Blind Date with a Werewolf

A delightful, heartfelt visit with one of my favorite werewolves

I’ve been a fan of Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega worlds for years, and Asil has always been one of the most intriguing characters—powerful, haunted, and quietly hilarious when he chooses to be. Blind Date with a Werewolf felt like catching up with an old friend and finally getting to see the parts of his story we’d only glimpsed before.

The setup is clever and charming: a mysterious “concerned friend” arranges five blind dates for Asil, daring him to step out of isolation and rejoin the world. Each date unfolds as a short story, blending humor, danger, and warmth in that signature Briggs way. I especially loved how each encounter ties into Asil’s past, nudging him to face old wounds and reminding him that he’s not quite ready to give up on life just yet.

Asil’s healthy ego makes for plenty of funny, endearing moments, but it’s the emotional undercurrent that gives this collection real heart. I guessed who the “concerned friend” might be, but the twist at the end still managed to surprise me, and now I’m desperate for more of that character’s story.

Whether you’re already immersed in the Mercyverse or meeting Asil for the first time, Blind Date with a Werewolf is a treat—warm, sharp, and full of life. His future looks brighter than it has in a long time, and I can’t wait to see where Patricia Briggs takes him next.

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