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Cinnamon, May 23, 2010 (view all comments by Cinnamon)
If you haven't yet read the Mercy Thompson series, you really need to. This is a fantastic story with equally fantastic characters. Blood Bound is the second book in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. It continues the story of Mercy, a fierce, butt kicking mechanic. Oh yeah, she's also a Walker, able to become a coyote at will.

Book one of the series, Moon Called, introduced us to Mercy and the werewolves. Book two continues the storyline by introducing us to the darker side of Mercy's world, the part where vampires are not only real and bloodthirsty but also require her help. When Mercy's friend Stefan asks her to accompany him to deliver a message to a stray vampire intruding in their territory, Mercy agrees, having no idea what kind of danger she's about to put herself in. Friendship will be questioned and loyalties tested while Mercy and Stefan attempt to discover the sinister truth behind this seemingly simple intruder.

Briggs does a fantastic job in Blood Bound of continuing Stefan's story line. We get to learn a lot more about him as well as the rest of the vampires. I love the way she uses the books and the stories to help bring us into the world gradually instead of just saying, here are the Werewolves, here are the Fae and here are the Vampires. It's a nice way to bring us into the story instead of just telling the story to us.

I love Mercy because she is a strong, butt-kicking woman. She knows how to stand on her own two feet and takes control of her life. I would probably love the books just for that fact; the spicy little love triangle between her, Samuel and Adam is just icing on the cake. Seriously, who wouldn't want two attractive powerful men vying for her attention? Now the only question is, who will she choose?

As always, I feel compelled to give a fair warning. Seems strange that even with books I absolutely love, there's always some sort of warning. Now, I'll begin by saying that I am easily spooked. Yes, I am still afraid of the dark. Everyone has their quirks; that's one of mine. That being said, there is a quite creepy part in Blood Bound. So much so that I had to run around the room flipping lights on before I could continue with the chapter. If you like creepy, spooky parts then I think you will love Blood Bound. If you're not quite into the creepy side of things, then just remember that it only lasts for a few pages. Flip some lights on, grab your nearest pet (or stuffed animal) and hug it close for comfort and then continue on. Trust me, you'll definitely want to get to the end of the book!

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Teresa Vaughan, March 15, 2009 (view all comments by Teresa Vaughan)
Mercy returns in this awesome second installment, which takes a closer look at the little-liked vampires she owes a favor to. Well, Mercy does make a tentative exception in Stefan's case...

Happy for the diversion, which will keep her mind off of her two werewolf suitors, Mercy sets out to prove she can handle as much as her stronger friends - and that no man will make her choices for her.

Getting deeper into Ms. Brigg's Tri-Cities world is a pleasure. Best enjoyed after Moon Called.

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livresque, February 25, 2009 (view all comments by livresque)
Love this series! I couldn't put this one down. A strong heroine in the vein of Sookie Stackhouse and early Anita Blake.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780441014736

Author:

Briggs, Patricia

Publisher:

Ace

Subject:

Fantasy - General

Subject:

Vampires

Subject:

Businesswomen

Subject:

Fantasy - Contemporary

Subject:

Fantasy fiction

Subject:

Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy

Copyright:

2007

Edition Description:

B-Mass Market

Series:

Mercy Thompson

Series Volume:

02

Publication Date:

20070130

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

from 12

Language:

English

Pages:

304

Dimensions:

6.74x4.28x.82 in. .32 lbs.

Age Level:

from 18