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Caressed by Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3)

Nalini Singh

Start date: March 1, 2012

Finish date: March 31, 2012

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Why we're reading this: Part of our group series re-read in prep for the 2012 release of "Tangle of Need". See "Re-read the Psy-C…more
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Feb 02, 2010 Eliza rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2010-reads

Not my favorite in the series so far but still very good.

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Dec 23, 2009 Steph rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: my-re-reads, favorites-all-years, series-completed, series-i-love, year-read-2010, author-favorite, author-웃, series-ended, audiobook-listened-to, favorites-2010

First read: (Kindle edition) 2 Jan 2010
Re-read: (Audiobook) 31 Mar 2012

First Read Review:
Caressed By Ice is my favorite book so far in the Psy-Changeling series. I thought Judd was an interesting character in the previous books, although he was a small part in them. It was wonderful to see him have his own story. Especially one so full of ups and downs and fear and love.

Brenna was abducted and has been fighting the over protectiveness of her brothers. She's noticed that she is drawn to Judd, t ...more

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Mar 30, 2011 Nairabell rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, 5-star, read-in-2011

Judd Lauren was an Arrow, an elite soldier trained to be a merciless killer under the complete control of the ruthless Psy Council. But when Judd's family was slated for rehabilitation, a fate far worse than death for any psy, he defected and now the Laurens live hidden in SnowDancer lands. Brenna Kincaid was a happy innocent student before she was kidnapped and tortured by a Psy serial killer. Her SnowDancer pack saved her, but her scars run deep and when she begins to have visions of another k Judd Lauren was an Arrow, an elite soldier trained to be a merciless killer under the complete control of the ruthless Psy Council. But when Judd's family was slated for rehabilitation, a fate far worse than death for any psy, he defected and now the Laurens live hidden in SnowDancer lands. Brenna Kincaid was a happy innocent student before she was kidnapped and tortured by a Psy serial killer. Her SnowDancer pack saved her, but her scars run deep and when she begins to have visions of another killer she realises the only one who can help her is Judd.

This is the third in the Psy-Changeling series (after Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat) which is fast shaping up to be one of my favourite paranormal romance series. In the last two books, a female psy has broken the Silence (the training that strips psy of their emotions) and fallen for a changeling. This book changes that formula to have a male psy fall for a female changeling. Brenna and Judd were both introduced in the first book and up until now have been little more than background characters, so it was great to see them get more development.

Brenna was kidnapped in Slave to Sensation and although she was rescued, it was after she had spent almost a week at the hands of a sadistic serial killer. Not only is she emotionally damaged, her abuduction has also scarred the SnowDancer pack as a whole. Judd has always seemed like he was made of ice in the previous novels, but it was great to see why he was so committed to maintaining his lack of emotions despite his defection from the psy. The whole relationship was sweet and well thought-out, and a welcome variation on the theme.

Unlike the previous books, this is also unique in that the book isn't just from Brenna and Judd's perspectives. Small sections of the book are also from Sascha, Faith and the killer's perspective as well. This could have been jarring but it was so cleverly done that there are seemless transistions between the narrators which really helps the story to advance smoothly and at a good pace.

Nalini Singh also continues her world building, gradually deepening and developing the world she has created. The idea of Arrows was introduced briefly in the last book, but the concept is fully explored here. Also developed from previous snippets of information is the new protocol for culling emotions within the Psy, basically creating a fully controllable hive mind. There is also a new plotline introduced about a renegade Psy known only as 'Ghost' who is working within the PsyNet to bring down their world from within.

All in all, this was another awesome read and I can't wait to read Mine to Possess.

Plot: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Enjoyment: 10/10
Cover: 8/10

Overall: 48/50 ...more

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Mar 27, 2011 Katyana rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, fantasy, pnr, abuse, shapeshifters

It was interesting getting some detail on the inner workings of the Psy world, through Judd. The political machinations of the Psy Council were fascinating. I like that I am still not quite sure where any of them stand. And on that topic, (view spoiler) It was interesting getting some detail on the inner workings of the Psy world, through Judd. The political machinations of the Psy Council were fascinating. I like that I am still not quite sure where any of them stand. And on that topic, (view spoiler)

And also, Kaleb... (view spoiler) *fingers crossed*

That said, the story was as engaging as always. Judd and Brenna were fun - I liked them more than I thought I would, as I honestly had no interest in either from their brief mentions in the other books. Judd had a very satisfying arc in this book. Also, the fact that (view spoiler)

But I wish we got more of an update on where things are going with the NetMind - I hope that plot thread isn't disappearing into the ether. And I'd like more Sascha and Lucas... I still find them to be the most compelling pair of the series (is it weird that I am only lukewarm about Faith? I think her "oh, but do I really want to give up my pampered life to be just a regular old Joe-Schmoe?" dilemma was a big turn-off for me).

Still really looking forward to Dorian's story... ...more

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Apr 23, 2010 Literary Ames rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2010, dtb, weres-shifters, favourites, paranormal-romance

Loved Judd, loved Brenna, loved the plot and the politics. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. The remaining books with new covers haven't been released yet and I don't think I can wait. Time to go ebook shopping! ...more

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Jun 06, 2011 Valerie rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2012

I'm really not sure what to think of this series. While I really like the world-building and the contrast between the Psy and the Changelings, I dislike that the romance practically follows the same formula in every book.

This book didn't skeeve me out nearly as much as the previous one. However, there were quite a few things that bothered me. First: the first third didn't hook me at all and took forever to get through. I can't really put my finger on why I didn't like it - I just thought it was ...more

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Mar 22, 2011 Irene Hollimon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I promised myself I wouldn't read another one. It's a romance. The two main characters are introduced right up front so we know exactly who is going to be banging whom in another 200 pages. But I couldn't help it. I like Nalini Singh and I actually got caught up in the sexual tension, reading, waiting for these two people to bang each other. You'd think by the third book, I would have figured this out and it wouldn't be interesting anymore but mmm I guess not.
I'm actually peeking into the fourt ...more

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