TJ's Reviews > Mercy Blade

Since there are so many great reviews that express exactly how I feel, I’m not sure what I can add to the mix except that I am LOVING this series! At the risk of being redundant, here are the main thought points.
1. LOVE Jane’s character. There are few kick-butt heroines better in all of publishing today. And, as an extension LOVE Beast, as well. The writing is unique and distinct between the two characters, yet form one whole that is absolutely awesome!
2. HATE that such a strong character as Jane is so wish-washy in the romance dept. It goes completely against character and leaves me scratching my head ‘cause it just doesn’t fit. Shouldn’t one who has such a sense of justice and right and wrong and is willing to fight and die for it be a bit more stubborn in her demand for character and respect in the men she chooses?

And - a couple things that I absolutely adore about this series that others haven’t mentioned as much:
1. Completely LOVE how Ms. Hunter ties Jane’s committed Christian beliefs into her life, weaves them into her Cherokee heritage then bumps them against her lifestyle - all while addressing the conundrum of how they all work (or not) together. Very interesting take!
2. Not so much in love with the endless descriptions of every weapon Jane carries. A good basic run-down is sufficient - especially after the 10th or 11th time. If this continues throughout the series, it’s gonna get irritating... just sayin.