Stacking the Shelves #117

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Bought:

National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2017 by National Hockey League
Hockey Confidence by Isabelle Hamptonstone
The NHL: 100 Years of On-Ice Action and Boardroom Battles by D'Arcy Jenish

For Review:

The Grinder (Redtails Hockey #2) by Stephanie Julian
Silence Fallen (Mercy Thompson #10) by Patricia Briggs
Her True Match (X-Ops #6) by Paige Tyler

Freebies:

Sweet Sinful Nights (Sinful Nights #1) by Lauren Blakely (DIRTY DOZEN BOOK CLUB)

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Fire Touched (Mercy Thompson #9) by Patricia Briggs Review

Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs is a worthy addition as the ninth book in the Mercy Thompson Series. Coyote shapeshifter, Mercy Thompson Hauptman and her mate Alpha of the Columbia Basin Werewolf Pack, Adam Hauptman, help the humans battle a troll. They wind up involved in politics, trying to stop a war with the Fae; simultaneously, trying to protect a human boy, Aiden, that has been Fire Touched. This contemporary urban fantasy takes place in Tri-Cities, Washington and in Underhill (Fairyland).

The scene at the beginning of the book with Mercy and Izzy’s mother is pretty amusing. I like how it ended up tying in with the rest of the book, very creative.

I like the introduction of Aiden. He has endured a lot throughout his life and is a survivor. His powers are impressive. He is a fascinating character with a lot of depth. I enjoyed his bantering with Jesse. I would like to see more of him in future books.

I love that the walking stick has taken on a personality. I hope we haven’t seen the last of it. I also appreciated Baba Yoga. She is clever and you never really know what to expect from her.
The pack dynamics was interesting; both with the Columbia Basin Pack and Bran’s Pack.

I enjoyed the plot. I like the use of characters from mythology in a modern setting. The story was convincing and believable. It had an excellent conclusion. You can always count on the Mercy Thompson series to have a great combination of action, fantasy, humor, and imagination. Each story is significantly different, but feels consistent with the series.

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kindle Edition, 352 pages
Published March 8th 2016 by Ace
ASIN: B00ZQH2UH8
Edition Language: English
Series: Mercy Thompson #9, Mercy Thompson World - Complete #13
Characters: Adam Hauptman, Zee, Mercy Thompson, Jesse Hauptman, Ben (werewolf), Honey, Uncle Mike


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Stacking the Shelves #71

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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Bought:

The Puck Stops Here: Hockey Players' Healthy Eating Handbook by Roxanne Tuomela AADP

Eat, Skate, Win: 7 Steps for Your Youth Hockey Star to Eat Like a Champion 
by Kimberly Smith Lukhard 
The Hockey Player's Cookbook by Brandon Aldan 

For Review:

Pucked Over (Pucked #3) by Helena Hunting
Bear Necessities by Selena Kitt
Midnight Bites: Stories of the Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
Fire Touched (Mercy Thompson #9) by Patricia Briggs
The Athlete's Cookbook: The Favorite Recipes of Red Bull Athletes, Prepared at Hangar-7
by Matthias Nelke, Marc Eggers, Lara Soenmezay
Hawke (Cold Fury Hockey #5) by Sawyer Bennett

Freebie:

One Night Stand (One Night Stand #1) by J.S. Cooper, Helen Cooper 
(Romance Read-of-the-Month Club)

The First Night (1001 Dark Nights) by Lexi Blake, M.J. Rose 

(free if you sign up for the 1001 Dark Nights Newsletter)

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Dead Heat (Alpha & Omega #4) by Patricia Briggs Review

Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs
My rating: 4 ½ of 5 Stars

Charles and Anna Cornick take a personal trip to Arizona in order for Charles to buy Anna a horse for her birthday. The two cannot catch a break, due to a dangerous Fae that is on the loose. Their help is needed to solve the case.

I feel like it’s been forever since I read the last Alpha & Omega book. I really enjoy this series and was excited to read this story. I was not disappointed.

I enjoyed discovering more about Charles. We see another side of his past as we meet some of his old friends. He leads a hard life as his father’s Enforcer. I’m glad he has Anna to help sooth him.

I love how others react to Anna, being a rare Omega. She has no problem keeping the others in check. She also has a valuable calming effect. I especially like how Hosteen Sani, Alpha of the Salt River pact, reacts to her throughout the novel.

I liked learning more about the horses. They each have fascinating personalities. It was interesting reading about their buying process and the horse show.

I appreciated the references to Mercy from the Mercy Thompson series. I love those stories and that the two series are connected.

The plot is well-written and exciting. Everything in the story seems to come full circle. The Fae are tricky and appealing to read about. There was tons of thought-provoking mystery that makes this story successful.

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kindle Edition, 304 pages
Published March 3rd 2015 by Ace
ASIN: B00L9B7CF0
edition language: English
series: Alpha & Omega #4, Mercy Thompson World - Complete #14


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Stacking The Shelves #23

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For Review:

Dead Heat (Alpha & Omega #4) by Patricia Briggs

Winging It by Ashlyn Kane, Morgan James 

Figure of Speech (Halle Shifters #4) by Dana Marie Bell 

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Stacking The Shelves #11

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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To Review:

Alpha Divided (Alpha Girl #3) by Aileen Erin 
Captured (True Alpha 4) by Alisa Woods
Sacrificed (True Alpha #5) by Alisa Woods
Claimed (True Alpha #6) by Alisa Woods 

Bought:

Night Broken (Mercy Thompson #8) by Patricia Briggs

Freebies:

Aegis: Catalyst Grove (Aegis Series Book 1) by Nathan Roten

What did you add to your shelves this week?