Iron Kissed is the third book in the Mercy Thompson series and it is not losing its momentum. By the third book, the reader knows who all the main characters are. This book is a lot about character development. There is also a lot about Mercy figuring things out about Samuel and Adam. This book is not paranormal romance. While there is a relationship, it is one of the many aspects of both Mercy and the series. The relationships are complex, dynamic, and thankfully not keeping you entangled until you want to just scream "pick someone already."

If you have not read it before then you are not going to suspect how the book ends. It is very different than how the book ends. Except that I do think it is important for a reader to know that there is sexual abuse in the book. While it is not described graphically, it could still be a big trigger for readers. I am not sure how I feel about its inclusion.

Overal, it has good writing, great plot development, and great characterization.