Night BrokenNight Broken
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What it's about
An unexpected phone call brings trouble for Mercy Thompson: her mate Adam's ex-wife, Christy, is on the run from a stalker. Adam won't turn away someone in need, but with Christy in his house, Mercy suspects something isn't right, and the stalker turns out to be far more dangerous than anyone thought.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series is among the best-loved in urban fantasy.
You'll love it if you liked
Silver Borne
Shadowfever
House of Earth and BloodGood to know
It's the eighth Mercy Thompson book; start with Moon Called.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller44 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #49 of the 233 romances we rank
- #100 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #371 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #736 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Epic
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Quick answers
Is Night Broken worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #736 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Night Broken about?
An unexpected phone call brings trouble for Mercy Thompson: her mate Adam's ex-wife, Christy, is on the run from a stalker. Adam won't turn away someone in need, but with Christy in his house, Mercy suspects something isn't right, and the stalker turns out to be far more dangerous than anyone thought.
How long does it take to read Night Broken?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Night Broken?
If you liked it, try Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs, Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning or House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas.