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bibliorama's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Enjoyment - 2.5
This is why I can't read books by the same author back to back or too quickly after one another, I start to notice the repetitive parts of the series and it doesn't hit as well. This installment took me forever to get through, but I'd still like to continue with the series I just need some space from it for a bit.
Start - 3
Characters - 2.5
Atmosphere - 2
Plot - 2
Ending - 3.5
Style - 3
Overall - 2.5
This is why I can't read books by the same author back to back or too quickly after one another, I start to notice the repetitive parts of the series and it doesn't hit as well. This installment took me forever to get through, but I'd still like to continue with the series I just need some space from it for a bit.
Start - 3
Characters - 2.5
Atmosphere - 2
Plot - 2
Ending - 3.5
Style - 3
Overall - 2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide
gattolino_nn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book did a good job highlighting what it is like for Elena to come back to her city changed as an Angel and having to relearn how it feels to be in her own home, showing how people can be accepting or not about these changes.
This book also focuses on paternal figures and how they shape the lives of their children even if they aren't actively involved in their lives anymore. I felt the book also focused on these elements more than the mystery that was there to keep the plot going. Whilst that is not a bad thing but it should be someone people are aware of when reading this book.
This book also focuses on paternal figures and how they shape the lives of their children even if they aren't actively involved in their lives anymore. I felt the book also focused on these elements more than the mystery that was there to keep the plot going. Whilst that is not a bad thing but it should be someone people are aware of when reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Emotional abuse
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Archangel's Consort is the third book in the paranormal romance Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh. I think the base story was interesting enough but I'm just not sure if I liked to execution of it.
In book three Raphael's archangel mother, Calian, is rising from her long slumber and that's causing vampires feel bloodlust, and thus they start attacking innocents. The skies have also darkened and storms have been summoned. Elena does her best to investigate the crimes with The Guild, but now that she's an archangel's consort she can't give The Guild all the information she has, she has to keep some of it to herself. So essentially, the only people on the case who know the most pertinent information happens to be Elena and her archangel, Raphael. Elena and Raphael basically end up working together on this case because of how connected Raphael is.
The ending was a bit disappointing, I wish there had been more description when it came to the climax of the story, and I'm not talking about one of the many times someone orgasmed in this.
It seems like every time the main characters would do something, there would be a spicy scene afterwards. So, go on an investigation, and then a spicy scene. Train with your guild hunter friend, then a spicy scene. Elena visits her father and he upsets her so afterwards her and Raphael, you guessed it! They have another spicy scene! Now I love my spicy scenes but there was definitely more spice than I expected. I wished there as a little more story at the end instead of more spicy scenes. I wantthe fight scene at the end to have longer of an explanation.
There were quite a few spicy scenes in here and they were all okay, none of them were bad but none of them were amazing but there were a lot, so I'm giving this 3.5 chilies out out 5 chilies š¶ļø worth of spice.
Overall this story was okay, I'm not really a fan of the rushed ending. I'm giving this three and a half stars because this was interesting but the overall story and ending didn't blow me away.
āļøāļøāļø 3/5 Stars
I read this for free on libbyapp.com
In book three Raphael's archangel mother, Calian, is rising from her long slumber and that's causing vampires feel bloodlust, and thus they start attacking innocents. The skies have also darkened and storms have been summoned. Elena does her best to investigate the crimes with The Guild, but now that she's an archangel's consort she can't give The Guild all the information she has, she has to keep some of it to herself. So essentially, the only people on the case who know the most pertinent information happens to be Elena and her archangel, Raphael. Elena and Raphael basically end up working together on this case because of how connected Raphael is.
The ending was a bit disappointing, I wish there had been more description when it came to the climax of the story, and I'm not talking about one of the many times someone orgasmed in this.
It seems like every time the main characters would do something, there would be a spicy scene afterwards. So, go on an investigation, and then a spicy scene. Train with your guild hunter friend, then a spicy scene. Elena visits her father and he upsets her so afterwards her and Raphael, you guessed it! They have another spicy scene! Now I love my spicy scenes but there was definitely more spice than I expected. I wished there as a little more story at the end instead of more spicy scenes. I want
There were quite a few spicy scenes in here and they were all okay, none of them were bad but none of them were amazing but there were a lot, so I'm giving this 3.5 chilies out out 5 chilies š¶ļø worth of spice.
Overall this story was okay, I'm not really a fan of the rushed ending. I'm giving this three and a half stars because this was interesting but the overall story and ending didn't blow me away.
āļøāļøāļø 3/5 Stars
I read this for free on libbyapp.com
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
now_booking's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was great in keeping with the rest of the series but for me it has too little of the outcome with Raphaelās mom. There was sooo much building of the potential of what Calianeās power could mean and what she could want from Raphael that the expectation of what the climax would be was not met. It was interesting and action-packed as can be expected. There was a perfect blend of romance and action, but we didnāt make much progress with the overarching plot in this book and I thought that would mean we got another book featuring Elena and Raphael but it seems like with Book 4, we will be shifting speed and getting Dmitriās story which is good- but he featured so lightly in this book that Iām less excited about his book than I would have been after Books 1 or 2- unless of course weāre being set up for more overarching archangel drama. Still super invested in this series and looking forward to more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Torture, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide
illiumbluebell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
We return to New York as Elena and Raphael's relationship deepens. They set boundries and share old hurts. Both have family issues pop up.
Elena has to deal with her father and the realisation that her youngest sister is also Hunterborn. Raphael (and the rest of the world) on his end has to face the fact that his mother is waking from her Sleep. An act that has great impact on everyone on the planet.
I loved this book as I enjoyed the mix between plot and character development.
Elena has to deal with her father and the realisation that her youngest sister is also Hunterborn. Raphael (and the rest of the world) on his end has to face the fact that his mother is waking from her Sleep. An act that has great impact on everyone on the planet.
I loved this book as I enjoyed the mix between plot and character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child death
the_shelf_elf's review against another edition
medium-paced
0.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood