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mauithemouse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.75
booksncurls's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely Lovely ❤️
Hands down, this is my favorite book in the whole series. I loved seeing more of the cadre and seeing so much character growth!
Hands down, this is my favorite book in the whole series. I loved seeing more of the cadre and seeing so much character growth!
thevalkyriereader's review against another edition
5.0
This book gives me little teases of possibilities and I love it! But on a serious not, Illium or Adohan need their own books. For real.
caszriel's review against another edition
5.0
~I received a copy from Hachette NZ and willingly reviewed it~
The deadly Archangel's of China, Lijuan is rumoured to be dead or in the deep sleep of angels. A mysterious order called the Luminata call for a Cadre meeting to decide the fate of her territory, which is beginning to fall to bloodlust. Accompanying her archangel, Elena Deveraux finds nothing but unease and secrets in Lumia as she tries to find a connection to her maternal side.
Archangel's Heart is much like book one, Angel's Heart. if you remove all the other elements, it is but another story of Elena, Guild Hunter and more. Visiting Lumia, located in Morocco gives Elena the chance to explore her unusual complexion, such as her white blonde hair. Something sets Elena on edge as she searches, giving her the sense that she must lie or risk her life.
Raphael's abilities are further explored, Tasha is honour bound to help Elena with translations, the Cadre of Ten make some important decisions... This all happens in Archangel's Heart. Each book in the Guild Hunter series is a large stepping stone, progress towards the final destination which is yet to be revealed. Archangel's Heart certainly is one of the best books in the series so far, with heaps of development involving angelic history, customs and character facts.
This book also showcases Aodhan in a small subtle way, yet I suspect he may never get his own book. Archangel's Heart will set your very own mortal heart pounding against your chest as you worry about the fates of Elena and her friends/family.
The deadly Archangel's of China, Lijuan is rumoured to be dead or in the deep sleep of angels. A mysterious order called the Luminata call for a Cadre meeting to decide the fate of her territory, which is beginning to fall to bloodlust. Accompanying her archangel, Elena Deveraux finds nothing but unease and secrets in Lumia as she tries to find a connection to her maternal side.
Archangel's Heart is much like book one, Angel's Heart. if you remove all the other elements, it is but another story of Elena, Guild Hunter and more. Visiting Lumia, located in Morocco gives Elena the chance to explore her unusual complexion, such as her white blonde hair. Something sets Elena on edge as she searches, giving her the sense that she must lie or risk her life.
Raphael's abilities are further explored, Tasha is honour bound to help Elena with translations, the Cadre of Ten make some important decisions... This all happens in Archangel's Heart. Each book in the Guild Hunter series is a large stepping stone, progress towards the final destination which is yet to be revealed. Archangel's Heart certainly is one of the best books in the series so far, with heaps of development involving angelic history, customs and character facts.
This book also showcases Aodhan in a small subtle way, yet I suspect he may never get his own book. Archangel's Heart will set your very own mortal heart pounding against your chest as you worry about the fates of Elena and her friends/family.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Archangel's Heart
4 Stars
When Lijuan, the Archangel of China, disappears and her lands begin falling into chaos, the Cadre is summoned by the Luminata - a mysterious sect of angels tasked with maintaining order amongst the Archangels. Raphael along with his consort, Elena, travel to the Luminata compound in Morocco where nothing is as it seems, and long buried secrets emerge into the light.
Although this installment in the Guild Hunter series is enjoyable overall, especially in terms of the character development, it does have a filler feel to it as a great deal of page time is spent recapping prior events and constructing the malevolent atmosphere surrounding the Luminata.
There is very little progression in the ongoing Lijuan story arc and the Luminata plot is somewhat anti-climactic mainly due to the fact that the villain never constitutes any real threat to Raphael or Elena. Moreover, the final twist, i.e., that is obvious from the start.
That said, there are several excellent elements including the backstory on Marguerite Deveraux, the details concerning Aodahn's ordeal, the insights into the dynamics between the members of the Cadre, and the intensity of Elena and Raphael's romance.
All in all, not one of the best books in the series, but entertaining nonetheless. Looking forward to finding out who the next book will focus on. My money is on Aodahn, and although many readers are hoping for an m/m pairing with Illium, I would prefer m/f simply because I want them each to get their own book :0)
4 Stars
When Lijuan, the Archangel of China, disappears and her lands begin falling into chaos, the Cadre is summoned by the Luminata - a mysterious sect of angels tasked with maintaining order amongst the Archangels. Raphael along with his consort, Elena, travel to the Luminata compound in Morocco where nothing is as it seems, and long buried secrets emerge into the light.
Although this installment in the Guild Hunter series is enjoyable overall, especially in terms of the character development, it does have a filler feel to it as a great deal of page time is spent recapping prior events and constructing the malevolent atmosphere surrounding the Luminata.
There is very little progression in the ongoing Lijuan story arc and the Luminata plot is somewhat anti-climactic mainly due to the fact that the villain never constitutes any real threat to Raphael or Elena. Moreover, the final twist, i.e., that
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Elena's grandparents are aliveThat said, there are several excellent elements including the backstory on Marguerite Deveraux, the details concerning Aodahn's ordeal, the insights into the dynamics between the members of the Cadre, and the intensity of Elena and Raphael's romance.
All in all, not one of the best books in the series, but entertaining nonetheless. Looking forward to finding out who the next book will focus on. My money is on Aodahn, and although many readers are hoping for an m/m pairing with Illium, I would prefer m/f simply because I want them each to get their own book :0)
violetamethyst's review against another edition
3.0
Umm... are we still waiting for the other shoe to drop?
I love this series so much and I was dying for the next book to come out but this one was pretty underwhelming. It felt like a novella compared to all the others. There was so very little going on and it basically ends at the same place it begins. There was no drama, no fireworks and we saw very little of the Seven in this book. In every other book, there was constant interaction with the Seven, the Guild and the Refuge.
Most disappointing of all, there was so little Illium in this book. Sure, Aodhan wouldn't stop talking about him but I'd have loved to know what he was up to while all this stuff with the Luminata was going on.
I love this series so much and I was dying for the next book to come out but this one was pretty underwhelming. It felt like a novella compared to all the others. There was so very little going on and it basically ends at the same place it begins. There was no drama, no fireworks and we saw very little of the Seven in this book. In every other book, there was constant interaction with the Seven, the Guild and the Refuge.
Most disappointing of all, there was so little Illium in this book. Sure, Aodhan wouldn't stop talking about him but I'd have loved to know what he was up to while all this stuff with the Luminata was going on.
jcoonzie's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25