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Silver borne

Patricia Briggs (2010)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages314 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age16
Goodreads4.37/5 (113895)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

All-new action in the #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series When mechanic and shapeshifter Mercy Thompson attempts to return a powerful Fae book she'd previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down.It seems the book contains secret knowledge-and the Fae will do just about anything to keep it out of the wrong hands. And if that doesn't take enough of Mercy's attention, her friend Samuel is struggling with his wolf side-leaving Mercy to cover for him, lest his own father declare Sam's life forfeit.All in all, Mercy has had better days. And if she isn't careful, she might not have many more to live...

Is Silver borne appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Urban fantasy with strong action violence, supernatural threats, and mature themes including a character struggling with suicidal thoughts tied to his werewolf nature. Some mild sexual tension but no explicit content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Fast-paced urban fantasy where a shapeshifter mechanic faces dangerous Fae and supernatural threats while trying to save a friend from his own inner demons.

Tags

MysteryThrillerContemporary Fantasy