sarful's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book, overall, I just had a few issues
1. Ok so Elena is given the job, via death threat to her family, to hunt a rogue archangel down. And then she meets archangel of New York, Raphael, the one who demanded her expertise, and for half the book nothing happens. Oh, manufactured sexual tension occurs. Elena is angered and has zero self preservation, but no worries Raphael is taken with her warrior skills and brazen. She’s constantly wet and he’s constantly hard. They talk, still nothing happens. Until 50% into it, Elena is given a chance to lead the investigation with her killer nose. Yup, she’s a blood hound, and can actually smell more than just vampires. The whole first half of the book is dialogue about their attraction, is it to be believed. Yes, yes they want to bone.
2. Everyone she’s in contact with wants to have sex with her and or kill her. Everyone. Raphael is just the loudest and has the most power.
3. She daydreams a lot. Like seriously, she’s constantly going off into a nightmare of her past and being “woken” from her reverie by outside forces. At one point she’s driving towards a scent when she begins remembering something and a loud bang occurs. She gets out and wonders if she’s hit something. Omg I thought, does this happen so often she actually hurts people? It’s so often. She’s constantly fixating on a memory and losing real world consciousness.
4. The book is so binary, so damn straight! Like the men are so masculine and the women are so feminine. And it’s mentioned often. Elena feels more feminine when she sees Raphael’s masculinity. When Demitri mentions men are attracted to him, it’s like a joke, yeah men are attracted but he’s so much more into women. Even the bad guy, Uram is all about young, virginal woman as his favorite. Talk about stereotype.
Having said all that, I did enjoy it. I’m curious in the ending, how Elena and Raphael will work together. I mean they’re not equals but that won’t stop Elena from demanding it and Raphael from giving into her.
1. Ok so Elena is given the job, via death threat to her family, to hunt a rogue archangel down. And then she meets archangel of New York, Raphael, the one who demanded her expertise, and for half the book nothing happens. Oh, manufactured sexual tension occurs. Elena is angered and has zero self preservation, but no worries Raphael is taken with her warrior skills and brazen. She’s constantly wet and he’s constantly hard. They talk, still nothing happens. Until 50% into it, Elena is given a chance to lead the investigation with her killer nose. Yup, she’s a blood hound, and can actually smell more than just vampires. The whole first half of the book is dialogue about their attraction, is it to be believed. Yes, yes they want to bone.
2. Everyone she’s in contact with wants to have sex with her and or kill her. Everyone. Raphael is just the loudest and has the most power.
3. She daydreams a lot. Like seriously, she’s constantly going off into a nightmare of her past and being “woken” from her reverie by outside forces. At one point she’s driving towards a scent when she begins remembering something and a loud bang occurs. She gets out and wonders if she’s hit something. Omg I thought, does this happen so often she actually hurts people? It’s so often. She’s constantly fixating on a memory and losing real world consciousness.
4. The book is so binary, so damn straight! Like the men are so masculine and the women are so feminine. And it’s mentioned often. Elena feels more feminine when she sees Raphael’s masculinity. When Demitri mentions men are attracted to him, it’s like a joke, yeah men are attracted but he’s so much more into women. Even the bad guy, Uram is all about young, virginal woman as his favorite. Talk about stereotype.
Having said all that, I did enjoy it. I’m curious in the ending, how Elena and Raphael will work together. I mean they’re not equals but that won’t stop Elena from demanding it and Raphael from giving into her.
arielvaughn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This has got to be maybe my 8th reread of this book? It’s one of my ultimate comfort reads and it hits every single fucking time.
It does have a tiny bit of the insta-love trope, but it works in this case due to the nature of the characters and the high octane adventure. And it’s not instant. Just more… compacted is the best word, regarding the timeframe that this entire adventure resides in. Kind of a fated mates vibe, but what really makes it work is the character development that this book sets off and you continue to see throughout the rest of the series. This really is such a good example of a healthy relationship that isn’t perfect, but both partners work on themselves to make the relationship work and be that home base for the both of them. I love it.
It does have a tiny bit of the insta-love trope, but it works in this case due to the nature of the characters and the high octane adventure. And it’s not instant. Just more… compacted is the best word, regarding the timeframe that this entire adventure resides in. Kind of a fated mates vibe, but what really makes it work is the character development that this book sets off and you continue to see throughout the rest of the series. This really is such a good example of a healthy relationship that isn’t perfect, but both partners work on themselves to make the relationship work and be that home base for the both of them. I love it.
rose1999's review against another edition
5.0
Darf ich vorstellen? Der Grund, warum ich lese und mein absolutes Herzensbuch!
Ich lese im Moment die ganze Reihe erneut, da ich einfach wieder Lust darauf habe. Für mich ist es eine besondere Reihe, da sie mich zum Lesen brachte und ich sie immer wieder erneut lesen kann und trotzdem immer wieder etwas neues lerne. Sie überzeugt mich immer wieder von neuem und ich verliebe mich von Seite zu Seite immer mehr.
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Ich lese im Moment die ganze Reihe erneut, da ich einfach wieder Lust darauf habe. Für mich ist es eine besondere Reihe, da sie mich zum Lesen brachte und ich sie immer wieder erneut lesen kann und trotzdem immer wieder etwas neues lerne. Sie überzeugt mich immer wieder von neuem und ich verliebe mich von Seite zu Seite immer mehr.
Also bitte lesen, die Reihe wird sicherlich überzeugen!
seffra's review
4.0
4 SOLID stars!
Meet my Elena
Meet my Raphael:
This book surprised me! My expectations weren't too high since I didn't like series that follow the same couple but, I was looking forward to start this book! With the first word, you're thrust into a world of angels and vampires and hunters. We have a kickass heroine who SUCH a fighter!!!!! I didn't like Raphael at first because he was so out of touch with his emotions. But, as the story progressed he started feeling more and more for Elena, he became more likeable. Their relationship was never boring and oh man....They had me smiling with their bantering.
With the Psy-Changeling series, there was a HIGE aspect of suspense and I was so happy that Angel's Blood didn't have as much in it! It had more of a love story, believe it or not!
The ending scenes were awesome...I couldn't..my mouth was hanging open for about 20 pages!
And uhmmm I've always had a thing with wings...but these wings were magnificent!!
Meet my Elena
Meet my Raphael:
This book surprised me! My expectations weren't too high since I didn't like series that follow the same couple but, I was looking forward to start this book! With the first word, you're thrust into a world of angels and vampires and hunters. We have a kickass heroine who SUCH a fighter!!!!! I didn't like Raphael at first because he was so out of touch with his emotions. But, as the story progressed he started feeling more and more for Elena, he became more likeable. Their relationship was never boring and oh man....They had me smiling with their bantering.
With the Psy-Changeling series, there was a HIGE aspect of suspense and I was so happy that Angel's Blood didn't have as much in it! It had more of a love story, believe it or not!
The ending scenes were awesome...I couldn't..my mouth was hanging open for about 20 pages!
And uhmmm I've always had a thing with wings...but these wings were magnificent!!
hoping4more's review
5.0
I was quite impressed with this one. The concept and world that Nalini built is exciting and new. I didn't know what to expect next. The characters are in-depth and interesting. Elena was strong and sassy and Raphael oozed confidence and strength. I love that the ending was satisfying but not all of the mysteries were solved. I can't wait to read the next book!
elliefufu's review
5.0
One of the best books I've read all year. I couldn't put it down it was so good. Can't wait to start the sequel.