Name: Storm Cursed
ISBN: 9780425281291

Patricia Briggs

Mercy Thompson has opened her garage again and is trying to get back to normal. Of course, now that the Tri-Cities are viewed as neutral ground, all kinds of supernatural beings are heading her way. With her mate Adam Hauptman's firm involved in providing security to a top-secret meeting with the US government and the fae, Mercy is tapped to handle everything else--including reports of a strange witch in town...

Storm Cursed

Matalin Hansen

"The zombie cowboy made Facebook sit up and beg," said Ruth. "That cowboy is fine."

"Honey, I am married," she told me. "And my wife was the one who pointed out what a hunk your zombie-roping man is. There is something about a man with a lasso."

I grinned at her. "I'll tell him you said so."

In this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves… My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic. And a coyote shapeshifter. And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack. Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn’t stood upon a bridge and taken responsibility for the safety of the citizens who lived in our territory. It seemed like the thing to do at the time. It should have only involved hunting down killer goblins, zombie goats, and an occasional troll. Instead, our home was viewed as neutral ground, a place where humans would feel safe to come and treat with the fae. The reality is that nothing and no one is safe. As generals and politicians face off with the Gray Lords of the fae, a storm is coming and her name is Death. But we are pack, and we have given our word. We will die to keep it.

Rachel Kanyid

While I found this still to be a fun, light read, and still enjoy reading a series that takes place where I live, I am really ready for a new story from Patricia Briggs. I would love to see her go back and dabble in straight fantasy like she originally wrote, rather than continuing the Mercy series forever... They have lost their "magic" so to say, and they all are starting to blend together

Celeste Richardson

You can find this review and more at Novel Notions. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher (Ace) in exchange for an honest review. While I’m incredibly thankful, all opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Actual rating: 4.5 stars, rounded up.

I was ecstatic to receive a copy of this book. First of all, Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series served as my gateway into truly appreciating urban fantasy. I had previous exposure to the genre, having binge read many of the Anita Blake novels (until it devolved into nothing but orgy after orgy), a handful of the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, and the first five of Moning’s Fever series. While I enjoyed these books in the moment, I always viewed them as junk food, something to be consumed and forgotten, leaving nothing behind but a vague literary equivalent of a stomach ache from overindulgence. 

Mercy was the first heroine in the UF genre who had true staying power for me. As soon as I met her in Moon Called, I was enamored. Here was a woman who felt like she could step right out of her story and become my friend, someone I would invite over when I was cooking something particularly spicy for dinner, who I could watch movies with or invite to a concert knowing that we would feed on each other’s enthusiasm. She felt (and still feels) incredibly real for me, despite that fact that she can shape-shift into a coyote. She’s been through some rough times, but she always bounces back. She was also the first UF heroine I’ve come across who shares my faith in spite of the craziness that plagues her life. Mercy is vibrant and kind and stubborn and fierce and I love her for it. The only other heroine who has this lifelike quality for me is J.D. Robb’s Eve Dallas, who I will also love forever.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, which felt like more of a return to the world I had come to love after the slight departure in both setting and storytelling style Briggs presented in Silence Fallen, the installment that preceded Storm Cursed. This book is once again told entirely from Mercy’s first person perspective, which is in my opinion the perspective through which Briggs’s writing shines the brightest. Some bad black magic is plaguing the Tri-Cities area. It first expresses itself in the form of a herd of miniature zombie goats. They’re just as adorably disturbing as they sound. Mercy is trying desperately to stay ahead of the zombie situation and find the culprit while Adam and most of the werewolves are preparing for a summit between the US government and the fae. Aiding Mercy is Sherwood, the mysterious werewolf amputee who was sent to their pack by Bran with little explanation. Finding out a bit more of his story was an interesting, satisfying addition to the story.

Storm Cursed was action packed and sassy and heart breaking, and was impossible to put down. My one and only issue was really more of an issue on my part than with the book itself. This is the 11th installment in this series. At this point, I simply don’t have time to reread ten books to refresh my memory, and the one thing I would add to this book if I could would be a quick recap of pertinent information from preceding books before beginning this story. However, Briggs did a good job of giving readers enough to keep them from getting lost without ever breaking the tension of the story by stepping outside of the narrative to explain or remind.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit with Mercy. She’s a character who I could happily read dozens of novels about, and who I am always thrilled to revisit. This book had everything I’m looking for in an urban fantasy tale, and I was sad to reach the last page. And can I just mention this gorgeous cover? Talk about fierce. I can’t wait to see where her crazy life takes Mercy next!

Nicole A

I've been binge reading this series! I love all her adventures!! I recommend this series if you're into urban fantasy. 

Nickie Mohler

Another fabulous book by Patricia Briggs! I love this series so much! I just wish I didn't have to wait for the next one. These are some of my favorite characters. I was excited to learn more about "Sherwood ". He is definitely an interesting addition.

Anastaciya

Kb james

I loved it. I laughed, cried and fell in love with characters I never thought I would. My only complaint is the book is not long enough. I can’t wait for the next one.

Southern Today Gone Tomorrow

Written by Patricia Briggs and the latest novel in the Mercy Thompson series, this book has Mercy and her pack, the self-proclaimed protectors of the Tri-cities area, as they are having to deal with what that means. Goblins, zombie miniature goats, and black witches are just the beginning.

This isn’t the first novel in this series, far from it, and as such this will have spoilers for the previous novels and I DO NOT RECOMMEND HOPPING IN ON THIS NOVEL.

This is the least of the series for me. Now, hear me out, its still a good book and I’m glad I read it, Storm Cursed just isn’t the same as the other books. The pacing was a bit more odd than normal, and a lot of things were just so much more… awkward than in previous novels.

Again, this is still written well, I still enjoyed this novel, it just doesn’t have the same feel as the other books.

It’s also odd to think that in this world, only 3 years have passed since the first novel. A lot has happened in that amount of time.

With that, I think this might be my favorite novel when it comes to the interaction between Mercy and Adam, even with both of them being terribly busy. They have a relationship that is something that a lot of us want, would like, and deserve. They both respect each other, and even though they want to wrap one another into bubble wrap, they let each other live.

And Sherwood. I love Sherwood. I want to know everything about him. And all of the other support characters. Some times, it feels like they are more real, more rounded, than Mercy in this novel.

If you enjoy this series, this is definitely one you need to read, just prepare yourself a little. If you enjoy werewolves, fantasy, urban fantasy, and a lot of action, this is a wonderful series.

Ally Wagner

I’m glad we didn’t have a hurt Mercy like the other books. I appreciate the new focus of zombies and witches. Can’t wait to see what Briggs brings us in the next book.