Good but a little slow
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This sequel to the very engaging Moon Called was a bit slow starting off, but pretty good by the end, a sorceror/vampire is on a killing spree in Mercy's town and its up to her to track it down as the local werewolves, fae and vampires have had no luck. I enjoyed the characters, and the author has clearly thought out the ins-and-outs of her various supernatural races but it seemed a little slow at times. Fun but I hope the next one's better.
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Blood Bound rocks
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I discovered Patricia Briggs when I was looking for somethng new to read and picked up Moon Called. I was addicted from the start and couldn't wait for the second installment - Blood Bound.
It certainly didn't disappoint - what a fantastic book!
This time round Mercy is paying back the favour she owes Stefan the vampire, which of course leads to loads of trouble for our walker (she can change into a coyote) heroine Mercedes.
I couldn't put this book down and read it in one sitting.
I would recommend reading Moon Called first as it is just as fab as this book.
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A great follow up to Moon Called
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The second in the Mercedes Thompson series about car mechanic and walker, Mercy. She is able to shift between human and coyote form and is not tied to the cycles of the moon like werewolves are. Her property backs onto the local Alpha werewolves land, a werewolf is staying with her as a house guest, one of the fae helps in her garage from time to time and she does car repairs for the local vampire and his clan.
This tale sees Mercy, the werewolves and vampires team up to take on a sorcerer who has been turned into a vampire. He is particuarly dangerous having deominc strength, extra magical abilities and enhancing violence in others human and non-human. It is mostly the same main characters from Moon Called including Bran, Samuel, Adam (werewolves) and Stefan and Marsilia (vampires).
It was fast paced and unfolded a lot more information about the nature of vampires, werewolves and walkers. I spent a little while at the start trying to remember what the main parts of this series was and what separated it from others like Laurell K Hamilton and Kelley Armstrong. Once it got going a bit, it stood out as my favourite of the urban fantasy series at the moment. I really like Mercy and prefer to other heroines in similar books. There is something likable and believable about her that slightly sets her apart. I am definately looking forward to book three (Iron Kissed) coming out next year which sounds like it involves the fae a lot more. I want to see what happens with the love quadrangle she has gotten herself into!
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great book
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ive just finished this book and WOW a great book it's got everything in it werewolves/vampires and loads more i read it in 2 days. mercy is you normal kind of heroine she is your normal cheesey ones you get she stands her ground.i just can't wait for the next one.
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Love it, Love it
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I am a fan of this genre and so often find that the books lack originality- I can sympathise with authors difficulty in giving a fresh take on such established mythology. Blood Bound (and Moon Called) are some of the best I have read lately. The heroine is independant without being pigheaded, refreshingly unobsessed with sex and the supporting characters are interesting and varied. The books are well written with fresh dialogue and engaging scenes. A winner for me
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