I really appreciate that I started this series after a good portion of the series was out. If I only had book three I’m not sure I could have continued further. It took a seriously dark turn…. And it was more detailed than I definitely felt and feel comfortable with. But the series is worth continuing into. ( )

I knew this would be a tough re-read, but I wanted to get through it again since I’m re-reading all the Mercyverse novels and stories. Besides the awfulness at the end, I had forgotten how good this installment was, with the resolution of the love triangle, the closer look at Ben’s past, and lots more detail about the fae.

One thing that I really like about this series is that Mercy isn’t always right about people, and Briggs does a great job of developing her changes of heart. Ben and Honey are good examples. And I know we see a negative example or two of this as well later on. With a character as smart and talented as Mercy, it’s gratifying to have these humanizing details, and it makes the story better.

Briggs builds on so much from her previous novels in both Mercyverse series, and this re-read has been a good review of what I’ve forgotten, as well as being a marvelously fun indulgence I don’t usually allow myself. ( )

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While still good, I did not enjoy this book as much as the first two in the series. This entry in the Mercy Thompson series has more angst and less sass than the previous two books. A large part of this heaviness is caused by the weight Mercy is feeling as Zee is accused of murder, and the love triangle she is embroiled in finds a resolution.

Full review: https://rebeccasreadingcorner.blog/review-patricia-briggs-iron-kissed/ ( )

I couldn't put this one down. We are finally introduced to the world of the fae. There's a shocking and sad twist at the end. Mercy proves to be a strong character and I'm excited to see how she and the story line around her develops. ( )