Rain's Reviews > Moon Called

Moon Called hit shelves right when urban fantasy was at its peak (almost 20 years ago), when everyone was devouring stories about fierce, no-nonsense heroines who could throw a punch and take one too. These books feature strong, sensitive female leads with plenty of bite, zero Fs to give, and just a touch of spice (if you don’t mind waiting a few books).

Mercy is one of my favorites. She is fiercely independent, intelligent, and resourceful, everything I love in a lead character. She is also a Volkswagen mechanic, and a Walker who can shift into a coyote at will.

I have to say it, these covers suck. Mercy would be furious to see herself running around in a crop top and low-rise jeans, with a push-up bra working overtime. Because, yeah, that’s totally her, not fixing cars, delivering snarky comebacks, and kicking supernatural ass. It’s a shame because the story is so much better than the cover suggests.

PNR/Urban Fantasy
Werewolf neighbor
Gremlin former boss
Vampire client
Strong fmc
Fighting action
No steam
Mystery

My other UF favorites, the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, Cat from The Night Huntress series, Meg from Anne Bishop’s The Others, and Rachel Morgan from Kim Harrison’s The Hallows.