanation with Ben at the end was a little long-winded but when he teared up, so did I. So sad.

Can't wait to read the next one and I'm glad we get to find out what's going to happen with Marsilia, the vampire queen. That should be interesting.(less)

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Jan 28, 2008 piraterie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I liked the main plot of this one better than the first two. Fae! Interesting! And Zee is awesome.

I had a lot of issues with other things though. I think I would enjoy this series a lot more without the romance, and this book had more of that than the others did. I think that, if the choice is between Adam and Samuel, Mercy made the right choice; that doesn't mean I like Adam. I hate all the werewolf dominance stuff, and Adam has his dominance turned up to eleven. He's controlling and possessive...more I liked the main plot of this one better than the first two. Fae! Interesting! And Zee is awesome.

I had a lot of issues with other things though. I think I would enjoy this series a lot more without the romance, and this book had more of that than the others did. I think that, if the choice is between Adam and Samuel, Mercy made the right choice; that doesn't mean I like Adam. I hate all the werewolf dominance stuff, and Adam has his dominance turned up to eleven. He's controlling and possessive and can control her against her will (and does, immediately after saying he won't; I don't care if he thought it for her own good, that should not be his call) and, oh yeah, will stalk her to the ends of the earth if she tries to get away from him. That's not romantic, it's creepy as hell. He might give her more freedom than Samuel would have, but not by much. I feel like she's giving up a lot of herself for him, and he doesn't seem worth it. Mercy goes on about pretending to be submissive, but it seems like she's actually submitting to him more than she realizes. I'm just really uncomfortable with their relationship.

The rape was another thing I had issues with. The actual event I could deal with; it was horrifying, but that was the point. But I was very uncomfortable with the aftermath, particularly that she was ready for a sexual relationship so soon after it happened. A sexual relationship with someone who, like her rapist, can potentially control her against her will (I don't care if he says he won't). It seemed way too soon for that after such a seriously traumatic event. Rape as a plot device is fine, if done well. Rape as a plot device that ends up bringing people together romantically? CREEPY.

The werewolf politics and whatnot just make me generally uncomfortable. I like Warren and Ben, but I could do without all the rest of them and be very happy.

I'll definitely get the next book in the series whenever it is published, but, yeah, I also definitely have a lot of issues with it.

Still fun that it's set where I live though. This one was especially weird since, not only could I picture where everything was, but they were at Tumbleweed. I go to that music festival every year! If this book was real, I would have walked right by Samuel when he was performing that day. (less)

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Dec 15, 2011 Lady Jaye rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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5 stars, with misgivings.

My thoughts
1. Patricia Briggs' storytelling alone deserves 5 stars. It is done with consummate skill. And discretion too. I had to go back and read the (view spoiler) after the book ended because I completely glossed over it the first time, she'd written it so subtly. I loved the story, and couldn't give it any less than five stars, but there were a few issues, hence the 'with misgivings.'

2. Ms. Briggs has slowly been redeeming Ben across the...more 5 stars, with misgivings.

My thoughts
1. Patricia Briggs' storytelling alone deserves 5 stars. It is done with consummate skill. And discretion too. I had to go back and read the (view spoiler) after the book ended because I completely glossed over it the first time, she'd written it so subtly. I loved the story, and couldn't give it any less than five stars, but there were a few issues, hence the 'with misgivings.'

2. Ms. Briggs has slowly been redeeming Ben across the books, and she did splendidly in this one. I love the idea of seeing a villain be redeemed slowly over time :D

3. Mercy isn't usually this stupid, going about blurting stuff all over the place. I didn't see the need for her telling that lawyer everything. Especially since the lawyer didn't do jack. If I was one of the Gray Lords, I'd have killed her for that alone. Just putting that out there.

4. Again, Mercy has far more sense than just going to Tim's place alone, without letting Samuel or Adam or someone know where she was going to be. I mean, none of us knew just how unfortunate that decision would turn out to be, but still. I had thought her care and consideration for Adam would have at least afforded him the courtesy of her letting someone know where she'd be. Even she knew it was not a good thing to do going to his place and not letting anyone know. Before anyone shoots me, I am not blaming Mercy for anything. I just remember thinking the entire time that she was going to his house that it was a stupid and inconsiderate thing to do, even as she was thinking the same - with no knowledge of what was going to happen once she got there.

4. I am glad Ms. Briggs resolved the whole love triangle (quadrangle?) and I love the way she went about doing it. It was awesome.

5. I wanna know all these fae stories!!

6. I love Adam and think Mercy belongs with him, but for me, Samuel is the star of this show. He commands every scene he enters, and everyone else falls away from him. I love, love, love Samuel Cornick, and Mercy's description of him as a healer cemented it for me. Love Samuel! Can't wait for his HEA - he HAS to get one!

7. Can't wait to delve into the next book in this awesome series. (less)

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Jun 26, 2011 Leah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Iron Kissed is yet another great installment in the Mercy Thompson series. The plot was great and I continue to love the cast of characters, even coming to love some of them more than I did before. Mercy...She lives quite the eventful life. I thought for sure that Adam and Samuel were going to annoy the shit out of me in this book competing for Mercy, so I'm glad that was resolved pretty early on. I came to love members of the pack even more with this book, but especially Ben. We learn about his...more

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Aug 09, 2008 Frank rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

These books are trashy. Normally, I enjoy them anyway, they are a guilty pleasure. This third book in the Mercedes series has the weakest plot of them all. Not much really happens in it. I can forgive that, since I find the books to be near-romance novel quality. The biggest problem I have with it, other than the main character's whining about the decisions of her love life, is the author's inability to write. Oh, Briggs can compose a sentence and her grammar is fine, but the treatment she gives...more

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Mar 28, 2013 t'irla ~The BookSlayer~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to t'irla ~The BookSlayer~ by: All UF Fans

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Talk about an emotion packed book!.. Our friend Mercy is at an impasse with her men..she is going to have to choose but her heart loves both of them. Her good friend and mentor Zee is charged with murder and his fellow fae seem happy to let him fry for it. Mercy sticks her little coyote nose into the mess and it all blows up in her face....gotta love Mercy Thompson!

It has been a really long time since a book has actually made me cry. Sure I get choked up etc but cry?? Nope. I confess this one ha...more

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Nov 07, 2010 Mindy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I am having a hard time with this book. I really liked it because it was an easy quick read and the true murderer Mercy was trying to find throughout the whole book totally caught me off guard. What happens to Mercy is something I cannot accept and all I can say is that I am glad there were no details.

The ending has me upset because Mercy has been this really independent woman that will do anything for ANYONE she cares about. Now I have no idea what roll her character will play. The books wouldn...more

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Dec 02, 2010 Smash added it · review of another edition

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My Thoughts

This book was fantastic! Many said it was their favorite in the series, and I have to agree that out of the first 3, this one takes the win.

We get a very big dose of fae mythology in this book, and it was great fun to learn more about them and their society. Mercy owes the fae a favor, and it’s called in via her mentor and friend, Zee. Zee needs Mercy to use her nose to help him figure out who is killing...more

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Dec 01, 2010 Bry rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Review of Book March 2009:
Book 3 in the Mercy Thompson series. I love how with each book you get a more indepth view into one of the 'species' (or whatever the PC term would be in the book's universe).

The Fae had a pretty interesting outlook on life and way of enforcing that outlook on its members, not to mention some scary politics. Zee turned out to be such an awesome character and I was glad we got to learn so much more about him and his abilities!

What really stands out in this book though is...more Review of Book March 2009:
Book 3 in the Mercy Thompson series. I love how with each book you get a more indepth view into one of the 'species' (or whatever the PC term would be in the book's universe).

The Fae had a pretty interesting outlook on life and way of enforcing that outlook on its members, not to mention some scary politics. Zee turned out to be such an awesome character and I was glad we got to learn so much more about him and his abilities!

What really stands out in this book though is Mercy herself, her rape, her reaction, and her internal growth as a result. At first, I didn't understand the necessity of the putting the character through that kind of turmoil but it allowed both her and Ben of all characters to really grow and share more with the reader. And as I was reading I completely understood Mercy's train of thoughts and mental state concerning the rape, and felt shocked that Ben's character would have such a background to allow him to understand as well so completely. Not to mention to be able to explain it all the Adam, make him understand, and do it without getting himself killed.

And of course I just absolutely adored Kyle and Warren. They are by far my favorite characters in these books, especially in the scene where they are watching Queen of the Damned. Simply hilarious.

Can't wait to read the 4th book, Bone Crossed, even though I will be waiting for it to come out in paperback. Don't get me wrong I am glad Briggs is doing well enough that her publishers think she should start publishing in hard back but I can't help it. I like for all of my books to match! Crazy I know.

*****
Review of audiobook November 2010:
(Random side note - So didn't wait on the paperback for Bone Crossed! And now I am buying the older books in hardback as they come out! LOL!)

Lordy, listening to the audio book of this was INTENSE. I was sad, mad, upset, and a dozen other emotions listening to the end of this book. My god. So much more emotional hearing it than just reading it.

This is by far one of my faves of the entire series!!!! (less)

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May 26, 2010 Kristina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Oh man. The best book in this series, by far! Oh my god! I've only just finished reading, so I'm still on that high a great book gives you, but I know I will say it is great later too. And maybe then I will be able to scramble together a more decent review than this.

The plot was wonderful. I was expecting it to be about the fae actually -- when the first book is titled Moon Called, the second Blood Bound and the third Iron Kissed, and you've read a whole lot of paranormal books, you learn to pic...more Oh man. The best book in this series, by far! Oh my god! I've only just finished reading, so I'm still on that high a great book gives you, but I know I will say it is great later too. And maybe then I will be able to scramble together a more decent review than this.

The plot was wonderful. I was expecting it to be about the fae actually -- when the first book is titled Moon Called, the second Blood Bound and the third Iron Kissed, and you've read a whole lot of paranormal books, you learn to pick up a thing or two. And what I picked up was werewolf, vampire, fae. Which of course leaves me wondering what happens in the next book, as it's called Bone Crossed... Is it the witches turn? The necromancers? Who? I am getting ahead of myself though, I still haven't said anything about this book that I just finished!

So, I said the plot was wonderful already? Yes. Well, then. Not only was it a good plot, we also got to learn a lot about Briggs' universe. I like how she doesn't just write and gets the plot over with and ta-da, it's over! She actually gives us a lot of background information, not even pertinent to the main story line always, but without making long boring passages and making the story lose focus. I appreciate that a lot in a book; I like some meat on my stories.
It was also horrible of course. Zee imprisoned for something he didn't do was bad enough in itself, but what happened to Mercy close to the end... It was devastating. Truly horrible. The passage on page 276-277, between Ben and Adam after Mercy was safe again, was absolutely heartbreaking. I had to read it thrice, Ben's reaction and his emotions when trying to convey how horrible and sad it all was were that strong. Impenetrable, mocking, scathing Ben. But always there when it really matters.

Then there was the Samuel or Adam matter. I loved how it all ended up! I was worried about what it would do to Samuel and Mercy's relationship when she chose Adam, as I was sure she would, but the way it was done was wonderful. Them both realizing what was really going on with them... I was hoping their friendship could continue, and now it will. Perfect. And then there's Adam. Ah... Adam. I think I just got myself another fictional crush. Well, just and just; I suppose it started in the first book, but it's firmly rooted by now. *g*

Another thing is the relationship between Mercy and Adam's daughter Jesse. I've liked it since the beginning, but in this book I really saw how much Jesse depends on Mercy. It's yet another relationship this author has done a magnificent job with. I think that is what really intrigues me the most with this series; the relationships between the characters and the character development. It's done wonderfully.

In short; I loved this book, and I can hardly wait to get my hands on the next one!(less)

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Aug 19, 2012 Catherine_bones Chapitre 32 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Woooow. Un livre qui vous fait frissonner plusieurs jours après sa lecture, ça veut tout dire, vous n’êtes pas d’accord ?

Aujourd’hui, je regrette d’avoir mis 1 an et demi à le lire, si j’avais su avant quelle perle se cachait dans ma bibliothèque, j’aurai sauté dessus avant 
J’ai néanmoins ouvert le livre avec une certaine appréhension, non non, c’était bien de la peur !
Il y a 1 an et demi, lors du bit-lit tour avec Patricia Briggs, je m’étais faite violement spoilée (héhé Sara) et j’avais qui...more Woooow. Un livre qui vous fait frissonner plusieurs jours après sa lecture, ça veut tout dire, vous n’êtes pas d’accord ?

Aujourd’hui, je regrette d’avoir mis 1 an et demi à le lire, si j’avais su avant quelle perle se cachait dans ma bibliothèque, j’aurai sauté dessus avant 
J’ai néanmoins ouvert le livre avec une certaine appréhension, non non, c’était bien de la peur !
Il y a 1 an et demi, lors du bit-lit tour avec Patricia Briggs, je m’étais faite violement spoilée (héhé Sara) et j’avais quitté la salle en courant pour ne pas en savoir plus… Mais c’était trop tard, je le savais, Mercy allait se faire violer.
J’ai donc regardé le tome 3 dans le blanc des…pages pendant plus d’un an avant que (et maintenant je sais que c’était un signe), mon PC ne tombe en panne, me forçant à m’intéresser à ma PAL que j’avais jusques là dédaignée.
C’est donc avec la boule au ventre que j’ai néanmoins dévoré le roman, et le seul mot que je peux prononcer en y pensant c’est : wooow !

Clap clap clap, bravo Patricia Briggs ! C’est brillant, écrit avec intelligence et tellement, tellement, sensationnel !
Mercy est une héroïne droite, intègre, et fidèle à ses principes. C’est une héroïne de bit-lit que j’aimerai avoir pour amie lol et croyez moi c’est rare !
Pour moi qui est une grande fan des 9 premiers tomes de Anita Blake, je dirais que Mercy a réussi là ou Anita a échoué. Elle cloue le bec à tout le monde, c’est une femme forte qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds, qui refuse qu’on la fasse souffrir et qui fait mordre la poussière aux méchants sans toutefois renoncer aux principes qui lui sont chers.

Et j’ajouterai, que toute l’empathie, et toutes les larmes que j’ai versé pour elle à la fin de ce tome, je ne les aurai versées pour personne d’autre !

Alors Mercy, tu rejoins le top 3 de mes héroïnes préférées, juste après Danny et Cat bien sur !

Bienvenue dans la bande !
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Oct 04, 2010 Nic rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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“You keep bothering monsters, Mercy, and someday something is going to eat you.” He sounded calm and cool as he kept his eyes on the fence I’d jumped over. He had a big automatic in one hand - he must carry concealed because I hadn’t notice him holding one when opened the door.
“Oh, I hope not,” I said in between gasps. “I don’t want to be eaten. I’ve been counting on the vampires to kill me first”.

I am in love with this series! It just keeps getting better and better. Action packed, witty, susp...more

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Oct 01, 2008 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Paranormal fans

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I actually read the end of this so frantically that I had to go back and re-read the end to see if I caught everything. I can't remember the last time I had that happen.

I really like the series and am VERY anxious to find out where the author takes this story next.

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Mar 04, 2011 Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Urban Fantasy fans, Fae fans

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Wow. I don’t think I can write a review without gushing about this book! Iron Kissed completely surpassed my expectations, went beyond anything I could have conjured up in my mind about Mercy and seriously left me in shock by the time I flipped the last page. Seriously. Blown. Away.

As the first book dealt primarily with werewolves and the second with vampires, Iron Kissed focused mainly on the fae. Now I’m not usually a fae fan, but Briggs writes about a world that isn’t too different from ours...more Wow. I don’t think I can write a review without gushing about this book! Iron Kissed completely surpassed my expectations, went beyond anything I could have conjured up in my mind about Mercy and seriously left me in shock by the time I flipped the last page. Seriously. Blown. Away.

As the first book dealt primarily with werewolves and the second with vampires, Iron Kissed focused mainly on the fae. Now I’m not usually a fae fan, but Briggs writes about a world that isn’t too different from ours. Mercy has to get up each morning and go to work. She’s got bills to pay and so on, but Briggs incorporates fantasy element flawlessly into her narrative and it just makes the Mercy Thompson world more appealing. I think that’s why I love Mercy so much. She’s just a regular girl who just so happens to be a coyote shifter that gets caught up in another world.

New characters are introduced in this book and I knew from the moment that Tim was introduced that he would be some major trouble. What I didn’t know was how he had the power to break someone as strong and resistant as Mercy. I’ve noticed that rape is popular in a lot of UF series. I don’t know why and I don’t see the appeal in making your heroine endure something so traumatic, but it got to me. Out of the three books so far, this one had the most heart in it. And if I didn’t love Mercy already, I think this book would have made me love her even more. It wasn’t just because I felt sympathy for her, though I did, it was the fact that she still fought Tim despite her believing that he was her love. It showcased an inner strength of true love and will more so than any other book I’ve read in awhile.

Briggs finally addressed the whole Adam/Sam debacle and she did it well. She managed to write it so that Mercy finally chooses Adam, but still doesn’t disregard Samuel as a person she once loved in the past. I thought the car scene with Sam was perfect. It was sometimes tense and angry, but also lovable. It makes it believable that Sam and Mercy can go on as friends.

And then there’s that bathroom scene with Adam and Mercy. I wish I could have Adam’s werewolf babies! I just adore him and I love how he takes care of Mercy. With Mercy so vulnerable after everything that has happened, you can see the change in Adam already. He’s still fiercely possessive and has that temper, but there’s tenderness when he’s with Mercy. I can’t wait to see how their relationship works out!

My favourite quote from this book is as fiercely passionate as the Alpha who said it. A little territorial and very honest, it’s almost as if he’s telling her he loves her. *sigh*

His hands, which had been moving in circles in my fur, stopped and took a good hold. “Ben says you might run. If you do, I will find you and bring you back. Every time you run, Mercy. I won’t force you, but... I won’t leave or let you leave either. If you can fight that cursed fairy drink, you can certainly overcome any advantage being an Alpha gives me if you really want to. No more excuses, Mercy. You are mine, and I am keeping you.”
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Aug 15, 2010 Angela Corbett rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This might be my favorite book of all time! Everything about it (plot, characters, romance) was amazing. I love books that make me feel a range of emotions and this did everything from make me laugh to cry.

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Dec 29, 2008 Lightreads rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, urban-fantasy, romance, fantasy

Oh my God, you guys. Stop the presses! I have figured it out. The sudden, shocking explosion of paranormal romantical urban fantasy written in the first-person on a plucky, mouthy heroin? You wondered why, and now I know.

It's not the blood-tingling appeal of a sexy vampire. Oh no no no. It's much better than that. I mean, this is 2008, for God's sake. We're, like, post feminist, okay? We want books about plucky, smart-mouthed heroins who every man [vampire, werewolf, police officer [delete as a...more

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Jan 22, 2010 Gamatst rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-on-kindle, audio-i-ve-listened-to, uf-romance-thread

What can I say? I loved this book! This series just rocks for me and every page is a pleasure. Anyone would want Mercy in their corner! And Adam? Strength and determination with patience and understanding, excellent combo! The Sam / Mercy kink had been breaking my heart but it was expertly handled. And Ben was awesome,just awesome. To take him from a character you curled your lip at in the first book to the one portrayed by the end of this book? Amazing! I will be diving straight into the next b...more

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Nov 09, 2010 Kaetrin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Apr 01, 2012 Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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May have slight spoilers.

In Iron Kissed author Patricia Briggs third Mercedes Thompson novel Mercy—mechanic and coyote shifter (better known as a Walker) is pulled into danger when her friend—and Fae—Zee calls her to ‘scent’ some murdered Fae’s victims house to see if she can discern a reoccurring scent of who may have killed them.

Soon though Zee is arrested by the police for murdering a human and his own people are going to let him take the blame in order to keep the humans from investigating t...more May have slight spoilers.

In Iron Kissed author Patricia Briggs third Mercedes Thompson novel Mercy—mechanic and coyote shifter (better known as a Walker) is pulled into danger when her friend—and Fae—Zee calls her to ‘scent’ some murdered Fae’s victims house to see if she can discern a reoccurring scent of who may have killed them.

Soon though Zee is arrested by the police for murdering a human and his own people are going to let him take the blame in order to keep the humans from investigating the Fae reservation.

Mercy isn’t about to let that happen though and keeps investigation on her own.

Mercy also realizes that she has to make a choice between werewolves soon; either Sam (Samuel) or Adam—if she doesn’t a fight, and the death of one, is inevitable.

This third novel was I have to say better and not better than the last in ways.

I like that we are getting deeper into Mercy’s life—I loved that she chose her man, er, werewolf, so no more wondering on that.

But at the same time, I have to say I wished there was more relationship between the two in this book, which is how it was in the last books as well though. There is a relationship/s and though it is there we don’t really get much in-depth or good-deep plot between the two characters.

Now that Mercy has chosen though I hope we are going to get more relationship not just them talking and stuff when Mercy is in trouble.

The actual plot—being mostly centered around the Fae was interesting as the author goes pretty in-depth about them—kind of like she did with the first novel and the vampires.

So we are getting loads of Fae related info and I wonder if it will carry into the next book—is it a build up for the fifth book?

Altogether I really liked this installment, Mercy goes through hell but in the end she overcomes it, mostly—the plot was intriguing and easy to follow; the mystery elements were wonderful and kept me guessing who the bad guy was. I would recommend this series to anyone!(less)

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Mar 01, 2010 Zeek rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites-all-time, favorites-uf, alpha-hero, urban-fantasy, favorite-author, kick-ass-heroine, favorite-hero, favorite-heroine, sidhe, shifters, vamps

In Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3), Mercy is called in to help yet another set of magical creatures- the Fae. A murderer is on the loose on the Fae Reservation and the secretive Fae know they must find the murderer quickly or the non-magical press will be breathing down their necks. Hence their call to Mercy- she's got a good nose and a vested interest- her mentor and beloved friend Zee is fae.

When Zee is arrested for the murder- the ante is upped. Mercy must find the true killer or...more

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Jan 07, 2010 I ♥ Bookie Nookie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-pnr-uf, species-vampires, species-weres-and-shifters, 2010-read-in, character-mechanic, species-wolf-shifter, sexual-mix-mf, a-series, zz-reviewed, genre-paranormal, i-love-this-old

Mercy Thompson has a penchant for trouble--she just can't seem to stay away from it. She has now found herself wedged in the middle of the human world and the world of the fae. In an effort to help a few fae friends uncover a mystery of murder and a few missing magical fae relics, she digs herself deeper and deeper into a world with people who would prefer to remain a mystery. Soon after she begins her investigation, her former mentor and good friend, Zee is arrested for murder and of-course she...more

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Aug 31, 2009 Lmb rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: overrated, paranormal-pnr

The title keeps giving the story away. I knew it was going to be about Zee & Mercy was going to come running to the rescue.

Well I was pretty ticked off with this book for various reasons.
**SPOILERS BElOW**

In reading this series, Briggs has wanted us to believe in this love triangle & while reading it I have really gotten the sense that she was avoiding writing intimate scenes by any means possible.

When thinking that I then said to myself: "Oh man, please don't have her write Mercy bei...more

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Jul 19, 2008 Rebecca rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Rebecca by: Rachael

Shelves: fantasy

Mercy was at it again: trying to save the day. This time she was trying to aid her friend Zee (a fae who was accused of murder). She was beaten down repeatedly and she got back on her feet as readers would expect. However, the plot took a dark turn at the end, which should have been expected, but I had forgotten to consider the possibility. This book had a fairly low amount of profanity, but I felt it was increased in comparison to the first two books. There was also the uncomfortable issue of v...more

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May 31, 2008 Jess rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jan 02, 2008 Schnaucl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, owned, read_2008, urban_fantasy, glbt, january, series

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I liked how this book opened. I always enjoy Warren and Kyle. I'm glad they're still together and I love the idea of bad movie night with Mercy. And that Kyle would pick a bad vampire movie because of all the hot men.

I liked this book much better than the last one in the series. This felt more like urban fantasy than paranormal romance, even though Mercy finally makes a decision as to who she wants. The dominance thing...more

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