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Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, #5)

Patricia Briggs

Start date: May 1, 2021

Finish date: May 31, 2021

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Nov 15, 2009 Larissa rated it it was amazing

4&1/2 stars out of 5!

*Contain spoilers if you haven’t read the previous books in the series

I am such a huge fan of Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series and I had been awaiting this book for so long with so many expectations, that I am glad I wasn’t disappointed.

Us, Mercy fans, have been waiting for what it seems like forever to get to see her and Adam together at last and after the happenings of the previous books, all that I personally wanted was to see them blissfully in love.

I got my wish i 4&1/2 stars out of 5!

*Contain spoilers if you haven’t read the previous books in the series

I am such a huge fan of Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series and I had been awaiting this book for so long with so many expectations, that I am glad I wasn’t disappointed.

Us, Mercy fans, have been waiting for what it seems like forever to get to see her and Adam together at last and after the happenings of the previous books, all that I personally wanted was to see them blissfully in love.

I got my wish in spades, but I also got to see them dealing with the dysfunction inside Adam’s pack that has yet to be completely dealt with and with a fey object that is bringing nothing but trouble to Mercy’ life.

I love Mercy and I have since the beginning, however she was never an easy person to love. She is tough, stubborn and even caustic at times, but she is also loyal, smart and strong. After all that she has been through, we get a different Mercy in Silver Bone and the change was absolutely for the better in my opinion.

Adam is the ultimate Alpha male and has been in love with Mercy for a long time, being able to see them finally together and even working out their problems together, was amazing, a dream come true. He fought for her and won her over with a lot of love, Adam is definitely a sigh worthy man.

I read Silver Bone in one sitting and I wanted more and more after I was done. Patricia’s writing has such an incredible easy flow and rhythm that you can’t help but being captivated. I can’t wait for the next novel, though I know my wait will be a long one.

The only thing that bothered me in the novel, was something that I noticed a lot of fans didn’t like as well. Samuel is in deep depression in this book and even though I found it extremely interesting to see his wolf in the forefront and watch the man/wolf relationship so deeply, I found that the way his situation was resolved was too easy and too fast, I don’t know, it was hard to swallow.

All in all, Silver Bone is a fantastic book and definitely a solid addition to this amazing series. If you are a Mercy fan, you cannot miss this one! ...more

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Aug 19, 2010 Mariya rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, shifters

“Really what?” I asked.
“Despite the way our bond scares you, despite the way someone in the pack played you, you’d still have me?” He'd been listening to my thoughts. This time it didn't bother me. “Adam,” I told him, “I’d walk barefoot over hot coals for you.”

I was seriously surprised, Bone Crossed was better than the first three books but, SILVER BORNE was AMAZING! I can honestly say is the best book in the series, where's the next one? I need the next one! I loved every thing about this ...more

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Jun 14, 2010 Rachel-RN rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2016

Why did I wait so long to read this?! I think I put this off because I thought it was a little slower paced then previous entries (from the book description). Not so.
Mercy and Adam's relationship grows stronger in this one. Mercy had some issues that she is slowing working through. Adam is patient and supportive. They have got to be one of my favorite couples in UF. They compliment each other so well.
I'd like more of Samuel in future books too (and maybe with Ariana too). The fae play a big rol ...more

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Jun 09, 2010 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-books, best-book-i-ve-read-in-2010

The best from all of the series!

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Mar 13, 2010 Jesse rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy

sensational! I just loved Adam's role in this book. I always liked him, but I guess I never really felt the connection between him and Mercy until now. Mercy kicks butt as always, all while trying to solve the mystery of who is after her and from which direction because she has to fight more than one battle, again. This series has just been one great ride one right after the other and I adored Silver Borne. ...more

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