Ash and Janvier are not horrible characters. They're good hunters and a support for Elena. They just aren't that particularly sympathetic or interesting to me bc they're already basically together. I didn't feel much urgency or conflict in their relationship, since they have been flirting for books now... And are already into each other from the beginning... so the conflict there was lacking. What redeemed the book for me was the rest of the characters, the fate of the world in the wake of Lijuan's attack, and Naasir. While I had hoped for Venom's book, I now am eager to read Naasir's bc he's so endearing in this one. Yes, I admit, I missed a few in this series, but then I jumped at reading this one, and it did work. Even if I also did wish I had read the ones I have missed. At least I can say that it does work as a stand alone in that way, but if you do want to read this series then do start at book 1. I may be many things but I do like order ;)This is Janvier's and Ash's book. A vampire and a hunter, both on the same side, both have worked hard to make New York safe. Ash has issues of her own and I do get her fear and her unwillingness to give in to what she really wanted (him, oh yes.) But she held herself back, foolish woman! But she has reasons :/And Janvier, oh he really wants this strong woman to be his. So he courts her like he has done for a while but she does not give in. But hey this is their book so you know that there will be a HEA at the end.There is also the hunt for something strange. Something is going on in the city, something bloody, and they are on the case.And we get to see Elena's POV, as she and Raphael are being their awesome selves, and also the rest of the gang.Conclusion:Lots of action promised as they hunt down a killer. And some romance too on top.
What do You think about Archangel's Shadows (2014)?
Good for moving the overall series plot forward, but as a romance felt under-developed.
—Rae
Love love LOVE this series!!! It was great to have Ash and Janvier's story unfold.
—shakiyla13
Janvier's story was worth the wait. I can't wait to read it again.
—Shrutika
All Nalini Singh's books are great! I absolutely love this series.
—raaayraaay
