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Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6)

Nalini Singh

Start date: June 1, 2012

Finish date: June 30, 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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Jan 25, 2012 Lisa Kay rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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★★★★½ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Angela Dawe continues to narrate the wonderful Psy-Changeling series, and with the sixth book she delivers her usual excellent job of distinguishing the male and female characters. However, I must admit I’m impressed with the way she does the children; there is innocence in her tone that comes across. She is one of the readers I seek out when choosing my next audiobook.

Willow, a lynx cub who is traumatized when her brother, Nash, a MIT student is kid

Willow, a lynx cub who is traumatized when her brother, Nash, a MIT student is kidnapped.

Oh! This is a good one. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like a struggle between two dominants: Sentinel Mercy Smith from the DarkRiver cats, and Lieutenant Riley Kincaid from the SnowDancer wolves. Nonetheless, it was exceptional.

The chemistry between these two equals is H.O.T. Ms. Singh is deft in handling the love scenes! They certainly sizzle; however, while both individuals like it rough, the interludes are evocative of a deeper emotional tenderness. Oh, yes. Mercy is certainly flirting and cavorting with Riley in what she calls “shoo-away,” but really she’s playing a very dangerous game of “Come here, come here, come here…Go away, go away, go away.” She is definitely getting off on the excitement of the chase. But it is more than that. She wants Riley to prove himself worthy of all she has to offer as a lover; however, I believe there is a part of her that is not aware she really wants him to demonstrate he is worthy of being her mate. Still, these two pack liaisons have a lot of issues to work out. (view spoiler)

As deft as this writer is in the bedroom (or forest floor), she’s equally so outside; presenting us with a gripping suspense. Conspiracy is everywhere! There are a lot more clues and few more answers to what has been going on in this series’ story-line: The Ghost, the NetMind, the Human Alliance, the ‘puppet master,’ the Information Merchant, the PsyNet, Pure Psy, the LaurenNet, Henry Scott, Kaleb Krycheck, Anthony Kyriakus, and Nikita Duncan! We get updates on Judd and Brenna, Lucas and Sascha, Hawke and Sienna and so many, many others from this series.

I often do a great disservice to Ms. Singh; I tend to rate her books against each other instead of against other paranormal romance writers. I’m such a moody reader and it isn’t fair that the next book should have to match my current temperament. But all of her books are a step above other PNR writers.

If you haven’t started this series, and you enjoy paranormal romances, shifters, and futurist stories, this is a great one to start!

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

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First read: (Kindle edition) 5 Jun 2010
Re-read: (Audiobook) 19 Jul 2012

Initial Review:
What do you get when you mix Mercy and Riley? Branded by Fire! The story begins at Dorian & Ashaya's mating ceremony. Mercy (Melisande), DarkRiver's sentinel, is in heat. Which is a problem because she's a dominant female leopard in a pack where none of the dominant males push her buttons. One male does though ... Riley Kincaid, SnowDancer's lieutenant, Hawke's second.

They've both been "noticing" each othe ...more

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Jun 19, 2010 Literary Ames rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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From the very first paragraph I knew Mercy and Riley would make an explosive and highly entertaining pair, and I was right. However my interest did wane a little when the POV moved from the main couple so I can only give it 4 stars but it's a very solid 4 stars. ...more

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