There are a couple power struggles, a few moments where you worry he might choose power over her. I must say, I quite liked the way Raphael and Elena’s relationship worked in this book. Everything is held in a delicate balance, and no one ever quite knows the whole story of what’s going on with Raphael….except Elena. Raphael is in the process of gaining some mysterious new ability, but he has to be careful what to reveal about it to his potential allies and enemies.
In Archangel’s Legion there is a large focus on alliances, appearances, and power. Diplomacy and politics are art forms, and the intricacy of the political system is in this world of angels amazes me. The fact that Nalini Singh could write a plot centering around a mystery, when all the potential suspects were already well known to her audience, is a testament to her skill as a writer.Īnother thing I loved about this book was the world created within it. Having read the earlier books in this series, I already knew the characters well. I won’t say much more, because one of the best things about this story is how much it keeps you guessing. Elena and Raphael work themselves to the bone trying to figure out who is attacking their people. This sneak attack continues with the onslaught of a strange disease that can kill off vampires. It’s clear to everyone that one of the archangels has developed a new power, and that they’re using it to attack Raphael. Birds and angels alike tumble down to earth, many dying or badly injuring themselves in the fall. However, what is shocking is the form this disaster takes-a huge storm over Manhattan that makes every flying being fall from the sky. The world is going through a Cascade at the moment, which is a highly infrequent “confluence of time and certain critical events that leads to a surge of power in the Cadre.” (The Cadre being the group of ten archangels who rule over certain sections of the world.) Peaceful afternoons are few and far between during a Cascade, so it’s no surprise when this one is disrupted by disaster. Raphael and his consort, Elena, are relaxing and enjoying themselves for once.
Too much has already happened.Īrchangel’s Legion begins on a peaceful day in New York City. Nalini Singh has created a brilliant but complicated world in her Guild Hunter series, and I don’t think you’ll do it justice if you just jump into this book. You must read at least some of the other books in the series before you attempt this one. Before I start this review and get lost in talking about how much I enjoyed Archangel’s Legion, let me make one thing clear.
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