Primal Mirror is another great addition to Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. This title still centers the romance story, this time of Auden Scott and Remi Denier, though it feels more suspenseful than previous books in the series, perhaps influenced by Nalini's growing list of authored mystery titles. Primal Mirror is a compelling continuation of the story of psy, humans, and changelings fighting to save their world.

captivating, romantic, and interesting, Nalini is one of the best PNR gifted authors, this series is gold.
I love how complicated yet wonderful this world is, can’t wait I’ll the next one.

I enjoyed this one but didn't love it. It was nice jumping back into pack life but I miss the original characters and these just didn't hit the same way.

There is definitely potential for this new pack to grow to have the same significance and coziness as our other packs we follow (and big shout out to the Smokies from this TN girl). I think, however, that this set of elements wasn't my favorite in the series. The baby element was not for me, and then the pivot to romance after the birth... I'm not sold. I also think the macro plot would benefit from a more stabilized PsyNet and new conflict sources. I'm coming to expect the "on the brink but saved" pacing in most books now in this second season - I think it's time to start getting out of that pattern and to explore other conflicts.

As a long term fan! I loved the storyline. I like how old characters do have a bit of cameos but I miss them!

Once again Nalini Singh knocks it out of the park! I love all her books, but especially the books that take place in a pack. Auden & Remi make a great couple and this sort of wrapped up the Scott's story, in a fabulous way. Remi's pack is amazing and zip cannot wait for more.#primalmirror #hea #packfamily

We have Remi’s book! A leopard alpha, he has met his match in Auden, a Psy with memory loss and who is pregnant with a child she doesn’t remember conceiving.

I love this series, and look forward to each and every installment in the psy/changeling world.

What’s so interesting here is- Auden is Scott, a notorious Psy family. This spells so much danger for Auden and Remi, making the tension crackle on every page! Not to mention the slow-burn romance. It was totally worth the wait and development, with the most satisfying ending.

I love them, and this author. If it can’t be the bears, I certainly enjoy seeing the leopards and Remi! This book absolutely lived up to the hype.

3.25 Stars
Nalini Singh is a wonderful author with a fabulous voice and characters that linger long after you finish the book. I'm a huge fan of her Psy-Changelin world and often reread them. But this book was difficult for me to get through.
For 3/4 of the story, the main characters, Remi (a changeline) and Auden (a damanged Psy) dance so slowly around each other before finally becoming a couple. But it was a super slow connection, not organic. (It felt stretched, very unlike most of Ms. Singh's other books.) Though the Rainfire pack seems to be taking center stage now, and the members are fun and interesting, so much attention was spent on the breaking/broken Psynet (that's been breaking for so many books I kind of wish it would just break or heal already) that the relationship took a definite, unsatisfying backseat. The fact that it's taken me so long to keep trying to finish the book was also disheartening.
Sadly, not my favorite of the author's. Longtime readers will need to read it to keep up, but new readers should definitely skip this one.

One of my favorite series, so it was fun to go back into this world. So much nostalgia with these books

I did not do my research, and didn't know this was part of a series when i requested it.
So I don't think I can give a fair review lol!

Primal Mirror, the eighth book in the Psy-Changeling Trinity series, delivers the perfect mix of steamy paranormal romance and urban fantasy. It follows Auden Scott, a Psy woman with a dark family legacy, and Remy, a leopard changeling alpha leading a new pack. Their relationship evolves from curiosity to deep emotional connection as Auden’s mysterious past and abilities unfold.

Remy’s struggles and leadership add a fresh dynamic to the Changeling world, while the overarching plot involving the Psy Net and the Scarabs brings tension and high stakes. The twist at the end will leave you eager for the next book. If you love Nalini Singh’s work, this is a must-read, but be sure to start from the beginning of the series!

The Psy-Changeling world is one I have been following for a while, and with this installment I am certainly not going to stop anytime soon. I had been wondering what was going on with Shoshana Scott (and had my suspicions) for a while now, so I was really happy to see who the heroine in this book was. I also love that we get to see more about Remy and his pack here too. Plus, a lot of new potential opportunities for future books opened themselves up with the characters, so I am a very happy camper.

This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! I was rooting for them from the beginning. The dark truths that our heroine experiences are heart wrenching. I am so glad she has our alpha hero to lean on! Love this series a whole lot!

A new pack alpha stumbles on a mysterious Psy woman and further contact leaves him with great interest and few answers even as the woman finds herself trusting this Changeling outsider with everything she holds dear. Nalini Singh’s Psy Changeling Trinity world continues to offer that exciting blend of sexy paranormal romance and tension-wrought, intriguing urban fantasy.

Primal Mirror is the eighth in the Psy-Changeling Trinity series which is a sequel to the original Psy-Changeling series. Definitely read them in order to get the most out of the world of both series.

Though Auden Scott is a new character, her parents were characters I loved to hate and wanted to see them defeated throughout the earlier series. I found it interesting seeing their dark legacy thwarted in Auden. Auden is purposefully nothing like either parent. She has imperfect Silence, for one thing. She always did because her powerful Psy affinity is telemetry. She reads emotions and visions from what she touches and this never allowed her not to feel. There is a mystery surrounding her and the baby she carries. As the story progressed, I had a horrible suspicion about what was going on and I really was hoping to be wrong, but no, I was way too right. Thank goodness, Auden had an inner strength and she had Remy.

Remy is a leopard changeling and the alpha of a newly-formed pack. Up until now, all the Changeling stories have involved established packs and I found it exciting and fascinating that details were given of how Remy and his people are working to establish themselves. Remy is a treasure. He went through hard times himself with a bully alpha, abandoned by his dad, and having to lose his beloved mom to a long-term illness and this honed him to being a protective, loving, and loyal alpha to his own people. He doesn’t see himself as anything special so is always surprised that such good people have come to work alongside him and help build the pack. Auden gains Remy’s interest from the start first because of the oddity and mystery about her, but then he slowly gets to know her and their friendship grows into something more right when she needs him most.

And, as Auden and Remy’s story is going on, there are brief moments with the greater situation of the world as others are working to fix the Psy Net to save the Psy race and the situation with the Scarabs. I was on the edge of my seat when the failing psy net situation came to a head and a surprise twist happens at zero hour.

All in all, this was so good and leaves me craving the next installment. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and make a bookdate with the Psy-Changeling and then Psy Changeling Trinity series.

While it is the eight book in the series I picked it up as a stand-alone and I found it really easy to get into and wasn’t confused at all. It was the perfect blend of sci-fi/fantasy and romance with immersive, extraordinary world building, complex characters, political alliances, high stakes, and an absolutely thrilling ride from start to finish. I loved the chemistry between Auden and Remi and I genuinely could not get enough! It was fantastic and it makes me even more excited to read the entirety of the series!

Nalini Singh enthralls with another Psy Changeling novel in Primal Mirror. The psy net is about to fracture taking many of the psy into death. Shoshana Scott's daughter Auden has memory problems, but is determined to protect her unborn child and control of the Scott empire.. Remi, the Rain Fire alpha, has sworn to protect Auden and her child. What could go wrong? The Rain Fire band gather at Auden's back. Great fantasy.

Remi Denier has a lot on his plate with getting his new pack, Rain Fire, settled. He has a lot of people counting on him to keep them safe and help them thrive. That's why when he learns that there is a Psy property bordering his, he needs to investigate. What he finds is not just any Psy family, but the Scotts, specifically Auden Scott. Although Auden doesn't seem to present any kind of real danger - she seems a bit out of it when he first meets her - he knows that looks can be deceiving. Remi decides to keep a close eye on her, trying to figure out what plan the Scotts have put in place.

Auden Scott is being used as a pawn by her family in some capacity. She just doesn't know how or why. She's always been an easy scapegoat. Her psychometry is looked upon as a weak ability therefore she must also be weak - in the eyes of the Psy. But after a failed experiment left her with cognitive issues, Auden is lucky that she can even remember her own name. The only respite she has is escaping to her family's cabin. She's not there long before she's garnered the attention of the alpha of the Rain Fire pack.

This story, for me, really had the feeling of taking the series back a little ways to the early days of the original Psy-Changeling series. This especially comes through because it is a Psy and Changeling pairing much like Sascha and Lucas from that very first book so long ago. There were also a lot more familiar characters this time around than has been the case in this newer series lately. While I have enjoyed all the books in the series, there are some characters that I don't remember their previous affiliations right away. One of the best things about a series that is as long-running as this, is when you form a liking for the characters and you look forward to their stories and getting their time to shine. While not a requirement, it dims things a little bit when that doesn't happen. All this to say, right from the start I was invested in Remi and Auden's story.

Auden's ties to one of the original Psy families was also an interesting choice and brings back my point about this series taking things to the beginning a bit like a soft reset of sorts. I liked that there were still surprises to be had when it comes to the Scott family. Nalini Singh has always been a pro at mining for depth in characters that we thought we completely understood.

Also, I don't believe we had ever dealt with another Psychometric (Ps-Psy) before in the series. They have the ability to know an object's history. You might be able to guess how debilitating this could become if you are a high gradient; garnering information from the soles of your feet touching wooden planks hammered to a floor by someone hands, etc. I liked juxtaposition between what constitutes power amongst the Psy and what is considered weak. Yes, having a power where seeing the history of an object, or a person, can be debilitating (therefore considered weak), but also how powerful to know thoughts and emotions and motivations and movement from a single touch. Because of this everyone her entire life always underestimated Auden. To see that she's not what anyone is expecting is like the cherry on top of the cake.

Overall, this was a solid entry in the series. It does suffer a bit from a repetitiveness in regards to Auden's situation. Being vague here for the sake of spoilers. Suffice it to say, I feel like some of the back and forth about Auden's circumstances could have been shaved down a bit and still conveyed the same emotional impact. Because if this, I'd say pacing suffers somewhat. Once the story picks up, however, it goes and the revelations and consequences are supremely satisfying.

I can honestly not say I know what is next for the series or where Nalini Singh may go. She tackles a few of the bigger arcs of this spin-off series here and while I know there's always more, I personally cannot see a clear direction at this point. That, truly, makes me excited for what comes next.

I've been looking forward to more books featuring RainFire and the books with couples that are Psy and Changeling are always my favorites! This one did not disappoint and moved the overall series forward well.

"Primal Mirror" by Nalini Singh is a mesmerizing blend of fantasy and romance, where primal instincts collide with deep emotional connections. Singh's world-building is rich and immersive, drawing readers into a universe filled with passion, danger, and complex characters. The story’s intensity and vivid imagery make it a captivating read for fans of paranormal romance.

PRIMAL MIRROR is author Nalini Singh at her science fiction paranormal best. Her Psy-Changeling series continues with this amazing story of Auden and Remi.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

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