Fire Touched
By Patricia Briggs
- Release Date: 2016-03-08
- Genre: Fantasy
Description
Mercy Thompson has been hailed as “a heroine who...always remains true to herself” (Library Journal). Now she’s back, and she’ll soon discover that when the fae stalk the human world, it’s the children who suffer...
Tensions between the fae and humans are coming to a head. And when coyote shapeshifter Mercy and her Alpha werewolf mate, Adam, are called upon to stop a rampaging troll, they find themselves with something that could be used to make the fae back down and forestall out-and-out war: a human child stolen long ago by the fae.
Defying the most powerful werewolf in the country, the humans, and the fae, Mercy, Adam, and their pack choose to protect the boy no matter what the cost. But who will protect them from a boy who is fire touched?
Reviews
Excellent addition to the series
5By dlwickhamHighly recommended!Ended too soon
5By PatmonychCan't wait for a new Mercy book. They never disappoint and they always end too soon and the wait for the next one seems too far away. Same thing just happened with this latest. Loved it. Heading back to page one. You never know with magical books I may have missed something important. Thanks Ms. Briggs for another wonderful tale about our favorite coyote and her wolf.Fire touched
2By Ashes-112I expected more. After the last book and hinted possibility that mercy might've been pregnant I had been looking forward to this. Now that I've read it, it was extremely disappointing and almost a copy of a charmed episode I watched, including the plot line of needing to save a child that held power over fire.Love!
5By MoonbeamashMercy Thompson never disappoints!!! Love this series! I always impatiently wait for the next one! Love the addition of Aiden to Mercy's dysfunctional family! Hope he stays!Best so far
5By Dalton642Very good book, best of the series so far!Best in the series so far
5By T SarterThe other books in the series have set the stage nicely for this book. There is a part in the beginning that had me laughing so hard that I had tears in my eyes. Its great to see the characters together in a more relaxed setting, strengthening bonds instead of only being together to fight. She is amassing friends and allies that are willing to follow her. I can't wait to see how they will all come together for the epic battle that is coming. Mercy has taken a beating in most of the books in this series and it's nice to have her only bruised this time. In a nice twist, she stayed human instead of running or fighting as a coyote. Her character is evolving as she takes on the role of a translator/ liaison and I think it makes her seem more mature. My complaint is not about what is in the book, but what I want it to have in it. I would love for her to be pregnant! There is a nod towards that idea when she goes to underhill, and I hope she is wrong in thinking that she's not. I can imagine her frustration as everyone tries to 'wrap her in wool' to cushion her from the world. All of these big bad monsters going goo goo over a baby would be very entertaining (though a pregnancy would be a whole book by itself).Another Homerun
5By Jes1275Her stories get better with every book, which is such a rarity in long series.Absolute magnificence!
5By WolvesrealmI've been a huge fan of Patricia Briggs' work since 2008 and have been reading her books daily ever since. She's never let me down! This book is no exception! Always a 5 star review no matter which book you pick up and a must have in every library, digital or otherwise!Another great story!
5By ledossPatricia Briggs never disappoints! Another great Mercy installment and each story is a standalone. Well worth the time and cost!Loved this new Mercy book!
5By RoadrunnerReaderI just absolutely adored this book. The fire god one was great, and this one was really great, too. The fight with the troll was just really cool, and the tension between the fae, the wolves, and the humans was just fantastic. I LOVED the multi-level marketing bit. It was really funny and tied everything together just wonderfully.Fire Touched
5By GautreauxgangPatricia Briggs delivers another fabulous book in the Mercy Thompson Series. The interaction between the pack continues to deepen. Old friends made me laugh out loud. I devoured the book and wanted to savor it at the same time. It will go on my shelf to re-read again and again as a favorite.Amazing
5By SxyvixenI love this series, and the sister series. They are always amazing. Sometimes the author confuses things that she said before, but they are easy to ignore.Lovely romp of a book
5By Rhoda o,Okay this book brought back the laughter to mercyverse. The last book was harsh but this one while action packed had laughs to spare, or is it brownies.Mercy's Still on Top!
5By IsisunitI would like to thank Ace & NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book to review. Though I received this e-book for free, that has no impact upon the honesty of my review. Goodreads Teaser: "Mercy Thompson has been hailed as "a heroine who continues to grow and yet always remains true to herself."* Now she's back, and she'll soon discover that when the fae stalk the human world, it's the children who suffer... Tensions between the fae and humans are coming to a head. And when coyote shapeshifter Mercy and her Alpha werewolf mate, Adam, are called upon to stop a rampaging troll, they find themselves with something that could be used to make the fae back down and forestall out-and-out war: a human child stolen long ago by the fae. Defying the most powerful werewolf in the country, the humans, and the fae, Mercy, Adam, and their pack choose to protect the boy no matter what the cost. But who will protect them from a boy who is fire touched?" As with the prior Mercy Thompson books this one runs pretty true to form. Crazy situations that somehow end up revolving around Mercy, and usually spilling out into some, if not all, of the pack. Since Mercy made Joel part of the pack without going through the proper channels there's been some tension between certain pack members and her. So when she makes a rash declaration that's unfortunately picked up on national news, things go from mild tension to just under DEFCON Five. But Mercy was being guided by ancient fae Magic at the time, so it wasn't really her fault. Was it? Mercy is still Mercy, yet she continues to evolve with each new adventure. These days her changes aren't as radical, usually more emotional as she and Adam try to find a happy medium for both of them to survive, and thrive, in their still shiny new relationship. She has her man, family, and the pack. So the big stuff is mostly handled. Mostly. Her mouth still has a tendency to get her into trouble. Thankfully she has enough control to avoid verbal trouble with the fae. At least she usually does. Some of that is thanks to her mechanics mentor and friend Zee. Though Zee and his son Tad disappeared in the last book, they've still got roles to play in this one, so we get to see them in one way or another in part of this tale. In some ways it's like going back to the beginning, which is part of what makes Mercy's stories so engaging and endearing; her ability to make unusual friends into part of her extended family, and keep them as constants in her life is a real part of her attraction. She, Adam, and the pack still have battles to fight, evil to triumph over, treaties to draft and enforce. In other words, a typical few weeks in Mercy's life. But it's the personal stuff, and the expertly portrayed emotional experiences that really help hold these books together and keep them from feeling stale or recycled. That, and of course the awesome adventures that Mercy's growing family continue to get pulled into. Each situation still feels unique and different from those that went before, so it remains very easy to get pulled into each new Mercy Thompson adventure and stay there to the very end. And then lament the fact that you've got at least eight months, if not a lot longer, to wait for the next exciting installment in the Mercy chronicles.
