Ahhhhh this series has been life changing for Queen J and I. It’s one we can count on to cheer us up when the rest of the world drags us down. Nalini Singh is truly gifted and as of yet, there is nothing she’s written that we haven’t loved. She has a skill of making us love the characters we previously hadn’t liked. It may seem like a long series, but it is 100% worth the read (and the multiple rereads you’ll not able to resist). Basic plot: Archangels rule over a world that contains angels, vampires, and humans. The Guild is a collection of humans that track down unruly vampires and keep the peace between the mortal and immortal world. The Guild Hunter series shows what happens when an immortal Archangel Raphael falls for a mortal Guild Hunter Elena.
1. Angel’s Blood – our introduction to the world of angels, archangels, vampires, and Guild Hunters. Also where Queen J and I created our own ship tag, #raphelena
2. Archangel’s Kiss – more #raphelena
3. Archangel’s Consort – and more of my favorite, #raphelena
3.5. Angel’s Flight – a collection of novellas including side characters. Best read after #3 Consort to understand the backstory better.
4. Archangel’s Blade – featuring Raphael’s bff Dmitri, a centuries old Vampire and the mortal Guild Hunter Honor he is drawn to.
5. Archangel’s Storm – the amazingly damaged angel Jason and the strong and courageous angel Mahiya.
6. Archangel’s Legion – back for some more #raphelena
7. Archangel’s Shadows – no angels this time, just a mortal Guild Hunter with a tortured past and a charming vampire from the bayou.
8. Archangel’s Enigma – a feral immortal and the angel that smells like his mate.
9. Archangel’s Heart – more #raphelena, this time in Morocco which only makes me want to travel there even more.
10. Archangel’s Viper – this is the one where Nalini made me fall in love with characters I hadn’t been interested in before, Vampire Venom and who-knows-what-she-is Holly. Somehow I changed my mind about them.
11. Archangel’s Prophecy – #raphelena and the buildup to the war that has been coming the whole series.
12. Archangel’s War – #raphelena and…you guessed it…the war between archangels.
13. Archangel’s Sun – featuring our first non-Raphael archangel Titus and his Hummingbird.
14. Archangel’s Light – Maybe I had my hopes too high, but I felt let down by Illium and Aodhan. Too many flashbacks and it was only towards the end that there was any progression or growth in their relationship. I’m hoping they get another book or I WILL CRY.