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A review by cozysquib
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
5.0
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
This book is almost 20 years old now, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. A definite comfort pick. One of those cozy rereads I reach for when nothing new is calling to me.
It’s technically categorized as paranormal romance, but I’d argue it leans way more toward urban paranormal fantasy. At this point in the series, the romance is barely a footnote compared to the rich, layered world being established. It’s got everything I want in a series: supernatural lore, adult characters, and just enough slow-burn potential to keep you emotionally invested without taking away from the actual plot.
The FMC is a grown woman with a big-girl job and a full life. She’s smart, capable, and deeply rooted in a world that blends the mundane and the magical in all the best ways. Also, she’s a shapeshifter. Because obviously.
This series features my favorite fictional world of all time. Hands down. It brings together Native American folklore and European mythology in a way that feels organic and expansive. Werewolves, vampires, fae, skinwalkers—there’s a little bit of everything here. And the way it’s all threaded together into something coherent and lived-in? Chef’s kiss. It’s the kind of world that just keeps growing book after book, and somehow never loses steam.
I love everything about this book. I love everything about this series. I’ve probably read this one ten times at least, and I still get that same buzz of excitement when I crack it open again. It never gets old.
If you give this one a shot, I seriously hope you keep going with the series. It only gets better. And if you’re someone who wants a bit more romance out of the gate, you can always start with Alpha & Omega—the sister series set in the same universe. Same vibe, same lore, just with more swoon.
This book is almost 20 years old now, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. A definite comfort pick. One of those cozy rereads I reach for when nothing new is calling to me.
It’s technically categorized as paranormal romance, but I’d argue it leans way more toward urban paranormal fantasy. At this point in the series, the romance is barely a footnote compared to the rich, layered world being established. It’s got everything I want in a series: supernatural lore, adult characters, and just enough slow-burn potential to keep you emotionally invested without taking away from the actual plot.
The FMC is a grown woman with a big-girl job and a full life. She’s smart, capable, and deeply rooted in a world that blends the mundane and the magical in all the best ways. Also, she’s a shapeshifter. Because obviously.
This series features my favorite fictional world of all time. Hands down. It brings together Native American folklore and European mythology in a way that feels organic and expansive. Werewolves, vampires, fae, skinwalkers—there’s a little bit of everything here. And the way it’s all threaded together into something coherent and lived-in? Chef’s kiss. It’s the kind of world that just keeps growing book after book, and somehow never loses steam.
I love everything about this book. I love everything about this series. I’ve probably read this one ten times at least, and I still get that same buzz of excitement when I crack it open again. It never gets old.
If you give this one a shot, I seriously hope you keep going with the series. It only gets better. And if you’re someone who wants a bit more romance out of the gate, you can always start with Alpha & Omega—the sister series set in the same universe. Same vibe, same lore, just with more swoon.