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Archangel's Heart (A Guild Hunter Novel) Mass Market Paperback – November 1, 2016

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New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes us into a dangerous and exhilarating world where a deadly, beautiful archangel and his once-mortal consort are caught in a fury of twisted darkness…
 
“Raphael and Elena are the heart of this series…they are what keep me coming back for more.”—Fiction Vixen
 
One of the most vicious archangels in the world has disappeared. No one knows if Lijuan is dead or has chosen to Sleep the long sleep of an immortal. But with her lands falling into chaos under a rising tide of vampiric bloodlust, a mysterious and ancient order of angels known as the Luminata calls the entire Cadre together to discuss the fate of her territory.
 
Accompanying her archangelic lover Raphael to the Luminata compound, guild hunter-turned-angel Elena senses that all is not as it seems. Secrets echo from within the stone walls of the compound, and the deeper Elena goes, the uglier the darkness. But neither Raphael nor Elena is ready for the brutal truths hidden within—truths that will change everything Elena thinks she knows about who she is…
 
Nothing will ever be the same again.
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“This eighth novel highlights the author's ability to weave threads of devastation and hopefulness together; it is emotionally jarring and at times grim yet ultimately fulfilling, resonating with the conviction that love is the strongest force in the universe. Singh explores power, love, and redemption with her typical consummate skill.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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“Eight books in and the Guild Hunter Series continues to build on that early momentum and evolve into the one of the most dynamic and compelling series in its genre. Singh’s balance of romanticism and action and adventure is unparalleled. The battle scenes are epic, the sensuality is potent, and the story arcs twine and bend to blow your mind.”—Smexy Books
 
“Singh breathes new energy into the Guild Hunter series with her splendid eighth installment...The blend of intimate tenderness and globe-spanning action reaches new highs in Singh's most exciting novel yet.”—
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“Singh is a brilliant writer, and her words about the world of angels and vampires sing from the pages...
Archangel’s Engima is another hands-down winner by virtuoso Nalini Singh, proving her worthy of her reigning queen of PNR status. Brava, Ms. Singh!”—Fresh Fiction
 
“It’s happy dance time! The incomparable Singh finally reveals the origins of the fascinating and feral Naasir! Naasir’s presence as an intriguing secondary character has quickly made him a fan favorite, and his story is everything we hoped for. As always with a Singh novel, not only is there a compelling relationship story mixed with high-stakes action, but it also includes critical advancement of the overarching series plot. Singh is one of those rare storytellers who literally never disappoints!”—
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. She also loves chatting to readers. You can find her on Twitter (@nalinisingh) and Facebook (facebook.com/authornalinisingh), and via her website: nalinisingh.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (November 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451488008
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451488008
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
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Customers find the plot fascinating and exciting. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their depth. The love story is a strong theme throughout the book. Readers praise the writing quality as beautiful and flawless.

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85 customers mention "Enticing plot"61 positive24 negative

Customers find the plot fascinating and engaging. They enjoy the adventure, suspense, and action in the book. The pacing keeps them hooked throughout the tale. While some readers missed the steamy love scenes, they enjoyed the mystery and how it answered many questions.

"...This book is a tightly drawn suspense story, political thriller and a very human story about surviving and rising above the past...." Read more

"...I loved this book for a few reasons, the politics of the Cadre meeting is fascinating to me...." Read more

"...Each book fleshes them out more, so I have no problem recognizing and remembering them...." Read more

"...1. There's no mystery surrounding who the Bad Guy is. Like none. “..." Read more

72 customers mention "Character development"72 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters intriguing and solid, with a good dose of ethics. They appreciate the series returning to the original characters that made them fall in love with the series. The shift in Elena's personality is also mentioned as an interesting aspect.

"...So many characters express this theme and it leaves such a good feeling that I dread that more darkness is on the horizon for these characters...." Read more

"...that quietly moves the story along, while giving us more depth and understanding of the characters that we already know and love (or hate)...." Read more

"...The characters we know have their lives and characters continually added to...." Read more

"...I'm fascinated by them! We also got to meet new characters that I hope show up more in later books...." Read more

54 customers mention "Depth"54 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed learning more about Elena's past and lineage. They also appreciated the maturity of Elena and Raphael's relationship. The book centered on Raphael and Elena, with new characters introduced and surprises for Elena.

"...In this book, we see the developing relationship between Elena and Aodhan, which has its own contours...." Read more

"...This world just keeps getting bigger and more intriguing as the series progresses...." Read more

"...I mainly enjoyed, however, learning more about Elena’s past...." Read more

"...Raphael and Elena were the main characters, and because we delved into Elena’s past, through her quest for genealogy while they were in Morocco on..." Read more

51 customers mention "Love story"51 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the love story. They mention it's full of love and devotion, with a strong theme of love and family. The book contains their favorite couple from the beginning of the series. Readers appreciate that the relationship deepens with each succeeding book. It creates emotion in them, and they recommend it to anyone who enjoys paranormal romances.

"...So many characters express this theme and it leaves such a good feeling that I dread that more darkness is on the horizon for these characters...." Read more

"...And they’ve been some awesome, sweet, romantic, and heart-wrenching novels...." Read more

"...She's usually not intimidated by anything. She's brave, loyal and questioning...." Read more

"...It's the perfect blend of urban fantasy and paranormal romance! I'm dying to see where Nalini Singh takes the story next! *..." Read more

50 customers mention "Pacing"35 positive15 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They enjoy the exciting paranormal world and the reveals about immortal life. The worldbuilding is also appreciated. Readers appreciate the devotion between the characters and the incorporation of the evil Gian as a good angel gone bad.

"...giving away the secrets of this book, I can say that this book is about survival and overcoming darkness...." Read more

"...I've mentioned this in previous reviews but I love the worldbuilding in these books so much!..." Read more

"This series from the beginning, was so freaking predictable. You meet a bunch of characters...." Read more

"...Of course, I continue to love Elena and Raphael, and it’s great to see their devotion and commitment to each other...." Read more

45 customers mention "Writing quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, easy to read, and vivid. Readers describe the author as an artist for the mind.

"This is the latest installment of my favorite series. Singh is a very good writer and her books always satisfy...." Read more

"...The writing in Archangel’s Heart is beautiful!..." Read more

"...As usual Nalini Singh’s work is vivid, lush, and enticing...." Read more

"...The Luminata are traditionally artistic, and preservers of angels priceless artwork, taking a self discovery path to luminescence...." Read more

17 customers mention "Art"17 positive0 negative

Customers like the artwork. They find the art magnificent and amazing. They love the cadre and get a better look at Aodhan. The artwork is vivid, lush, and engaging.

"I loved Archangel’s Heart, both because Raphael and Elena were the main characters, and because we delved into Elena’s past, through her quest for..." Read more

"...stars*** Talk about total book hangover! I adored Archangel’s Heart. ADORED!..." Read more

"...It was beautiful to see, and it brought many a wistful smile to my face as I was reading this...." Read more

"...As usual Nalini Singh’s work is vivid, lush, and enticing...." Read more

22 customers mention "Pace"11 positive11 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it fast and steady, with an intriguing plot and intimate relationship. Others feel it takes too long to get to the exciting parts.

"...This is a book that quietly moves the story along, while giving us more depth and understanding of the characters that we already know and love..." Read more

"...I don't want to give away plot. While the first half was a little slow, the second half kept me up to 3AM...." Read more

"...And, as with previous books, the pacing and the mystery were on point in this story...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
    "He was hers. She was his. And together, they were something far better than either one of them was alone."

    FINAL DECISION: Goes deeper into Elena's background in unexpected ways. This book is a tightly drawn suspense story, political thriller and a very human story about surviving and rising above the past. Plus, there is a very settled and sexy couple: Elena and Raphael.

    THE STORY: This book continues the focus on guild hunter turned angel Elena and her archangel lover Raphael. Things have been quiet since the disappearance of Lijuan, the Archangel of China (who also happens to be crazy dangerous). A year has passed and because no one knows whether she lives or has withdrawn from the world and is sleeping, there is uncertainty. An ancient order of angels called the Luminata calls the Cadre together to make a determination of what to do with Lijuan's territory.

    Attending the Luminata requires Raphael and Elena to travel near the place of her grandmother's birth. There, Raphael and Elena must deal with dangerous archangels, mysterious threats, strange events surrounding the Luminata. Elena also hopes to find out more about her past and that of her family.

    OPINION: The Guild Hunter series returns to focus on Elena and Raphael. I have to admit that I love the Elena and Raphael books most in the series. This book, thankfully, doesn't involve problems in the relationship between Elena and Raphael (that remains increasingly strong) but rather Elena's own history.

    This book continues the overarching series story regarding the Cascade, Lijuan and the possible end of the world. While this book doesn't have a romance as its organizing feature, it doesn't need one. This book delves into the adventure and politics of the Guild Hunter world -- but reserves its emotional core for Elena's discovery of her own family's past.

    There is a dark suspense story involving the Illuminata who are a mysterious addition to the series. Elena ends up investigating what is going on with this mysterious group and their connection with her own family. That story keeps the pace of this book quick and the pages turning.

    While the suspense story keeps the books hopping, the theme explored in this book is about how the past makes us who we are and how one can overcome the pain of the past to go forward. Multiple characters in the book have to deal with their past -- the question is how will they respond. This is most present in Aodhan who is recovering himself after years of separating himself from those he loves. The events in this book challenge his recovery and he must make a choice. The series has been an increasing interaction between those of Raphael's world and Elena. In this book, we see the developing relationship between Elena and Aodhan, which has its own contours.

    Singh goes deep into the emotions of her characters and even as the events feel dark and dangerous, her characters possess a lightness and beauty that gives the book heart. I always love reading Singh's books because even when things seem bad for her characters, they maintain a likeability and a lightness of spirit that overcomes all the darkness.

    The events of this series appear to be approaching a crescendo and this book provides a little breather that allows the exploration of character and relationships. Elena finds out the truth about her mother's family which has been shrouded in mystery. I'm glad I didn't know where this book was going because I enjoyed the resolution which provided a happy ending in an unexpected arena.

    Without giving away the secrets of this book, I can say that this book is about survival and overcoming darkness. So many characters express this theme and it leaves such a good feeling that I dread that more darkness is on the horizon for these characters.

    For fans of the series, this book gives more background on the characters you love and gets everyone in the right place for the next stage in this series. There are no new romances but much happens in this book that illuminates where the characters are now and where they have come from.

    WORTH MENTIONING: We learn more about Aodhan.

    CONNECTED BOOKS: ARCHANGEL'S HEART is the ninth book in the Guild Hunter series. This series builds upon each of the prior books in the series and thus should be read in order.

    STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
    We’ve had two non-Elena/Raphael books since the game-changing battle that happened in Archangel’s Legion. And they’ve been some awesome, sweet, romantic, and heart-wrenching novels. Now we’re back to Elena and Raphael, and digging into her history more than I ever thought we would really get the chance to.

    When we start Archangel’s Heart things have been relatively quiet, both on the Cascade front, and the Lijuan front, for nearly 2 years. Elena’s been waiting for the other shoe to drop this entire time. When it does, it comes in the form of a summons to the Cadre.

    I started this book shocked, who dared to think they had the right to summon the most powerful beings in the world? Apparently the archangel’s arrogance is rubbing off on me. The further I delved into the Luminata life and compound the more intrigued I became. This is clearly a sect with a long history, and the search for luminescense – when pure – is a worthy intention. But there are also veins of darkness flowing beneath and within this group. Even before it becomes clear that Elena is somehow connected to the center of what’s going on, she makes it her mission to find out why fear permeates the ancient walls of this compound and the nearby city.

    I loved this book for a few reasons, the politics of the Cadre meeting is fascinating to me. I find the politics and manuerving more and more interesting in recent years, and I focus on it in a lot of my reading now. The personalities of each of the ten (or eleven?) archangels, and how they interact with each other, is absolutely captivating. I like learning, and being reminded, that no archangel, indeed no immortal, is likely to have a single facet. They are complex beings with the capacity for both great good and incredibly evil. Even when I want to hate them, I find that there’s something more to them that I actually respect … except for those vague few that have crossed a few too many lines for my tastes.

    The other thing that I really loved was delving into Elena’s search for more information about her history. With little to go on, she hopes that a trip to a respository of knowledge – as the Luminata is known to keep – will shed some light on who the vampire in her history may be. Or, since they’re going to be in Morocco, perhaps some small thread on who her mother’s mother was. Elena’s familial relationships are all complicated, both with those left living, and the ones that have already left her. It’s no surprise to me that she wants to get a better grip on the history of her life in order to try and balance out the known pain and upheaval.

    This is a book that quietly moves the story along, while giving us more depth and understanding of the characters that we already know and love (or hate). There were times when my eyes were wide at the absolute power that the Cadre (or some singular archangels) possesses, the enormity of what they keep in check still shocks me. I really enjoyed so many of the interactions of these powerful beings, and seeing how they interact with others as well. And then there are my favorites.

    I loved every single moment with Aodhan. I have to call this particular one out – though it’s far from the only character that I adored in this book. Seeing his progression was a balm to my soul. The way that he’s creating bonds and friendships, and becoming more comfortable in them, makes me happy in a way I can’t explain. Plus there’s so much more going on that I can’t wait to see come to fruition – in whatever way Nalini Singh decides to take it.

    Archangel’s Heart isn’t as wildly game-changing as some of the previous books in the series, where huge happenings are occurring almost on top of one another, but it’s life-changing in a different way. Quietly, though no less drastically. There’s a moment to take a breath, before the storms. But I have no doubt the storms are coming. Now, as always, I’m left waiting for the next book in the series. Dare I hope it’s a certain someone’s?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
    This is the latest installment of my favorite series. Singh is a very good writer and her books always satisfy. That being said there is a problem with this one.

    Elena tells me too many times how beautiful her Archangel Raphael is. I got it! You're in love and he's a terrifying (to others) being, who is as stunning as he is dangerous. But you don't have to start Elena's every thought with it. I'm starting to think that she's shallow and values looks over everything else. Now, those could be her 'real' thoughts every time she sees him. But this isn't a stream of consciousness novel. Nalini or her editor should pick and chose how many times she thinks or says it.

    This problem follows with the other characters also. They have their beauty or unique properties listed every time they're spoken to or thought about. Elena seems still dazzled by the company she keeps which belies her solid feet-on-the-ground outlook. As both a Hunter an an Angel, Elena has a unique perspective. She's usually not intimidated by anything. She's brave, loyal and questioning.

    That being said, I have no problem with the rest of the book. The characters we know have their lives and characters continually added to. Each book fleshes them out more, so I have no problem recognizing and remembering them. The central problems, there are two, are intrinsic to the world she created. I don't want to give away plot. While the first half was a little slow, the second half kept me up to 3AM.

    My suggestion is a "Cast of Characters" at the beginning of each book. Make each vignette long, including looks, powers and where their loyalties lie. It will make the novels smoother and the reviews Five Star.

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  • gaby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Archangel 's heart
    Reviewed in Germany on July 14, 2024
    As always Ms Singh's stories are a compulsion to be read and reread. Thank you again for these lovely stories you tell.
  • Tania Robles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit story!
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 26, 2018
    Seriously amazing! Absolutely recommend this book, the entire series!
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    You can't miss reading this collection!
  • Rosendo Padron Perez
    5.0 out of 5 stars No decepción
    Reviewed in Spain on May 30, 2019
    Leído en inglés porque parece que no se van a publicar en inglés por lo menos en un periodo corto de tiempo.. y a veces apetece saber cómo continúa la saga
  • Cassie Croft
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Love Love this series!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 1, 2024
    I love this series. It is always an amazing story by Nalini Singh and always feels like the first time reading it through whenever I do a reread. Can’t wait for Archangel’s Lineage.
  • joan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Génial
    Reviewed in France on April 12, 2017
    J'adore cette saga, ce nouveau tome ne m'a pas déçu ! Et que de surprises !
    J'attends avec impatience les prochains