Winter Lost (Mercy Thompson #14) by Patricia Briggs
Publication Date: June 18th 2024 by Ace
Pages: 416
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★★
My Thoughts:
Mercy Thompson continues to be my all-time favorite UF
series, so Winter Lost was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024!
This is book 14 in a series that’s best read in order. If you haven’t read this
series yet, go grab book one and start reading! The audios are a fantastic way
to experience the series!
Winter Lost picks up with Mercy still dealing with
the effects of the Soul Taker from the last book. Mercy’s worried, but so are
Adam and the Pack, however this is put on the back burner when her brother,
Gary shows up in trouble. To find a solution they must travel to Montana in an
epic winter storm and find a lost/stolen artifact. They end up at a lodge with
a varied group of guests as they search for the artifact before it’s too late
for Gary and the world. I’m being vague so as not to spoil anything.
In this installment while Mercy and Adam tackle this
immediate problem there seems to be a few brewing in the background: Bonarata
being the most troubling one, IMO.
One of the things I love most about this series is the relationship
between Mercy and Adam. They continue to be a united, powerful force against
all that comes at them. I also love the bits of humor; the friendships and the intricate
world of magic and creatures Briggs has created. The story was action-packed,
full of danger and riveting! Of course, now I can’t wait for the next one!
5 Stars
Book Description:
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must stop a disaster of world-shattering proportions in this exhilarating entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
In the supernatural realms, there are creatures who belong to winter. I am not one of them. But like the coyote I can become at will, I am adaptable.
My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe. It’s a hard job, and it doesn’t leave much room for side quests. Which is why when I needed to travel to Montana to help my brother, I intended to go by myself.
But I’m not alone anymore.
Together, Adam and I find ourselves trapped with strangers in a lodge in the heart of the wilderness, in the teeth of a storm of legendary power, only to discover my brother’s issues are a tiny part of a problem much bigger than we could have imagined. Arcane and ancient magics are at work that could, unless we are very careful, bring about the end of the world. . . .
My library hold of this book has officially 'shipped'...which means I should get it next week! I'm so excited to read it. I love Mercy and Adam; they make such a great team. :D
ReplyDeleteOh, yay! I can't wait to hear what you think, Lark! They really do! :)
DeleteHoping to read it this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice treat to look forward to! Looking forward to your thoughts, Sophia!
DeleteMercy is in my top series of all time also - top 5 for sure. Ilona Andrews is probably the top - Kate Daniels. But I did the Mercy Read-along in 2020. I'm so glad to see you loved it as much as I did.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Kate Daniels is in my top 5 as well. I enjoyed the read along and I've read the series again since. Such a good one!
DeleteThis series is on my wishlist to read one day.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd love it, Mary!
DeleteThat's amazing that this series can still thrill you. So glad this was a hit for you.
ReplyDeleteI know! I hope she keeps writing stories for the foreseeable future!
DeleteAlthough this isn't a genre I'd normally dive into, I do love when authors mix humor and action.
ReplyDeleteOmg I need this book
ReplyDeleteI really do need to start this series! Especially after hearing you all talk about how much you love it. Great review, glad this was so good for you!
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