A review by arielvaughn
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
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.