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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
The plot made no sense as way too many characters were added. I felt like everyone was always talking about moving forward but spent about 90% of the book standing still. Why was Elena constantly talking about her father only to never do something about it? Why were the sex scenes the same lines repeated every single time? We get it, Raphael makes her scream. This was so much worse than the first one. A real disappointment. Still received two stars due to the quickness of the read and because I really like Elena and enjoy her inner strength.
Raphael is still boring.
Elena is still stupid. Just with wings.
Dmitri is still rage inducing.
Bluebell is still the best character.
The plot is still meh.
Overall:
Elena is still stupid. Just with wings.
Dmitri is still rage inducing.
Bluebell is still the best character.
The plot is still meh.
Overall:
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
Archangel’s Kiss really reminded me of the political weight of death and the parallels between immortals and humans. Lijuan, the antagonist, grapples with an existential crisis—an ancient being resisting the change her age has brought for her, almost like an old soul throwing a tantrum. Her ability to raise the dead and use them for her own entertainment and power reflects the way human labor is often commodified—stripping individuals of their autonomy and reducing them to mere tools. Just as oppressive systems drain workers of their individuality, Lijuan’s undead are no longer people, just extensions of her will, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power. Meanwhile, Elena and Raphael’s relationship embodies balance: she young keeps him grounded despite his immense power, while he old helps her navigate the challenges of immortality. Singh weaves these themes seamlessly, showing how even the most powerful beings struggle with identity, purpose, and connection. And in a way showcase how the young , old and those in between have to work together to upkeep moral society values alive despite it all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Violence
This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I can't wait to see what happens next...
I didn't hate this, but it definitely has the second book issues of pacing and plot development. I feel like we were getting a lot of extra info that is going to come up in the rest of the series.
Archangel's Kiss picks up right where book one left off. Raphael has accomplished something incredibly rare by making Elena into an angel. She's vulnerable right now and anyone who wants to get to him will now try to go through her.
I don't really get why the Archangel's can't trust each other. As a small group, you would think that they would protect each other. They do seem to stick together, but any sign of weakness and they strike against each other. They seem to be power hungry and very selfish.
This whole book was basically Raphael protecting Elena from anyone who wish them both harm. Now that she is still pretty weak, the danger is hitting them fast and furious. We get to see a very protective Raphael in this book. He's still a bit cold but you do get his thoughts on Elena and he loves her very much. She's a lucky woman.
Elena is still a very brave woman. Sometimes too brave. I like that she still has the ability to hunt and I can't wait to see her in action when she gets stronger. I hope that is soon. Right now she isn't well liked by his Seven since they all think she is Raphael's weakness.
I really like these two and can't wait to see them grow as a couple. I'm sure there will be a lot more danger to come and some awesome action from Elena. On to book three.
I don't really get why the Archangel's can't trust each other. As a small group, you would think that they would protect each other. They do seem to stick together, but any sign of weakness and they strike against each other. They seem to be power hungry and very selfish.
This whole book was basically Raphael protecting Elena from anyone who wish them both harm. Now that she is still pretty weak, the danger is hitting them fast and furious. We get to see a very protective Raphael in this book. He's still a bit cold but you do get his thoughts on Elena and he loves her very much. She's a lucky woman.
Elena is still a very brave woman. Sometimes too brave. I like that she still has the ability to hunt and I can't wait to see her in action when she gets stronger. I hope that is soon. Right now she isn't well liked by his Seven since they all think she is Raphael's weakness.
I really like these two and can't wait to see them grow as a couple. I'm sure there will be a lot more danger to come and some awesome action from Elena. On to book three.
I have been trying to figure out why this series isn't working for me—why everyone loves it but me. I enjoy it, just not as much as I hoped to. That said, I'm not ready to give up on the series completely. There is something about Raphael and Elena that I kind of like, and as I impulsively bought the first four books in the series, I will soldier on.