Psy-Changeling (Trinity) / Nalini Singh

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

The story arc is still going in #10 Kiss of Snow, so in every book more is revealed, things happen etc etc. The focus is just on a new couple.

And not every book is a Psy-Changeling pairing, or even a broken Psy.

Definitely keep reading CA, just persevere it will be worth it. Promise!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

That's the way it will be with all PNRs (well, most, if not all), CA. Same setting/world, but each book will have a new couple featured and in the end they'll get their HEA (Happily Ever After).

Much different from UFs where the main character is the same throughout the books in the series with same and/or different side characters throughout.

Maybe PNR just isn't your thing? A lot of people prefer UF to it. Me, I like a mixture. Some series, I like to see the side characters get their HEA, especially those poor tortured heroes. LOL! ;)

[CyberAlmu]

Not sure about that yet, Steph. It was my first PNR and the book itself was great. I like the HEA part, but after having read some series now just one book feels so short... I wish there was more!

I'll have to go on and find out if I still like the series in long-term.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Be sure to let us know. I think Psy-Changelings is the best PNR out there right now. Just my opinion though. Hope you continue to enjoy it.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Kiss of Snow is in processing at BD. Yay!!!!!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Grrrr.....I'm so debating buying it, but the hardback won't match all my paperbacks...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I know, I'll probably crack & get the pb to match the rest too.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I cracked and bought the eBook for both KoS & MS! Hopefully hubby won't be around when my copy of both come in the mail. LOL! I couldn't resist! I must read them ASAP!

Now ... which to read first, that's the question!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

I'm about to crack and get the e-book of KoS...but do I put it on Kindle (a little more expensive) or download Nook android and get it there (cheaper....)? Fingers crossed on Mr. Deliveryman's timing!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! I bought mine at Diesel (http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/), the ePub, so I can add it to any gadget I want and use Stanza vs. being limited to the Kindle app. I use it, but I don't prefer it.

KoS was $12.99 (cheaper than DTB) and MS was $7.99 (same as DTB). I'm sure they'll both be worth the $ I spent on both copies. ;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Well, the books posted from BD on 20/5 came today, so maybe MS posted 23/5 will come asap next week. Here's hoping anyway. LOL

KoS is still processing *frown*

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hopefully you'll get them Monday/Tuesday. That'd be great! :)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Oh! Definitely will go add that to my e-bookshop list! That's the same price as Nook, and I'd rather use it on something I already have!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Nalini has been posting daily "kisses" in prep for the 31 May release of Kiss of Snow:
... in case you missed them ...

Q1: Indigo gave him an easy, dangerous smile. “I know all you have to do is snap your fingers and women throw themselves into your bed—” She held up a hand when he growled. “I’m not saying you use your position, but the fact that you’re alpha, the reason why you’re alpha—your strength, your speed, your sheer dominance, that’s potent stuff. Not to mention your pretty face.”

Q2: A faint smile that made every tiny hair on her body rise in quivering attention. "How fast can you run?" A wolf's question.

Q3: "Your pelt," a lazy voice drawled as he walked into the clearing around Lucas's home, "would make a nice coat for my mate."

Q4: "Wow, talk about alpha. Makes me want to say 'yes please, and again.'"

Q5: "Do it again," he whispered. "I want to watch."

Q6: "You can't go around biting me whenever you feel like it." It was very alpha male behavior, and he hardly needed any more encouragement.

Q7: Hawke stepped sideways to block her. "No."

Q8: Going down on his haunches, Vasic picked up a handful of sand, the silica catching the moonlight as it passed through his fingers. "Yes."

Q9: Lurching up, she grabbed the front of his T-shirt. "You will not touch any of my friends."

Q10: "Tomorrow." Leaning down, he nuzzled at her, only taking a small bite before rubbing his lips over the spot. "Time to go back."

Hubba Hubba! ;)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Steph wrote: "LOL! I bought mine at Diesel (http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/), the ePub, so I can add it to any gadget I want and use Stanza vs. being limited to the Kindle app. I use it, but I don't prefer it. ..."

I checked it...said only US for allowed countries...eek!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:( You can paypal me the ¥ and I can buy it for you, if you'd like.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

I'll give it a shot first, and if it doesn't work, contact you directly about it! **And will be looking at the Japanese thingy later tonight~still in class-mode!**

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Ok. :) Hey, thanks for that! I really appreciate your help. No rush.

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "KoS is still processing *frown*"

Mine too! Reading these posts makes me want to put ALL my other books away and re-read these. I want Hawk. I've been a good girl... honest! :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL!!

Not too good I hope!

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "LOL!!

Not too good I hope!"

Depends who you ask... ;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL!!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

:D!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Wicked Scribes - Nalini Singh blog has a page dedicated to Nalini's Psy-Changeling characters.

One of the most complex, involved series is Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changelings. Three distinct races, and many, many characters. This is my attempt to keep track of who is who, and where they belong. Two of the strongest Changeling packs in North America are the DarkRiver Leopards, controlling the San Francisco area, and the SnowDancer Wolf Pack, in control of the rest of California. The icy and emotionless Psy are under the control of a powerful council of seven…seven beings with very different goals. And some of the humans, often thought to be the weakest of the three races, have decided to level the playing field.

You can view the page here . It has an event time line, a breakdown of the Packs (DarkRiver & SnowDancer), the Psy Council, as well as a detailed listing of characters seen in the series.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Just had a look. That is awesome. They've put a lot of work into that.

Thanks for posting, if I have any questions I'll know where to go looking.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I thought so too. Very nice.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Yeah, I had to add that one to my reader! Wouldn't want to lose the link!!!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

***HAPPY DANCE****
I GOT IT! Broke down & bought the e-book (super deal as a first time KOBO buy!)...now have 20 more minutes to wait until June 1.....

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats Judithe! BD finally posted my copy today, so I'll get it sometime this month. LOL.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Ohhh...I hope it gets there super fast!!!!!!!!!

[Michelle]

Mine has been dispatched too :) Hope it's worth the wait!

[Lisa M]

downloaded to my Kindle and started! Yay!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

YAY :D Snowin' all over now!

[[deleted user]]

Yay! Urr...has anyone read it yet? I finished yesterday and am still processing it. Need group therapy!

[Lisa M]

Moss wrote: "Yay! Urr...has anyone read it yet? I finished yesterday and am still processing it. Need group therapy!"
Still workin' on it. Stayed up until 1:15 a.m. to read, but had work to do today.
Now you have me worried...

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Me too. (Still working on it and kinda worried after that post)

I'll definitely be up for chatting once I'm done. I think I saw Judithe has finished it. Maybe she'll pop over and chat w/ya until we're done. :)

[Vi]

I finished it yesterday too. I did a couple of scenes re-read as well. Did you like it Moss?

[Lisa M]

Done with . I'm giving it 4 1/2 stars. Hawke can dance with me anytime!

[[deleted user]]

Sorry, forgot I had snuck onto this thread.

Vi: I liked it (who could not like Hawke?), and I have to admit the tension between him and Sienna has been building to unbearable levels, so it was fantastic to see that resolved. I don't think I could have taken another book where they dance around on the periphery, it would have driven me insane! But I had a few problems with it on a few levels: her age, the general feel of Singh's HEAs, the sexy times. I don't want to be the party killer, because I know mostly people have enjoyed it here, but I'm interested to hear if anyone else felt anything was lacking.

[Lisa M]

Moss wrote: "I'm interested to hear if anyone else felt anything was lacking"

I did have a little trouble with Sienna's age, but I tried buying Singh's explanation that Sienna had been through so much for someone so young. (After all, Hawke became alpha at 15, which was even more unbelievable IMO.)
What is it that bothers you about the general feel of Singh's HEAs and "sexy times"? I'm interested in hearing your opinion.
Although I really liked the book, I have to admit that it wasn't what I expected from the reviews I'd read. I had to revise my preconceived notions of the story. I almost wish I hadn't read the reviews first.
But in the end, the bottom line is that it was Hawke! ;)

[[deleted user]]

But in the end, the bottom line is that it was Hawke! ;)

Yeah, I know, he gets me buzzing too hehe.

Ah it's probably just that I'm drifting away from PNR and more towards UF and so HEAs are not my thing anymore.

I was squeeing like a mad person as I read it, so I don't really have a leg to stand on here ;)

[Vi]

Now that I've had some time to think about, I can safely say:

1. I liked that there was no love triangle here with Kit. It would have been irritating (for me).
2. The conflict with Theresa was resolved much too simply. I mean, for most of the books in the series, that has been given to be the main reason and somehow, the resolution here felt a bit flat.
3. I also liked the X-Psy thing was really serious and not built up to be serious and then suddenly becomes a super helpful/good thing to be/have.
4. Lastly, the whole war thing did take the focus off the romance between Hawke and Sienna which I think worked out for good.

And maybe it's just me but I got the impression that Hawke was not as averse to the mating with Sienna as (I imagined) he should be. But I did enjoy the book. Even did some re-reads of some parts!

[Lisa M]

Vi wrote: "Even did some re-reads of some parts!"

I would like to do some re-reads, but it's not easy to find the section you want on a Kindle unless you have a specific keyword. That's one of the few drawbacks I've found to the Kindle. :( (view spoiler)[I want to re-read the battle scene. Weren't we lead to believe that Sienna killed the pack, when she didn't? Or did I just read it wrong? (hide spoiler)]

[Vi]

(view spoiler)[
Yeah, we were lead to believe that she had killed the pack. Then Hawke says that she didn't. I think the explanation was that she went to Hawke's mind to use his ability(?) to know which pack member was where and skip that person. Correct me if I'm wrong.
(hide spoiler)]

I have a Sony Reader and I have this ability to bookmark. Which I did. Many times. I find Kindle to suck at the organization too. Sony is loads better at that. (Not to go into Kindle Vs Sony Debate)

[Lisa M]

Vi wrote: "[spoilers removed]

I have a Sony Reader and I have this ability to bookmark. Which I did. Many times. I find Kindle to suck at the organization too. Sony is loads better at that. (Not to go into K..."
I can bookmark on the Kindle, too. And highlight. I just didn't think to do it the first time through. In the end, I searched on a word I remembered from the scene and found what I wanted to re-read.
Not to get into e-reader debates, but I like the organization on the Kindle better than on my Nook Color.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled discussion of Kiss of Snow... ;)
(view spoiler)[Yes, at first Hawke thought his pack had burned up in the cold fire. But then he turned. And he saw that she had differentiated between those to kill and those to save by saving those he knew as pack, right down to the feral wolves. And that's when he told her she had nothing to ask forgiveness for. It was a little cryptic the first time through, but made perfect sense the second time. When you think about it, that's how Hawke didn't burn up when he jumped into the fire. (hide spoiler)]

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I just finished Kiss this morning. I have to take care of CC4 business, but I'm lookin' forward to coming back here to chat about it.

[Vi]

(view spoiler)[
Yeah. I understood it was like that too. But I thought how she differentiated that was using Hawke's mind to do that? Because otherwise I don't think she has the ability to do that?

Do you think Hawke and Theressa's mate thing was a bit downplayed? I know that Hawke kept saying about him and Rissa but I get the feeling it was not really a big(ger) obstacle.
(hide spoiler)]

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay, I can finally comment on KoS. Now, if GR will cooperate with me, I'll be a happy camper.
FYI - this post is all jacked up, but at least it's here. LOL!

First, let me say, I rated the book 5★, but not for the reason(s) I thought I would before reading it. I agree about reading reviews (the non-spoilery ones were all I read) before reading the book.

Reasons for my 5★ rating (since I haven't written a review yet, I'll just list them here) (view spoiler)[(1) Hawke! (2) Walker & Lara! (3) The war is on! (4) Nadiya Shayla Hunter is born! (5) Judd! (hide spoiler)]

I completely agree with Lisa's comments: "I did have a little trouble with Sienna's age, but I tried buying Singh's explanation that Sienna had been through so much for someone so young. (After all, Hawke became alpha at 15, which was even more unbelievable IMO.)" If not for Hawke's wolf helping him, I'd have found his being such a young alpha hard(er) to believe too. But, throughout the series, she's had characters make reference to knowing which youngsters (like Kit) were going to an alpha.

Vi said "I liked that there was no love triangle here with Kit. It would have been irritating (for me)." I agree. I'm definitely not a fan of triangles, but (view spoiler)[I thought the whole "they're just trying to rile up Hawke" fix to their "relationship" was a cop out. I thought he was a good fit for her (age wise) and would've completely understood an attraction between those two. Even though her attraction to Hawke was mate-worthy. Or whatever. LOL! (hide spoiler)]

Re: Theresa/Rissa ~ (view spoiler)[I liked getting the whole back-story there and immediately realized she'd (Nalini) make it so it was his human 1/2 resistant to the bond vs. his wolf. But, damn, Hawke and the pack were always talking about "he lost his mate" ... "he'll never have another mate" ... "poor Hawke" for so long that I was expecting a little more. Not sure what exactly. But, something. I guess what we got instead of that mysterious something I can't name was his final realization, when he thought she was dying, that he truly loved her enough to overcome his fear and bond with her. I was kinda like Sienna though at one point where she yells at him (Chap 39). Sienna, "I can understand why a changeling who'd been mated once would never ever seek the same with anyone else." Hawke, "Then why the hell are we having this conversation?" Sienna, "Because you weren't mated!" I was glad she (Nalini) had him admit, at the end, "I was a coward." Damn Skippy! LOL! (hide spoiler)]

Re: Fire ~ (view spoiler)[Ah Ha! I found it (Chap 52) ... "I'm sorry... For what I did before." Bloated with power, she'd torn through his shields and into his mind on that field of battle in a final, failed attempt at saving her packmates even as she incinerated the enemy. Hawke's wolf knew each and every one of his people, every inch of his land, every one of the wild wolves-she'd thought to keep them safe by "showing" the cold fire that they weren't to be touched." (hide spoiler)]

Why the hell is my last spoiler w/in the other spoiler?! GR, please baby, get your shit together and play nice!

[Lisa M]

Vi wrote: "[spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[ Yes, I think Sienna used Hawke's knowledge or "network" of the pack to decide who should be shielded. (Ah ha! Steph found it! It was his mind!)
I think that Rissa being Hawke's mate was downplayed a bit because it wasn't the main focus of the story. That was the battle, which is what ultimately made Hawke realize that Sienna was his "adult" mate, because he hadn't mated with Rissa. (hide spoiler)]

@Steph. I agree with your reasons for a 5 star rating! Especially #1! :)

(view spoiler)[Did anyone else expect more to come from the threat against Nadiya? I expected more of an attempt on her life. Maybe that will be in the next book? (hide spoiler)]