Archangel's Sun (Guild Hunter Book 13) Kindle Edition

Archangel’s Sun by Nalini SinghBook #13: Guild Hunter SeriesSource: PurchaseRating: 5/5 stars**SERIES SPOILERS**Every November, I wait quite impatiently for the latest installment of the Guild Hunter series to load to my iPad. Every November, I also wonder if this is going to be the year that the series finally loses its flair and becomes stale. So far, every November I have been wonderfully relieved to find yet another stellar read that is fresh, unique, and as engrossing as I have come to expect from Nalini Singh.Archangel’s Sun opens with the world, literally the whole world, waking up to the devastation that has been left in the wake of the Archangel’s War that saw the death, the true death of two of the Cadre. The reborn are walking the earth and evolving, cities have been leveled, Ancients who should still be sleeping are awake and aiding the living, and the survivors are beyond exhausted.Outside of China, Lijuan’s former territory, there is nowhere more devastated by the war and the reborn than Titus’ African territory. Titus is an archangel of old, but he is far from being among the oldest currently awake. Titus is strong and he is surrounded by men and women, vampires, and angels alike who are strong, capable, and loyal to the point of sacrifice to Titus. Each knows the fight is going to be long and draining, but all are willing to fight by their archangel’s side and do whatever it takes to stop the plague infesting and infecting their land. While there are no other territories or archangels able (not unwilling!) to send reinforcements, there is one who is an untapped resource.The Hummingbird has finally, after many centuries, found her way back to reality and has even begun to flourish as the caretaker of Lumia. Renowned among angel kind, the Hummingbird has no need to prove herself to anyone. She does, however, have a very real need to prove something to herself. When Raphael, her beloved “son” sends a call for the Hummingbird’s help in Africa, she sees this as just the opportunity to spread her wings and continue her journey of finding/remembering her true self.From the moment she lands at Titus’ citadel, he can’t believe his (mis)fortune. The Hummingbird is a legend, a precious treasure that is now in his safekeeping. With little time to pamper the princess, Titus does his best to put his best foot forward in greeting so he can get back to the real work. What Titus expects versus what he gets are worlds apart. From the moment she opens her mouth, the Hummingbird makes is clear she isn’t to be pampered, she isn’t to be revered, and she most certainly isn’t there to sit and be pretty. Oh, and while Titus is as it, he should refer to her by her name, Sharine, and not the Hummingbird.In the days and weeks that follow, Titus and his people find themselves blown away by the power, the resilience, and the intelligence, and the cunning of Sharine. She isn’t shy about sharing her thoughts – to Titus’ great astonishment – nor is she afraid of getting her hands dirty in the defense of the territory. In fact, as the fight wears on, Sharine discovers powers she has long forgotten about and/or buried. She in formidable in battle and this, above all else, causes Titus to reassess his perceptions of her. To make his life and thoughts even more conflicted, every time Titus feels he is beginning to understand Sharine, she surprises him yet again.The Bottom Line: This book was one hell of a ride and I am so glad I bought a ticket! The Hummingbird has been a part of this series from very early on, but she has always been spoken of as a fragile thing not meant for the world at large. Boy howdy did this book reverse that thinking! In fact, Archangel’s Sun allowed so many of us to completely reassess our own thinking and the possibilities for the future with a Sharine and not the Hummingbird in the world. What further entertained me to no end in this book is the family history of Titus. It is such a rare thing in this series for an archangel to have siblings, and siblings that are awake and functioning in the world. This history and the entanglements very much improved this story and humanized Titus in a way that isn’t really possible for many of the other archangels. While I often worry about a long running series going stale or becoming redundant, I don’t see that happening anytime soon with the Guild Hunter series. In fact, while I hate waiting a year between books, I find that wait it worth it when I get such stellar reads.

The war to end all wars is finished with the deaths of the two most monstrous Archangels, Lijuan and Charisemnon, who filled the world with death and disease; however, the battles against their terrible legacy remain far from over. Titus, now the Archangel of all Africa, needs help fighting the abominations known as the Reborn which his enemies left behind as a grim reminder of their depravity. Bad enough they exist, these newer ones seem to have become even more horrific and have evolved newer strategies to survive. The Lady Sharine, known as The Hummingbird, revered and beloved by angelkind, has spent centuries locked in her own mind after a devastating event sending her into a mental tailspin. She has been emerging out of that long psychological fog while helping to heal others at Lumia: the angel repository of art and all things they hold sacred, beautiful, and unique.Sharine may be considered an Ancient because of her great age; however, she has only recently begun to truly live life again doing so without the weight of millennia that normally affects very old angels. Formerly existing as if she has been in the angel state known as a Sleep and now, newly revived and awakened, Sharine is determined to live a full life again. When Sharine agrees to assist the big, bold, and brassy, Archangel Titus, she must prove to everyone in his Court and other angels that she is no longer a fragile, out of touch, delicate little bird who must be cossetted and protected. Titus is at first stunned that the Cadre would send him not only the most cherished of their race, but an angel who is the very opposite of the warrior he desperately needs.Sharine quickly proves her determination to be an asset rather than an albatross for Titus and his people. Old skills she had long forgotten are awakening so that Sharine’s power comes quite importantly into play helping Titus root out and destroy the remaining deadly menaces. Charisemnon had been secretly experimenting which raised the bar on his malevolent hubris making Titus’s job even harder. All the Archangels remaining have an exhausting and difficult task trying to put their planet back together after so much destruction and devastation with the territories still in turmoil. Sharine has a lot to deal with after coming back to herself realizing all she has missed including being a true parent to Illium, and the issues which caused her mental fracture in the first place. Readers of the series know Illum’s father, Agaegon, was a major contributor; however, much more is revealed about the level of his callousness and narcissism as well as the reasons behind Sharine’s total disconnect from the world.After what she suffered, Sharine feels done with romantic relationships having no time or inclination for them. Titus was quite content in his role of a fearsome warrior who yet enjoyed being a ladies’ man. To their mutual surprise, Titus and Sharine find much joy, laughter, and even love is still to be had in these dark and difficult times; an Archangel’s life can still be full of jubilant surprises. Ms. Singh continues to give her readers a story with great heart, humor, and some very intense moments adding new layers of depth to the Guild Hunter world. Fans will be well pleased at this very fine addition to the series that shows no hint of slowing down with so much more to say about these beloved and compelling characters. (

I don't often write reviews, yes I'll give a star rating but I don't actually write my thoughts down. I feel compelled to in this instance, Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series has long been on my instant buy read. I'm sure you all have those authors that you one click buy without even reading the synopsis and if you haven't all ready then add her to your list of authors. Whilst I personally feel that any of this series can can stand on its own I advise you not read this book unless you have first read the others in the series as there is a wealth of history in this wonderfully created world and about these main characters that just helps paint a bigger image. This series is not just a love story although love is truly at its core, not just romantic love but familial love, the love found in friendship and truly the love that is found in goodness. Like any tale as old as time there exists great evil in this world and those with light within them to stand against this. This book is about self discovery, female empowerment and a lead male of strong principles who knows a woman's worth and is not threatened by this. As for who would I recommend this series to, the answer is anyone mature enough to understand the love between a man and woman, anyone who loves a happy ending and who takes the characters they read about in to their hearts. I truly hope you can enjoy this series and this book as much as I do and have done and I eagerly await another in this series.

You always knew there was great tragedy in Sharine ( the Hummingbirds) past , but when you discover what she went through it’s no wonder her psyche shattered, so that she withdrew for life behind a mental fog which lasted centuries. But now in a world turned upside down by the Archangelic war she can no longer afford to hide for the world. It is time for Sharine to return to the world as a fully functioning ancient, prepared to do her best to help rebuild this shattered world. Sharine is asked if she will go to Titus in Africa as he is struggling still to contain the reborn let loose on his continent. Not only are they deadly and infectious but these reborn also have an animal cunning which leads them to band together, hide from discovery and make concentrated attacks against vulnerable villages. Titus is at his wits end, his troops are overworked straining to stay ahead of this deadly scourge so the last thing he needs is to have to stop and put on a courtiers display for a fragile artist. Oh boy does he get a shock when Sharine arrives, Titus has always been a lover of women but it has always been on his terms. Fun and games with no promises made, Lady Sharine turns all that on its head but a Hummingbird is a delicate thing can he look beyond who Sharine was to see who she now is.

Titus and Sharine, I have to admit were an unexpected surprise but perfect together. The loud and boisterous Arch Angel of Africa and the tranquil ancient who's loved by all, the Hummingbird....Who'd of thought?We see them fighting side by side to destroy the plague left behind by the Archangels of Death and Disease.I have loved Sharine throughout the series so seeing her shining in this story made me so happy, it's been a long time coming.Titus showed not only is he a formidable member of the Cadre, but he's a kind, compassionate and loving male too. I bloody love him.The Guild Hunter series continues to capture my heart and my imagination with every book. The world Nalini Singh has created is unique, addictive and simply breath taking in all it's spell binding glory.Now if Bluebell and Aodhan get their stories next my life will be complete. 💗

Sharie/the humming bird. I'm so glad she got her own story of always loved her mothering sweet nature and always wondered about her story.And who doesn't love Titus he's an amazing character with a great personalities and a big heart. They we're both made for each other. I loved seeing more of the humming bird I didn't want the book to end.Story line was brilliant as the undead ravaged Africa and the humming bird and Titus find love.Brilliant read I can't wait for the next one. Best series ever 😍

I've never been disappointed with a Nalini Singh's book before. This one makes me a bit sad. I felt that Titus was let down. It felt as if he should be grateful that Sharine would even consider him. Why? There is an undertone of colourism in the way the book was written. I'm quite disappointed. There was really no HEA for Titus, it felt like he had to accept the scraps thrown his way. Sharine would not commit to being his consort while he is happy to shout to the world that he is committed to her. The book was still good in parts hence the three stars.