Genres: Urban Fantasy
Published by Penguin Random House Audio
Released on May 7, 2019
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
The Delight
Better bring your A-game and prepare your grave if you strut into the Tri-Cities set on taking over that territory! Okay, it’s not that simple and good people can die stopping evil, but Mercy and her friends have weathered a lot and yet trouble still keeps coming.
Review
Storm Cursed is the eleventh book in the Mercy Thompson series of closely connected books.
As this just released last year and I completed a review at the time, I decided not to write a full new review- rather, let’s just treat what I have to say as an addendum to that review.
First of all, I was keen to participate in Anne @ Books of My Heart’s series readalong because when I did read this one for the first time last year, I had a struggle placing a couple of characters and one was key to the whole story- Sherwood Post, the werewolf. The re-read refreshed my memory so I hit this book knowing exactly how Sherwood came to be part of the pack and who Aidan and Lucia were without being distracted for half the book wondering.
Secondly, I saw the foreshadowing that I didn’t notice at all the first time through the earlier books that led to some of the events in Storm Cursed. Frost’s story, the human/fae troubles, Paul, Elizaveta… so much made more sense to me with this re-read/listen.
I think what really struck me, though, was how all the previous events led up to Mercy having the skills and experience to tackle the troubles she did in this book. She was up against a lot, but she is as wise as ever when she keeps her husband and others up to the minute with her open communication and also knows when she has to call in help- that she doesn’t have what it takes to go up against a big bad. I was also struck by her strong moral compass when a past ally and friend goes bad. She didn’t judge, but she didn’t let it slide, either.
All in all, it has been great relistening to this series and getting a better grasp on it. Now, I have the most recent release left and I am super excited since I made the decision to hold off on reading/listening so I could get it as a first-time read at the end of this readalong.
Challenges Met
Reading Assignment Fall #7 Professor Mix Up
Audio #89
Library Love #13
Fraterfest #3
About the Book
STORM CURSED BY PATRICIA BRIGGS
n this powerful entry in the number-one New York Times best-selling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves….
My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic.
And a coyote shape-shifter.
And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack.
Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn’t stood upon a bridge and taken responsibility for the safety of the citizens who live in our territory. It seemed like the thing to do at the time. It should have only involved hunting down killer goblins, zombie goats, and an occasional troll. Instead, our home was viewed as neutral ground, a place where humans would feel safe to come and interact with the fae.
The reality is that nothing and no one is safe. As generals and politicians face off with the Gray Lords of the fae, a storm is coming, and her name is Death.
But we are pack, and we have given our word.
We will die to keep it.
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 also gave this one 5 hearts for the reasons you mention and more. Excellent review! I am so happy with my choice for this Read-along. I really appreciate your participation and that you are enjoying it. Thank you!
The readalong was sure inspired from my perspective. I’m glad you picked it, too. 🙂 So much jumped out this time around.
fabulous review. i love briggs’ work, just need to get caught up with it
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You have some good ones for when you get the chance to do a catch-up, Sherry. 🙂
This series always sounds good but I haven’t had the time to start reading it yet. One day I will.
I’m excited for you, Mary. It will be fun to see what you think when you get the chance.
Some day I’ll catch up 😉
Yes! Some good ones to look forward to. 🙂
I really loved catching all of those little things when I did a re-read of these books via audio. It is amazing how well Briggs sets the stage for future events during the series. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Sophia Rose!
Some series lose their magic in a re-read/listen, but not these. 🙂
I need to keep on with this series!
Oh yes, you have some good book adventures waiting for you, Greg.
Sherwood Post is becoming a very interesting character and maybe a more major player in the future, right? I have to say out of all the evil baddies in the past the witches scare me the most. Maybe it’s how the dark ones get their power. Ick! Those poor animals! The little cat broke my heart! I can’t wait to hear what you think of the next one. There’s a surprise for you that I think you’ll like. Something I didn’t want to mention in a previous review post, because I figured out you hadn’t read the next book! I’ll… Read more »
That sweet kitten. It was awful what the witches did to people, but the kitten had me teared up the first time. I think vampires and their sheep are nothing to black magic witches.
Oooh, I can’t wait for that surprise. I’m hoping to listen to Smoke Bitten this week.
I always have a great time with this series
Same here! 🙂
Ah yet another series that looks good i never did read this one but have enjoyed other books by her.
Another gem for you to enjoy, Debbie. 🙂
Oh man I need to start this series. I purchased this installment last month when it was on sale. I need to get the others, hopefully they will go on sale soon.
Yes! Maybe the first one will go on sale when they do the next release in Spring 2021. 🙂
Great review, I enjoyed reading your thoughts. I did a re-listen of this one before the new book came out in the spring and I’m so glad I did. I forgot how amazing it was – a game changer. I think this is one of the best in the series.
Thanks, Jen! Yes, there was so much I forgot before my re-listen. Now, I’m ready for the newest. I think you’re right about this one being a game-changer even though I haven’t read Smoke Bitten yet.
Awesome review. I do love this series 🙂
Yes, so much love!!!!
I love the sound of Mercy in this one, from your perspective. Seeing how well balanced her character has become. You definitely are tempting me to try this series and SOON!!
She’s so relatable and uses her head. I love Mercy. Oh good! Hope you get the urge to try the first one soon. 🙂