There is a major theme of the villains in the most recent releases, so I’m excited to see where Ms. Holter Graham once again did an excellent job bringing both Anna and Charles’ perspectives to life.

While you can get through this book without having read that one, I do recommend reading Silence Fallen first for the best reading experience. I also want to note that, unlike some of the other books in the series, the events of Burn Bright connect very strongly to that of the main Mercy Thompson series (specifically Silence Fallen ). The villain of the story was not obvious the first time I’d read the book, but on a re-read I noticed all the hints that the author had thrown in. It was particularly heart-warming to see how devoted Charles and Brother Wolf are to Anna, and vice versa.Ģ022 is not the first time I’ve read Burn Bright (nor is it likely the last), so I’m coming into the book with the benefit of having read its sequel. She’s also brought light back into his life, and reminded him what it’s like to experience joy. Anna has always accepted Charles for who he is, and never questioned the role he plays for the wolves (though she occasionally questions the toll it has on him). He is also cognizant of her past and how that has shaped her. Charles celebrates her strength and intelligence, and despite the fact that he is literally one of the most dominant werewolves in the world he’s never attempted to dominate her. “You cannot look at a person, and say, 'If I could change this or that, if I could pick what I want and discard other things, I could love this one.’ Such a love is pale and weak - and doomed to failure.”Īnna and Charles’ relationship is one of the healthiest I’ve ever seen in an urban fantasy series.

Burn bright by patricia briggs