First off I will admit I have not read the rest of this series at all. The description caught my attention and I figured I would give it is a try. I love Remi’s character and while Auden has been controlled by her family for a long time, you can see her fighting to get free. Remi is the perfect counter point o Auden and just what she needs to break free.

I really wanted to get into this one but I’m not I. The right head space to do so. I will be coming back and re-editing this review once I am able to finish.

I was fortunate to be able to read an ARC for this book, which is a continuation in a series I love - thank you Berkley! Alright, first, I am biased - I LOVE Nalini Singh and think she doesn't get the love and recognition I believe she deserves. I mean, obviously, she does okay, but I STILL think she should get more love. 😏Second, if a person is new to the series, a reader should, at the very least, start with Nalini Singh's "Silver Silence", which is an off-shoot/veer from the original "Psy-Changeling" series. Personally, I think it's worth it to go all the way back to her very first in the series "Slave to Sensation", which is just such an enjoyable read and allows you to discover others in the series, but I digress. Third, the review of this book: I REALLY appreciated it. Following the series, it's been getting pretty difficult in their world, how were things going to continue?! I loved getting a throwback to a sweet character that I'm glad was able to get his story. I also loved getting to know a new character who is so empathetic - there's no way to not root for her! And I got my "go kick booty!!!" moments - wonderfully so! I was left satisfied. Additionally, of course, Nalini Singh continues to give awesome characters and pacing, with just one instance of it feeling repetitive, but hopefully that's because it's an ARC and will get cleaned up for final printing. Although, even if it doesn't, I'm still loving this addition to the series!

Hoped onto Netgalley in the morning as I was waiting to leave for 24 hours of travel across the States and to Australia and saw this gem sitting there waiting for me. Could I BE any more excited? Nope!

Cracked it open (metaphorically—I have a Kindle, naturally) on my flight to LA and read the entire time save for bathroom breaks and an awkward chat with my elderly seat mate about the Barbie movie. I loved it and was desperately disappointed the flight wasn’t longer so I could’ve finished it before I had to schlepp myself to the international terminal. On the bright side, I had more Remi and Auden to look forward to.

Dove back in (metaphorically—I am not Kaia the dolphin, nor was the book liquid in any way, shape, or form) as soon as I was settled in my seat to Melbourne and read through to the end without interruption. Sighed. Smiled. Considered starting again immediately (still had about 13 hours of a 14.5 hour flight left), then remembered I’m in the midst of a re-read of this series and would be back to this one in five books time anyway, so instead sat back, closed my eyes, and mentally replayed all my favorite parts.

I love Remi—have been fascinated by him and RainFire since Shards of Hope—and came to love Auden the unknown too. Being back in a pack and seeing the dynamics (along with some welcome, familiar faces) gave me great joy. I was, as always, awed by the continued world building that Nalini Singh does and once again wished for a novella anthology so we could see even more of this universe and all the myriad players who may not need a big book but definitely need a HEA.

This series is my ultimate favorite. And Primal Mirror brought to the series another scorching hot Alpha, a resilient powerful woman, more intrigue and questions, some answers, and a whole lot of fun. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the Psy-Changeling Trinity series—and I can’t wait to re-read this wild, sexy ride/read.

Nalini does it again!!! Every book in the Psy Changeling trinity arc just keeps getting better! And while I adore all of Nalini's couples, my heart does hold a special place for the Psy Changeling ones. We follow Remi, a leopard Alpha of a new pack who we were introduced to in Shards of Hope and Auden Scott, daughter of former counselors Henry and Shoshanna Scott (aka the bad guys). I was curious about Remi and his pack since then, so I was so excited when I learned that we were going to get his story. And Auden has not really been mentioned at all in the previous books, so she was a new character to be curious about. I absolutely loved the romance between these two. However, I will say that the buildup of the relationship was a little lacking compared to some of the other couples in the series. The main focus of the book was definitely more on the overarching series mystery/arc. And we do get some answers! But there is still plenty of ground left to explore in future books, and I can't wait to see which direction Nalini takes the series in next!

I went into this book, not knowing that it was part of an over all much bigger series. I got a couple chapters in and was just hooked with the way that Singh's writing is, and the world building with the depth of the characters. I went back and read a couple others before jumping back into this one. I now have a new to me author that I will be going back and reading everything I can get my hands on. I enjoyed the characters of Auden and Remi and was in love with the different shifters in this world from the normal shifters that we always see.

Another exceptional novel in the series that effortlessly earns a well-deserved 5-star rating. Set against the picturesque backdrop, the story intricately weaves together themes of love, and self-discovery. Singh’s storytelling prowess shines through, creating a narrative that is both emotionally resonant and utterly captivating

Auden Scott is experiencing worrying blackouts. And more than normal even considering her brain injury. She comes to herself in odd places and without memory of what brought her there. Her mother's team, is very eager to test her lapses... along with a worrying preoccupation with her baby. A baby that she doesn't remember agreeing to have.

Leopard alpha Remi Denier is building his new pack from the ground up, and is determined to protect them and his unlikely allies. Auden Scott has the potential to be the enemy, especially because of her two counselor parents, but his leopard is drawn to her.

Why I started this book: Singh is the best and I jumped at the chance to read her latest ARC.

Why I finished it: See above. Singh has a talent for giving each couple room to grow and explore their own relationship while maintaining the arch of the series and the action happening in the wider world she's created. <spoiler>I'm very interested in seeing the romance discussion around this book, as it felt a little Twilight in the solution.</spoiler> As always, Singh's story is a wonderful ride that leaves me eager for more.