Storm Cursed has a lot more government shenanigans in it that I was expecting… which was, like, none. Most urban fantasy books that have such far-reaching, public “fantasy” world stuff like this one keep that back-room government stuff off the stage, so to speak. We get told things happen, but not actually shown any of the inner workings. I’m not sure whether I like it or not.
All the witch stuff is also interesting. We’re definitely lacking in world-building on that front. I don’t even think we’ve gotten a description of the white, gray, and black distinctions before. I’m very glad Adam and Mercy have taken a hard stance against black witches. Don’t need any of that mojo around.
The somewhat revelations about Sherwood, or at least his wolf, are… interesting, to say the least. A witchborn werewolf isn’t something I’ve ever come across in any of the books I’ve read. Harry Potter does not count because reasons. But anyway, that whole thing was tragic, in its own way.
I definitely enjoyed the twistiness of Storm Cursed. I had fun reading it and I feel that it’s another solid Mercy entry.
Favorite Lines
"Epic," she said with a wry glnce at Ben. "Epic it is. I think I will probably quit apologizing." Then she said, "I suppose I'll find some other way to irritate you." - Mary Jo
"Just because something is stupid doesn't mean it is not true," said Stefan
"Sometimes there us no way to make things better. There is only making it through." - Mercy Hauptman
"Politicians have to lie," Adam said. "It's written into their black souls. It's only a problem when they begin to believe their own lies."
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