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Aug 12, 2012 Lisa Kay rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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★★★★☆ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Well, I waited awhile to pick up the second in the Guild Hunter series and now I remember all the reasons why I did. Ms. Singh has created a brutal world of angels, filled with a little too much blood, violence and cruelty for my tastes. Still, this author is original in her world-building, writes amazing secondary characters, and is talented in her plot twists. Her take on Angels and Vampires is fascinating. I couldn’t help myself; I loved ...more

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Nov 02, 2010 Seena Seena rated it it was amazing

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Another great read from Singh. She can never do any wrong in my eyes. What I would give to be a fly on the wall in her imagination.

I do have to say Elena & Raphael relationship is the strongest one I have ever read. It is so deep, fierce and the bond they share is truly amazing.

What I like most about their relationship is the, fall in love then gets to know the person later. It reminds me of my husband and myself. After my husband and I met for the 1st time we were married 3 weeks later. And we ...more

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Apr 07, 2011 Peep (Pop! Pop!) rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I didn't really enjoy the story as much as I wanted to. It came off as so broody and adult angsty. I felt like it was too serious. Maybe I am inadvertently comparing it to the Psy-Changling series, which is fun and humorous? This one was just so stinkin' serious. And it wasn't romantic enough for me. I got all the romance from Raphael (don't ask why, but my mental voice for him was Liam Neeson). My romantic meter is picking nothing up from Elena. She let's us know that she wouldn't be here if sh I didn't really enjoy the story as much as I wanted to. It came off as so broody and adult angsty. I felt like it was too serious. Maybe I am inadvertently comparing it to the Psy-Changling series, which is fun and humorous? This one was just so stinkin' serious. And it wasn't romantic enough for me. I got all the romance from Raphael (don't ask why, but my mental voice for him was Liam Neeson). My romantic meter is picking nothing up from Elena. She let's us know that she wouldn't be here if she didn't have to. I kinda feel like she is forcing herself to like Raphael, but that could just be me. I'm still waiting for the lovey dovey part to happen. I did like how they both were working it out though. Both were giving and giving a little, with Elena having to step far out of her comfort zone.

One thing I am glad about it that every few pages I would forget what color Raphael's eyes were. Right at that moment Elena would tell me! Cobalt, metallic blue, etc. I don't know how I kept forgetting but thank goodness Elena thought about it every few pages! That was close! Oh, and can't forget about his salty sea smell. Even though she'd tell me, three pages later I would forget his smell. What was it? Was it pickles? No... Cake? No... Ice? What was it?!?! ? That is what I would scream to myself on frustration when I couldn't remember. But, trusty Elena took time out of her sparring to remind me... and for that I am eternally grateful. You'd think I would have written it down after the 10th time, but nope!

The same rant above goes for Ilium and his wings! But to be honest, I really like Illium so I didn't mind the constant reminders. Aww, who am I kidding? I like Raphael, too! Remind me all you want girl!

As for the story, I liked it. We get more of the angel world, the Refuge. The Refuge was hard for me to picture, but I still enjoyed the descriptions. There are cliffs and drop offs and far away places.... my mental map was pretty bad. I loved the little angels that we're introduced to. I also love reading about the Seven. Their loyalty is refreshing.

It's crazy. These angels are supposed to be these awesome beings (seriously, they can fly!) but really they have too much drama for your momma! It was like a supernatural soap-opera. I guess when you've lived that long drama is one of the things that keep you going?? I wouldn't know. The Cadre is crazy!

I thought the ending was really anti-climatic. Don't get me wrong, what happened was good but I kept reading and waiting for THE final battle and next thing I know I'm hit with a cliffhanger! OK, OK, it's not really a cliffhanger, more of a semi-opening for the next book. But I thought there'd be more, oh well. I'll find out!

Since I have a special place on my bookshelf for

, I will continue to read all of her books. I don't fall in love with every one of them but for some reason I can't stop myself from reading the next books. She's sneaky good like that!

Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh

(Cover made me choke on my water).

I will break you! ...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Juliana rated it really liked it

This couple bring more fascination to me when their relationship goes to upper level than before, or we can call it go much deeper in love (in their own way).

As Elena awake from a year deep sleep and recovery, she just found out that she become the one and only Angel Made in history recalled. As a result from a deep love that bloomed inside the Archangel, Raphael, the ambrosia bring Elena to a new and more secluded world than she ever imagine.

The obstacles keep coming in their ways, when the anc ...more

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May 22, 2011 Suzanne rated it liked it

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I had a couple of complaints with this book. I had completely forgotten the plot from the first book, so I wish she had recapped what had happened in the story a little better. There are too many angels to keep track of. I still have no idea which angels are which and who belongs to who and it's feeling a bit like Laurel K. Hamilton. I didn't get into this story until about 1/2 through. I kept trying to figure out what was going on. Other than that, it was alright. ...more

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Jul 17, 2011 shms rated it really liked it

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This is a 3rd read, an audio read and I'm leaving the rating as is. I enjoyed the audio book, just not as much as the first book and the 'breathy' voices the narrator makes when Eleanor says 'Raphael' was just plain grating. That aside, enjoyed this. ...more

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