Release date: June 17, 2107 
 5 very enthusiastic stars 
 Okay, I'm big enough to admit it. I seriously overestimated my memory and underestimated how very detailed Nalini Singh's books are. I saw that this was a new series and I remembered reading one or a couple of her books years ago and I jumped at the opportunity to read this. I've been reading too many HR novels and wanted something different. All it took was Nalini Singh's name on the cover and the mention of bear changelings and I was all in. 
 I was pretty lost when I started it. There was so much information that I just didn't understand and ended up smiling and nodding through. Things are explained to the extent that I could follow what was happening, but I had no emotional attachment to 75% of the characters beyond knowing who was good and who was bad. Fortunately for me, the other 25% were fantastic enough that it didn't even matter that I was meeting them for the first time. 
 I'm going to put the synopsis as a spoiler as not to ruin anything. I don't know what was previous knowledge or new to previous readers. 
 The book opens with Valentin Nikolaev, the alpha of the Stonewater bear clan knocking on Silver Mercant's door. Apparently, he's been doing his best to woo/court her for the last 10 months. He is smitten with Silver, who is Psy and head of EmNet. EmNet is the fact of a new alliance between the Psy, Changelings, and humans. Despite the fact that Silver is Silent, something about Valentin fascinates and calls to her. Valentin happens to be at Silver's apartment when there is an attempt on her life and ends up saving her life. He convinces Silver's grandmother that Silver would safest in a place no one would ever think to look for her, Stonewater. Valentin takes advantage of Silver's presence in his home to do his best to break through Silver's decision to be Silent and win her over. He knows in his heart that Silver is his mate. However, Valentin's success is bittersweet. Silver falls for him but also shares with him that Silence is what is keeping her from going insane. It is a race against time to somehow find a way for Silver to embrace her emotions and love of Valentin and keep herself from going mad. In the midst of all this, Valentin, Silver, and those that they both trust work to find out who wants Silver dead and what their end game is. 
 Even before reading it, I knew this book would amazing. It did not disappoint. Valentin is without a doubt my favorite book bf of the year. Well, at least for a new series. I'm not really the biggest fan of shifter/changeling books but Singh's books are an exception. I loved every minute of Silver Silence. Silver was strong, powerful, confident, and incredibly likable. Valentin was just delightful. So damn perfect. He not only loved that Silver was incredibly strong and competent, it was a huge part of why he loved her. He would do anything for her, even if it hurt him. He was just one giant bundle of sigh-worthy bear. 
 I don't really feel comfortable passing judgment on the plot seeing as I didn't understand the story behind a lot of it. What I can say is that I found it interesting and fast paced. The writing was superb. I loved the science behind so much of it and the detail and care Singh takes with each of the different races (factions? I'm not sure exactly what to call them.) There was an enormous amount of information about the humans, Psy, and changelings without drowning the reader in it. I never felt overwhelmed by all of the information despite the fact that it was all new to me. I can absolutely see why this series is loved by so many. I'm already looking forward to the next book in this series. 
 I just loved this book. Absolutely recommend. 
 *I received an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.