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A review by lux_klara
Archangel's Prophecy by Nalini Singh
4.0
I'll start saying that IF YOU HATE CLIFFHANGERS THEN YOU SHOULD WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK TO COME OUT BEFORE READING THIS ONE.
I would also like to add that the end is a cliffhanger but one that makes complete sense. I can't see the author ending the book before or after that "moment" and it's obvious that it's crucial to future books and the development of characters & story. THIS IS A TRANSITION BOOK, and it must be read with that in mind and judged as such. It is obviously fundamental for what will come later on, it has its own plot and mistery but, at the end of the day, it's purpose is to built up other books and events. And the cliffhanger itself needs too much build up ( + introduction of a new character) so I don't think you could cut part of this book either just to fit everything in one. (And due to the way the ending is written I think that, at the end, the author herself suggest that things are going to be okay)
I also know that several people hate cliffhangers because other writers often use cliffhangers to make readers keep reading their books but this is the 11th book of a series, not the first. The author doesn't need to convince you to keep reading or bait you in doing it because if you arrived at this point, chances are, that you already love the series and would keep reading it. This cliffhanger has a purpose, or so I think. So I just suggest to those that hate cliffhangers to wait for the next book so that they won't be angry at this one, judging it harshly for something that I don't think could be avoided.
That said, I really loved this book, the relationship between Elena and Raphael is always special. I've always appreciated how Nalini never uses things like love triangles to keep the relationship interesting. Sure, we can see them being a bit jealous but they don't question their relationship. They grow together, learn to be together and solidify their connection.
I also appreciate how the author keeps building up the overall plot and characters and, at the same time, write a separated plot for that specific book. In this book in particular, the Guild has to rethink the solitary role of the Slayer and its consequences and Elena gives a very smart suggestion that could solve the problem.
We can also see more about Elena's family (tough I would like to see a bit more about them) and I'm really curious to see how things will progress in future books, because I doubt that what happened in this book won't have any consequences on that front as well.
I would also like to add that the end is a cliffhanger but one that makes complete sense. I can't see the author ending the book before or after that "moment" and it's obvious that it's crucial to future books and the development of characters & story. THIS IS A TRANSITION BOOK, and it must be read with that in mind and judged as such. It is obviously fundamental for what will come later on, it has its own plot and mistery but, at the end of the day, it's purpose is to built up other books and events. And the cliffhanger itself needs too much build up ( + introduction of a new character) so I don't think you could cut part of this book either just to fit everything in one. (And due to the way the ending is written I think that, at the end, the author herself suggest that things are going to be okay)
I also know that several people hate cliffhangers because other writers often use cliffhangers to make readers keep reading their books but this is the 11th book of a series, not the first. The author doesn't need to convince you to keep reading or bait you in doing it because if you arrived at this point, chances are, that you already love the series and would keep reading it. This cliffhanger has a purpose, or so I think. So I just suggest to those that hate cliffhangers to wait for the next book so that they won't be angry at this one, judging it harshly for something that I don't think could be avoided.
That said, I really loved this book, the relationship between Elena and Raphael is always special. I've always appreciated how Nalini never uses things like love triangles to keep the relationship interesting. Sure, we can see them being a bit jealous but they don't question their relationship. They grow together, learn to be together and solidify their connection.
I also appreciate how the author keeps building up the overall plot and characters and, at the same time, write a separated plot for that specific book. In this book in particular, the Guild has to rethink the solitary role of the Slayer and its consequences and Elena gives a very smart suggestion that could solve the problem.
We can also see more about Elena's family (tough I would like to see a bit more about them) and I'm really curious to see how things will progress in future books, because I doubt that what happened in this book won't have any consequences on that front as well.