Archangel's Light

The Guild Hunter Series

By: Nalini Singh

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's Summary

Illium and Aodhan. Aodhan and Illium. For centuries they've been inseparable: the best of friends, closer than brothers, companions of the heart. But that was before - before darkness befell Aodhan and shattered him, body, mind and soul. Now, at long last, Aodhan is healing, but his new-found strength and independence may come at a devastating cost - his relationship with Illium.

As they serve side by side in China, a territory yet marked by the evil of its former archangel, the secret it holds nightmarish beyond imagining, things come to an explosive decision point. Illium and Aodhan must either walk away from the relationship that has defined them - or step forward into a future that promises a bond infinitely precious in the life of an immortal...but that demands a terrifying vulnerability from two badly bruised hearts. 

©2021 Nalini Singh (P)2021 Orion Publishing Group

I'M SADLY DISAPPOINTED

This was a preorder because I love The Guild Hunter books and I've listened to each and every one of them so I was eagerly expecting Illium's romance to be great. However, this story was very disappointing and it's not just because it's a M/M romance (because love doesn't have boundaries) but because there really wasn't any romance to it and the plot was thin. Their relationship felt more like two friends who have had an argument, didn't speak for a while then made up. In all the previous books Illium and Aodhan have had female relationships so I wasn't expecting a LGBTQ listen which isn't my 'go to' listen.. however if done by one of my favourite authors then I will listen. But I just didn't feel the chemistry in this s l o w burn.. just a bro ship and there weren't those wonderful intimate sensual scenes that delight and make you feel the Angelic passion and love between them.

Worth a credit? No, sadly this wasn't for me. Justine Eyre did a great job as usual but, despite her efforts, it was blah and I just didn't feel the love. However, this is my opinion.. you may feel what I sadly failed to feel.

Amazing performance as always

Another excellent performance. I’m amazed that over the series, every character got to have their voice to the point that you know immediately who is talking. Special mentions to the « voices » of Suyin and Aodhan in this one.

Not the best Singh book in my opinion, but the issue of whom she paired with whom is silly.
It was great to get a book spanning such a big part of the Seven’s history. Also great to meet the new characters in China. Especially Suyin’s cousin; his story felt like the natural conclusion of so many of the previous books: yes, every child deserves a chance.
My only issue was the mystery. Some of them have been a little weak, but this one was paper thin.

a little disappointed!

I was a little disappointed that instead of a woman they fell in love with each other!

Not what I was expecting..

But at the same time not surprising.. And relatable..if you are willing to see.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

Beautifully written and narrated. BUT WHAT HAVE YOU DONE NALINI? No, just no. I waited for this book with baited breath and excitement. I cannot believe I found myself cringing in parts. Call me what you want. However, they should have remained the best and strongest of friends.
They were like brothers!!! I looked forward to them both finding love with others and being happy. Ruined!!!

Beautiful story

I love this series and am so chuffed that Illium & Aodhan have got their ‘story’ and what a beautiful story it is. Full of the love of long friendship that struggles to grow as they each do, post what happened to Aodhan, and that comes out the other side even stronger and more beautiful than before. It was inevitable their feelings would develop or rather reveal themselves as something more, something deeper, and Nalini has once again told a truly beautiful love story

I also love that we get a real look into their friendship from the start, we finally get to understand the true extent of what happened to Aodhan and we see how that and other events have forged these two beautiful souls into who they are now, good and bad.

It was going to happen!

Nalini had definitely been pushing their story to this conclusion, which was cool. BUT both Illium and Aodhan behaved like children most of it, flat out refusing to communicate or see each other's point of view which I found incredibly frustrating. However, I still found the story enjoyable and Aodhan's backstory horrific and incredibly satisfying!

Fantastic

I love this series. Now have to wait for next installment. The narration is exceptional, bringing all the characters to life. Never disappointed with the storyline.

This was bound to happen folks! 💚🦋💎💚

Oh how I love you Nalini! I believe at this point the story basically writes itself! I’m used to a little more excitement but it was brilliant nonetheless. These two deserved to be in the focus after so much dancing around one another.
I want the next one like… yesterday! 🤩💚

Brave and beautiful book

Loved it. Warm and enchanting. Hopefully still more to come in this series. Read well too

Beautiful

I absolutely love this series and this installment was no different. I didn't want it to end! Justine's performance is always exceptional and Nalini's ability to hit you in the feelings is second to none.

Brilliant

It's the story i and I think many others have been waiting for it's horror and for me beauty ,it was well worth the wait
I love all your books but this one beets all.

wonderful as always

it was a bit different but truly excerlent as the others in the seris could not put it down.

another good one

I enjoyed this book very much, and look forward to the future for them both, it did seem to end a bit sooner than expected.

can't wait for the next book to find out what happens to everyone next