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Last Guard by Nalini Singh Narrator: Angela Dawe
Series: Psy-Changeling Trinity #5, Psy-Changeling #20
Published by Tantor Audio on July 20, 2021
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction Romance, Urban Fantasy
Length: 10 hours and 52 minutes
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover
Source: Bought
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New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to a world devastated by change in her award-winning Psy-Changeling Trinity series, where two people defined by their aloneness hold the fate of the Psy in their hands…
Termed merciless by some, and a robotic sociopath by others, Payal Rao is the perfect Psy: cardinal telekinetic, CEO of a major conglomerate, beautiful—and emotionless.
For Canto Mercant, family and loyalty are everything. A cardinal telepath deemed "imperfect" by his race due to a spinal injury, Canto cares for the opinions of very few—and ruthlessly protects those he claims as his own. Head of intel of the influential Mercant family, he prefers to remain a shadow in the Net, unknown and unseen. But Canto is also an Anchor, part of a secretive designation whose task it is to stabilize the PsyNet. Now that critical psychic network is dying, threatening to collapse and kill the entire Psy race with it.
To save those he loves, Canto needs the help of a woman bound to him by a dark past neither has been able to forget. A woman who is the most powerful Anchor of them all: Payal Rao. Neither is ready for the violent inferno about to ignite in the PsyNet…or the passionate madness that threatens to destroy them both.
Also in this series: Silver Silence, Ocean Light, Wolf Rain, Alpha Night, Storm Echo, Slave to Sensation, Caressed by Ice, Branded by Fire, Hostage to Pleasure, Blaze of Memory, Bonds of Justice
Nalini Singh is back with another exciting installment in the Psy-Changeling world. I’ve been a fan of the series for many years and I always look forward to a new book. This is true with Last Guard, the fifth book in the spin-off series Psy-Changeling Trinity.
This time around we focus on two Psy. The Psy are emotionless beings, but with silence gone some are waking up. I’m not a big fan of the Psy; because of this emotionless state, but this time around I enjoyed diving more into the Psy world. The author introduces use to a new designation, the anchors, which are a unique designation. We know nothing about them, but we get to explore that aspect and learning more about the virus that is affecting the Psy net.
The romance is a slow build, as expected, but it burns bright. I enjoyed Payal and Canto’s budding relationship. They were cute together even while still having spines of steel.
One of the things I really enjoyed in this installment is Canto and his disability. The Psy are known for removing those that aren’t perfect. It was a pleasant surprise to learn about him and see that his family, the Mercant’s, never saw him as less. It’s a powerful read and/or listen.
Singh’s writing is one of my favorites. She builds the world and characters bring out all the details and never skimping. The world has and still continues to blossom.
Audio: Angela Dawe continues to impress me with her voices. I was captivated from begging to end and enjoyed listening to Last Guard. The voices are distinctive and unique. The pace is consistent. I highly recommend the audiobook!
Last Guard was a compelling listen. I loved returning to the world and I look forward to the next installment. You can never go wrong with a Nalini Singh Psy-Changeling book.
Rated: 4.5 Stars
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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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Great review, I love Last Guard, I am going to have to get the audio book, now!
Hope you enjoy the audiobook ^_^. Check your library they may have it. I’m glad you enjoyed the review. Thank you for visiting!
I agree with what you said and feel the same way. Thanks for visiting!
I agree in the beginning all the Psy seemed the same, but as we dive deeper into the Psy and now that silence is gone we see that their are variations and that some family’s keeps those that where different protected. I found Cano’s disability refreshing and liked that the Merchant clan didn’t see him as less. Thanks for visiting!
Yes, the Mercants seeing the worth in Canto and all their clan is a breath of fresh air in the psy community. I loved this pairing, too.
I love this series. Sometimes the Psy all seem so much the same. So it’s nice when there is a very definitive difference for one, such as Canto’s disability.
I agree about Psy-Psy love stories not being my favorites, I love the passion of the changelings. But as Silence falls, Nalini has been writing all sorts of wonderful Psy stories. Lovely review!
Yes, Nalini has been writing wonderful Psy stories. Thank you for check out my review and visiting!
The Mercant’s are a great family unit even in silence they kept to their motto. Thanks for visiting!
I really loved this one. I love how the Mercants are all about family