Mercy Blade

Jane Yellowrock, Book 3

By: Faith Hunter

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Jane, a shapeshifting vampire-hunter-for-hire, crosses paths with a stranger who has arrived in New Orleans, enlisted to hunt vampires who have gone insane - or so he says.

©2011 Faith Hunter (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

NEW SPECIES GALORE

What did you love best about Mercy Blade?

Jane and Ricky Bo scenes where they are a couple in love.

What did you like best about this story?

So much going on in this book I needed a map. Still, I enjoyed any interaction with Jane and Ricky Bo, whether sad or glad.

Have you listened to any of Khristine Hvam’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes but only in the Yellowrock Series and she is FABULOUS.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Jane searching for Rick after the weres get him and it make me so sad for Jane.

Any additional comments?

Again, she needs to stop thinking everything is her fault. And how many new species can we introduce in a book - Gi (whatever he really is), grindylow (what the heck is this thing), werecats from Africa? (the name reminded me of SNL's Laser Cats).??

Hvam IS Jane Yellowrock

The Heroine: At first look Jane is a tough as nails herione. She sees a job that needs to be done and she does it. But on the inside she is like everyone else, looking for a place to belong and someone to love. And she does all of this while figuring out how to balance her needs/wants with her beast's needs/wants. It's not always easy.

The Love Interest(s): I've not been on tean Rick from the begining. Sure he's sexy and tough but I feel like he is the safe guy that Jane decides to spend time with. I don't really feel any real connection between the two. Jane's secret and Rick's job keeps them from reaching the next level.

Now George, aka Brusier is the one that really tempts Jane but his the blood servant of the Master Vamp of New Orleans and Jane feels that she would come last in his life. But in Mercy Blade Jane starts to see that she's not 1st on Rick's list either.

I'm still holding out for Jane and Brusier to get together. I feel like he showed us he can take care of Jane in ways that she needs. But Jane is not one to easy fall into bed with someone. So it may take sometime for her and Brusier to finally seal the deal, if they do. (Fingers crossed)

The Plot: Like the other two books in the series, Mercy Blade is full of action, mystery and a touch of romance. There's humor, horror, blood and tearful moments.

The Series: I'm now 3 books into the Jane Yellowrock series and I'm still in love with the herione and the world. I can see me enjoying this series to it's end, which is not anytime soon. Faith Hunter stated in an interview that she is contracted for at least 3 more books which would bring us to a total of 9 with possibly more. I say bring them on! Fans of UF series with strong heriones that need some love in their life need to check out Faith Hunter's Jane Yellowrock series.

Narration: Khristine Hvam IS JANE YELLOWROCK! She just knocks the narration out of the park from the timing to characters' accents. I won the next two books in paperback but I'm fighting the urge to get them in audio because I love this world on audio. I lost that battle. I now have them on audio.

Still Going Strong!

Listened for Fun (Audible)
Tracking Books Read Review (Short)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.00

Audio Rating: 4.50

First Thought when Finished: Mercy Blade finalized this for me: I am #TeamJane #TeamBeast ! They are too good for both guys!

Overall Thoughts: Since I am late to the game with this series, this will be more of quick points about what keeps me going and what I am over with this series. I am over both boys! Seriously, Jane/Beast is better than both of them and if she is with them for more than Smexy times then she is settling (I reserve the right to change my mind later but right now anytime it is about the relationship--I kind of tune out). The mystery and the world building were phenomenal in Mercy Blade: once again! I am not sure how Faith dreams out these tricky situations but I am so glad she does. I would totally read a thriller by her because I am sure she would write a wonderful killer. Overall, I am still in love with this series but I do see the love triangle wearing on me!

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Khristine Hvam / Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins


I may sound like a broken record but Khristine is rocking my socks off with her narration. In Mercy Blade, I have to say I was super impressed with her male voices. She nailed them!

Final Thoughts: I need to squeeze in book 4 soon :)

Jane Yellowrock 3

What made the experience of listening to Mercy Blade the most enjoyable?

I have been listening to the series and each one has been a "can't wait to listen to" book.

What other book might you compare Mercy Blade to and why?

First Grave On The Right both have the mystery and fantasy going strong through out the books.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any with Mercy and George they have a great tension between them.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Skinwalkers live

A Fun Read

I liked it enough to know that I am going to read all in the series.

Love Everyone of these books!!!

Can't wait to start the next one... Some say its not as good.... Guess illlet you know, I feel....

Better each time!

Could not stop listening! My lunch breaks were only for finishing the story. Can't wait for the next one.

Interesting story like, definitely kept my attention.

A fun listen but the author goes a little overboard describing love scenes. Too pornographic to let my teens listen to her books.

Great

Met all my needs and was a great story. Can't wait to get started on the next of the series!!!

Liking the series a lot

I just fininshed listening to the book and I'm finding myself wishing for more. The first book was interesting and OK, second book got better and the third book I really got into it.

In Mercy Blade we get to know more about the vampire lore as well as weres. The main story line of finding the werecat's killer and Rick was entertaining, furthermore the book gives more rich background to the people and culture introduced in the last 2 books. It ends on a bit of a cliff hanger (sort of) and makes me wonder what's going to happen next. Cannot wait for more!!