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Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1)
by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author)
by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author)
Catherine's review
bookshelves: angels-guardians, excellent, fantasy-paranormal-sci-fi, romance, series, vampire, assassin-killer-bounty-hunter, read-2011, read-2009, read-2012
Nov 26, 12
bookshelves: angels-guardians, excellent, fantasy-paranormal-sci-fi, romance, series, vampire, assassin-killer-bounty-hunter, read-2011, read-2009, read-2012
Read on November 13, 2012 — I own a copy
*Originally Read 1/13/11 - 1/15/11*
This was my first book by Nalini Singh, but it wasn't my last. After reading this book I got online and ordered all of the books in her other series.
I really liked the world that Singh created with this novel. It is definitely a concept I haven't read before. I love when someone comes out with a new way to portray angels and vampires. I didn't just love the book for its world though. The author did a great job creating compelling characters.
I don't usually enjoy stories featuring controlling ultra-powerful men, but it really worked for Raphael's character. I actually loved the fact that he was so powerful and removed from humanity that Elena had to struggle to get him to respect her. It really would have been hard to believe if he was a nice caring guy given his position and age.
There were some things in this book that were brought up but not resolved. It bothered me until I went to the author's website and discovered that there are more books featuring these two still to come.
I really liked the way that the author introduced the angels as something beautiful and innocent but then slowly exposed the corruption and danger that is present in their ranks. I thought it was very well done.
I liked the dynamic shown between Elena and her Guild Hunter group and between Raphael and his Seven. I'm interested in learning more about both groups.
I appreciated we got to see Raphael acting cold and harsh instead of just being told about it happening in the past. I wouldn't have liked his character quite so much if he turned to sweetness and light after he met Elena. Truthfully, I like him because he is dark.
After the surprising event that happened at the end of the book I'm dying to read the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next!
This was my first book by Nalini Singh, but it wasn't my last. After reading this book I got online and ordered all of the books in her other series.
I really liked the world that Singh created with this novel. It is definitely a concept I haven't read before. I love when someone comes out with a new way to portray angels and vampires. I didn't just love the book for its world though. The author did a great job creating compelling characters.
I don't usually enjoy stories featuring controlling ultra-powerful men, but it really worked for Raphael's character. I actually loved the fact that he was so powerful and removed from humanity that Elena had to struggle to get him to respect her. It really would have been hard to believe if he was a nice caring guy given his position and age.
There were some things in this book that were brought up but not resolved. It bothered me until I went to the author's website and discovered that there are more books featuring these two still to come.
I really liked the way that the author introduced the angels as something beautiful and innocent but then slowly exposed the corruption and danger that is present in their ranks. I thought it was very well done.
I liked the dynamic shown between Elena and her Guild Hunter group and between Raphael and his Seven. I'm interested in learning more about both groups.
I appreciated we got to see Raphael acting cold and harsh instead of just being told about it happening in the past. I wouldn't have liked his character quite so much if he turned to sweetness and light after he met Elena. Truthfully, I like him because he is dark.
After the surprising event that happened at the end of the book I'm dying to read the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Reading Progress
| 01/13/2011 | page 1 |
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0.0% | "I'm rereading this to gear up for Archangel's Consort." 4 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 29 |
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9.0% | ""What you do need to know is that if you succeed in finding him, you'll be rewarded with more money than you can hope to spend in your lifetime." Elena glanced at the bloodstained napkin. "And if I fail?" "Don't fail, Elena." His eyes were mild but his smile, it spoke of things better not said aloud. "You intrigue me--I'd hate to have to punish you."" 3 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 51 |
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15.0% | ""You shouldn't look at me in that fashion, Elena." "Why?" she asked, prodded by some heretofore unknown suicidal streak. "Scared?" He leaned a fraction closer. "My lovers have always been warrior women. Strength intrigues me." She refused to let him play with her like this, even if her body disagreed. Vehemently. "Do knives intrigue you, too? Because touch me and I will cut you up."" 4 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 65 |
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19.0% | ""Did you bring me to a damn orgy?" - LOL" |
| 01/14/2011 | page 93 |
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27.0% | ""Nice talking to you, Dmitri darling." "Bitch." It was a wet gurgle. "Thanks." He actually smiled, hard, lethal, scary as hell. "I like bitches."" 4 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 128 |
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38.0% | "Raphael is a very scary man when he's cold. I'm glad the author didn't pull her punches with his characterization." 3 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 171 |
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50.0% | ""You can hardly sit in judgment of those who prefer vampire lovers now." A curl of scent snaked around her, insidious in its seduction. "Not when you wear Raphael's colors in your skin." - I love when Raphael can't resist dusting Elena." 2 comments |
| 01/14/2011 | page 228 |
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67.0% | ""If Bluebell isn't careful," the vamp murmured, "he'll lose his feathers all over again." - I love Raphael's reaction to the feather in her hair. :)" |
| 01/15/2011 | page 253 |
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75.0% | ""Sex isn't new to you," and rocked her heat over the exquisite hardness of him. Good didn't even begin to describe how it felt. How he felt. "No. But you are." "Never had a hunter before?" She grinned, nibbling on his lower lip. But he didn't smile. "I've never had Elena before."" 15 comments |
| 01/15/2011 | page 314 |
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93.0% | "This scene is so heart-wrenching. It gets me all sniffley every time I read it." |
| 01/15/2011 | page 339 |
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100.0% | "*sigh* It was just as good as all the other times I've read it. I can't wait to read book 2 again!" 1 comment |
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I'm hoping to read this one soon. I had planned it for an August reading challenge, but got caught up in other things. Reading your review makes me think I shouldn't have put it off.
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I have reread this one many times. I just loved it to death. Rereading my review makes me feel I didn't do the book justice. What can I say? It was in the beginning of my commitment to writing reviews. I hadn't quite gotten comfortable with it. :) I hope you read this soon! The end scene and the aftermath is so frickin' powerful. I totally got a little misty and had to tell my husband I got dust in my eye when he started giving me odd looks.
I liked book 2! DO NOT READ REVIEWS OR EVEN THE DESCRIPTION OF IT OR YOU WILL SPOIL BOOK 1!!!!
I liked getting more in depth with that stuff I have to remain vague about. I also liked seeing that new location and getting to learn more about the intricacies of the world...
Archangel's Consort comes out January 2011.
Thanks for the information, Catherine! I've gotten so many "you must read this..." from several of my trusted Goodreads buddies. I'm not sure why I haven't gone for it yet.
I'll try to remember one for after my September challenges. That way I'll be closer to book 3 as well. I have 1&2, I believe.
Great review, Catherine! Your love of this book and series has got me excited to read this! I haven't read any books by Nalini Singh yet but am looking forward to reading her books this year.
I've had this on the to-read list for a while. Your updates and reviews make me want to get it right now...(or maybe after I finish Shadowfever). Great review, Catherine.
Lady Jayne *~*The Beach Bandida*~* wrote: "Great review, Catherine! Your love of this book and series has got me excited to read this! I haven't read any books by Nalini Singh yet but am looking forward to reading her books this year."This is my favorite series by her.
AH wrote: "I've had this on the to-read list for a while. Your updates and reviews make me want to get it right now...(or maybe after I finish Shadowfever). Great review, Catherine."Thanks, AH! This is my old review of it from when I first read it, but it still holds true. :)
Great review! I keep meaning to check on Singh... I hear tons of great things. I have the first couple Psy-Changelings on my shelf, but I haven't jumped into them yet. Soooooon....
Catherine,I am totally with you on the Singh fan club train. I love her two series so much! Every time I reread them they just get better, I think this series gets better after the first reading because you understand it better every time.
Great review (and I love that you have an "assassin-killer-bounty-hunter" shelf, that's spectacular!)
You have an assassin Killer bounty hunter shelf? I need some of those books for a book challenge! I'll have to go and take a peek.
Katyana wrote: "Great review! I keep meaning to check on Singh... I hear tons of great things. I have the first couple Psy-Changelings on my shelf, but I haven't jumped into them yet. Soooooon...."I really enjoy this series! The Psy/Changeling one comes in second for me, but it's still great. I hope you enjoy them.
MelissaB wrote: "Catherine,I am totally with you on the Singh fan club train. I love her two series so much! Every time I reread them they just get better, I think this series gets better after the first reading ..."
I completely agree. I've picked up on foreshadowing and comments that I missed or didn't understand the first time around. I always get something new out of reading them again.
Julia wrote: "Great review (and I love that you have an "assassin-killer-bounty-hunter" shelf, that's spectacular!)"Thanks!
AH wrote: "You have an assassin Killer bounty hunter shelf? I need some of those books for a book challenge! I'll have to go and take a peek."I hope you find something good.
Great review,Catherine. I've never read her,either. I've heard good things so I think I'll give her a try,too.
