Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Jan 15, 2011 AH rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh is the second book in her Psy-Changeling series. This book focuses on the powerful F-Psy Faith Nightstar and her DarkRiver jaguar Vaughn D’Angelo.

Faith Nightstar is a special Psy. Her forecasting abilities have made a lot of money for the Psy. F-Psys are extremely rare and most are exploited until they literally lose their minds. Because of her abilities, Faith leads a cloistered life and is under constant supervision. Faith senses changes in her abilities and be ...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Shera (Book Whispers) rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Boy things really did heat up! Who knew my prediction would come true right down to the name of the book. (Honestly, had no idea.) Singh takes readers even deeper into her stunningly cold world of the Psy through Faith. Faith is a an F-psy (Foresight), she's the most powerful of her generation.

Unlike Sascha, from the previous book, Faith doesn't have a connection to emotion. As an F-Psy she's been more extensively brainwashed by the Protocol. The depth of her brainwashing and conditioning is ex Boy things really did heat up! Who knew my prediction would come true right down to the name of the book. (Honestly, had no idea.) Singh takes readers even deeper into her stunningly cold world of the Psy through Faith. Faith is a an F-psy (Foresight), she's the most powerful of her generation.

Unlike Sascha, from the previous book, Faith doesn't have a connection to emotion. As an F-Psy she's been more extensively brainwashed by the Protocol. The depth of her brainwashing and conditioning is extraordinary. Faith is an amazing character from the beginning. Her powers have evolved and she's been experiencing horrific visions she doesn't understand that they are causing her to fear—though she doesn’t see it as emotion. However, she's not brainwashed enough to go to her own people about it. Especially once she realizes that the visions weren't random or madness, but the death of her sister. In an amazing show of strength she decides to find Sascha and get help.

Vaughn is immediately drawn to her. His jaguar knowing exactly what to do to push her out of her safe bubble and get her past her Silence blocks. It's amazing watching these two develope into their relationship. Vaughn's past is haunting, but not too overly done. After hearing his story I wanted to hold him, instead of laugh at the over tragicness of another PNR bad boy. Faith and Vaughn have such chemistry. The threat of a single touch could send her into seizures.

Readers still get a glimpse into the mind of Lucas, Sascha, and a few other characters. There are few parts that jump in on the Psy Council. It was great seeping into their disturbing thoughts, getting feel for how they think. The whole plot of Faith being haunted and attacked by a Psy serial killer is chilling. Watching as she grows into her gift is amazing, as most F-Psy go crazy. It's haunting that the Silence is the main cause of F-Psy going insane. The best part is the shocking truths about the NetMind.

There's a rebellion coming and seeing it slowly rising in the Psy is so tantalizing! The Psy-Changeling series clearly has an amazing world to grow into! The many facets of Visions of Heat are amazing, even if it echoes strongly of the first book. The emotions, growth, and heat of Faith and Vaughn's love story were tantalizing.

Sexual Content: Considering these books are about finding mates there not as detailed as other Paranormal Romance titles. They’re hot, but Singh relies on the emotions to bring on the heat.

3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back

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Dec 27, 2011 Aimie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, crime, mystery, erotica, futuristic, paranormal

In this book we get to know Vaughn deeply. He made an appearance in 'Slave to Sensation' as he's is Lucas' sentinel and closest friend. He's also the only Jaguar in a Leopard pack. After reading 'S to S' I had fallen in love with Lucas, now after finishing this book I'm in love with Vaughn to. Now I can't wait to read Clay and Dorians books..... They better have books. ...more

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Dec 05, 2010 Zoe rated it really liked it

Phenomenal world building, and some very hawt shapeshifters. I can haz leopard?

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May 20, 2011 EvaS rated it liked it

It was OK. For some reason, I just could not connect to either of the main characters, and I really just didn't care too much about them - I can honestly say that I don't know why since it had all the makings of a good storyline (and I really liked the first one), but just could not get into it. Plot was OK, but the story was anticlimactic in my opinion…. and at times, it was hard to know who was speaking which totally ripped me out of the story. Not sure if I will read the next book anytime soo ...more

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Sep 18, 2010 Wan rated it really liked it

Shelves: dangerous-hero, shape-shifters, psychic

This is a solid four stars for me. I still have a hard time understanding the world of PsyNet. After reading book 2, still couldn’t wrap my head around it. Tho, I got the NetMind just fine. I like this a little more than the first book. Not much more, the plot was similar to the first book, not much to say.

I really like Vaughn and Faith. He, IMO, was more feral and primitive than Lucas). Faith was a never-been-touched-virgin however she, I think, little feistier and more likable than Sascha. Th ...more

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