Book Review: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs

Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Penguin
342 Pages
Copyright 2010

Mercy Thompson is a shape-shifter; thanks to her Native American blood, she can change into a coyote at will. She is also a mechanic who likes to get her hands dirty, friends with vampires and Fae, and bonded mate to the local werewolf pack's Alpha, Adam.

In the fifth book of the series, Mercy finds herself targeted by a powerful member of the Fae who wants something Mercy has and will do anything to get it back, including murder and kidnapping.

As Mercy struggles to deal with the newest threat, she is also still dealing with the aftermath of a rape and her still new bond to Adam. There are those in Adam's pack who aren't all that thrilled by the inclusion of a coyote into their pack . . . but to what lengths will they be willing to go to express their disapproval?

Also on her plate is the fact that Samuel, her best friend, and powerful lone wolf, is having problems of his own. Is it possible for someone to live too long? In Samuel's case, Mercy is afraid the answer may very well be 'yes'.

This is another great story. The characters are excellent, as is the pacing. Of all the werewolf stories I've read, I like Briggs' world the best. Mercy is a strong woman who also has the ability to ask for help when it's necessary.

The one drawback of the book had to do with Samuel's story. I would've like there to be a bit more to it, especially at the end.

One final comment - I don't often include covers in my reviews but I did this time because I think the Mercy Thompson covers are some of the best!

Recommendation: Mercy's at her best in this one, which means the action never stops. Briggs is one of the best when it comes to urban fantasy.