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Patricia Briggs has a really compelling way of telling a story that I really appreciate — and this was no exception. An extension of the Mercy Thompson universe, this story hits the ground running and never really slows down. Werewolf politics, ancient history, dark witches, mysterious murders — it‘s all a rollercoaster that comes to a relatively satisfying conclusion. Will definitely read more in this series.

This brief werewolf tale was a total treat. The conceit of each chapter being one month of the year was clever. I loved the illustrations, and was genuinely shocked at the werewolf identity reveal. I do have to take away a star, though. I‘m sad to report that I‘ve realized that 1980s SK suffered from a terrible case of fatphobia. I do not see this in his later novels, but it‘s so obvious in these earlier ones. (And I‘m reading Thinner next. 🤦‍♀️)

I remember watching the film when I was younger and Werewolf films were all the rage. It was so long ago, but I seem to remember it was more ecological and thoughtful than this book which is straight up pulpy horror. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

I've been (re)listening to Patricia Brigg's Alpha & Omega series, narrated by Holter Graham. So far: Cry Wolf, Hunting Ground, Dead Heat, and Fair Game.

I think Dead Heat is my fav of the series, with Fair Game a close second. The background story arcs of politics and the supernatural are fascinating.

November 1st #DaysDevotedTo Authors Two of my favorite authors are Canadian. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

My #tbr this 24-hour #readathon
Plus the tagged book, which is on my kindle.
I'm halfway through 'Salem's Lot and would like to finish it this weekend, but I'll probably take breaks to read some of the other books.

Knitwear (a lovely scarf)

#BookishScavengerHunt #HauntedShelf #DeadSerious @originalCyn360

#WickedWhispers #Howel

#WickedWhispers #Howl @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs

#ReadAway2024 #SeriesLove2024 I am loving my relisten of #MercyThompson and #Alpha&Omega! I remembered the events of this book but not that they all occurred in the same book. The characters and the universe created by Patricia Briggs are marvelous. I recommend both series because they exist in the same universe.