I think that it's fascinating that Patricia Briggs has found a way to expand the world, right in and around Aspen Creek. I'm not entirely sure that I buy that someone could fool the Marrok, or Charles, for long, but. I loved the build-up to it, and the implications of it as well. And I will say that I didn't see the twist coming.
But Bran's absence extends, making me very suspect as to what's going on. Which leaves Charles in charge of the Pack for at least a little while. But this conversation could take it down to 2.įirst, timeline-wise, this book takes place immediately following the events of Silence Fallen, and thus Bran is out of the country. And, to be clear, if it wasn't for this conversation (that I quote below), this book would get a solid 4 stars from me. Before I do, let me talk a little about the story that was told here. And I'll get into it more below - and mark where I'm talking spoilers very clearly. But for me? For me, it may mean the end of my enjoyment of this series. Not for the series, or world, because I think it means little in the grand scheme of things. And yet, I can't stop thinking about the implications and what it means.
It's a small moment, no more than a background conversation while the story gets rolling. And this one - spoiler ridden - thought is overriding all other thoughts about this book. But I have some different motives this time, too. This time is no different for me, I've finished Burn Bright and I'm immediately diving back into Moon Called. To re-visit everyone we love and see the story thus-far, again. Once we get a fresh book in our hands, it's time to re-read. Looking back, Sarah and I have re-read this entire series every single year for the past several years. They've remained a bright spot in my reading each year. Which isn't to say that I haven't had any concerns or issues with the books over the years I have. It has never mattered, because I've always loved the world and loved the characters. No matter if it's an Anna/Charles book or a Mercy book in the larger world.
I always eagerly await the newest Patricia Briggs novel. So 4 stars for everything else, -2 stars for that convo. I greatly enjoyed the book, but the spoiler section - no matter how small and insignificant it is to the book itself - took away greatly from my enjoyment. Some quotes from characters (who I would also expect to know) in other books regarding the subject of that spoiler conversation) (ETA3: One more, very telling, quote from Silence Fallen regarding "the conversation") (ETA4: Update to rating, in light of "the conversation")
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