Review: Z by Larissa Ione

I am so excited to share my review of Z with you today!

Larissa Ione and Blue Box Press have reissued the Demonica Underworld books (previously published under 1001 Dark Nights) with new covers, bonus material, and updated content previously left on the cutting room floor.

The Demonica Underworld series is a spinoff of the Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series. 

Every book in the Demonica Universe is an exciting, dangerous, sensually provocative and highly seductive grotesquerie with exceptionally clever dialogue and thrilling storylines.

This series is not for the faint of heart, but it is for those who like their romance spicy and supernatural. 

This is a world where demons, werewolves, vampires, and angels exist. Where Heaven and Hell are real places. Where not all demons are bad and not all angels are good. And where there is a demon-run hospital that takes care of all types of demons, angels, and otherworldly beings. 

Oh, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are also real.

Are you excited yet?

Z
Demonica Underworld Book 3
Demonica Book 11.7
Lords of Deliverance Book 5.7

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About the Book

Zhubaal, fallen angel assistant to the Grim Reaper, has spent decades searching for the angel he loved and lost nearly a century ago. Not even her death can keep him from trying to find her, not when he knows she’s been given a second chance at life in a new body. But as time passes, he’s losing hope, and he wonders how much longer he can hold to the oath he swore to her so long ago…

As an emim, the wingless offspring of two fallen angels, Vex has always felt like a second-class citizen. But if she manages to secure a deal with the Grim Reaper — by any means necessary — she will have earned her place in the world. The only obstacle in the way of her plan is a sexy hardass called Z, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn. Soon it becomes clear that they have a powerful connection rooted in the past…but can any vow stand the test of time?

My Review

OMG, a Demonica Underworld second chance romance? Yes, please! 

Zhubaal has waited an eternity to be reunited with his beloved Laura. She was an angel in Heaven with him, but she lost her wings and fell. Zhubaal gave up his wings and fell after her. They made a vow but before that vow could be realized, Laura was killed and her soul reborn. Zhubaal has been searching and waiting for Laura to return to him. 

Vex is a down on her luck soul dealer with a big problem, no one’s buying souls. She’s been told to visit Azagoth if she needs to unload souls. What Vex doesn’t know is that he’s THE Grim Reaper! If she can get a job with him, she’ll be the envy of the neighborhood! What Vex doesn’t expect is being drawn to Azagoth’s super hunky assistant Zhubaal (Z). 

This story was a tough one! I love how scrappy Vex is. She’s got a mouth like a sailor and a street fighter mentality with a wicked sense of humor and a bangin’ body Z can’t keep his eyes off of. 

Zhubaal was straight pissing me off! I mean, I get that he has waited a long time for his betrothed, perfect Laura, but he was SUCH a dick to Vex. Zhubaal struggled to reconcile the angel that Laura was with the reborn person she is now. It just broke my heart for both of them. Love is truly a battlefield in Zhubaal and Vex’s story.

Z is a passionate read that’s a bit of a tear-jerker and full of snarky dialogue. Just how I like my romance. 

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by Blue Box Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books

Kobo | Google Play

About the Author

Air Force veteran Larissa Ione traded in a career in meteorology to pursue her passion of writing. She has since published dozens of books, won numerous awards, and hit several bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling overseas or in her RV, playing on her VR headset, or watching Big Bang Theory reruns. She believes in celebrating everything and would never be caught without a bottle of Champagne chilling in the fridge…just in case. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her retired U.S. Coast Guard husband, her son, and her very own rescued hellhounds, a Belgian Malinois named Duvel, and a Belgian Tervuren named Draak. Learn more at larissaione.com

*Third party links may contain affiliate links.

Review: Hades by Larissa Ione

I am so excited to share my review of HADES with you today!

Larissa Ione and Blue Box Press have reissued the Demonica Underworld books (previously published under 1001 Dark Nights) with new covers, bonus material, and updated content previously left on the cutting room floor.

The Demonica Underworld series is a spinoff of the Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series. 

Every book in the Demonica Universe is an exciting, dangerous, sensually provocative and highly seductive grotesquerie with exceptionally clever dialogue and thrilling storylines.

This series is not for the faint of heart, but it is for those who like their romance spicy and supernatural. 

This is a world where demons, werewolves, vampires, and angels exist. Where Heaven and Hell are real places. Where not all demons are bad and not all angels are good. And where there is a demon-run hospital that takes care of all types of demons, angels, and otherworldly beings. 

Oh, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are also real.

Are you excited yet?

HADES
Demonica Underworld Book 2
Demonica Book 11.5
Lords of Deliverance Book 6.5

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About the Book

A fallen angel with a mean streak and a mohawk, Hades has spent thousands of years serving as Jailor of the Underworld. The souls he guards are as evil as they come, but few dare to cross him. All of that changes when a sexy fallen angel infiltrates his prison and unintentionally starts a riot. It’s easy enough to quell an uprising, but for the first time, Hades is torn between delivering justice — or bestowing mercy — on the beautiful female who could be his salvation…or his undoing.

Thanks to her unwitting participation in another angel’s plot to start Armageddon, Cataclysm was kicked out of Heaven and is now a fallen angel in service of Hades’s boss, Azagoth. All she wants is to redeem herself and get back where she belongs. But when she gets trapped in Hades’s prison domain with only the cocky but irresistible Hades to help her, Cat finds that where she belongs might be in the place she least expected…

My Review

As a former angel in Heaven and current biblical prophecy bearer, Hades is the smokin’ hot second-in-command to Azagoth in Sheoul-gra–realm of demon souls holding tank. Being #2 in charge is NOT the prize it sounds like. Quite the opposite, actually. 

Cat is a klutzy fallen angel currently serving the Grim Reaper while trying to get her wings back and secretly pining after a certain blue-mohawked Jailer of Souls. When Cat tries to fix one of her kerfuffles, an even bigger kerfuffle occurs and all hell breaks loose. She’s really put her foot in it this time. Azagoth is going to be PISSED! 

I thought Cat and Hades' story was absolutely adorable! I mean, sure it’s a torturous hellish prison realm with fallen angels, demons, evil souls, tons of creepy crawlies, and a few hellhounds but the ambiance is just right for a Demonica Underworld love story. 

Despite the powerful, sadistic, heavily muscled bad boy that Hades is, he’s secretly a cinnamon roll MMC any gal, guy, or demon would swoon for! Cat and Hades’ witty banter stole the show, and my heart! 

HADES is a quick read full of action, wit, and a swoon-worthy love story! Highly recommend!

The book also has a few extras at the end, including a decadent dessert recipe!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by Blue Box Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books

Kobo | Google Play

About the Author

Air Force veteran Larissa Ione traded in a career in meteorology to pursue her passion of writing. She has since published dozens of books, won numerous awards, and hit several bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling overseas or in her RV, playing on her VR headset, or watching Big Bang Theory reruns. She believes in celebrating everything and would never be caught without a bottle of Champagne chilling in the fridge…just in case. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her retired U.S. Coast Guard husband, her son, and her very own rescued hellhounds, a Belgian Malinois named Duvel, and a Belgian Tervuren named Draak. Learn more at larissaione.com

*Third party links may contain affiliate links.

Review: Azagoth by Larissa Ione

I am so excited to share my review of AZAGOTH with you today!

Larissa Ione and Blue Box Press have reissued the Demonica Underworld books (previously published under 1001 Dark Nights) with new covers, bonus material, and updated content previously left on the cutting room floor.

The Demonica Underworld series is a spinoff of the Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series. 

Every book in the Demonica Universe is an exciting, dangerous, sensually provocative and highly seductive grotesquerie with exceptionally clever dialogue and thrilling storylines.

This series is not for the faint of heart, but it is for those who like their romance spicy and supernatural. 

This is a world where demons, werewolves, vampires, and angels exist. Where Heaven and Hell are real places. Where not all demons are bad and not all angels are good. And where there is a demon-run hospital that takes care of all types of demons, angels, and otherworldly beings. 

Oh, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are also real.

Are you excited yet?

AZAGOTH
Demonica Underworld Book 1
Demonica Book 10.5
Lords of Deliverance Book 5.5

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About the Book

Even in the fathomless depths of the underworld and the bleak chambers of a damaged heart, the bonds of love can heal…or destroy.

He holds the ability to annihilate souls in the palm of his hand. He commands the respect of the most dangerous of demons and the most powerful of angels. He can seduce and dominate any female he wants with a mere look. But for all Azagoth’s power, he’s bound by shackles of his own making, and only an angel with a secret holds the key to his release.

She’s an angel with the extraordinary ability to travel through time and space. An angel with a tormented past she can’t escape. And when Lilliana is sent to Azagoth’s underworld realm, she finds that her past isn’t all she can’t escape. For the irresistibly sexy fallen angel known as Azagoth is also known as the Grim Reaper, and when he claims a soul, it’s forever…

My Review

What an exciting start to the Demonica Underworld series! While Azagoth–aka the Grim Reaper–has appeared a time or two in the Demonica/Lords of Deliverance books, he finally gets to shine in his own story. And what a tale it is!

Azagoth is the most powerful being in the Sheoul-gra realm and possibly of all angelic history, but he’s a prisoner of his own circumstance. He is stuck reaping souls for all eternity and bound by a few other raw deals the archangels have thrust upon him–quite literally. 

Lilliana is a beautiful angel with a lot of emotional scars. She’s also getting manipulated by the archangels to do their bidding under the guise of a “choice.” Lilliana has a date with the Grim Reaper and an ultimatum from the Archangel Raphael with an expiration date. Talk about a rock and a hard place! 

I absolutely LOVE this pairing! Lilliana gives Azagoth hope, makes him feel, and reminds him of everything he was forced to give up for Heaven’s “greater good.” Azagoth is an overbearing, arrogant, stubborn jerk, but Lilliana gave just as good as she got and stood toe-to-toe with the Grim Reaper. Their chemistry is off the charts, their passion is super steamy, and their courtship was so much fun to watch.

AZAGOTH is a fast, fun read that’ll wet your whistle and tug at your heartstrings. I am looking forward to catching up with them in REAPER (Book 8). There’s also a devilishly divine dessert recipe at the end of the book!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by Blue Box Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books

Kobo | Google Play

About the Author

Air Force veteran Larissa Ione traded in a career in meteorology to pursue her passion of writing. She has since published dozens of books, won numerous awards, and hit several bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. When she isn’t writing, she’s traveling overseas or in her RV, playing on her VR headset, or watching Big Bang Theory reruns. She believes in celebrating everything and would never be caught without a bottle of Champagne chilling in the fridge…just in case. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her retired U.S. Coast Guard husband, her son, and her very own rescued hellhounds, a Belgian Malinois named Duvel, and a Belgian Tervuren named Draak. Learn more at larissaione.com

*Third party links may contain affiliate links.

Countdown Review: Archangel's Heart by Nalini Singh

On May 5, 2026, the Guild Hunter series will come to a close with ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY. 

I’m counting down the days until the final story is told by sharing my reviews for each book in the series.

ARCHANGEL'S HEART is Book #9 in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter Series.

The Guild Hunter series is set in a world where angels and vampires exist among mortals. Where supernatural beings are ruled by the Cadre of Ten.

ARCHANGEL’S HEART is a Raphael and Elena story. The Archangels have been summoned to a meeting and Elena accompanies as his consort.

ARCHANGEL’S HEART delves deep into Archangelic politics, unsteady alliances, secretive allegiances, and so much more!

This slow-burning story rolls into an explosive avalanche of power hungry secrets that many have died for. 

No one leaves this story unscathed. 

No one.

About the Book

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…

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.

My Review

Wow...just WOW!

This is by far one of my top two favorite book series’ of all time. Elena, Raphael, Illium, and all the rest of the characters in the Guild Hunter universe have swept me off of my feet and romanced me into a mindless, senseless, passionate love that only we share. Well, I’m sure the millions of other Nalini Singh fans feel the same…and if not, they totally should!

ARCHANGEL’S HEART is an amazing new book in this exquisitely and lovingly crafted Guild Hunter world. Raphael and Elena are at the center of the story, but it’s not entirely about them. So many secrets are revealed! So many questions are formed! Some are answered while others have us salivating for the next Guild Hunter book! And unfortunately, yet again I have to restrain myself from spilling those secrets! A self-imposed muzzle is necessary I’m afraid.

What I can reveal is that this is a story full of danger, excitement, intrigue and the sexiest angels ever written! What I can also say without it being too spoiler-y is that while Raphael and Elena are the center, we get to spend a good amount of time with a certain Sparkle-y angel as well as being introduced to several new characters. We are also treated to some updates on previous characters in the series that haven’t been mentioned much in the last few books. Vague much? Yes, I know, but I just can’t bear to spoil this book for you and the rest of the readers. I do hope you’ll understand and forgive me 😊

ARCHANGEL’S HEART is…magic. No other way to explain it. So many adjectives would be adequate in description but the bottom line is, it’s magic. I usually spend most of my Nalini Singh reviews babbling on, waxing poetic about this or that, but it’s the magic of the story that keeps me coming back.

This book could possibly be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend you start from the beginning. The story building is what also makes this series magical.

Now if you’re still reading the review and don’t think I’m a total weirdo, I whole-heartedly recommend you pick up this or any Nalini Singh book and read till your heart’s content…then schedule a reread!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in 2016 in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Nalini Singh Website | Penguin Random House

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer.

She is the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Atonement Sky, Primal Mirror, and Resonance Surge. She is also the author of the Guild Hunter series, including Archangel’s Ascension, Archangel’s Lineage, and Archangel’s Resurrection, and four stand-alone thrillers: A Madness of Sunshine, Quiet in Her Bones, There Should Have Been Eight, and Such a Perfect Family. Learn more at nalinisingh.com

*Third party links to the publisher's website. May contain affiliate links.

Countdown Review: Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh

On May 5, 2026, the Guild Hunter series will come to a close with ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY. 

I’m counting down the days until the final story is told by sharing my reviews for each book in the series.

ARCHANGEL'S ENIGMA is Book #8 in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter Series.

The Guild Hunter series is set in a world where angels and vampires exist among mortals. Where supernatural beings are ruled by the Cadre of Ten.

ARCHANGEL’S ENIGMA features Naasir, a very unique member of Archangel Raphael’s Seven.

Naasir is a complete mystery, an enigma, if you will. His origins are unknown and his animalistic nature is mystifying, intriguing, and if you’re an enemy–terrifying.

His story is as fascinating as it is heartbreaking! There are A LOT of surprises and a lot of wild moments. 

You do not want to miss Nassir’s story!

About the Book

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her world of dark passion and immortal power—and to one of the most seductive and impenetrable heroes ever to stalk the Guild Hunter landscape…

Naasir is the most feral of the powerful group of vampires and angels known as the Seven, his loyalty pledged to the Archangel Raphael. When rumors surface of a plot to murder the former Archangel of Persia, now lost in the Sleep of the Ancients, Naasir is dispatched to find him. For only he possesses the tracking skills required—those more common to predatory animals than to man.

Enlisted to accompany Naasir, Andromeda, a young angelic scholar with dangerous secrets is fascinated by his nature—at once playful and brilliant, sensual and brutal. As they race to find the Sleeping archangel before it’s too late, Naasir will force her to question all she knows…and tempt her to walk into the magnificent, feral darkness of his world. But first they must survive an enemy vicious enough to shatter the greatest taboo of the angelic race and plunge the world into a screaming nightmare…

My Review

Unbelievable!

Nalini Singh surpasses all my expectations in ARCHANGEL’S ENIGMA.

When Nalini Singh revealed the news about Naasir getting his story, I was very excited and a bit skeptical. Naasir holds many secrets and is a very unique creature. I couldn’t image what his mate would look or act like. Ms. Singh once again dazzles me! She created the perfect match in Andromeda. She, like Naasir, wears a skin of her own in the guise of a mild-mannered scholar when she is secretly a well-trained warrior with a spirit as wild as Nassir’s.

What I love most about Nassir is the fierce protectiveness he has for those he considers family. Some may see Naasir as a wild and deadly creature, untamable yet compelling; and they would be right. But his loyalty is bone deep and is displayed countless times throughout the series. Andromeda is VERY lucky to have Nassir for a mate. If I wasn’t so in love with Raphael, I’d be jealous of her :)

We also get points of view from Raphael and a few other angels in other territories. I can’t really say much because I’ll spoil it and I don’t want to do that. READ. THIS. BOOK.

ARCHANGEL’S ENIGMA is dangerous, exciting, mysterious and undeniably feral! The book is high octane from start to finish. I couldn’t put it down, at all!

I’m always excited to read the next Guild Hunter story and just when I think the series can’t get any better, the author knocks me off my feet with a fresh new twist, tale or perspective. The story was brilliant and the epilogue blew me way. Keep them coming Ms. Singh!

This book could be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend you start at the beginning because every book in the series is excellent!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a paperback ARC of the book generously provided by the publisher in 2015 in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Nalini Singh Website | Penguin Random House

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer.

She is the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Atonement Sky, Primal Mirror, and Resonance Surge. She is also the author of the Guild Hunter series, including Archangel’s Ascension, Archangel’s Lineage, and Archangel’s Resurrection, and four stand-alone thrillers: A Madness of Sunshine, Quiet in Her Bones, There Should Have Been Eight, and Such a Perfect Family. Learn more at nalinisingh.com

*Third party links to the publisher's website. May contain affiliate links.

Countdown Review: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh

On May 5, 2026, the Guild Hunter series will come to a close with ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY. 

I’m counting down the days until the final story is told by sharing my reviews for each book in the series.

ARCHANGEL'S SHADOWS is Book #7 in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter Series.

The Guild Hunter series is set in a world where angels and vampires exist among mortals. Where supernatural beings are ruled by the Cadre of Ten.

ARCHANGEL'S SHADOWS features Guild Hunter Ashwini and smooth talkin' Cajun vampire Janvier.

The couple first met in the novella, ANGELS' PAWN and I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for their story.

 Ashwini is a strong woman who hides a very painful, private secret not even Janvier’s smiles can heal. 

Their courtship is a battlefield and Janvier is determined to win the war.

Game on.

About the Book

Return to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s sensual and painfully beautiful Guild Hunter world in her new novel of sacrifice, loyalty, and the choices of love that can shatter the heart.

In the wake of a brutal war, the archangel Raphael and his hunter consort, Elena, are dealing with the treacherously shifting tides of archangelic politics and the people of a battered but not broken city. The last thing their city needs is more death, especially a death that bears the eerie signature of an insane enemy archangel who cannot—should not—be walking the streets.

This hunt must be undertaken with stealth and without alerting their people. It must be handled by those who can become shadows themselves…

Ash is a gifted tracker and a woman cursed with the ability to sense the secrets of anyone she touches. But there’s one man she knows all too well without a single instant of skin contact: Janvier, the dangerously sexy Cajun vampire who has fascinated and infuriated her for years. Now, as they track down a merciless killer, their cat-and-mouse game of flirtation and provocation has turned into a profound one of the heart. And this time, it is Ash’s secret, dark and terrible, that threatens to destroy them both.

My Review

It is always a joy to read a Nalini Singh book. We are always treated to an exciting story full of strength and heart. I could dazzle you with a hundred adjectives and still not be able to explain how wonderful this author’s gift is.

The story begins with Ash and Janvier (pronounced - zhah(n)-v yay) during the battle that began in ARCHANGEL'S LEGION. Then we catapult three weeks later to a grumpy Ashwini who’s been benched from all hunts after sustaining some pretty serious injuries during the battle. When Ash finally does get an assignment, it’s to go check on a deceased animal.

What Ash thinks is some bullsh*t assignment turns out to be the harbinger for something far worse than a trip to a veterinary clinic and more dangerous than anything the city of New York is prepared for. 

War is just beginning in the guild hunter world, so sit back and buckle your seatbelts because this ride might just get a bit deadly.

I absolutely LOVED this book! Nalini Singh threw just about everything in there. We are treated to several points of view from Ash and Janvier, Raphael and Elena, Dimitri and a little bit of Illium! We also get to see a lot more of Nassir. 

I LOVED Nassir! He is…he’s just…I cannot WAIT for his book! You’ll have to read to find out why I’m so speechless.

We are also treated to Dimitri sharing the scenes of the first time he met Nassir and Illium and a little about how the pair were as children. Aodhan got a little more page time also and the Archangel Titus makes an appearance as well.

And then there is the super sexy bayou beau, and Ash’s adversary, Janvier. Janvier is GOR-GEOUS! With green eyes, dark brown hair and Cajun accent made for sin, Janvier held all my attention. But Janvier only has eyes for one woman.

“She is my eternity, Louis.”

Totally swoon-worthy, Janvier was so romantic and tentative to Ash. You could tell how completely in love with her he is. Theirs is a beautifully fragile love story.

Ash is fighting some huge personal demons and is always keeping Janvier at arm’s length. She is afraid that if she tells him the truth, he won’t want to hang around anymore and that fact alone would shatter Ash.

In previous books, she is portrayed as a kick-ass guild hunter with fire in her veins. In this book, we get to the heart of Ash’s internal pain and how that pain has crippled her with fear. Fear that she compartmentalizes in order to function.

Janvier is tried and true and is beside Ash every step of the way. His love for her is unbreakable. Nothing, not even her mortality will keep him from his Ashwini.

ARCHANGEL'S SHADOWS was masterfully delivered and it’s just incredible. If you haven’t read Nalini Singh yet, I highly encourage you to do so.

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher via Net Galley in 2014 in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

Purchase Links*

Nalini Singh Website | Penguin Random House

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer.

She is the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Atonement Sky, Primal Mirror, and Resonance Surge. She is also the author of the Guild Hunter series, including Archangel’s Ascension, Archangel’s Lineage, and Archangel’s Resurrection, and four stand-alone thrillers: A Madness of Sunshine, Quiet in Her Bones, There Should Have Been Eight, and Such a Perfect Family. Learn more at nalinisingh.com

*Third party links to the publisher's website. May contain affiliate links.

Countdown Review: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh

On May 5, 2026, the Guild Hunter series will come to a close with ARCHANGEL’S ETERNITY.

I’m counting down the days until the final story is told by sharing my reviews for each book in the series.

ARCHANGEL'S LEGION is Book #6 in Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter Series.

The Guild Hunter series is set in a world where angels and vampires exist among mortals. Where supernatural beings are ruled by the Cadre of Ten.

ARCHANGEL'S LEGION puts the spotlight back on Raphael and Elena. Each book has been gearing up for this momentous time of change. 

Tragedy strikes Archangel Raphael's city and powers are in flux all over the world. Danger is around every corner and no one is safe.

There is SO much action in this book, if you blink, you'll miss something.

Don't blink.

About the Book

Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns to an immortal world of violent passion and lethal power…on the brink of a deadly archangelic war.

Angels are falling from the sky in New York, struck down by a vicious, unknown force. Vampires are dying impossibly of disease.

Guild hunter Elena Deveraux and the Archangel Raphael must discover the source of the wave of death before it engulfs their city and their people, leaving New York a ruin and Raphael’s Tower under siege by enemy archangels.

Yet even as they fight desperately to save the city, an even darker force is stirring, its chill eyes trained on New York…and on Raphael. Rivers of crimson and nightmares given flesh, the world will never again be the same…

My Review

On the brink of war, Raphael and his immortal with a mortal heart, Elena, have quite a battle ahead of them. While facing threats from unseen enemies, archangels increasing in power, and remnants of the past intent on destroying them, the pair’s love, commitment and strengths are tested. As the story unfolds, alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and the destruction of all that Raphael and Elena hold dear is imminent. 

Can they protect their territory and still survive unscathed if at all?

It seems like I’ve waited for this book forever. It was so great to revisit all the characters I love. We learn more about Illium, Aodhan, and Nassir and get a look into the archangels Elijah, Astaad, and Titus. Thankfully Michaela isn’t in the book much, but it seems another has come to vie for Raphael’s affections. We also get a few scenes between Elena and her youngest sister, Eve and a more in-depth look into Elena and Jeffrey’s estrangement.

What I really loved most about this book was the continuing growth in Raphael and Elena’s relationship. While Raphael is still getting used to a consort who is technically a baby in the world of immortals, Elena continues to prove herself worthy with her strength and her unending stubbornness. I loved watching Elena step into her role as a consort in performing the duties of the title, becoming Raphael’s voice in his absence. The love between these two seemed to have evolved into a power all in itself.

I could not put this book down. It is the BEST book I’ve read all year! A wild, adrenaline rush of mystery, intrigue and danger! 

Nalini writes her ass off! Her worlds are meticulously planned and so descriptive. Her characters are multi-dimensional with such realness to them. One of the best authors I’ve ever read. If you haven’t had a chance to check her out, you should!

FTC Disclaimer: I voluntarily read a copy of the book generously provided by the publisher via Net Galley in 2013 in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my thoughts or feelings about the book or the content of my review.

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About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer.

She is the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Atonement Sky, Primal Mirror, and Resonance Surge. She is also the author of the Guild Hunter series, including Archangel’s Ascension, Archangel’s Lineage, and Archangel’s Resurrection, and four stand-alone thrillers: A Madness of Sunshine, Quiet in Her Bones, There Should Have Been Eight, and Such a Perfect Family. Learn more at nalinisingh.com

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