Night Broken – Review + Giveaway! Baby Mama Drama Rama!
When a book is quotable, I’m gonna quote!
“Adam snorted as he pulled on a faded green t-shirt that said “I Heart Coyotes.” Yet another sign that folding my clean clothes wasn’t too big a price to pay to make him happy. He didn’t have any “I Heart Christy ” shirts-or I would have burned them already.”
“I thought we should apply that kind of thinking to the matter of Cristy’s stalker.” He gave me a skeptical look. “No, really,” I said. “Now that we know that Flores is really this nasty, fiery, superpowerful nothing-can-kill-me demon from hell, maybe we should consider just giving Christy to him?” He laughed.
“I’m serious,” I said.“Seriously? Do you know how many guilty people are in jail? None.” Gary’s voice rose to imitate a woman’s voice. “Honest. I didn’t kill him. He fell on my knife. Fourteen times.”
You would think that our favorite coyote, Mercy, would have enough to deal with in her life when it comes to adversaries of the supernatural and furry variety. But she may have to confront her biggest challenge yet in the form of the former Mrs. Adam Hauptman. That’s right, the ex is in trouble and on the run from her psycho boyfriend. And Adam wouldn’t be the Adam that Mercy knows and loves if it wasn’t in his nature to help others, especially the mother of his child.
But the ex, Christy, is only safest in Adam’s house and with his pack several things aren’t quite adding up. But one thing is as clear as day, Christy wants Adam back and isn’t afraid to play dirty to get him. Mercy isn’t going to take this lying down, but Christy’s peculiar psycho boyfriend may have more going on than some crazy stalker tendencies and as more bodies pile up, it’s up to Mercy to put a stop to it.
Night Broken is certainly one of the more memorable entries in the world of Mercy Thompson. She’s got bad guys…and girls all around and it’s hard to know who she can truly trust! Christy’s character is the one you love to hate. We’d been lucky for a while with her out of the picture, but since the character never died we knew she’d have to crop up sooner or later. And even death isn’t always a guarantee that we’ll be done with a character in the paranormal world, so it’s always in our best interests to just wait and see. I did thoroughly enjoy this part of the book, even if Christy made me want to
Mercy’s snark was of the highest order this time around and I found it refreshing. I loved this that novel tested the depth of Mercy and Adam’s feelings for one another as well. They define what it is to be a unit. I think Adam fans in general will find him pretty swoon-worthy.
The villain was pretty interesting. I wasn’t always sure what direction Briggs was going to take with his character so that helped keep the read very engaging. I did find myself annoyed more than once with Adam’s pack though. It really disappointed me how they treated Mercy despite her dedication to them and the fact that she sticks her neck out there for their sakes time and time again. I really wish they would get over themselves. One saving grace is the fact that if they can’t do it at once, they might be able to do it one by one. I thought the developments with Honey were well done and are a closer step in the direction of where things need to go.
My biggest gripe for the book would be the length. The latest Mercy books have felt too short to me. I mean, 350 pages might seem like enough but I feel like I whiz through it so fast. I could use another meaty 50-75 pages per entry. Additional pages would perhaps allow for more inclusion of side characters whose presence I found myself missing, namely Stefan. I know it’s probably not very easy to figure out how to incorporate him now that Mercy’s married to Adam, but I really like his character and his devotion to Mercy. Though he plays an important role, he is featured so little here and that makes me miss the old times. I am not that invested in the vampires as a whole, just him. I could use a Stefan spin-off!
But all in all it’s a good read and I think the fans will enjoy it immensely. The series still has a lot to offer and I look forward to what’s next.
*ARC Provided by the Publisher
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Giveaway
So now that you’ve read my review are you looking forward to having a copy of your own? Well one lucky winner of my blog will receive and ebook or hardcover version of the novel!
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I am looking forward to seeing Mercy put the smackdown on Adam’s ex. I’d prefer the hardcover if I win. Thanks and good luck everyone!
March 6, 2014 at 1:07 am
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I’m looking forward to some of the action in this book and I would prefer it in hardcopy.
March 6, 2014 at 1:10 am
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I’m looking forward to the whole thing of how Adam will react to Christy. I’m sure Mercy will be homicidal for the major part. Adam better not be a dick to Mercy.
I’d prefer a hard-copy if I win.
March 6, 2014 at 1:31 am
1) I do that’s why I’m here now. Got your email.
2) Coyete and Zee appearences.
3) Hardcover, I will have the ebook Tuesday.
March 6, 2014 at 1:52 am
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March 6, 2014 at 2:03 am
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I would love a HARDCOVER copy of the book.
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March 6, 2014 at 3:20 am
1) I follow via email
2) Christy getting what’s coming.
3) ebook
Gah! I’m not sure I’m over the similar situation is Magic Rises, and now I get suffer through it with Mercy and Adam too.
March 6, 2014 at 6:19 am
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March 6, 2014 at 6:35 am
Looking forward to more Mercy Thompson
March 6, 2014 at 8:29 am
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I’m most looking forward to Mercy’s snark
March 6, 2014 at 8:30 am
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March 6, 2014 at 8:32 am
I am most looking forward to seeing how Adam’s daughter reacts to having her mother around!
March 6, 2014 at 8:33 am
And I would love a hardcover..I think I’ve got everything now, haha, I’ll stop commenting!
March 6, 2014 at 8:34 am
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March 6, 2014 at 8:51 am
I follow the blog via email.
I’m most looking forward to more Mercy and Adam
I prefer an e-book.
March 6, 2014 at 9:16 am
I follow your Blog via email as well.
I am looking forward to more Mercy and Adam together, the pack, as well as the walking stick, the fae, Stephen, and Coyote;)
I the Hardback is autographed I would prefer it, otherwise I can read any type of ebook.
March 6, 2014 at 9:24 am
Can´t wait to meet Cristy, I mean what did Adam ever see in her?
March 6, 2014 at 9:49 am
Already get e-mails. Looking forward to seeing how coyote and the walking stick get dealt with.I would prefer the hardback if I win. Thank you for the giveaway.
March 6, 2014 at 9:53 am
Love your review and am so jealous that you already got to read it! I just discovered this series less then a month ago and have read through it and am dying for my Adam and Mercy. They are such a unique couple and Mercy is so interesting to read about!!!
I follow your blog via email and I’d love a hardcover copy if I were to win
I want to complete my collection hehe
Thanks so much for the giveaway <3
March 6, 2014 at 10:40 am
I follow the blog via email and I am just looking to read the book, period!
March 6, 2014 at 10:52 am
Prefer hard copy, but ebook would be fine.
March 6, 2014 at 10:54 am
Cannot Wait For This Book. So sad to hear that there wasn’t more Stefan though. I’ve always loved his character.
March 6, 2014 at 11:25 am
i miss adam and mercy!!! thanks for the giveaway! i follow via email and twitter
March 6, 2014 at 11:27 am
I would like to see Adam’s ex and what trouble she will bring with her. Mercy and Adam are in a good space, so the return on the baby mama will certainly add drama. Plus, how will the daughter feel?
March 6, 2014 at 12:35 pm
I follow via email.
I’m super excited for Night Broken! Mercy is such an amazing heroine and I love seeing her powers grow with Adam. It’s going to be awesome to meet the ex wife too!
March 6, 2014 at 2:34 pm
I follow via email.
I CAN’T WAIT FOR ALL THE DRAMA.
Not sure. Maybe ebook. Or Hardback… or ebook
March 6, 2014 at 4:23 pm
I follow your blog and I would be grateful for this book in any format you have!
March 6, 2014 at 6:58 pm
Been eagerly awaiting the next Mercy book! Love the series…
I follow on e-mail but I don’t tweet at all.
Facebook liked. Don’t care which format.
March 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm
I’m an email follower!
I’m looking forward to the drama with Christy and Mercy taking her down!
I would love to win either format! I’m just super excited to read this series! My first choice would probably be e-book.
March 6, 2014 at 9:12 pm
I follow the blog via email. I was a little worried that Christy’s arrival would cause issues between Adam & Mercy but your review has relieved me so now I am looking forward to seeing Mercy & Adam dealing with Christy together. I would prefer a hardback copy ( but will take anything I can get).
March 6, 2014 at 10:33 pm