First read & originally reviewed on 12/9/2011 
 Reread on 3/2/2017 with short review added below. 
 Still cried the second time around. Originally I'd only read the first 4 books in the series, which is why I'm rereading. Out of the 4, those who were losing faith in the series after feeling as if book 3 was drawn-out between Rafael & Elena, I believe this book outshined the rest. I look forward to the next... immediately. I prefer a series where the reader moves on to other characters in the universe, and Dmitri was exactly the breath of fresh air the series was in desperate need. Jason is next, and I'm beyond curious to see where that will go. It's going to be hard to top Dmitri & Honor's 1000 yr journey. 
 FYI: in my original review below, which I'm not changing a single word of because I find my old reviews and writing style to be humorously bad. LOL. I have no freakin' clue what series I'm rambling about. No clue whatsoever. ahahaha 
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 I absolutely adore Nalini Singh! 
 I thought the previous 3 books in this series were fabulous compared to many of the books I've read. Archangel's Blade, Singh completely outdid herself. 
 Where it took 3 books to tell the story of Raphael/Elena, which made it feel drawn out and slow paced at times *my only complaint on the previous 3 books* Dmitir/Honor's story takes place in one book. The story was fast paced, exciting, and totally enthralling. While I enjoy the overall premise of the series, I absolutely loved the book's storyline over the firsts in the series. Also the connection between the two characters was stronger in just one book then three for the previous couple. 
 The book's core storyline is similar to a well known and beloved Author. Nalini Singh manages to create more of a connection between her characters in just one book, then #1 best selling Author did in a 6 book series *I didn't even like her male protagonist* BTW, that Author is my favorite overall and it pains me to say that Singh bested her so swiftly. Nalini is nudging her way to the top of my favorite list! 
 I laughed, cried, the laughed again. My heart raced during action sequences, and my blood heated in my veins during steamy scenes. I read until my eyes tried to shut, popped in some eyedrops, and started where I left off. When it was finished I enjoyed the journey and wished I had more & it didn't matter if it was from these characters or different ones from Singh's world. She has massively improved from the past book to this one. I can't wait to see what she gives us next! 
 Recommended to all who love: BDB, Midnight Breed, Immortals after dark, Demonica series. I actually think I may prefer this series to the ones mentioned above, the overall premise, the world it takes place in, and the characters. Well, not, BDB. They are completely different and both well loved! 
 I will absolutely read her other series that I believe takes place in this world but a few centuries earlier... 
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