Storm Echo

MY REVIEWNalini Singh’s latest novel in the psy-changeling series is about learning to accept yourself and soothing your inner demons. Ivan can never forget that he is not like the rest of the Mercant family. He has a spider in his soul he keeps tightly leashed, and he doesn’t think he’ll ever find someone who makes him feel whole. And then he meets Lei. An elusive healer that saves him from a grave wound. They share a single picnic before they are ripped apart.The entire world is in danger, spiraling out of control because a vindictive, power-hungry monster has wrapped the threads of the Psy-Net in her destructive grip. Ivan makes it his mission to discover the truth and do everything he can to save others from sliding into madness. He will even sacrifice himself, break the bonds that tie him to his family and his duty. When Ivan meets Lei again, it is in the middle of chaos. She doesn’t remember meeting him. She’s broken and bruised, nothing but skin pulled tight over bones. And she believes she is the last of her kind. She is motivated by the need for revenge.I loved watching Ivan and Lei convince each other to trust in what was between them. I loved their realization that they were not alone, that friends and family would support and surround them. Another outstanding installment on one of my favorite paranormal series. Some of my favorite quotes: Be careful with him, little sister. He might look tough, but when strong men fall, they fall all the way. You’re his weakness.“You’re my mate. Losing you would destroy me. I would rather have a single perfect day with you than a lifetime without you.” Emotion turned her voice rough, but she kept going. “Only ask me to break the bond if you don’t want me.”“Behave.” No smile, but his eyes warmed, and she felt it again, that ripple in the mating bond that told her Ivan Mercant would one day laugh. He had wickedness in him, her mate, just didn’t know how to show it on the outside yet.