Review- Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns to an immortal world of violent passion and lethal power…on the brink of a deadly archangelic war.

Angels are falling from the sky in New York, struck down by a vicious, unknown force.

Vampires are dying impossibly of disease.

Guild hunter Elena Deveraux and the Archangel Raphael must discover the source of the wave of death before it engulfs their city and their people, leaving New York a ruin and Raphael’s Tower under siege by enemy archangels.

Yet even as they fight desperately to save the city, an even darker force is stirring, its chill eyes trained on New York…and on Raphael. Rivers of crimson and nightmares given flesh, the world will never again be the same…

Release date: October 29th, 2013

Published by: Jove

Page numbers: 374

Review-

I was really excited to get started on Archangel's Legion and to get back to Raphael and Elena. They are the back bone of this series and where we last left off with them they still had issues to overcome. Archangel's Legion started off a bit shaky as I could not find a solid plot to it. But never doubt Nalini Singh! As we got into the book things started falling in place.

Elena and Raphael are still going strong but there are always new obstacles coming their way and they have to deal with them. There are vampires dying of disease all around New York and Elena and Raphael have to find out the reason behind it. It looks like someone is trying to cause chaos in Raphael's territory.

I still loved Elena in this book. Elena and Raphael's bond is strong but we do see Elena's insecurities come out at times. But it made her all the more easy to relate to after she's been strong for so long with her immortality. We also see Raphael gain new powers. There were a ton of unknowns in this book and Raphael and Elena had to be strong through it.

There are a lot of changes taking place in their world because of the occurrence of the Cascade. I found the whole concept of the Cascade really interesting and I can't wait to see how Nalini Singh takes it forward. Archangel's Legion also had a good balance of action and romance and I love how we got to see how everyone was doing. 

We get a lot of Illium, Aodhan, Jason, Dmitri and Naasir in this one. I am SO intrigued by Naasir and what he really is. We get to see how strong the bonds which tie Raphael's Seven are in time of need. I am also very curious to see about the Legion. Archangel's Legion was a great installment to this fantastic series.

Review- Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Return to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s sensual and painfully beautiful Guild Hunter world in her new novel of sacrifice, loyalty, and the choices of love that can shatter the heart.

In the wake of a brutal war, the archangel Raphael and his hunter consort, Elena, are dealing with the treacherously shifting tides of archangelic politics and the people of a battered but not broken city. The last thing their city needs is more death, especially a death that bears the eerie signature of an insane enemy archangel who cannot— should not—be walking the streets.

This hunt must be undertaken with stealth and without alerting their people. It must be handled by those who can become shadows themselves…

Ash is a gifted tracker and a woman cursed with the ability to sense the secrets of anyone she touches. But there’s one man she knows all too well without a single instant of skin contact: Janvier, the dangerously sexy Cajun vampire who has fascinated and infuriated her for years. Now, as they track down a merciless killer, their cat-and-mouse game of flirtation and provocation has turned into a profound one of the heart. And this time, it is Ash’s secret, dark and terrible, that threatens to destroy them both.

Review-

Archangel's Shadows is the seventh book in Nalini Singh's stunning Guild Hunter series. It is Ash and Janvier's story and one I was looking forward to since the beginning. After seeing the push and pull between Ash and Janvier I'm sure everyone had a ton of expectations from this book. Nalini Singh not only met my expectations but also exceeded them. 

The build up in Archangel's Shadows is a bit slow but I think that makes it stay very true to Ash and Janvier's story. The book follows right after the events of Archangel's Legion. The war is over and the city is trying to recover from the after effects. But someone is giving out drugs which make vampires crazed with blood lust and Ash and Janvier along with the Tower must get to the root of it.

I LOVED Ash. She was an amazing heroine. I actually couldn't find a single fault in her. She was strong, smart and kick ass. Fierce in her protection towards her loved ones and hiding a secret. There is a reason Ash isn't letting Janvier catch her even though she loves him. Nalini Singh's brilliant mind shines through here and you can totally understand what's happening.

Then we have Janvier. I loved him to pieces. He didn't once give up on Ash. The man was head over heels in love with Ash but he had bucket loads of patience and understanding. I love all Nalini Singh heroes and this Cajun vampire with his charming accent was no exception. 

Ash and Janvier have sparks flying all over the place but it takes time for them to reach an understanding. I adored their love story from the start to the finish. We also get to meet some of the other members of Raphael's Seven and I have to say Naasir was the real show stealer here. I am extremely intrigued by him. Archangel's Shadows was an amazing read.

Review- Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Enter New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s breathtakingly passionate Guild Hunter world with the story of a woman who isn’t a vampire or an angel…or human…

Once a broken girl known as Sorrow, Holly Chang now prowls the shadowy gray underground of the city for the angels. But it’s not her winged allies who make her a wanted woman—it’s the unknown power coursing through her veins. Brutalized by an insane archangel, she was left with the bloodlust of a vampire, the ability to mesmerize her prey, and a poisonous bite.

Now, someone has put a bounty on her head…

Venom is one of the Seven, Archangel Raphael’s private guard, and he’s as infuriating as he is seductive. A centuries-old vampire, his fangs dispense a poison deadlier than Holly’s. But even if Venom can protect Holly from those hunting her, he might not be able to save himself—because the strange, violent power inside Holly is awakening…

No one is safe. 

Release date: September 26th, 2017

Published by: Berkley

Page numbers: 400

Review-

Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh is the tenth book in her Guild Hunter series. I LOVE Nalini Singh and I am completely obsessed with her writing and the fabulous worlds she creates. Finally, in Archangel's Viper we get the much awaited Venom's story. Now before I dive in to the review I'd just like to point out that this is a series and should be read in order. I guess you could read it out of order if you wanted to but there are too many connected threads and recurring characters. The vast dynamics of this world would be best enjoyed in order. 

Now let's start with Holly. Holly Chang is our heroine. We know from the previous books that she has been through a lot. More than any near immortal should have to go through. Now someone has a bounty on her head and she can't control the voice in her head. Holly needs Venom's help if she wants to get through this. I really admired Holly. She was a strong heroine though she was young and inexperienced in the immortal world.

Then we have Venom. The vampire who is a mix of vipers and cobras and who always comes off as coolly sophisticated. I love Venom. There was so much history to his character and the bond he shared with the remaining Raphael's Seven was unbreakable. Venom tried so hard not to let Holly get under his skin but he failed time and time again. Holly made him feel things he didn't want to and soon he was falling hard for her.

I loved Holly and Venom together. They were a compatible pair even if it did not look like it on the surface. I have to say that the romance in this book was significantly less as compared to other Nalini Singh books. These two definitely took their time with each other. Also, with the amount of unknown variables in their situation it was easy to see that they had to concentrate on other things too. 

I loved seeing the rest of the gang. Dimitri and Honor were amazing as always and so were Ashwini and Janvier. We got some glimpses of Illium as well and I just want to know if the Aodhan-Illium ship will sail or no. While reading I did want more romance but Venom and Holly had their own way of caring for each other. Nalini Singh's writing is impeccable as usual and it never fails to remind me why I love her books so much. So even though Archangel's Viper was not my favourite in the series it was still a really good read.

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

Review- Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Enter New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s darkly beautiful world of archangels and immortal power, as a pact is sealed between two souls bound by blood, stirred by desire, and driven by vengeance…

With wings of midnight and an affinity for shadows, Jason courts darkness. But now, with the Archangel Neha’s consort lying murdered in the jewel-studded palace that was his prison and her rage threatening cataclysmic devastation, Jason steps into the light, knowing he must unearth the murderer before it is too late.

Earning Neha’s trust comes at a price—Jason must tie himself to her bloodline through the Princess Mahiya, a woman with secrets so dangerous, she trusts no one. Least of all an enemy spymaster.

With only their relentless hunt for a violent, intelligent killer to unite them, Jason and Mahiya embark on a quest that leads to a centuries-old nightmare… and to the dark storm of an unexpected passion that threatens to drench them both in blood.

Release date: September 4th, 2012

Published by: Berkley

Page numbers: 337

Review-

After absolutely loving Archangel's Blade I went right to Archangel's Storm. Jason with his facial tattoos has always been a mystery so I was really curious about him. Also seeing that the book was set in India I was even more intrigued and I admit I may be a little biased here. But none the less Archangel's Storm turned out to be a stunningly unique book for me.

Jason is Raphael's spy master. He always stays in the shadows with his wings of black. When Archangel Neha's consort is found dead Jason steps in to unearth the murderer but before that he must tie himself to Princess Mahiya with a blood bond. I loved Jason! Unlike any other heroes he was quiet one, not wanting any attention on himself. He had a lot of issues which no one knew about but his strength was undoubted.

Then we have Mahiya. At first I just could not get a read on Mahiya if she was good or bad. She came off as meek but we soon find out she has a core of steel. Not everyone is an out and out warrior like Elena and I so appreciated seeing a completely different yet just as strong of a heroine in Mahiya. Mahiya has intentions of her own and when you see how hard she's been fighting just to survive you can't help but like her.

Jason and Mahiya's romance was slow burn at the best. You need to have patience while reading this book for their chemistry to grow and build. But I loved every second of it. Both Jason and Mahiya were not people who trusted easily and it was a pleasure seeing them learn about each other. The bond they form is with a quiet strength and intensity.

We also get to see a lot of Venom in this book and I am highly curious about him after reading his bits in Archangel's Storm. I also loved how seamlessly Nalini Singh incorporated the Indian culture in the book. Archangel's Storm was an amazing and unique installment to the series and I loved it.

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One of the most vicious archangels in the world has disappeared. No one knows if Lijuan is dead or has chosen to Sleep the long sleep of an immortal. But with her lands falling into chaos under a rising tide of vampiric bloodlust, a mysterious and ancient order of angels known as the Luminata calls the entire Cadre together to discuss the fate of her territory.

Accompanying her archangelic lover Raphael to the Luminata compound, guild hunter-turned-angel Elena senses that all is not as it seems. Secrets echo from within the stone walls of the compound, and the deeper Elena goes, the uglier the darkness. But neither Raphael nor Elena is ready for the brutal truths hidden within—truths that will change everything Elena thinks she knows about who she is…

Nothing will ever be the same again.

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Nalini Singh is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling, Guild Hunter, and Rock Kiss series. She lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing.

If you’d like to explore her other books, you can find lots of excerpts and free short stories on her website. Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changeling series, while Angels’ Blood is the first book in the Guild Hunter series. The Rock Kiss books are all stand alone and can be read in any order.

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Review- Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh

Summary-

The severed head marked by a distinctive tattoo on its cheek should have been a Guild case, but dark instincts honed over hundreds of years of life compel the vampire Dmitri to take control. There is something twisted about this death, something that whispers of centuries long past...but Dmitri's need to discover the truth is nothing to the vicious strength of his response to the hunter assigned to decipher the tattoo.

Savaged in a brutal attack that almost killed her, Honor is nowhere near ready to come face to face with the seductive vampire who is an archangel's right hand, and who wears his cruelty as boldly as his lethal sensuality...the same vampire who has been her secret obsession since the day she was old enough to understand the inexplicable, violent emotions he aroused in her.

As desire turns into a dangerous compulsion that might destroy them both, it becomes clear the past will not stay buried. Something is hunting...and it will not stop until it brings a blood-soaked nightmare to life once more...

Review-

I was really excited to read Archangel's Blade because it was about Dmitri and Honor. After reading three books back to back about Raphael and Elena I wanted a change and I definitely got it. Archangel's Blade was an amazing read. Whatever you thought before about Dmitri completely changes when you find out his history and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

So as I previously said I was not a huge Dmitri fan even though I tried really hard to like him. He was super mean to Elena at times taunting her so I had no expectations of him. He was still the same guy in this book but we find out the reasons behind his behavior. I also started appreciating the fact that Dmitri was completely unapologetic in his arrogance and straight forwardness. My heart completely broke for him when we found out his past.

Now Honor I really liked since the beginning of the book. She is a survivor in the true sense of the word. After going through a brutal attack all she wants to do is move on with her life and in no way is she prepared for the likes of a vampire, especially Dmitri. Honor makes you understand what she is going through but never once do you feel pity for this strong woman. That was the best part about Honor.

Honor and Dmitri really do have sizzling chemistry. There are sparks flying all around when they are in the same room but they actually get together much later in the book. I also loved the angst in the book. There was a lot of pain and anger but seeing Dmitri and Honor fight through it made it worth it.

Nalini Singh is a fabulous writer and I loved how she intertwined Honor and Dmitri's past with the present murders wrecking New York. This book had a lot of focus on Dmitri and Honor as they had a hell lot to tell but we also get a few glimpses of our favorites. I loved Archangel's Blade.

Review- Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux and her lover, the lethally beautiful archangel Raphael, have returned home to New York only to face an uncompromising new evil… 

A vampire has attacked a girls’ school—the assault one of sheer, vicious madness—and it is only the first act. Rampant bloodlust takes vampire after vampire, threatening to make the streets run with blood. Then Raphael himself begins to show signs of an uncontrolled rage, as inexplicable storms darken the city skyline and the earth itself shudders. The omens are suddenly terrifyingly clear.

An ancient and malevolent immortal is rising. The violent winds whisper her name: Caliane. She has returned to reclaim her son, Raphael. Only one thing stands in her way: Elena, the consort who must be destroyed…

Review-

Archangel's Consort is the third book in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series and the series is still going strong for me. I am very much immersed into the world and this was a great installment to the series. The only tiny issue I had was that this book was very similar to Archangel's Kiss which is the previous book. But I thoroughly enjoyed that one so it was not that big of an issue.

Elena has finally started feeling as if she has some control over her wings. She is still a baby immortal and still weak as compared to others but she is getting there. When a series of incidents take place where vampires are taken over by blood lust Elena has to find the culprit with the help of Raphael. The reason may very well be the most powerful ancient immortal, Raphael's mother, Caliane.

I really loved Elena and Raphael as always. Elena is holding her own against her possessive archangel. We also get to see their bond grow stronger. Raphael and Elena are one of the best couples I've read about. I love how playful their relationship is sometimes. They support each other, share their vulnerabilities with each other and stand by each other.

We also get some much needed insight into Raphael's past. Elena's relationship continues to be complicated with her father Jeffrey and we do get a few surprises. I also loved how we got to see Elena's relationship with her Guild friends. We get a tiny glimpse into Illium's past and I was super happy about that as he still remains my favorite of the Seven.

Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series is much more darker and gruesome as compared to her psy-changeling series. There are several characters with various shades of gray. I love Nalini Singh's writing style and I thoroughly enjoyed Archangel's Consort.

Review- Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

Summary-

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her world of angelic rulers, vampiric servants, and the woman thrust into their darkly seductive world...

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find herself changed—an angel with wings the colors of midnight and dawn—but her fragile body needs time to heal before she can take flight. Her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel, Raphael, is used to being in control—especially when it comes to the woman he considers his own. But Elena has never done well with authority.

They've barely begun to understand each other when Raphael receives an invitation to a ball from the archangel, Lijuan. To refuse would be a sign of fatal weakness, so Raphael must ready Elena for the flight to Beijing—and to the nightmare that awaits them there. Ancient and without conscience, Lijuan holds a power that lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena.

Review-

I got into Archangel's Kiss right after finishing Angel's Blood because I just couldn't not. I wanted to find out how things progress with Elena and Raphael after the events of Angels' Blood. If I can say so myself, Archangel's Kiss was even more amazing than Angel's Blood. We get answers to a lot of questions but we get even more questions.

Elena wakes up from her year long coma to find herself with angel wings. But Elena is considered very weak among the immortals because she is just a baby angel. I still loved Elena just as much in this book. There were so many changes happening in her life but she was taking it all in her stride with Raphael by her side. I love being in her head and seeing things from her point of view.

I also genuinely loved Raphael in this one. He was fiercely protective of Elena. Almost everybody saw Elena as a weakness but he still stuck by her side. Their connection just grew deeper in this book with both of them going beyond just the physical aspect of their relationship. Things are definitely getting serious between them.

I also loved the fact that we get to meet all of Raphael's Seven in this book. I do seem to have a soft spot for Illium, the blue winged angel. Most of the others like Venom, Aodhan, Jason and Naasir have made me curious. Dmitri is the head of Raphael's Seven and I know he gets a book after the next but I'm not warming up to him as of yet.

Nalini Singh has created a beautiful world in the Guild Hunter series. The politics which play out keep me hooked to the book. With loads of romance and action Archangel's Kiss is a stunning sequel to Angel's Blood. I am totally into this series and I can't wait to see what happens next.

Review- Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

Summary-

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best- but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option—even if the task is impossible. 

Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad. 

The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other—and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt does not destroy her, succumbing to Raphael’s seductive touch just might. For when archangels play, mortals break.

Review-

I am a huge fan of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series so I was really excited to get started on her Guild Hunter series. Nalini Singh is one of my favorite authors with her complex characters and story lines and Angel's Blood did not disappoint. Nalini Singh's take on angels and vampires is very unique and I loved the world.

Elena is a vampire hunter. She isn't just a vampire hunter by choice,she is hunter born which helps her in tracking vampires through their scent. Elena is hired by the archangel Raphael which just complicates things. I loved Elena. She was a kick ass heroine who still had her vulnerabilities. I also found her whole tracking by scents thing really unique. The scent descriptions were simply beautiful.

Now it is no surprise that I love every single one of Nalini Singh's heroes from her Psy-Changeling series but Raphael was in a league of his own. Unlike the good guys he was actually portrayed as a negative character who slowly regains his humanity or at least a parts of it because of Elena. I loved how slowly we saw different facets of his personality. He definitely won me over by the end.

Raphael and Elena have chemistry. This was a completely forbidden relationship but both Elena and Raphael knew what they were getting into since the beginning. There was loads of action which brought home the point that everything is not picture perfect in their world. It was all very well done.

I also loved how we get to meet a few of Raphael's Seven who are his trusted men. I hope each and every single one of them gets a book of their own. There are also games of politics being played among the archangels which gives the book a strong plot. I am definitely very happy with the solid start to this fantastic series.