Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) in My Vampire Book Obsession

May 23, 2012 Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* rated it liked it

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Dance when the moon sings, and don't cry about troubles that haven't yet come.

I’d heard about this series for over a year before I indulged. People raved on the Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance forums over it constantly, so who wouldn’t be curious? Shapeshifters aren’t really my thing, but Urban Fantasy, series, and good stories are, so I was eager to dive into it and join the “raving” crowds. Did it live up to my expectation?

From the start it’s clear that Mercy is now your ordinary female Dance when the moon sings, and don't cry about troubles that haven't yet come.

I’d heard about this series for over a year before I indulged. People raved on the Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance forums over it constantly, so who wouldn’t be curious? Shapeshifters aren’t really my thing, but Urban Fantasy, series, and good stories are, so I was eager to dive into it and join the “raving” crowds. Did it live up to my expectation?

From the start it’s clear that Mercy is now your ordinary female protagonist. It’s a refreshing change to go to someone without a massive chip on the shoulder. As a sweet natured gal, she’s also independent in an unusual career – owning an auto shop and repairing cars. She lives in a trailer by the more luxurious house of the town’s werewolf pack master, whom she loves to irritate and goad in all sorts of sarcastic ways. Being a different kind of shifter, she’s usually killed by the predators, but is under protection of sorts because of her history and connections. Wary, she keeps her distance as much as possible but must work with the alpha in this particular story.

The book lends plenty of chuckles when encountering the powerful, dominating alpha and his human teenage, and of course her pal Stefan, a vampire who keeps bringing in his van, painted like the Scooby Doo vehicle, for repair.

Not all is fun and games when an attack forces Mercy to go back to her hometown and face an old friend who turned betrayer (at least in her mind), she found out why he was really interested in her.

Really the story shines due to Mercy. She actually has common sense leading her around and is missing that massive bitch-chip on the shoulder so many other UF Protagonists have. Adam’s a bit dreamy and Stefan interests me, but frankly the story always squeaks by. It’s bland. The world feels unevenly structured when it comes to supernatural explanations and hierarchy. This could be since it’s the first novel, though, so waiting to see how it expands. The mystery is decent but takes a bit long to reach.

Briggs writes well – her dialogue is especially right on. She saves the suspense and excitement more toward the end for this one – which is a semi-risky move when it comes to a first novel in a series. If you’re interest holds, it gets better.

Overall this decent series appetizer left me wanting to read more, not really for the story, but for the melodrama in some of the character’s lives. All “loveable”, they have intriguing potential. Not every series starts with a bang, but as long as it gets there, then that’s the point of continuing and trying on for size right there.

Recommended for when you want some Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and want to toss in some fun, elbow grease, engine oil, and a feisty, unique female. ...more

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Jul 03, 2014 Monica **can't read fast enough** rated it really liked it

Shelves: backlist-challenge-2016, my-favorites, paranormal, book-1-in-a-series

I really enjoyed this introduction to the Mercy Thompson series . Mercy is a great heroine who is strong, persistent, smart, and realistic. Loved her! Full review to come.

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Jun 23, 2017 Marla rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, adult, recommended-to-me, fantasy, vampires, series, challenged, paranormal, girl-power, clean-sweep-challenge

Interesting new character, female mechanic and walker (shifter) Mercy Thompson. Mercy has a good heart and was raised by werewolves.

Oh drat, I'm on book #7 of Mercy Thompson when I heard that it was chronologically linked with the Alpha & Omega series (starting with Cry Wolf). So now I have to catch up with the Alpha & Omega books. If you want to do it right from the beginning, here's the reading order. (view spoiler) ...more

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Jul 12, 2011 Lisa Kessler rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed this one! :) Mercy was just the right balance of independent and strong without being snarky or bitchy. And I love that she fixes cars! :)

Can't wait to read more of this series...

Lisa :) ...more

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Sep 27, 2010 Cindyg rated it really liked it

Excellent first book in the Mercy Thompson series. I devoured this book. I love the author's writing style, it flows nicely, and it's easy to keep up with the author's world building.
I really like Mercy, she's strong, intelligent and thoughtful. Who ever ends up with this girl is going to be one lucky SOB.
I've had this series in my TBR pile for a long time, damn glad it called out to me...
Highly recommend this book! ...more

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Jan 28, 2010 Archer rated it really liked it

Shelves: nook-books, urban-fantasy

I tried not to read this series just based on the cover art alone, but after a friend bugged me enough I finally broke down and read it. And I hate to admit it but I became a fan of Mercedes.

I have read the other books, Alpha-Omega and loved those.. I know that now I will continue the Thompson series.

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