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”The common room was crowded with people watching CNN, but Parker didn’t care about whatever protest or riot or whatever-the-fuck was happening. He probably should, but he had way too much reading to do, especially after wasting time at that meeting.”
And this, my friends, is exactly how you miss the approaching apocalypse! *lol* To be fair Parker had just gotten a C-minus in a course he thought he could half-ass his way through and his mind obviously was occupied with other things. Of course this was going to bite him in his ass, almost literally, when he discovered that there were actual and real zombies running towards him when he was on his way to his next class on campus. Thankfully, the very same TA who gave him that horrible grade happened to be in his vicinity when the attacks started and actually saved his life. And this is how it all begins!
Parker shook his head. “But why would you stay with me? I’m a loser. I never do things right, and I’ll slow you down. You’re so fast. How are you so fast?” “You’re not a loser. You’re annoying as hell sometimes, but you’re brave, and you care about people.”
I never knew I needed a book like this in my life but here we are and I’m not mad about it! I stumbled upon “Kick at the Darkness” when I was scrolling through my goodreads feed and whoever liked it and brought it to my attention: I owe you big time, because this was amazing! When I read the blurb and realized that this book is the m/m love child of “The Walking Dead” meets “Werewolves” I knew I had to get my greedy and very grabby hands on a copy of this story! And let me tell you this: It was the best impulse buy ever! I read this book in less than 24 hours and it was worth every second I spent with it! Parker and Adam were so good for each other and even though there wasn’t a lot of world building (we’re basically in America as it is right now only infested with zombies) this was one hell of a fun ride! Quite literally because Adam and Parker make their way through creepers infested America on the back of a motorbike. What’s not to love about that?!
"Parker went to use the toilet, which felt like absolute luxury. He wanted to cry when it flushed."
Also even though this was fiction, there were so many things the reader would be able to relate to if they’d end up being in the same situation. Like the fact that the internet collapsed, there is almost no news on how everything is going in other parts of the country, and some people are starting to get hostile and violent while others try to save humanity as good as possible. It’s mayhem and our two boys are trying to survive it while they make their way to Cape Cod in the hopes to find Parker’s parents. I personally found it very fascinating how the author managed to keep the overall plot light enough the reader was hooked, but still managed to address serious topics. It’s a balancing act not everyone is able to pull off, but Keira Andrews managed to do it just fine.
”Most creatures can’t survive decapitation.” “Right. So swords would be good. Where do swords come from? Like, who sells swords in the twenty-first century? It’s probably all online. Does Amazon Prime still deliver in the apocalypse?”
Another thing I really appreciated about this book was the humour! Like seriously, Parker was hilarious and I loved his inner monologue and the things he just blurted out whenever he was unable to keep his thoughts inside of his head. For me Parker was extremely relatable and I absolutely loved him for being like that! No filter, sometimes painfully honest but always so very human and wearing his heart on his sleeve. I felt with him whenever they came across other people and tried to help them as good as possible. His weakness for chips and “salty goodness” as he called it was literally me! *lol* And I probably would have cried about the luxury of having a flushing toilet and a functioning shower too. XD I’m not even kidding, I spent parts of my youth in tents without running water, let alone sanitary facilities so I know what I’m talking about. ;-)
”I don’t want to drool on you again,” he mumbled. “It’s such bad manners. My mother would be shocked and appalled. She’d be shappalled.” As he faded away, he heard the soft rumble of Adam’s laughter.
See what I’m talking about? This is me. *lol* I’d invent a new word like “shappalled” as well. Ask my family, they had to get used to many new words over the years. (I swear someday they’ll make it into the dictionary, just you wait. ;-P) Anyway! Let’s get to the elephant in the room and finally discuss the amazing budding relationship between Parker and Adam. They started off on the wrong foot and Parker wasn’t exactly nice to Adam when he confronted him about his C-minus, and this is me putting it mildly. Yet, Adam still saved him and they started to grow on each other while they tried to find out what happened. I absolutely loved their chemistry and how they went from strangers holding a grudge to friends and ended up being lovers that went through thick and thin together.
"But Adam tugged him back between his legs and wrapped his arms over Parker's chest. His breath was warm on Parker's ear. "Sleep." Despite everything, Parker felt safe.
If you’re fighting for your life in a global zombie apocalypse you definitely want to have a man like Adam next to you. The way he always found Parker and cared about him when he was coming down with the flu (literally the worst time to have a flu ever!!!) was so damn endearing and soft! The shift from friends to lovers was very realistic as well and I’m not gonna lie, I whooped when I reached the 40% mark of the book and things finally started to develop! There were small signs throughout the entire book but for all the m/m romance lovers among you who like their steamy scenes: They don’t happen until about 40% into the book, and then it’s a lot of very steamy scenes up until about 65% or so before things quiet down a little bit again. Just to give y’all a heads-up without spoiling anything. ;-)
"He thought of Adam, who had annoyed him so much when they met. Adam, who had saved him again and again. Adam, who was so brave and beautiful and generous and patient, and who he'd just woken up beside. Adam, who'd kisses him like he couldn't get enough."
Those two were just perfect for each other! Even though it didn’t seem like it at the beginning of the book. Also they were both great characters that had to deal with their individual issues while everything they knew crumbled around them. Parker is very insecure because his older brother is the golden child of the family and he always felt somewhat inferior to him and Adam had his own kind of demons to fight while they made their way through the country. My heart broke for him, the more we found out about his past, and near the ending there came a moment when all I wanted to do was to wrap him in a blanket and take care of him the same way he did for Parker all this time. I loved Parker even more for doing that for Adam instead.
”Thank you for everything you’ve done for me.” Adam was warm and breathing and alive, and Parker soaked it in with a kind of need he’d never felt. After a few heartbeats, Adam hugged him back. For a minute, they simply held each other close, the water beating down. They were safe in their little cocoon, the rest of the world fading away.”
Their soft moments were the death of me. Don’t get me wrong, I love myself some steamy scenes every once in a while (and we get plenty of those too!), but what I really live and breath for are those little, infinitesimal moments that made their connection so precious. The way Adam was always able to calm Parker down, how their very different characters complemented one another, how they moved heaven and hell to get the other out of trouble and back to safety whenever the shit hit the fan. The apocalypse might have caused them to get to know each other but they fell in love all of their own.
The girls edged away, eyeing him uneasily, and Parker recognizes there was a tinge of hysteria to his giggles. Yet he couldn’t seem to stop himself. Then Adam was there, standing right against him, his palm cupping Parker’s cheek. “In and out.” His breath was warm on Parker’s face, and Parker closed his eyes, leaning into him for a moment. He opened his eyes and looked into Adam’s. “Okay. I’m good. Sorry. I won’t freak out.”
There was some depth to this story I honestly didn’t expect. Not considering the fact this is legit pegged as a smutty book about werewolves and the zombie apocalypse! Yet here I am and I loved every second of it. I can’t believe this book has been out in the world since 2015 and I only just discovered it now! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this little gem that was truly the perfect blend of three of my favourite genres! I wish there would be more books like this one out in the world and I can’t wait to pick up book two, because I already know it’s going to be even more epic than the first one!
“You know what the best decision I ever made was?” Holding his breath, Parker shook his head. “Giving an entitled freshman who didn’t try hard enough a C-minus.” Parker’s head was suddenly light, and he gripped Adam’s hand.
Conclusion:
I think I already said it all but I’ll say it again: I loved this with every fibre of my heart and I gobbled it up like nobody’s business! The mere fact I read this in less than 24 hours should speak for itself! If you love werewolves, zombies and steamy m/m romances you can’t go wrong. And if you’re a frequent reader of Wattpad or of fanfics on AO3, even better for you! You’ll have a field day reading this one! “Kick at the Darkness” was extremely suspenseful as well and Adam’s and Parker’s relationship never failed to hit me in the feels! I loved them, I loved this, I want more! ;-)
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Okay, y’all! Jury’s in and this book was … A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! <3 Like seriously! I gobbled this up like nobody’s business and Parker and Adam were such a cute couple! Loved those two! Also it took a while until things got steamy and I appreciated that. Someone said this sounds like a story on AO3 or Wattpad and well, yeah! But I’m definitely not mad about it. *lol*
Full RTC soon-ish! I absolutely loved this and can’t wait to read book two. XD ____________________________
No, but this sounds like such a perfect read!!! Like I mean “Wolfsong” meets “The Walking Dead”?! How am I supposed not to buy this? Werewolves and zombies are both things I love to read about. Or watch on TV for that matter. ARGH!! Impulse buy for real! *lol*
Like I just… my finger won’t stop. It needs to click on that buy button. Oopsie. It happened.
Oh, well. If I already have the book I might start reading it, right? *lol*
You guys have no idea how excited I am to finally start reading this!! I mean!! AHHHHH!!! I waited to read this for an entire frI’m on BookTube now! =)
You guys have no idea how excited I am to finally start reading this!! I mean!! AHHHHH!!! I waited to read this for an entire freaking YEAR! And now I have my copy, I finally wrote my review for “Wolfsong” and I can go into this book with an easy conscience! I’M SO DAMN EXCITED!!!! WEEEEEEEE!!!! ADKADFKASDKFAKSDF! I’m going to read the hell out of this! Gordo and Mark! Here I come!! It’s time to be part of the #packpackpack again! *howls* (Yes, I’m THAT excited and I don’t care, just gimmi, gimmi, gimmi!!!)
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”You’re not broken.” He said,” You don’t know that.” I said, “I do. You’re alive. If you can take another breath, if you can take another step, then you’re not broken. Battered, maybe. Bruised. Cracked. But never broken.”
THIS book, this freaking book!!! I honestly thought I’d be okay writing my review one year after I finished this story, but turns out the joke’s on me because writing down all those quotes I went through the emotional wringer once again. It says a lot about the chokehold this book has on me that I teared up re-reading some of the scenes and had to physically stop myself from re-reading entire chapters as well. I think I’ll never get over Ox’s and Joe’s story, but that’s okay. I love them and the Bennett pack with all my heart and I’m sure I’ll reread this series again and again.
It’s just such a great story with so many layers and complex characters. Every single one of them is different but they are all part of something bigger and the found family in this is EVERYTHING! No, seriously, please let me be part of the Bennett pack because no matter how much they suffer, no matter how hard they have it, no matter the pain they go through, they do it together and they come out of it even stronger. #packpackpack I want to be a part of it. They all have such a deep and strong connection with each other and it’s so frickin beautiful to read about. I don’t know how a story can punch you so hard in the gut, yet at the same time be so wholesome that it physically hurts. T.J. Klune wrote an amazing tale and I’ll cherish it forever.
Is it the best writing style I ever came across? No, there are many repetitions, Ox’s is very young when we get to know him and his POV is still pretty naïve, but that’s all okay, because the writing style has enough heart to make up for it. You feel with the characters, you grow with them, you become a part of the story and that’s everything I needed to enjoy this book. For me it worked. For me it was perfect and since every reader has a subjective opinion about the books, they read I’ll just go with mine and write an extremely long and detailed review. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! But I’ve THOUGHTS, yeah, capital letters, and I need to get them out of my system. Mostly because it’s been a year and I had enough time to think about the book, but also because I finally want to read “Ravensong” and I can only do that once I found some sort of closure with the first book. So, here goes nothing! Let’s do this!
Also: Here’s the link to the essay review on my blog. (If you actually want to torture yourself and read the extended version. *lol*)
The characters:
Welcome to Green Creek, a little sleepy town that is surrounded by magical lands and is home to the Bennett pack. Word of warning: Green Creek is at least as full of spoilers as it’s full with werewolves so you better avoid spoilery town if you haven’t read the book yet!
Oxnard “Ox” Matheson:
”Could I have a job?” I said in a rush. “It’s just we need the money and I can’t let her lose the house. It’s all we have left. I’d do good, Gordo. I would do good work and I’d work for you forever. It was going to happen anyway and can we just do it now? Can we just do it now? I’m sorry. I just need to do it now because I have to be the man now.” My throat hurt.
I love Ox so much, he’s my precious son, and I don’t ever want him to feel the pain of being left alone again. The way his father left him and his mom. It broke my heart. He was still so young and yet despite everything he negotiated with Gordo to make sure his mom and him were able to keep the house they lived in. There’s something so pure and innocent about Ox at the beginning of the book and I think in some way this innocence stayed with him even when he got older and grew up. Some people say that Ox is naïve and I agree with them, at first he is. He’s just a young boy thrown into a world full of adults, magic, and werewolves, but he’s growing so much throughout the story and it was such a pleasure to see his development. That small and terrified boy got to know Joe and turned into a powerful and strong Alpha who’d do everything to protect his pack. It broke my heart that he couldn’t see how special he was, yet at the same time it was part of why he was such a great boy/man. He always sold himself short and didn’t think that the things he did were extraordinary. He’s humble and kind, he gives without expecting anything in return, Ox is such a nourishing character and the role of Alpha fit him so well. I could understand why all the werewolves clustered around him. He has a heart of gold and a quick mind and yeah, he can be stubborn but I suppose he needs to be as Joe’s mate. *lol* it was such a pleasure to see his character grow and develop and I’m so proud of him, you have no idea. <3
”I said, “Stop.” He ignored me and reached for his car door. With all that I had, I growled, “Gordo. I said stop.” It rolled out of me like a storm through a valley, dark and electric. Gordo stopped. The wolves around me whimpered and lowered their eyes. I heard Osmond come out on the porch behind us muttering, “What the hell?”
”Here’s what’s going to happen,” I said, tired of him. Tired of all of this. “You’re going to give me the girl. Once I see what kind of condition she’s in, I’ll make a decision as to whether you walk away from here or crawl.” I tilted my head, my gaze staying on him. “Or how deep in the ground I bury you.”
”We were together. We were a pack like we’d never been before, all of us. We worked together. We lived together. We ate together. We were a family, and I’d already lost too many people to ever allow anyone else to be taken from me again. If it meant giving up my own life to make sure they were safe, then fine. So be it. As long as they were safe, I would have done my job as Alpha.”
Joseph “Joe” Bennett:
”And then he was all standing there and he didn’t see me at first because I’m getting so good at hunting. I was all like rawr and grr but then I smelled it again and it was him and it was all kaboom! I don’t even know! I don’t even know! You gotta smell him and then tell me why it’s all candy canes and pinecones and epic and awesome.”
Oh, Joe! Poor little and broken Joe! Gosh, the pain! It hurt so much to find out what happened to him and how Richard hurt him. I loved this little hurricane like crazy and I still love the man he became, but boy was it a though thing to read about. I can’t even imagine the pain he went through. The hopelessness he must have felt while he was Richard’s captive. A young werewolf in captivity tortured and abused by a former friend of his father. DAMN!!! Klune why did you make Joe suffer so much?! Being a parent myself, I wanted nothing more than to crush Richard into tiny little pieces. I swear nothing hits as hard as an innocent child that is mute because of all the bad things that happened to it. T_T And then Ox came along and Joe found his voice again and it was… it still causes me to choke back tears when I think about it. He was so little when he got to know Ox but he already knew that he was everything he’d ever need. That special bond makes me so emotional, I can’t even. Also the way he was able to fight through all the things that happened to him. The way that little boy who’d seen too much turned into a hurricane and then became a cocky teenager. XD That scene when he found out Ox finally saw him as a man. Haha! Oh gosh, I’m still laughing like crazy. Unfortunately things didn’t stay that way and Joe as well as Ox both had to feel loss because of Richard. After everything Joe had lost, he lost even more, it wasn’t fair, and I could understand the things he did, no matter how misguided they were. Grief is a horrible thing. Still, Joe grew up to be an amazing Alpha and I really liked the way he dealt with things after their packs merged. There’s so much of Thomas in him and I can’t wait to see him become the Alpha he was always meant to be.
”There’s a lot you don’t … know. About me. Things were … hard. For a while. Sometimes, they still are. But Ox, he just … I have nightmares. About bad men. About monsters. And he makes them go away.” I tried to swallow past the lump in my throat. “And I’ve been waiting,” Joe said. “For him to look at me like I looked at him. And he finally did. He finally did. And I’m going to do everything I can to make sure it says like that. Because I want him for always.”
”You’re not going. You’re going to stay here because I love you more than anything in this goddamn world and I don’t fucking care if you’re pissed. I don’t care if you hate me because of it. As long as I know you’re safe, then that’s all that matters. That’s why, you bastard.”
”The longer I was gone, the easier it would be to forget me and everything I’ve done to you. I wanted to come home, Ox. All I wanted to do was come home, because without you, I don’t have a home.”
Gordo Livingstone:
”I don’t like this,” Gordo said. “At all. But I’m going to say it anyway, okay? Anyone should count their lucky stars if they got to call you their own. I am not giving you my approval because it doesn’t matter to you anyway. Nothing I can say matters at this point.” His voice cracked. “But he had better treat you like you hung the moon or I will tear him from this earth.”
Gordo, my precious Gordo! >_< There’s so much to unpack here and even though I was sad we didn’t get enough of him and his background story in “Wolfsong” I’m very comforted by the fact that he got his own book with “Ravensong”. I can’t wait to read his POV and to find out more about what happened with Mark and his father in the past. I think in many ways Gordo is at least as broken as Joe and the effects of it still haunt him. I mean, damn, he was twelve when he became the Bennett pack’s witch. That’s so young to have all this responsibility. No wonder he was always kind of a father figure for Ox even though he must have been in his late 20ies when he took him in. Also I really want to see more of his powers because damn Gordo must be such a powerful witch. I’m so ready to read “Ravensong” you have no idea. *lol*
The relationships & ships:
Ox & Joe:
”Joe, if I hadn’t gotten left behind, I wouldn’t have you, so you need to focus, okay? Because I can’t have anything happen to you. I need you here with me, Joe, and I don’t care if you’re a boy or a wolf. Stuff like that don’t matter to me. You’re my friend, and I can’t lose that. I will never regret you. Ever.”
Those two broke my freaking heart!!! Constantly, every single time. There was so much pain and suffering but it was so worth all those little happy moments they spent together. Their relationship was just so bittersweet. They wanted to be together but then things happened and they just couldn’t because they were too young and didn’t know how to handle everything that had happened. My heart bled for them. I suffered and cried with them. Ahhh! I was a mess reading this. But oh, those little wholesome moments and the funny ones! When Ox first realized that Joe had become a man and that he was attracted to him. That chapter will live in my mind rent-free forever. *lol* Also when Joe told Ox’s mom that he wanted to mount him and put his mouth on him. *LOL* I died. Haha! So hilarious! Honestly, I’m glad there were funny scenes in this too because they made for a great counterweight to the darker parts of the story. I know for many the age gap between Ox and Joe is a topic as well but I don’t think that it matters here? As long as Joe was underage, nothing ever happened and their relationship was merely a very strong friendship. And later on when Ox realized Joe had turned into a man it was actually Joe who went into flirt mode and tried to seduce Ox. XD Plus in the grand scheme of things the 6 years difference isn’t that big. I mean the first time their relationship turns more romantic Joe is 17 and Ox is 23 but nothing sexual happens between them until Joe is about 20 and Ox is 26. So yeah, no big deal for me. They were both consenting adults. Period. I honestly don’t get why people unpack their pitchforks with relationships like this one, but find it completely okay when Bella is with Edward (about 100 years age difference) etc. Anyway! Ox and Joe worked and they are amazing together! I’m so ready to see how they’ll lead their pack as two Alphas and I hope that after all the suffering and heart-break they’ll finally be able to find some peace together. Heaven knows they deserve it! <333 I’m looking forward to their cameos in the other books of the series. =)
”Yes, I’m seventeen years old, but I knew the day I met you that I would do anything for you. I would do anything to make you happy because no one had ever smelled like you did. It was candy canes and pinecones. It was epic and awesome. And it was home. You smelled like my home, Ox. I’d forgotten what that was like, okay? I’d forgotten that because he took it away from me and I couldn’t find it again until I found you. So don’t you sit there and say I’m only seventeen. My father gave Mom his wolf when he was seventeen. It’s no a matter of age, Ox. It’s when you know.”
”So all of this was for nothing.” “I wouldn’t say that. Look at you.” “Look at me,” I echoed. “Are we welcome?” he asked, and that was the most important question. Because an Alpha of the territory had to give his consent to another pack. It was how things worked. But it shouldn’t have to be like that with him. With them.
”I don’t –“ “Don’t tell me you don’t know!” I roared at him. “Tell me one fucking thing you do know!” “That I love you.” His breath hitched in his chest. And I just. I couldn’t breathe.
Ox & Gordo:
”Who was it?” Smoke curled up around his face and he said, “Mark. Okay? It was Mark. I loved him. I loved him and he left and I stayed, and until I found you, I was lost in the dark. You brought me back, Ox. You brought me back and I can’t lose you. I can’t.”
You just gotta love how those two men formed such a strong bond that Ox even became Gordo’s tether. I think Gordo really loves Ox, at first like a son and then later on in the series as he grows up he appreciates him as a friend and their relationship eventually turns into a family bond. They become brothers. And it was just beautiful to witness. Those two and everything they went through, they value each other’s opinion and they respect and appreciate each other. I mean Gordo basically handed over his shop and life to Ox when he left. Their trust is so remarkable! I was so glad Gordo had Ox even before the Bennetts returned because Gordo must have felt so alone and empty. He’s such a fascinating character and I hope we’ll see more of his past in “Ravensong”. I need to know what happened! I just need to know and I think my heart will always break for that little 12 year old witch who lost everything and tried to take responsibility for the mistakes of his father. T_T Also Mark!! Why did Gordo give back Mark’s wolf!?? Why are they like that?! I need to know!!!
His fingers tightened. “No,” he said. “It’s not okay. No one should ever make you feel like shit. Especially me. It’s unacceptable.” “I know.” “I’ll be better, okay? I’m not the best, I know. But I’ll do right by you. I swear.”
Ox & his mom:
”You’ll meet someone,” she said, suddenly fierce. “You’ll see. A girl or a boy and they’ll worship the ground you walk on because you deserve to be treasured. And I’ll be there to say I told you so because you’ve earned it. If anyone in this world has earned it, it’s you.”
Bless Maggie Callaway’s big and brave heart! Ox’s mom was one of the best and the way she died was so horrible. Her death was devastating and I grieved with Ox when she was killed by Richard. I cried buckets of tears reading that scene and I cried once again when I reread it in order to write this review. Ox’s father didn’t deserve her! Maggie was a precious soul! That’s what she was! I mean when Ox came out to her, her first reaction was to think that she must have done something wrong because she didn’t know and she was horrified by the thought her son was afraid of telling her. As if she’d have done anything wrong. Ahh it hurts so much to know this gentle soul died because of Richard, but it was her decision to protect Ox and her final wish so I can’t blame her for it. Because I’d have done the same for my own kid and no one would have been able to stop me either. RIP Maggie, you were one of the best! <333
Ox & Thomas:
”You’re different, Ox. I don’t think even I know how different. It will be truly a sight to behold. And I, for one, can’t wait to see it.” “See what?” “Your everything,” he said.
Thomas and Ox… Gordo was already some sort of father figure for Ox but I think Thomas, well, he was the real deal. Once he truly got to know Ox there was no turning back. Those two broke my heart because in some way Ox didn’t just lose his mother, but also his father that night. And Thomas was his father in every sense of the word that counts and matters. I mean he basically adopted him not only into the pack but also as a son and when he was close to dying he was willing to give the power of the Alpha to Ox. He would have given all of his power to his human son knowing everything that this would entail but still trusting Ox do right by him. T_T No, seriously Thomas Bennett was an amazing Alpha and it pains me to know he’s dead and can’t see how well Ox and Joe are going to lead his pack. >_< I’ll forever be bitter that he had to die.
Conclusion:
I loved this book with all my heart and I think I’ll love it and return to it for years to come. “Wolfsong” is the perfect combination of wholesome and bittersweet, of sadness and happiness, of hope and desperation. It’s devastating but also so, so damn real and comforting. I think it’s what some people would describe as hurt/comfort and there’s honestly no better word for it. Klune’s humour throughout the story makes all the suffering and pain bearable, it easies the tension and suffering and it gives you those quiet and sweet moments you need in order to pull through. And the ending… after all this darkness there’s some light at the end of the tunnel and I dunno about you, but I appreciated it even more. This was a brilliant emotional rollercoaster and I don’t regret anything. 5 stars and a thousand more....more
”All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.”
Thank god we have Mercy to do the job!!! XD
So this was already the seventh bo”All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.”
Thank god we have Mercy to do the job!!! XD
So this was already the seventh book in the Mercy Thompson series and even after all those many books I still can’t help but have to love Patricia Briggs heroine. =)
Mercy is such a strong female character and I really wish there would be more of them in literature. XD Don’t get me wrong, it’s getting better and better and a lot has improved ever since I started to read this series, when I was younger and began to get into reading, Mercy Thompson was almost the only cool heroine though. Well, next to Kate Daniels (start of the series 2007) and Rachel Morgan (2004)! *lol*
Still, I’m very thankful that Patricia Briggs and the other authors wrote about those strong female leads and I think their stories influenced a lot of other young writers to do the same thing. ;-) This said, I guess it’s no wonder I still love to come back to this series and enjoy it immensely. It almost feels like coming home whenever I begin to dive into the next book and I really hope there are more to come. =))
Of course the 7th book didn’t disappoint as well and I was once again pulling for Mercy and her pack! I swear, I love the interactions of the pack so much!!! Each and every single member is so unique and likeable, it’s like they’ve become my family over the years. *lol* Still, I can’t believe what happened at the beginning of this book!!!! >_< (view spoiler)[A Cantrip agent killed Peter!!! Sweet and gentle Peter!!! OMG!! I’ll never be over his death…. The “heart of the pack” is gone and I’m sure there will be a lot of trouble because of this. T_T (hide spoiler)] I’m still shocked but there was so much action that I could barely process everything that happened. *lol* Next to our typical vampires (Marsilia, Stefan and Wulfe) there were also some new additions to the cast and I’m really curious if they’ll have a part in the next few books as well. Hao and Asil were two really intriguing men and I definitely want to find out more about them! So yeah, I hope they’ll stick around. XD Oh and if we’re already speaking about awesome boys, Tad is such a sweetie pie!!! I love this guy so much!!! <333 He’s definitely one of the coolest characters of the entire series and whatever his personal troubles, he still decided to help Mercy! Which tbh only makes him even more adorable! *lol*
”I am always careful with the truth. It is a powerful thing and deserves respect.”
Isn’t he a sweetheart?! XD
Anyway, like all of the books before it I really loved “Frost Burned” and I can’t wait to continue with the Mercy Thompson series. =))) So far there are 10 books which means I only have three more to go until I have to wait for the release of the 11th one. Let’s see if I’ll manage to catch up! ;-P...more
Virginia Ronan
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