Archangel’s Lineage by Nalini Singh
Guild Hunter #16
PNR/Fantasy Romance
April 23, 2024 by Berkley
ARC

Review by Angela

I was so happy to get back to where it all started–with Elena and Raphael. I still vividly remember the first book, where they met, fell in love, and that scene when Raphael fell with Elena in his arms. Giving her a renewed life, one as consort at his side.

A decade has passed since the great upheaval and war with the evil archangel who will not be named. The world is at peace… until the mantle that surrounds the Refuge begins to crumble and then the world around it begins to experience a cascade of natural disasters. The Cadre is filled with both old and new archangels, but even they don’t know how to fix what’s broken. Then an ancient archangel rises to fill the void and tell them what must be done.

This feels like a goodbye of sorts. All of those little plot threads left dangling are sewn up. Even Elena’s relationship with her father and sisters gets some closure. While not my favorite part of the story, I completely understand why Elena needed to find peace in that area of her life. Bluebell and Sparkle are shown in a committed relationship and doing well. Even Bluebell’s power problem is resolved in a way. Readers will see glimpses of the rest of the Seven, and the entirety of the Cadre.

The only thread I still see dangling is maybe Vivek and Katrina. There is a hint at a forming relationship and it’s enticing. But for now, I see Elena and Raphael living in New York in peace, and rebuilding. Titus and Sharine eventually becoming consorts. Bluebell and Sparkle loving each other and remaining part of the Seven. Vivek learning from Jason. Jessamy finally getting her hands on that ancient book and learning an even older language. Alexander and Zanaya repairing their territories and building on their great love. And peace across the Guild Hunter world. For now, at least.

I really love this series. Here’s to hoping there will be more in the future. I find myself already missing this world, even after just finishing the newest release.

Final grade- B+