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leabookjoy's review
4.0
I wasn't very interested in the story of Dev and Katya but finally it was nice (it makes me think of the story of Sasha and Lucas)
But in this book the most exciting is the story of the Forgotten, the evolution of the story of other characters and especially the Council whose characters become more and more complex.
Can't wait for the next book ><
But in this book the most exciting is the story of the Forgotten, the evolution of the story of other characters and especially the Council whose characters become more and more complex.
Can't wait for the next book ><
jennyliu887's review
2.0
DNF. I think I'm just done with this series because I couldn't bring myself to care about these characters at all.
Plot:
- h was an assistant at a lab experimenting on the descendants of Forgotten Psy.
- she was found with injuries and taken under the care of H, the head of Shrine, the organization that helps those children
Plot:
- h was an assistant at a lab experimenting on the descendants of Forgotten Psy.
- she was found with injuries and taken under the care of H, the head of Shrine, the organization that helps those children
getlostmatilda's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
naomilane's review
4.0
Once again, Nalini Singh blew me away. I was very reluctant to read this book, it seemed so different than the others and I didn't think I would love the hero, Dev. There are no changelings in Blaze of Memory, the H/h are both Psy (on some level) and that also scared me. I'm used to the Psy/Changeling relationship and with this book, I had none of that. But, I was pleasantly surprised because I loved it. Yes, it was different than the others but it was still awesome.
Dev was such a great hero, I was not a big fan of him while reading Talin's book and I didn't really understand why Nalini felt the need to give him a story since he wasn't that important in the series but I'm so glad she did. Dev is such a strong man, he loves his people and he'll do anything to protect them. Yes, at the beginning he pissed me off and I wanted the heroine to stay mad at him longer, to make him crawl back but you cannot stay mad at Dev for long. Trust me. He has this ruthless and cold side of him, his dark side, the one who'd do anything to protect the Forgotten and then he has this good side, his gentle, understanding and fierce side, the one who'd do anything to protect and love Katya. Both sides are a part of him and that's why Dev is so awesome. He's not the perfect hero but you can't do anything but love him.
Katya was also a surprise for me, reading the blurb of the book, I had no idea of who she really was so I didn't know what to expect but when I understood who she was, I was delighted. Katya was a great heroine as well, she went through so much, she's fragile, damaged, doesn't remember anything but still, she is such a strong and brave woman. I loved to read about her, seeing her open up to Dev, becoming herself again, fighting to stay alive. What a beautiful story it was!
I thought that their relationship was very very well written, Nalini always writes amazingly well but, I don't know, this time I found her writing style more poetic, profound, I loved it. The passages with the letters from Dev's great-great-grandmother to her son were beautiful, I thought this was a great and powerful addition to the story.
Dev and Katya together were awesome, I loved the chemistry, their bond, how hot they were for each other. Seriously, this book was super hawt. No joke. I am not complaining! Nalini did a great job with them, like I said, Dev was an ass at the beginning and I would have liked an apology or something but, he still made up for it. No worries.
What really did it for me was the ending...how did I cry! Having read some reviews before starting it, I knew I was going to cry toward the end but I was not prepared enough! It broke my heart, it was so heartbreakingly beautiful and sad, for a minute I was afraid that they weren't going to get their HEA. Sneaky, Nalini, sneaky.
I loved the secondary characters! We see a little bit of the ones we already know (Judd darling, Sascha and Lucas, Ashaya and Dorian with Keenan, Noor and Jon etc) but we also meet some new ones like Tag and Tiara (I so need them to be together), Jack (Dev's cousin) and his son William, Cruz etc. I would love to read more about all of them.
The plot was good, no surprise there. It wasn't super intense but it was still interesting and, obviously, related to the H/h. There are still so many things unsolved, so many things to explore and questions to be answered. I cannot wait to read the next book and the next one after that!
zerp's review
3.0
1st read: May 2020
2nd read: May 2023
I love this series and I love the story that spans across all of the books. Each book (mostly) focuses on a different couple. Even if I don't especially love the couple, I still like a lot of the book.
The main characters of this book, Katya and Dev, are perfectly fine and interesting. There were some strong heartfelt moments in the book, but they never really grabbed me as a couple.
Katya was held captive, tortured, and her mind was altered against her will. She was dumped unconscious in front of Dev's building. Dev is the leader of Shine, an organization created by the Forgotten, people who are descended from the Psy who broke off from the others several generations ago.
Katya and Dev are both sure that her mind was implanted with directives to hurt Shine, but they are still drawn to each other.
2nd read: May 2023
I love this series and I love the story that spans across all of the books. Each book (mostly) focuses on a different couple. Even if I don't especially love the couple, I still like a lot of the book.
The main characters of this book, Katya and Dev, are perfectly fine and interesting. There were some strong heartfelt moments in the book, but they never really grabbed me as a couple.
Katya was held captive, tortured, and her mind was altered against her will. She was dumped unconscious in front of Dev's building. Dev is the leader of Shine, an organization created by the Forgotten, people who are descended from the Psy who broke off from the others several generations ago.
Katya and Dev are both sure that her mind was implanted with directives to hurt Shine, but they are still drawn to each other.
ailinnr's review against another edition
3.0
OH MY GOD this was so much better than I thought it would be!
At first I was so reluctant because I didn't even remember who Dev was and didn't care, but as soon as I really met these characters and their stories it drew me right in. Dev and Katya had a REALLY tough journey through this book and I was actually surprised at how intense it was that they constantly had to fight obstacles, like her trying to escape from him, or everything at the end of this book! And FINALLY the climax was something so well done and I even felt for these characters to the point of fearing for them.
Not my favourite book from the series, not even close, but it was definitely lovely and interesting. 3 stars
At first I was so reluctant because I didn't even remember who Dev was and didn't care, but as soon as I really met these characters and their stories it drew me right in. Dev and Katya had a REALLY tough journey through this book and I was actually surprised at how intense it was that they constantly had to fight obstacles, like her trying to escape from him, or everything at the end of this book! And FINALLY the climax was something so well done and I even felt for these characters to the point of fearing for them.
Not my favourite book from the series, not even close, but it was definitely lovely and interesting. 3 stars
kristadeanne's review
5.0
I absolutly love this series!
The story of the forgotten was very intresting I didnt get bored with this book once!
This book I felt was very emotional, Had goose pimples quite a few times:)
For Dev being a Psy forgotten he is one hell of an alpha male, he reminded me so much as the changeling men:)
The story of the forgotten was very intresting I didnt get bored with this book once!
This book I felt was very emotional, Had goose pimples quite a few times:)
For Dev being a Psy forgotten he is one hell of an alpha male, he reminded me so much as the changeling men:)
s4ufos's review
4.0
Going into this book, I wasn’t so sure about it. However, the first chapter immediately sucked me and and I couldn’t stop reading. The storyline continues from the other books, returning to the Forgotten mentioned in book four and expanding on their world.
I loved Dev and Katya so much! They were really amazing characters. Honestly, the ending…. I don’t consider myself a very emotional person, but it really got me.
I will definitely and happily read this book again. Honestly, it was another great addition to the series!
I loved Dev and Katya so much! They were really amazing characters. Honestly, the ending…. I don’t consider myself a very emotional person, but it really got me.
I will definitely and happily read this book again. Honestly, it was another great addition to the series!