First let me say that I absolutely love this series! That being said I was curious as to what this book could offer. It did not disappoint! Once you think you have meet all of the weird personality types in this world, along comes one that will truly entice you! I cannot wait for the next book!

Raphael and Elena are experiencing their first ever year of true peace. An archangelic power celebration at the Refuge is cut short by an earthquake. Where can the angelkind's young go if this safety fails? Then other dominos begin to fall. Elena’s father has a heart attack and an archangel disappears. But the biggest change is the return of an Ancestor, an angel unlike any other, wakes with a warning for the Cadre.

Why I started this book: I always jump at the chance to read the latest Singh book and this was no exception. Requested the ARC as soon as it was available.

Why I finished it: So wonderful to return to Raphael and Elena. I can't believe that this is book #16 of the series. This feels like a bridge book. Necessary for the continuation of the series, tying up loose ends from before and opening up new horizons. Not my favorite of the series but I trust Singh to have more in store for my favorite characters.

Nalini Singh never fails to deliver. This is the kind of book you find yourself reading with a mix of trepidation, elation, and utter awe because you never know what the characters might do next? It was entertaining and I loved how it kept me on my toes.