Genres: Urban Fantasy
Published by Orbit
Released on February 5, 2009
Pages: 300
Source: Purchased
The Delight
I can’t remember how many times I have read this book. It remains a solid favorite among other books in the series. I think of it as Mercy’s comeback from what tried to destroy her in book three.
Review
Bone Crossed is the fourth of the sensational Mercy Thompson series which is strongly connected from book to book so doesn’t make for good standalones or out of order.
In Bone Crossed, Mercy is working herself up for some personal time with Adam after she agrees to be his mate and she’s nearly ready for intimacy and Adam’s going to get the woman he has patiently waited for, but of course that is when all hell breaks loose. We encounter Mercy’s mom and wasn’t that good times, but then a tortured, nearly permanently dead Stefan is dropped on her and she learns that the Mistress of the local vampire Seethe now knows who killed one of her favorites. When things escalate to near war between the werewolves and vampires with Mercy in the middle, the only chance for peace is if Mercy steps away and is no longer a source of antagonism. Conveniently, an old college acquaintance living in Spokane has a ghost she needs help with. Too conveniently, maybe?
Bone Crossed brings a closer look at both were and vampire politics and in the middle of crisis, there are some brilliant relationship moments for Mercy and Adam. And, that adventure in Spokane was quite the interesting revealer to Mercy about her ‘walker’ powers. All fantastic stuff.
But, what I think really struck me this go around was how strongly Mercy feels responsible for everyone she loves and even total strangers if they are innocent and facing a big and bad monster. She is willing to go to great lengths to protect others, especially Adam, but struggles to accept protection and care herself. She also has a big epiphany about why it took her so long to allow a mating with Adam. I love how she is constantly evolving and learning about herself and others.
So, my reread for the Books of My Heart challenge continues to generate fabulous results and it is all I can do not to binge right up to the latest release. If you haven’t picked up this series, I envy you your first experience with Mercy’s world.
Challenges Met
COYER Quarantine #5
Literary Pickers #60
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About Patricia Briggs
Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.
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I always have a great time with this series
Same here! 🙂
I can see why you like this, but unlike you I don’t enjoy re-reads. Once in a while I have to do it for a book club but the only re I like is when I get a previously read book on audible. I don’t know why I don’t like to re-read.
For the longest time I didn’t reread b/c there are always so many wonderful books I haven’t read yet, but releases on audio changed that for me. I’m enjoying this series on audio for this readalong, but this book was unavailable through my library (6 mo waiting list) so I just went ahead with my print copy. It’s been fun and something of a comfort read this year. 🙂
Thank so much for joining in with us Sophia! I love this series and I also am having trouble not doing a binge right to the end. I read Silver Borne already over the weekend.
You are so right about how Mercy is so determined to help others, even strangers and doesn’t accept much help for herself. It is helping her develop her own strengths and the unwavering support of some others, but I worry for her.
Haha! Tough to stick to the one a month. It helps that I have to wait for the library waiting list each month on most of these. 🙂
Yes, she really does worry me about not accepting support, too, especially with all the trouble she gets into.
glad it keeps on giving. i have my eye on this series and will be checking my library…when it reopens
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That will be fun to see what you think when you get the chance to check out book one, Sherry. 🙂
Mercy sounds like such a relatable character, especially in the way she puts others before herself!
You hit on probably one of the best things about this series and the heroine, Ethan. It’s urban fantasy with a character many people can relate to. 🙂
Great review. Love this series and Mercy! Good times.
Thanks, Angela! Definitely good times!
This sounds so amazing and would definitely be something I’d enjoy!
Glad to introduce you, Jenea. 🙂
You are convincing me more and more I need to read these books. Its such a delight to see a character evolve.
I am curious on the level amount of romance that is in these books?
Great review Sophia!!
Oh good! I’d love to see what you think.
It is the best sort of slow-burn romance. You’d love it, Renee!
I got book 1 on tbr!
It will be fun to see what you think, Carole. 🙂
Fun! I’ve read the first book and was definitely impressed. And I love how vampire/ werewolf dynamics are at play in series like this- it’s just such a neat concept. This and the Kitty Norville series are two that I need to get back to!
I agree. And, I need to actually start the Ktty Norville series. 🙂 Thanks, Greg!
I’ve just started my re-read, joining in the fun a little last, but I breezed through the audio of book one in just a little over 24 hours. Already listening to book two! I love this series a little more with each re-read. This’ll be my 3rd time through. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the re-read, too! 🙂
Isn’t it just so effortless to pick up these books even after already having re-read them? I’ll look forward to your thoughts on your re-reads, Rachel. 🙂
I love this series. Not all the books have been a favorite, but these characters… love them.
Yes, some are more favorites than others, but the characters are always the high point for me, too. 🙂
Huh… I really don’t remember this one at all, even with your review. I will have to go back and find my review and see if it triggers any memories. I mean I know I enjoyed it, but I don’t recall what happened. Thanks for the review!
Oh man, I’ve had a few like that. 🙂
oh yes, this was one of the best books in the series. love mercy!
She’s such a great underdog heroine. I love her, too. 🙂
I’m so glad that you have had such a great experience with the rereading of this series. You make me want to read these books, from the way you describe Mercy’s character, and the various plotlines in each book, to her supernatural gifts, and relationship with Adam. Fantastic Review Sophia!
The re-read is definitely the highlight of my monthly reading. Oh yes, you really do want to give these a go, Lindy. 🙂
That sounds like my kind of book. At some point I’ll have to read this author.
Absolutely, Mary! 🙂 I think you would love the characters and the way she writes her supernaturals.
Re-reads are not my thing, I guess its because time does not permit as I have so many books to get through. I hope to start this series one day.
I don’t get to re-read very often for the same reason, but lately I’ve been doing it more now that I want to try old favorites on audio. I think you’ll love these when you get the chance, Nadene. 🙂