“A rape victim... a rape victim who fights...They've been violated, made helpless and afraid. It breaks their confidence in the safety of their little world. It makes them afraid." .... "If you don't fight, it's not quite the same. If they make you help, make you cooperate, then it's not clear to you anymore. Is it rape? You feel dirty, violated, and guilty. Most of all guilty because you should have fought. Especially if you're Mercy and you fight everything.”
In this fantasy novel, the protagonist, a young woman, learns she is a werewolf and must come to terms with her new abilities and role in the world. Set in a richly detailed kingdom, the story delves into themes of identity, power, and the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations. The narrative is filled with political intrigue and a complex web of relationships, as the protagonist navigates her way through the challenges of her new life. more
Patricia Briggs is an American author known for her works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Born in 1965, she began publishing her works in 1993. Briggs' novels are celebrated for their complex characters and engaging plots. more
“Let us be heroes as well as monsters.”
“Our Mercy, who never gets mad when she can get even.”