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Mar172011
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Archangel’s Consort’ by Nalini Singh
by Carolyn • Posted in 3.5 Star Reviews, Authors Q-T, Book Reviews, Gollancz, Nalini Singh, Paranormal Romance, Reviews by Carolyn, Urban Fantasy
Title: Archangel’s Consort (Guild Hunter #3)
Author: Nalini Singh
Publisher: Gollancz (UK | Berkley (US)
Publication Date: Feb 2011 (UK) | Jan 2011 (US)
Paperback: 324 pages
Genre: Paranormal Romance | Urban Fantasy
Source: Review Copy
Reviewed by: Carolyn
RATING: 7/10 – very good
GOODREADS 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 instalment in the ‘Guild Hunter’ series by Nalini Singh. I adored the first two books and fell instantly in love with Elena and Raphael. Although I did enjoy this book, it just didn’t measure up to the first two. In fact it felt a bit formulaic; the intense romance, vampire murders, which Elena has to solve by using her tracking ability and lots of hot passionate sex – just felt a bit of a repeat of book two and therefore this book was a little disappointing.
But, don’t get me wrong, all these aspects are the reasons I fell in love with this series to begin with, but as with all series, the story and characters all have to move forward in some way. I wanted to see the characters grow further as they just seemed stuck, doing the same thing over and over.
I was hoping that Raphael and Elena’s characters would have grown and I wish something had happened that would have changed the dynamics a little. It would have been interesting if some of the other characters, that are included in each of the books, were brought to the fore a little more.
However, you will notice that I still give this a rating of 7/10 despite my disappointment, well that’s because the writing is still as lush and descriptive as always, there’s still plenty of action, and I just love Elena and Raphael and enjoy everything about them, as individuals and as a couple.
VERDICT:
‘Archangel’s Consort‘ is a very good third instalment, although a little disappointing as I was hoping for something more. However, this is still an awesome series and one which I will follow blindly and recommend without hesitation – I for one cannot wait for book 4, ‘Archangel’s Blade‘!
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Books in Series Order:
3. Archangel’s Consort
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4 Comments
I have this on my tbr wish list and can't wait to read it. Great review!
xx,
E.J.
Paranormal Author E.J. Stevens
From the Shadows
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I've enjoyed this series so far. Great review.
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Super review. I can't wait to start this series after all three of your reviews
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I've skimmed your review (apologies) as I haven't read this series, but just wanted to say I love the sound of it. Quite inspired to check them out now!
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