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Hi, Susan, I have read and love both series. Melanie made a good point about the different types of heroines (Mercy being your prototype kick-ass heroine, and Anna Latham being the helpless heroine who needs to be rescued).
Another big difference, in my opinion, is that Alpha & Omega is more of what I would call paranormal romance, with romance being a big part of the picture. The pace of the romance moves very slowly in the Mercy Thompson books, which I consider to be more urban-fantasy/action/adventure with some romance. I was a little frustrated with how long it was taking the romance to get off the ground, but the plot and adventure was so great, it kept me engaged.
Another big difference, in my opinion, is that Alpha & Omega is more of what I would call paranormal romance, with romance being a big part of the picture. The pace of the romance moves very slowly in the Mercy Thompson books, which I consider to be more urban-fantasy/action/adventure with some romance. I was a little frustrated with how long it was taking the romance to get off the ground, but the plot and adventure was so great, it kept me engaged.
M.A. Nichols
I think I've read everything Patricia Briggs has written, including this series and the Mercy Thompson one. I like both series, though I think I may like Alpha & Omega a little more. It depends on what you like. A&O is more romance-centered than Mercy Thompson, but it still has a lot of action and mystery to it. A&O also gives more depth to the world as it spends a lot of up-close-and-personal time with fae and witches; you get a lot in Mercy's series, but I think it gives even more in this one.
The main complaint I've heard about A&O series is that they don't care for the heroine. When the series starts out, she's been abused and tortured by her packmates, so she's very insecure and frightened.
The main complaint I've heard about A&O series is that they don't care for the heroine. When the series starts out, she's been abused and tortured by her packmates, so she's very insecure and frightened.
kathie Bell
I have read both series. Both are very good but different types of characters and storylines. Not everyone will like both series. You can only make up your own mind.
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