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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
3.5 although I really enjoy Nalini Singh's storytelling, the multiple viewpoints from the large ensemble cast in this book made it feel a bit disjointed. A good summary book meant to mark the end of one story arc before she moves on with the next in this universe.
Absolutely fantstic! I am glad this year we'll have 3 books by Nalini Singh! This one was good break as also a pivot point to the plot.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book felt like it belonged to all the couples. We got to see moments in each of their lives and I loved every bit of it. I’m such a sucker for those kids! You really do get the sense of family in this book. Wonderful!
I’m frustrated that all I can think to say right now is WOW! Holy EFFING wow. Nalini Singh is brilliant because even at book 15 she hasn’t let any of it get stale, lose its edge, or become mundane. Every book is just as crisp, clear, fascinating, and completely blows my mind, as book 1 did way back when.
‘Allegiance of Honor’ is a fabulous bridge between the Psy-Changeling series and its counterpart (spinoff?) ‘Trinity’. I got a wonderful opportunity here to touch base with so many of the characters that have made this series a favorite while keeping the focus on Lucas, Sascha, Naya, the new Trinity accord, the interrelationships between Psy, changeling, and human, plus kept me on the edge of my seat as to who is behind the Consortium. I even got a gift in a much better look at BlackSea and Miane, who I believe I’ll see more of along with her water changelings.
I shed a few tears, I definitely laughed, and, as always, wished I was a member of Lucas or Hawke’s packs. I got to share in the joy of Mercy and Riley’s pupcubs birth and watch how both packs blend seamlessly in their love and joy for the newest members...... who will belong to both!
I have so much I’d like to say but I don’t want to spoil this for anyone else. I do want to say, though, that the Consortium might think it can win, but I wouldn’t bet against DarkRiver, Snow-Dancer, the Forgotten, the Arrows, the E designations, the newfound revelations about the disintegration of the PsyNet, and Kaleb Krychek and Sahara.
‘Allegiance of Honor’ is a fabulous bridge between the Psy-Changeling series and its counterpart (spinoff?) ‘Trinity’. I got a wonderful opportunity here to touch base with so many of the characters that have made this series a favorite while keeping the focus on Lucas, Sascha, Naya, the new Trinity accord, the interrelationships between Psy, changeling, and human, plus kept me on the edge of my seat as to who is behind the Consortium. I even got a gift in a much better look at BlackSea and Miane, who I believe I’ll see more of along with her water changelings.
I shed a few tears, I definitely laughed, and, as always, wished I was a member of Lucas or Hawke’s packs. I got to share in the joy of Mercy and Riley’s pupcubs birth and watch how both packs blend seamlessly in their love and joy for the newest members...... who will belong to both!
I have so much I’d like to say but I don’t want to spoil this for anyone else. I do want to say, though, that the Consortium might think it can win, but I wouldn’t bet against DarkRiver, Snow-Dancer, the Forgotten, the Arrows, the E designations, the newfound revelations about the disintegration of the PsyNet, and Kaleb Krychek and Sahara.
ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Let me start of by saying that I’m decidedly biased when it comes to this series because it has become my favourite pnr series in the last few years and one of my all time fav book is heart of obsidian. Now that’s out of the way. I’m going to try and keep this as much as non-spoilery as I can with some hints etc and I’m sorry but this is going to waffly because I have too many emotions which I’ll try not to get in the way of reviewing but *shrugs*.
Some people don’t like ensemble books (Hey no judgment) ….me on the other hand if its a series I enjoy, I gobble them up like the Lindt dark chocolate I’m so fond of. They are kind of like those episodes where we have a bunch of superheroes together/all star team ups (which I also happen to love) for a moment of time, where theres plot but mostly it just a way for fans to enjoy seeing their favourites from different shows together. The book of course has a plot and elements/set up of things to come in the series.
It is very different to the other book not just because it doesn’t focus on one couples journey into love/mate bond but because it also had a lot more going on, more plot, more characters because this is the 15th book in the series and we have not only the couples of those books but from the novellas as well as the other major players and packs in the P/C world. It is also different because the last 5 books had a lot of action/battles in them so this book is slightly calmer but no less interesting. Most of the plot involves around the kidnapping a child that is precious to everyone who comes in contact with her and women who was being tortured yet refused to give up.
The main focus at least to me was on DarkRiver and the alpha and his mate because Lucas and Sascha were the ones who set off the dominos that lead the current situation of the world in the series. But we do catch up to loads of other characters/couples we love including the Psys, the forgotten. SnowDancers and the birth of pupcubs which we have been waiting for quite some time now. Also some of the domestic life of couples was explored which I always adore reading because yes they got their HEA and what about their life after?
The book made me feel so many emotions happiness at the adorable little being that Naya is and seeing some of the lesser mentioned couples/characters, tiny bit freaked out about the PsyNet and their situation, anger at the consortium, sad about the Leila the woman who was kidnapped, hatred towards Ming, more teary happiness due to how happy regardless of the current circumstances Judd, Kaleb, Vasic, Aden, Xavier and the other arrows were who got their HEA after so long of being trapped in a hopeless world and very excited about what is to come next in the series. I’m extremely glad that we have an anthology coming in a few months time to tie me over till next year.
I also loved the more detailed information of the Ps-Psy and the other changeling packs and the glimpses of the changing dynamic between the three different species.
It is the end of the first ARC or series 1 in terms of TV so a lot of time of the book was spend closing any little bits of left over stories and introducing newer ones. Some of the tiny cliffhangers left over and the newer threads open we learn about are very much a threat to the happiness we see of the characters and the couples. I’m very excited to see where we go from here.
Quibbles: As I said earlier that to me the focus was DarkRiver so my only issue was while I love the Leopards I wish we could have had a bit more of SnowDancer’s because I’m very greedy. And as always because I love Sahara and Kaleb so I selfishly wanted more of them but since them and the arrows were a lot more present in the last three books it balances but not even this affect my enjoyment of the book.
Other than that, the writing was as always beautiful, the plot intriguing, the characters complex and multifaceted and the couples little moments of happiness made me happy. It was kind of like saying goodbye and saying hello to some new characters/packs/players in the P/C world and I enjoyed every moment of it.
P.S Maybe I’ll update this review after rereading or a few days after which is more coherent but right now I’m just in a bubble of happiness. And gosh this is very long, I’ll stop now.
Let me start of by saying that I’m decidedly biased when it comes to this series because it has become my favourite pnr series in the last few years and one of my all time fav book is heart of obsidian. Now that’s out of the way. I’m going to try and keep this as much as non-spoilery as I can with some hints etc and I’m sorry but this is going to waffly because I have too many emotions which I’ll try not to get in the way of reviewing but *shrugs*.
Some people don’t like ensemble books (Hey no judgment) ….me on the other hand if its a series I enjoy, I gobble them up like the Lindt dark chocolate I’m so fond of. They are kind of like those episodes where we have a bunch of superheroes together/all star team ups (which I also happen to love) for a moment of time, where theres plot but mostly it just a way for fans to enjoy seeing their favourites from different shows together. The book of course has a plot and elements/set up of things to come in the series.
It is very different to the other book not just because it doesn’t focus on one couples journey into love/mate bond but because it also had a lot more going on, more plot, more characters because this is the 15th book in the series and we have not only the couples of those books but from the novellas as well as the other major players and packs in the P/C world. It is also different because the last 5 books had a lot of action/battles in them so this book is slightly calmer but no less interesting. Most of the plot involves around the kidnapping a child that is precious to everyone who comes in contact with her and women who was being tortured yet refused to give up.
The main focus at least to me was on DarkRiver and the alpha and his mate because Lucas and Sascha were the ones who set off the dominos that lead the current situation of the world in the series. But we do catch up to loads of other characters/couples we love including the Psys, the forgotten. SnowDancers and the birth of pupcubs which we have been waiting for quite some time now. Also some of the domestic life of couples was explored which I always adore reading because yes they got their HEA and what about their life after?
The book made me feel so many emotions happiness at the adorable little being that Naya is and seeing some of the lesser mentioned couples/characters, tiny bit freaked out about the PsyNet and their situation, anger at the consortium, sad about the Leila the woman who was kidnapped, hatred towards Ming, more teary happiness due to how happy regardless of the current circumstances Judd, Kaleb, Vasic, Aden, Xavier and the other arrows were who got their HEA after so long of being trapped in a hopeless world and very excited about what is to come next in the series. I’m extremely glad that we have an anthology coming in a few months time to tie me over till next year.
I also loved the more detailed information of the Ps-Psy and the other changeling packs and the glimpses of the changing dynamic between the three different species.
It is the end of the first ARC or series 1 in terms of TV so a lot of time of the book was spend closing any little bits of left over stories and introducing newer ones. Some of the tiny cliffhangers left over and the newer threads open we learn about are very much a threat to the happiness we see of the characters and the couples. I’m very excited to see where we go from here.
Quibbles: As I said earlier that to me the focus was DarkRiver so my only issue was while I love the Leopards I wish we could have had a bit more of SnowDancer’s because I’m very greedy. And as always because I love Sahara and Kaleb so I selfishly wanted more of them but since them and the arrows were a lot more present in the last three books it balances but not even this affect my enjoyment of the book.
Other than that, the writing was as always beautiful, the plot intriguing, the characters complex and multifaceted and the couples little moments of happiness made me happy. It was kind of like saying goodbye and saying hello to some new characters/packs/players in the P/C world and I enjoyed every moment of it.
P.S Maybe I’ll update this review after rereading or a few days after which is more coherent but right now I’m just in a bubble of happiness. And gosh this is very long, I’ll stop now.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes