**edited 01/24/14 
 I've really enjoyed this series: despite being very PNR UF, the romance doesn't overwhelm the fun parts and Mercy Thompson herself is a strong, independent heroine. The plots are typically adrenaline-filled and the characters are engaging and sympathetic. However, this instalment of Mercy's story lacked the action and tight plotting of her other adventures, and this in turn brought into focus a lot of my issues with the characters and their relationships. 
 The story starts with a wedding six books in the making. Adam and Mercy head out to the wilds near the Columbia River on their honeymoon, but due to a little fairy fiddling behind the scenes, they end up right in the middle of some serious supernatural shenanigans. There's something in the water, and it's not particularly friendly. Mercy quickly becomes involved in an ancient struggle between Native American spirits and finally has the opportunity to explore her own heritage. 
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