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It is interesting to note that while the covers of the Mercy Thompson novels are considered provocative, there’s next to zero swearing or sexual situations in the novels. Instead, the power and depth of the novels come from each character’s internal motivation to do as they do.

In the fine tradition of Syfy’s Being Human finales, everything has gone to hell (possibly literally, in one case!) for our trio in the Monster House. Tread carefully, for here …
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Mercy, being on the outside, is the unknown. Beautifully, what makes her a complex creature in this world is that she’s as straightforward as they come; others around her expecting the usual social ploys that Mercy disregards entirely when it suits her or the situation.

Mercy Thompson, shifter, friend to a vampire, raised by werewolves, and mentored by a gremlin, isn’t just a character in a book. She’s the unexpected tsunami that drags you under; when you come up gasping for air, you simply reach for the next book.

“If Only I Had a Raw Brain” has us off to see the wizard, if by ‘wizard’ we mean ‘witch who is suddenly way too …
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“For Those About to Rot” seems to be under the impression that getting its Death Club Card punched early and often will get it a free coffee, but there …
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You know how last week’s episode of Syfy’s Being Human was pre-chalking the body outlines on the floor? Well, “Of Mice and Wolfmen” has supplied the body, along …
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“Your Body is A Condemned Wonderland” is not playing around: if titles were people, this one would already be unrolling the caution tape and pre-chalking the body outlines on …
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With “One is Silver and the Other Pagan,” Syfy’s Being Human is now over half-way through the season and is smashing down its carefully constructed house of cards. Sally’s miraculous …
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This week’s Being Human revealed that Aidan’s Turning story is just not as cool as Eric Northman’s (True Blood, represent), that Sally is a high maintenance girlfriend, and that …
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In “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Mouth,” possibly the grossest-titled Being Human episode ever, Sally found herself jumping bones and getting body-jumped, Josh discovered he still has …
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“I’m So Lonesome I Could Die” gives us a one-two punch to the feelings: this episode is emotionally relentless, and the major villains aren’t even in it. They continue …
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