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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
What a touching and heartfelt end to this series.
Not everything is resolved which gives what is resolved more meaning and depth.
Not everything is resolved which gives what is resolved more meaning and depth.
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-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
This book is a bit different than the other books in this series as it doesn’t focus on one couple with the rest of the world-building going on around them. It is somewhat of a catch-up with past couples and builds stronger personalities of some of the newer or lesser-used characters. As the title suggests, this story is about allegiance. I enjoyed it just as much as the previous books, happy to see what everyone has been up to on a more personal level and not just as it relates to the main characters of the particular book we’d see them in.
In my review of Shards of Hope, I said that the book was a sort of revitalization of this series. I’d say this one is a rebuilding, or tweaking, of the previous world-building that has been done thus far. After all, a lot has changed in the Psy-Changeling world throughout the last few books. It’s a whole new world so there are new rules and new connections that need to be made.
As a romance reader through and through it surprised me how much I got out of this book and that I didn’t miss the central love story as I thought I would once I realized the direction this story was taking. That’s because there is still a lot of love happening in this book as so many of the couples are visited. There are babies born, new friends made, and alliances solidified. I still got my HEA, just in a different way.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews on this one and I get it. It’s never everyone’s cup of tea. But I think, if you’re an avid reader of this series, you’ll be missing out if you don’t read this one. A lot is happening that will be important for future stories.
In my review of Shards of Hope, I said that the book was a sort of revitalization of this series. I’d say this one is a rebuilding, or tweaking, of the previous world-building that has been done thus far. After all, a lot has changed in the Psy-Changeling world throughout the last few books. It’s a whole new world so there are new rules and new connections that need to be made.
As a romance reader through and through it surprised me how much I got out of this book and that I didn’t miss the central love story as I thought I would once I realized the direction this story was taking. That’s because there is still a lot of love happening in this book as so many of the couples are visited. There are babies born, new friends made, and alliances solidified. I still got my HEA, just in a different way.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews on this one and I get it. It’s never everyone’s cup of tea. But I think, if you’re an avid reader of this series, you’ll be missing out if you don’t read this one. A lot is happening that will be important for future stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Kidnapping
I was very, pleasantly surprised with this book. It's a very large (almost 500 page) book! I knew going in that it was an 'ensemble' book and wasn't looking forward to it, but, as always Nalini delivered! I LOVED catching up with all the old characters and seeing where they've been and where they're going since their own books. We also met some new people that will hopefully be seen some more in future books. I enjoyed reading all of it.
1st read - 14 to 16 April 2021
2nd read - 22 to 23 December 2021
3rd read - 15 to 16 February 2023
4th read - 13 to 14 February 2024
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"As his ashes flew on the wind, so did the time of those who had been born in freedom, caged in Silence, only to see it fall. Now . . . now it was the time of those who had been born in Silence, fought for freedom. It’s time for the mantle to pass.”
And just like that we come to the end of the first story arc of Psy/Changeling. It feels like a long time ago since a leopard alpha sat across from a 'broken' cardinal Psy. This read it was 15 days. In reality is was 10 years!
Featuring an ensemble cast, I personally thought this was a beautiful ending. It was about giving us the ultimate epilogue but also giving us some suspense, with the water changeling storyline and the Naya plot. Sascha kicked actual ass and we know where she got that 'badass, I'll do anything to keep my child safe, streak from! Adored Nikita in this book!!
As well as main character updates she also managed to update us on really minor characters who had very small parts to play in the overall main casts world but were important nonetheless! *hey Jessie and Isaac!*
'Season 1' is over. The Trinity season is next!
“Hold Trinity together, defeat the Consortium, help the Psy save the PsyNet, and help the humans figure out a way to block psychic intrusion, and finally, set up the UEF.” He nodded. “Let’s do it.”
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2021 thoughts...
Ensemble cast. Thought I wouldn't love that. I was wrong. It was epic.
2nd read - 22 to 23 December 2021
3rd read - 15 to 16 February 2023
4th read - 13 to 14 February 2024
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"As his ashes flew on the wind, so did the time of those who had been born in freedom, caged in Silence, only to see it fall. Now . . . now it was the time of those who had been born in Silence, fought for freedom. It’s time for the mantle to pass.”
And just like that we come to the end of the first story arc of Psy/Changeling. It feels like a long time ago since a leopard alpha sat across from a 'broken' cardinal Psy. This read it was 15 days. In reality is was 10 years!
Featuring an ensemble cast, I personally thought this was a beautiful ending. It was about giving us the ultimate epilogue but also giving us some suspense, with the water changeling storyline and the Naya plot. Sascha kicked actual ass and we know where she got that 'badass, I'll do anything to keep my child safe, streak from! Adored Nikita in this book!!
As well as main character updates she also managed to update us on really minor characters who had very small parts to play in the overall main casts world but were important nonetheless! *hey Jessie and Isaac!*
'Season 1' is over. The Trinity season is next!
“Hold Trinity together, defeat the Consortium, help the Psy save the PsyNet, and help the humans figure out a way to block psychic intrusion, and finally, set up the UEF.” He nodded. “Let’s do it.”
__________
2021 thoughts...
Ensemble cast. Thought I wouldn't love that. I was wrong. It was epic.
4 Totally for the Fans Stars
This is a fan book. What I mean by that is this alternates from blissfully happy moments showing The Packs and the Arrows with children, to established couples getting it on, to minuscule plot developments. No a lot actually happens.
Example:
- Chapter where a very adorable Naya now 1 shifts for the first time into her kittycat form. What is more adorable than babies…..baby/kitten hybrid. It was adorable
- Chapter with Lucas and Sasha blissfully happy and making out ready to get it on when interrupted by said baby.
- Chapter with Pregnant Mercy and Riley as they plan for their upcoming pupcubs….and a joint part to celebrate pupcubs and the intermingling of said packs.
- Chapter with the revelation that one of the Black Sea members has been kidnapped and is leaving clues to her location implying that Consortium has spies inside Black Sea.
- Chapter showing an extremely happy Kaleb and Sahara Krycheck who spend time reminiscing and we learn there is a genie bottle that she filled with blank papers that he can fill out for wishes from her.
Etc, etc, etc.
What I liked
Okay so by book 14 there are a ton of couples since each book we get a new one with some cameo’s by various previous couples. I liked that this focused a lot more on all of the characters that we’ve seen throughout the series, even those from the novellas. I liked that the only new romantic couple in this is Xavier and Nina and most of that is done in his letters to her over the years as he searches for her. I think this takes up a scant 1% of the book total. The rest just shows how interconnected all of the characters have become over the last four years. How Psy, Changeling and Humans have created extended friends and family and the Psy-Changling world has become a small world after all.
There are a ton of super cute heartwarming moments. Like seeing Naya the first psy/changling child learn both how to be Psy and how to be a Cat. Getting a few glimpses into what a relationship between Nakita and Anthony might look like. The birth of the pupcups and Lucas and Hawk being almost best friends and putting some of their alpha tendencies aside to welcome them. The Rats being included and invited to the Dark River/Snow Dancer party. All the sweet tender moments involving children….and so on and so on and so on.
There really isn’t much plot development in this at all. There is a hint to who might be behind the consortium and there was a little time spent on saving the Black Sea pack mate who had been kidnapped. There is also some time spent on what is missing in the Psynet and why it is still collapsing. But other than that the plot went nowhere. However we do find out exactly how far Sasha would go to protect Naya.
What I didn’t like:
With everyone in the cast showing up at some time in the story there was a lot of recapping or reminiscing. This is a double edged sword as I liked some of it for a few of my favorite characters but the rest I could have done without.
Not enough plot line happening. There are a few really intense moments but there wasn’t a big revelation near the end as to who is the new power they are fighting. It really seemed like there were just some minor plot reveals to a bigger story to be told later.
Overall
Save this for when what you really want is just a good time reminiscing with some old friends and take it as such. If you need something with a little meat to it then hold off since this has less meat than most of the Psy/Changling books but it does have a plethora of happy feel good moments.
5 Stars for Cuteness of seeing ALL the Characters in happy family moments
5 Stars for all the heartwarm moments
2 Stars for actual plot development
This is a fan book. What I mean by that is this alternates from blissfully happy moments showing The Packs and the Arrows with children, to established couples getting it on, to minuscule plot developments. No a lot actually happens.
Example:
- Chapter where a very adorable Naya now 1 shifts for the first time into her kittycat form. What is more adorable than babies…..baby/kitten hybrid. It was adorable
- Chapter with Lucas and Sasha blissfully happy and making out ready to get it on when interrupted by said baby.
- Chapter with Pregnant Mercy and Riley as they plan for their upcoming pupcubs….and a joint part to celebrate pupcubs and the intermingling of said packs.
- Chapter with the revelation that one of the Black Sea members has been kidnapped and is leaving clues to her location implying that Consortium has spies inside Black Sea.
- Chapter showing an extremely happy Kaleb and Sahara Krycheck who spend time reminiscing and we learn there is a genie bottle that she filled with blank papers that he can fill out for wishes from her.
Etc, etc, etc.
What I liked
Okay so by book 14 there are a ton of couples since each book we get a new one with some cameo’s by various previous couples. I liked that this focused a lot more on all of the characters that we’ve seen throughout the series, even those from the novellas. I liked that the only new romantic couple in this is Xavier and Nina and most of that is done in his letters to her over the years as he searches for her. I think this takes up a scant 1% of the book total. The rest just shows how interconnected all of the characters have become over the last four years. How Psy, Changeling and Humans have created extended friends and family and the Psy-Changling world has become a small world after all.
There are a ton of super cute heartwarming moments. Like seeing Naya the first psy/changling child learn both how to be Psy and how to be a Cat. Getting a few glimpses into what a relationship between Nakita and Anthony might look like. The birth of the pupcups and Lucas and Hawk being almost best friends and putting some of their alpha tendencies aside to welcome them. The Rats being included and invited to the Dark River/Snow Dancer party. All the sweet tender moments involving children….and so on and so on and so on.
There really isn’t much plot development in this at all. There is a hint to who might be behind the consortium and there was a little time spent on saving the Black Sea pack mate who had been kidnapped. There is also some time spent on what is missing in the Psynet and why it is still collapsing. But other than that the plot went nowhere. However we do find out exactly how far Sasha would go to protect Naya.
What I didn’t like:
With everyone in the cast showing up at some time in the story there was a lot of recapping or reminiscing. This is a double edged sword as I liked some of it for a few of my favorite characters but the rest I could have done without.
Not enough plot line happening. There are a few really intense moments but there wasn’t a big revelation near the end as to who is the new power they are fighting. It really seemed like there were just some minor plot reveals to a bigger story to be told later.
Overall
Save this for when what you really want is just a good time reminiscing with some old friends and take it as such. If you need something with a little meat to it then hold off since this has less meat than most of the Psy/Changling books but it does have a plethora of happy feel good moments.
There is so much going on in this book. I liked that we get glimpse into some of the leaders and how they want this Trinity project to go. It makes sense.
They want a better world for themselves but also all the children growing up out of silence.
I am excited to see what the rest of the series has in store for us.
I really like the narration I think she does a good job with this series.
They want a better world for themselves but also all the children growing up out of silence.
I am excited to see what the rest of the series has in store for us.
I really like the narration I think she does a good job with this series.
Oooooh, I really liked this one, the check in and wrap up with everyone, so wholesome and nice
Si vous n’avez pas lu les 14 tomes précédents, je vous déconseille très fortement de lire ce qui va suivre et de vous plonger le plus rapidement possible dans la série !
J’ai un truc pour Nalini Singh qui signe toujours de très belles romances paranormales et Psi-Changeling était vraiment l’une de mes séries préférées. Et oui « était » parce que ce tome 15 est en fait le dernier de la saga…
Il se passe vraiment beaucoup de choses dans ce tome 15 et ce n’est vraiment pas pour me déplaire, un petit sursaut d’action pour le dernier tome, c’est juste parfait ! Entre autre, les deux meutes se lancent à la recherche d’une compagne de la meute BlackSea avec l’aide des Psis « ami » des deux meutes. Mais ce n’est pas tout ! Il y a également une tentative d’enlèvement, un accouchement, un meurtre de sang-froid, un heureux événement et la finalisation des liens qui unissent les deux meutes, les Psis, les humains et les oubliés. Tout cela sur fond d’accords au sein de Trinité (l’alliance inter-espèce) et de manigance du Consortium (le groupuscule qui condamne cette coopération inter-espèce) C’est donc un tome très complet que j’ai beaucoup aimé puisque j’ai pu revoir mes personnages préférés !
Mais ce n’est pas parce qu’il se passe beaucoup de choses que c’est un tome très complet. Dans les tomes précédents, il y avait un couple principal et quelques points de vue d’autres personnages qui évoluaient en parallèle. Mais dans ce dernier tome, on a le droit au point de vue de quasiment TOUS les personnages ! C’est un coup de maître de la part de l’auteure car elle a réussi à faire ça sans me perdre, comme j’ai l’habitude quand il y a beaucoup de points de vue différents. Mais… cette multitude de point de vue signe aussi un adieu à ces personnages. C’est un très bel adieu mais je me sens quand même nostalgique… On sent que les personnages ont tous évolués, ils ont grandi et ont parfois des réflexions très spirituelles ou très romantiques sans pour autant manquer d’humour.
La grosse surprise c’est que c’est la fin oui, mais c’est juste la fin des personnages « initiaux ». L’auteure prévoit un tout nouvel « arc » qui ne s’appellera pas Psi-Changeling mais Psi-Changeling Trinity en référence à l’alliance entre les espèces pour une meilleure cohésion en opposition au Consortium qui semble gagner du pouvoir dans ce quinzième tome. Ainsi, il y aura de nouveaux personnages et donc de nouvelles aventures et le premier tome sera sur Silver Mercant, l’assistante de choc de Kaleb Krychek !
En conclusion, ce tome était vraiment très bien même si j’ai préféré certains des tomes précédents mais maintenant j’ai envie que le second arc sorte très vite !
J’ai un truc pour Nalini Singh qui signe toujours de très belles romances paranormales et Psi-Changeling était vraiment l’une de mes séries préférées. Et oui « était » parce que ce tome 15 est en fait le dernier de la saga…
Il se passe vraiment beaucoup de choses dans ce tome 15 et ce n’est vraiment pas pour me déplaire, un petit sursaut d’action pour le dernier tome, c’est juste parfait ! Entre autre, les deux meutes se lancent à la recherche d’une compagne de la meute BlackSea avec l’aide des Psis « ami » des deux meutes. Mais ce n’est pas tout ! Il y a également une tentative d’enlèvement, un accouchement, un meurtre de sang-froid, un heureux événement et la finalisation des liens qui unissent les deux meutes, les Psis, les humains et les oubliés. Tout cela sur fond d’accords au sein de Trinité (l’alliance inter-espèce) et de manigance du Consortium (le groupuscule qui condamne cette coopération inter-espèce) C’est donc un tome très complet que j’ai beaucoup aimé puisque j’ai pu revoir mes personnages préférés !
Mais ce n’est pas parce qu’il se passe beaucoup de choses que c’est un tome très complet. Dans les tomes précédents, il y avait un couple principal et quelques points de vue d’autres personnages qui évoluaient en parallèle. Mais dans ce dernier tome, on a le droit au point de vue de quasiment TOUS les personnages ! C’est un coup de maître de la part de l’auteure car elle a réussi à faire ça sans me perdre, comme j’ai l’habitude quand il y a beaucoup de points de vue différents. Mais… cette multitude de point de vue signe aussi un adieu à ces personnages. C’est un très bel adieu mais je me sens quand même nostalgique… On sent que les personnages ont tous évolués, ils ont grandi et ont parfois des réflexions très spirituelles ou très romantiques sans pour autant manquer d’humour.
La grosse surprise c’est que c’est la fin oui, mais c’est juste la fin des personnages « initiaux ». L’auteure prévoit un tout nouvel « arc » qui ne s’appellera pas Psi-Changeling mais Psi-Changeling Trinity en référence à l’alliance entre les espèces pour une meilleure cohésion en opposition au Consortium qui semble gagner du pouvoir dans ce quinzième tome. Ainsi, il y aura de nouveaux personnages et donc de nouvelles aventures et le premier tome sera sur Silver Mercant, l’assistante de choc de Kaleb Krychek !
En conclusion, ce tome était vraiment très bien même si j’ai préféré certains des tomes précédents mais maintenant j’ai envie que le second arc sorte très vite !
4 stars
This was so good! I loved that it was kind of like a big epilogue for all the characters and I can't wait to start reading Psy-Changling Trinity. I'll probably take break in between that and her Guild Hunter series so I don't get burnt out from paranormal romance.
Trigger Warnings: ableism & ableist language, alcoholism & recovery, car accident, physical injury, kidnapping & attempted kidnapping, torture mentioned, and childbirth
This was so good! I loved that it was kind of like a big epilogue for all the characters and I can't wait to start reading Psy-Changling Trinity. I'll probably take break in between that and her Guild Hunter series so I don't get burnt out from paranormal romance.
Trigger Warnings: ableism & ableist language, alcoholism & recovery, car accident, physical injury, kidnapping & attempted kidnapping, torture mentioned, and childbirth