ARC Review + Giveaway: Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
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Rating: No out of 5 stars
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
Paranormal Romance
Psy-Changeling # 14
June 2, 2015
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it wasn’t quite the book that I was both expecting and hoping for.” ~ Under the Covers
Was anyone else desperate for Aden’s book? He is the quiet unassuming leader of the Arrows, the Psy hit squad, but we all know that still waters run deep, especially in the romance universe. So I was expecting another instalment in the Psy Changeling series blazing with passion and romance as another Psy has his Silence shattered. However, it wasn’t quite the book that I was both expecting and hoping for.
In terms of the romance, Aden and Zaira were great together, they were both Arrows, so both have that icy demeanour going on, even post Silence. But, I found Zaira’s constant droning on about how broken she was so therefore they couldn’t possibly be together yada yada very repetitive and annoying. Even Aden’s seemingly endless patience eventually just made me want to shake him. How they ever actually did get together remains a mystery, and I wasn’t as invested in these two getting together as I would normally be.
I believe part of the reason I found myself ambivalent towards the main couple was because a lot of page time was spent on politics and some of the inevitable fall out now that Silence has been broken. I did like reading about this, and I also loved the chance to catch up with some of the couples we haven’t glimpsed for a while; however, it did make the romance seem a little incidental.
It is inevitable with a series as long as this that there are going to be some books and couples that you prefer over others. In this case, although I have been looking forward to Aden’s book since we first met him, my high expectations have not been met. But it won’t stop me looking forward to reading the next book, I have my fingers crossed for a Changeling romance!
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Thanks for the review Suzanne
I love this series!! I am so looking forward to reading this book!! <3 Thank you for your review 🙂
Thanks for the review, I have read this series but I have started the Guild Hunter series.
WOW only 3 stars! This has got to be one of the most anticipated books of the year so it’s a good thing that won’t deter me from one of my favorite series. Fingers crossed…
I love the psy-changling series. I have read them all, except for Shield of Winter. Love the diverse characters and unique world she write.
At this point in the series, I’m actually far more invested in the world building/events than the main romance. Sigh. Great review!
Interesting review. I’m curious if I’ll have the same reaction and how the book will rate, for me, compared to the others.
Fantastic … thank you for this chanc e
I’m a bit behind on this series but I’m savoring the books 🙂 thanks for the great review and giveaway!
Thanks!!!
This is such a great series
I enjoyed your review. I have read some of her stories, and have loved them. I need to play catch up, and purchase/read the ones I am missing.
In any given series, when one is invested in it, one knows that certain books within the series are more favorable than others. Yet one continues reading the series because they love it, flaws and all.
I have read some of her books, but not this series. I’ll have to check it out.
Can’t wait to read this one.
I still haven’t read any Nalini Singh, but I know people love her series!
Love the covers and cant wait to read this series.
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great review and giveaway
Thanks for the review. I’ve still only got Nalini’s books on my wishlist…. one of these days I’ll read her. 🙂
Thanks for the review.
A very helpful review thank you.
Love this author! Can’t wait to put my hands on this one!
Love this series and am looking foward to reading this book.
Unlike Shield of Winter where at least one of the Psy was warm, I am excited to read Aden’s & Zaira’s long-awaited book.
congrats on the release
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!!!
I have been looking forward to Aden’s story. Still excited to read it.
I LOVE this series!!!! Thank you for the chance!
I love d the book, I’m sorry you didn’t feel the same way 🙁
So excited to read it!
Thanks for the review, Suzanne! I am starting this one today and am super excited about it. 🙂
I’m a little behind on the series, just started Tangle of Need. Looking forward to catching up.
Yes! Thank you for the opportunity, Nalini Singh is one of my favorites!