Love this book. Period. I'm a long time fan of Nalini Singh and discovered the Guild Hunter series after I binge-read her Psy-Changling series and was waiting for the next book to come out. This book is the eleventh book in the series. and part of the main plot/story that features the main couple, Elena and Raphael. For fans of the Guild Hunter series, you will remember the events of book one, Angels' Blood. At the conclusion of the first book, on the brink of death, Raphael turns Elena into Angel Made; basically changing her from human to an angel, which is super rare. Anyway, the main plot device in this book is the regression of Elena's Angel Made state. In previous books, Elena was slowly growing into her new physical state, but otherworldly forces are changing things. This leads to the other main plot device: the Cascade, a mysterious, supernatural event that occurs every couple of millennia to shift the balance of power among Angelkind. I love everything about this book. The beautiful cover, the cohesive writing, the pacing, the imaginative and wildly entertaining side characters, and the relationship between Elena and Raphael. I just loved this book..


Side note: I wish they would do a reprint of Angels' Blood with a new cover in the same art style as the rest of the books. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way.

Holy cliffhanger, Batman! Be prepared! Lol. This book was amazballs, but be prepared for the cliffhanger.

Nalini Singh knows just the right time to recenter her Guild Hunter series on the original couple, and now is the right time for us to be with Raphael and Elena. While each of the earlier books centered on a specific problem there underlying shifts in the Archangel's world have been sprinkled throughout, and now we're beginning to see that come to a head. There's a masterclass in plotting here, but what is going to keep you hooked on every page is the taught character chemistry. These two are every bit as fiery together in book 11 as they were in book 1, and that's particularly noteworthy with what's to come...

I've been bingeing the whole series and I'm so glad I finally get to review this book. This is exactly the kind of dynamic I'm looking for in my UF -- gritty, high stakes and plenty of romance to spare.

How do you review a book like this without giving EVERYTHING away? I'm having a seriously hard time.

Singh has written a novel that not only captured my attention but dragged me into it and wouldn't let go. My heart was filled with both joy and fear at the events of this book and then end had me just about crying. I'm tortured with the fact that I have to WAIT to get the next book!

I definitely recommend this story. Singh is in perfect form and will bring you excitement, love, romance, friendship and everything in between with this one.

I am the world's biggest Singh fan, but even I have to admit this one wasn't her best. Or even close to her best. Raphael and Elena are at their least interesting and stray the furthest from their characters in this installment. That said, Singh still writes a better story here than most in the genre can manage on their best day.

*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*

Well. I was right to be worried. This book put me through the emotional wringer. And it kept me glued to the pages throughout.

But it’s not easy. It’s hard watching characters that you love go through such life altering changes, especially when it ends on a cliff-hanger.

Look, I trust Nalini Singh. I believe in her vision for the characters and that she’s going to do right by them. I’m clinging to that right now.

That being said, I don’t think I’ll be rereading this particular book until I have the next one in my hands. I need to know what happens. Need to.

Archangel’s Prophecy is a ticking time bomb, and I mean that in the very best way. It’s a tense, exciting thrill ride and author Nalini Singh doesn’t hold back as the Cascade picks up steam and threatens the very heart of the Guild Hunter series: Elena Deveraux.

Elena – strong, powerful, Hunter-born mortal turned angel – and her indescribably powerful mate, the archangel Raphael, are facing something more frightening than they ever could have imagined. Elena’s wings are failing, her immortality regressing, and nothing can stop it. The haunting voice of an archangel lost to sleep prophesizes Elena’s doom. Elena isn’t one to go quietly, which is one of the many reasons I adore her, and Raphael definitely won’t let the woman he loves more than life itself fall without a fight. Their love is as strong as ever, even as their nerves are stretched to the breaking point. I desperately wanted to know what was happening to Elena. I hated having to put down Archangel’s Prophecy because I loved and hated watching her struggle. It’s rare that authors can keep me guessing, but Ms. Singh manages it.

Even with her wings failing and mysterious things happening to her body, Elena doesn’t have time to take a breath. After her brother-in-law is nearly decapitated, it’s clear that her sister and niece are in danger. Elena can’t – won’t – lose another member of her family and she’ll fight for their safety to her last breath. I found this case to be both interesting and tragic, but I admit the most exciting part of the story was watching Elena fight through the changes in her to unravel the mystery.

Archangel’s Prophecy is the eleventh book in the Guild Hunter series and you should definitely be familiar with the world before jumping in. This is not a book to be missed, but fair warning: it ends on one hell of a cliffhanger. I’m thankful I can dive right into Archangel’s War because with everything that happened at the climax of the book (too many spoilers to talk about) I would have gone mad waiting to find out what happens next. Ms. Singh knows how to up the stakes and I’m on the edge of my seat as I prepare to dive into Archangel’s War.

This review will post on The Blogger Girls on 9/25/2019.

This book made me soooo angry for a lot of reasons. But first, the Guild Hunter series is one of my favorite series. I mean, I religiously read it. I've read the entire series at least a dozen times since Angel's Blood came out and I probably reread it at least once a year. But this book? I loved and hated it in equal measures. I loved Elena and Raphael and the feels in this book. They love each other so much, they will literally die for one another and their journey, by each other's sides, is filled with so much angst and torment. Nothing is easy for them and I adore the fact that Raphael will allow others to think he's weak because he won't give up Elena. I love that he will do anything for her and that she makes him a little human. Raphael, as a hero, is one of my absolutely favorites because his devotion is so intense and he cherishes her so much even with how fiercely dangerous he is. As for Elena, I love that she's a warrior as well and that she has so much courage and is so stubborn. She defies the odds and doesn't let anything bring her down.

Now, while I love this couple, I struggled with this one for various reasons. My biggest issue was the ending and because it ends on a cliffhanger, there is still so much unanswered. After 400 pages, I expected to learn things, like what the hell is going on and why all this is happening. All the previous books had somewhat of a solid ending but this one leaves me with a ton of questions and just downright pissed. My other issue is Elena. She's such a strong person that her 'poor me' attitude this time around really got to me. Yes, she still went on fighting, which I adored, but she constantly had the 'woe is me' thoughts and they just became aggravating. I mean, I get that she was loosing her wings and damn, that is intense, but I wanted her to be that warrior and power through without all the doubts and such. I wanted to see more strong thoughts and less depressing thoughts because it was just so out of character for her. Add to that, this one seemed a little too repetitive to me. One of my biggest issues in the whole series is the constant mention dozens of times (in each book) of Elena's mom and sisters that died. Yes, this shaped her into the person she is today but with each book, I feel like we should get less of that mention because that's never changing and we are already well aware of what happened to them but yet it's always brought up several times in every book that has Elena's POV.

All in all, I loved and hated this one but it was something I'm glad I read. I was heartbroken with the ending but Elena and Raphael's relationship really gets to me and always has me jonesing for more. I didn't give much detail in this review on the actual storyline because I feel like this is something that needs to be found out as you read it and not being spoilered on it before hand. But just know, this story is definitely a game changer in things to come.

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Another fabulous, action-packed, sexy installment in the Guild Hunter series! Nalini Singh just never disappoints. And I'm so happy that we got back to Elena & Raphael in Archangel's Prophecy. But... THAT ENDING!!! I need the next book asap.

It feels like these books are building up to something and I'm afraid to see what it'll lead to in the end because I don't want this series to end. These characters and this story are not one to miss.

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 5
Oh my poor heart!! So many emotions in this book. So many questions!! I was honestly afraid to read (listen to) this story because I had seen that it was a cliffhanger ending. But my need to be back in the Guild Hunter world was to much. I will tell you that if you don’t like cliffhangers at all wait until the next book comes out before you jump into Archangel’s Prophecy.

Archangel’s Prophecy is a wild emotional ride that will leave you wanting more. Ms. Singh is such an amazing writer. She knows all the right heart strings to pull to get you emotionally invested then she pulls the rug out from under your feet leaving you wondering what the heck just happened. Add in the extremely talented Justin Eyre and you have the perfect world! I love to have Ms. Eyre narrator this world for me.

Man alive I am not sure I can’t wait for the next installment (I mean I don’t have a choice) but it will be a rough year waiting to find out what happens next

Disclaimer:
I purchased this audio book and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

I have always said that I would read anything Nalini wrote because I was pretty sure she could make a grocery list exciting. So when I read Archangel's Prophecy the first time and didn't enjoy it, I figured it had to be me. It happens occasionally, even our favorite authors may not resonate at certain times. I'm not sure what was the reason for my struggles the first time, but I did recently re-read the Guilt Hunter series and gave Archangel's Prophecy another shot. While still not my favorite in the series, I enjoyed it considerably more than my initial read.

I'm not thrilled that the book ended on such a cliff-hanger. It's so unusual this far in a series so I can only imagine that it is setting the stage for some epic changes in the world coming in Archangel's War but I wish I knew going in and was prepared for the disappointing ending. The whole Elena being encased in a chrysalis is very strange but I'll reserve judgement until I see if there is a logic reason for that in the next book.

At some point I hope Lijuan is truly killed because I'm kind of over the fact that every other book is focused on a battle with her. I get that she is pretty much the supreme bad-ass, but it would be nice to move on.

As always after every book in this series, I'll just be over here begging for Bluebell's book in the meantime.

After finishing ARCHANGEL'S PROPHECY all I can say is wow, just wow. That was one heck of a nail-biting and gut-wrenchingly intense read that led up to the cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers. I feel like my insides were put on the puree setting. Honestly I had to wait on this review a good long while after finishing the book because I felt too raw to string coherent thoughts together. Even this far removed from reading, I'm still struggling, but I'll do my best. But the ending has me all out of sorts. In fairness the events of the book did continually warn the reader, but I held out hope until the bitter end that author would somehow put a twist and change things before the end. Don't get me wrong, I have high hopes for the next book for that much needed twist to come (I hope) but the wait will be agonizing.

Getting past the ending. The book was utterly fantastic, simply put. Elena and Raphael are still dealing with all of the insane effects from the Cascade, but the stakes have been raised even higher with the advent of this horrible prophecy looming over their heads. It's a doozy and dominates a lot of the focus of the book, but there's so much more intertwined through out too. I truly have to give props to the author in her ability to masterfully craft such and amazingly emotional story that affected me so much. I truly adore these characters and each book feels like returning home to much loved family.

All in all ARCHANGEL'S PROPHECY was one heck of a phenomenal read. I make have wanted to chuck my kindle at the end, but I loved every single moment of the book. My hat goes off to Nalini, and I will be counting down until I can get my hands on the next book. Bravo Ms. Nalini, Bravo!

Nalini Singh is the New York Times’ Best-Selling author of the Psy/Changling and the Guild Hunter series. As a fan of both of those series I was thrilled to read Archangel’s Prophecy, book eleven of the Guild-Hunter series. This is a fantastic series in which angels, vampires and mortals are inter-related and co-exist in a modern day version of our world. This story picks up with our heroic couple dealing with the devastating effects of the Cascade, a world-changing shift in power that happens once every millennia. The Cascade and its effects upon the archangels has been an ongoing and building story-arc over multiple books. In the past we’ve seen how our protagonists must navigate the challenges when major power shifts effect both allies and enemies. The archangels rule in a feudal balance of power and these shifts have led to new alliances and ongoing battles as alliances fall. This book is a building book which means there’s no clear resolution at the end and it’s one of the first books where we see the consequences of the Cascade as it begins to change characters we’ve come to know and love. This is a good addition to the series but I definitely recommend that readers tackle the series in order because there are a lot of moving pieces in this world that only make sense with context.

This was an enjoyable installment of this series but not one of my favorites. There is a lot going on here. Much of it was good. I found the case they were working on to be interesting and there were a lot of appearances of the side characters which is also good. There is a major plot twist in regards to Raphael and Elena and I'm just not sure how I felt about it. I went back and forth on it throughout the book and by the end was pretty much not loving it. This book ends with a cliffhanger of sorts and their overall world in chaos.

This is definitely not a standalone and is for people who are caught up on this series. Overall I enjoyed it but I didn't love it. I will, of course, be here for the next book though.


**ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

I enjoyed this book even though the ending is a pretty big cliff hanger. I look forward to the next in the series and cant wait to find out what happens to Elena. The only complaint that I have is that I am ready for the final show down with the Archangel of China and I feel like the author had been drawing out the is she dead or in hiding aspect for a little too long. I think fans of the series will really enjoy this next installment though as it is a solid entry in the Guild Hunter Series.

Oh, wow, this book was absolutely amazing! I mean, so much happened, and of course, it's a Elena and Raphael-centric book, which you know means it's going to be awesome! It is a few years after Archangel's Heart, which was so great, that Elena and her family have gotten comfortable with their new, well, not so new now, grandparents!

This book had two frames, I'd guess I'd call it. The big, series changes events with the Cascade, which is really important, and adds urgency to the other, the smaller mystery that Elena is investigating. What with Elena loosing her wings, she's on a time crunch to find and stop the bad guy before she possibly can't. Because this has never happened before, and they don't know what's going to happen. It was a very tense book!

So one very important thing is revealed in this book. Well, there were a few things, but this one was a big game changer. Like, it was a piece of information that explained things so well. It was a piece of information that changed how we looked at this. That this is why things are why they are. And it explained so much!

The ending was just so very evil! Such a cliffhanger, and it's terrifying. It's not an action or life or death one, I'll let you know so you don't get too worked up, but it's an important "change our lives" moment, and I just want to know what's going to happen next!

I just absolutely loved this book, and I'm just so darned eager for the next one!

Intense paranormal romance at its finest…

I couldn’t wait to get back to this extraordinary, passionate world Nalini Singh has created. The Guild Hunters are warriors, both men and women, with hearts softened by love. They are strong when they need to be and soften for their family, for their loves. This is fantasy, paranormal romance to satisfy every craving…

“He was deadly and he was beautiful. Most of all, he was hers.”

Elena and Raphael are back! I love this compelling duo that love and support each other so completely. Imagine having the fate of the world on your shoulders while trying to sustain a relationship at the same time. Oh and did I mention Elena’s immortality, her very life, is in jeopardy? You can feel Raphael’s worry and need to shelter Elena warring with her need to follow her heart. To protect. To be free to be who she is. A warrior, just like him…

Oh yes, this was a mesmerizing roller coaster of a ride as they, and their brethren, had no shortage of skirmishes in a battle for survival. The heat smoldered rather than burned, as the author’s light and magical touch built a complicated story I couldn’t get enough of. I wanted this story to never end and I got my wish, as this story is not done. So many unanswered questions and a wait for the next story I may not survive. Unless I start this series at the beginning as I stalk the shelves…