Review: _Iron Kissed_ by Patricia Briggs

Urban Fantasy is a rapidly growing subgenre in Fantasy. Stories about magic and supernatural creatures living in our world make for exciting reads. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs is the third book in her Mercy Thompson series about shape changer living in Washington state. The author keeps the latest book in the series interesting through the characters and plot.

Characters continue to grow in this book, which keeps readers interested. Mercy Thompson is a mechanic who can change into a coyote. She was raised by werewolves and has two of them or love interests. Mercy discovers new strength in this book as she tries to help save an old friend. Adam, the werewolf pack leader, endures courting Mercy with a strained patience. He must keep his dominant nature in control in order to not drive Mercy away from him. Other characters add intriguing touches to the story. Mrs. Briggs provides more facets to her characters that lets them change and draws readers further into the story.

Next, the plot moves at a brisk pace, attracting readers in by being interesting. The story begins with Mercy being asked by her old boss Zee to look into the murders of some Fae on the reservation. Mercy’s sense of smell as a coyote might lead to some clues about the killer. Before she knows it, Zee is arrested for the murder of a human. The other Fae do not like Mercy knowing their secrets and are willing to sacrifice her friend to keep them. She is unwilling to desert her friend, which leads to attacks on her. Mercy gets help from the werewolves as she strives to solve the crimes. Again, Ms. Briggs deftly weaves an action plot together that keeps readers hooked.

The third Mercy Thompson novel, Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs, is an exciting addition to the series. Characters and plot makes the abiding story of Mercy interesting. There are some resolutions in this book. Overall, the book is an entertaining read that ends in a satisfying conclusion. This book leaves readers wanting more and waiting anxiously for the next book in the series.