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River Marked

Patricia Briggs (2011)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMercy Thompson #6
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads4.28

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Car mechanic and shapeshifter Mercy Thompson has never known any others of her kind. Until now. As Mercy comes to terms with this new information, an evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River--and if Mercy and her mate, the Alpha werewolf Adam, are to have any hope of surviving, they will need all the resources the shifters can offer.

Is River Marked appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Urban fantasy with on-page violence including supernatural combat and blood, moderate sensuality between married couple (fade-to-black), and moderate profanity throughout. Supernatural horror elements.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Fans of supernatural action will love Mercy's discovery of her heritage while battling an ancient river monster alongside her werewolf husband.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceContemporary FantasyMysterySupernatural Thriller