Mercy Thompson #6
“It wasn’t my idea. He threw me in.”
Mercy Thompson Hauptman
Change is in the air as Mercy and Adam embark on their married life. It will be eventful if their honeymoon is a sign of what’s to come. Far from home, Mercy and Adam find themselves in trouble as the River Devil takes an interest in Mercy. It’s a wild ride with plenty of danger and new allies, but I found myself missing the usual gang.
The antics are on par with the other books for the inadvertent mayhem that Mercy gets caught up in. Standouts are the betting going on about the wedding and Mercy ending up in a fight in Walmart. These situations had me giggling.
There is plenty of drama as well. This is the first time that Mercy chooses to enter a conflict when she could freely walk away. It is a defining point for her character. On the other hand, Adam is faced with the fact that this is a situation that he cannot help with as it takes place around the river. For those who have read the other books, deep water and werewolves do not mix. I liked that there was evident growth on both their parts.
With everyone else left at home, a new set of allies enter the fray. It was neat to learn more about Mercy’s history and see others like her. Coyote, in particular, is highly entertaining as he has unique methods for gaining information. While there are some standouts, many of the newcomers faded into each other as the story progressed.
This is a solid entry in the series with many new aspects to the characters and friends that might make future appearances. I would have liked to see more of the old gang, but why would they bring them along on their honeymoon?
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