Two years have passed since the events of the last book. Two
years since Ancient Archangel Alexander rose from his sleep
and Archangel Lijuan disappeared after the epic battle. The
cascade seems to be in a pause and Elena feels twitchy. She
just wants to get over with it not to mention she kinda feels
bored too.
The summons for the Cadre from an ancient order of angels,
Luminata, to come to a decision regarding Lijuan and her
territory which is slowly being ravaged by rogue vampires,
changes things. Looking forward to visit the birthplace of her
grandmother and solving the mystery of her origins, Elena is
prepared for anything. But she doesn't expect the shroud of
mystery, anger, fear and unease in a place built solely to
find lumiscence and peace and the hungry way Gian, the
Luminata, stares at her. All is not what it seems and in the
heart of it lies a woman with moonlight hair and striking
resemblance to Elena.
With her beloved archangel, Raphael, by her side and the
building allies amongst the Cadre, Elena is determined to get
to the bottom of things before it is time for them to leave.
But will she be able to face the mystery behind the ancient
order?
Nalini Singh proves herself the queen of paranormal yet again.
She is one author that never fails to disappoint. Her ever
evolving worlds and characters seem so real and very a part of
my life in the time am engrossed in the book and even till
much later. There is no stagnant moment in her world.
ARCHANGEL'S HEART is the ninth book of Guild
Hunter series and is just as refreshing as the first
book. I
adore Raphael and Elena's relationship and how they keep
evolving with each book, instead of their relationship
becoming stagnant, we go deeper in their growing love and
understanding of each other. They do not lose their essence,
their very being as they grow as it happens with some other
series with same characters. I love how subtly yet effectively
Ms. Singh touches base with all the characters and their
personal lives. The new insight into Aodhan and how he has
finally becomes to come out of his shell is one of the
highlights. I cannot wait to see how he further evolves and
comes into his own like he was before he was broken.
ARCHANGEL'S HEART is slightly slower in pace then the previous
books, more like a filler before things are expected to pick
up pace again but it is just as compelling. I read it twice
before writing this review and each time ended pulling an
all nighter
because I just could not put it down. All those who haven't
tried this author and series, I urge you to pick it. You will
not regret it. Can't wait for is next in store in the Guild
Hunter series.
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into a dangerous and exhilarating world where a deadly, beautiful archangel and his once-mortal consort are caught in a fury of twisted darkness… 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.