Review: ‘Heart of Obsidian’ by Nalini Singh
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Heart of Obsidian
by Nalini SinghSeries: Psy-Changeling #12
Published by Berkley Sensation on June 4, 2013
SubGenres: Paranormal Romance
Format: AudioBook, Paperback
Pages: 368
Narrator: Angela Dawe
Length: 13 Hours And 8 Minutes
Source: Library - Libby, Purchased
Audience: 18+/Adult
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Step into New York Times bestseller Nalini Singh's explosive and shockingly passionate Psy-Changeling world...
A dangerous, volatile rebel, hands stained bloodred.
A woman whose very existence has been erased.
A love story so dark, it may shatter the world itself.
A deadly price that must be paid.
The day of reckoning is here.
From "the alpha author of paranormal romance" (Booklist) comes the most highly anticipated novel of her career--one that blurs the line between madness and genius, between subjugation and liberation, between the living and the dead.
I regret not reading Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series sooner; every book, especially this one, is fantastic. Heart of Obsidian, the twelfth book, delivers action, drama, emotion, and heat. I couldn’t put it down, but that’s always the case with Nalini Singh’s books. Her writing, world-building, and character development are phenomenal, so I will always recommend her books to Paranormal Romance fans.
I’m so glad I avoided reviews before reading this book because when it was first released, Nalini kept the main characters a secret, and I didn’t want to be spoiled. Within the first few pages, I was genuinely surprised by who the book focused on and initially thought I wouldn’t enjoy it much. I should never doubt Nalini, though; she hooked me from the start. The story of the main characters, from their heartbreaking past to their emotional reunion, was gripping. I especially loved how protective the MMC was of the FMC and how the heroine, though sweet and soft, proved herself strong after everything she endured. I adored her just as much as the hero.
I don’t want to spoil this book for those who haven’t read it yet, so I’ll keep this review short. This book revealed a lot, especially toward the end, including the true identity of the Ghost, a mystery I was eager to have finally revealed.
I give this book five stars and wish I could give more. This book is definitely a favorite I definitely plan on rereading it again in the future. I can’t wait to read the next book after the ending of this book. I need to know what happens next. I trust Nalini and look forward to catching up on the series.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Psy-Changeling series and I highly recommend reading the books in order.
Would I recommend this book/series? Absolutely. If it’s written by Nalini Singh, I’ll always recommend her books to anyone who loves Paranormal Romance. She also writes Contemporary Romance and Thrillers, which I gladly recommend, too. She’s a mastermind of addictive storylines and characters, and she’ll always be one of my favorite authors.
What to Expect:
♥️Paranormal Romance
♥️Friends to Lovers
♥️Second Chance
♥️Age Gap
♥️Alpha & Tortured Hero
♥️Kickbutt/Strong Heroine
♥️Psychic Powers
♥️Shapeshifters
About Nalini Singh
I've been writing as long as I can remember and all of my stories always held a thread of romance (even when I was writing about a prince who could shoot lasers out of his eyes). I love creating unique characters, love giving them happy endings and I even love the voices in my head. There's no other job I would rather be doing. In September 2002, when I got the call that Silhouette Desire wanted to buy my first book, Desert Warrior, it was a dream come true. I hope to continue living the dream until I keel over of old age on my keyboard.
I was born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand. I also spent three years living and working in Japan, during which time I took the chance to travel around Asia. I’m back in New Zealand now, but I’m always plotting new trips. If you’d like to see some of my travel snapshots, have a look at the Travel Diary page (updated every month).
So far, I've worked as a lawyer, a librarian, a candy factory general hand, a bank temp and an English teacher and not necessarily in that order. Some might call that inconsistency but I call it grist for the writer's mill.
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