Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh Narrator: Angela Dawe
Series: Psy-Changeling #8
Published by Tantor Audio on September 20, 2011
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Length: 11 hours, 29 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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Max Shannon is a good cop, one of the best in New York Enforcement. Born with a natural shield that protects him against Psy mental invasions, he knows he has little chance of advancement within the Psy-dominated power structure.
The last case he expects to be assigned to is that of a murderer targeting a Psy Councilor's closest advisors. And the last woman he expects to compel him in the most sensual of ways is a Psy on the verge of catastrophic mental fracture...
I love this series. Love the characters. Love the factions. Love the world building.
Amazing! Fascinating! Interesting!
Bonds of Justice is book eight in Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh. I had a wonderful time reading about Max and Sophia. We don’t see Max expect in Clay and Tally’s book Mine to Possess. It was a suprise to see him get his own book, but very rewarding, especially after being disappointed in the last book Blaze of Memory. We get a great plot, lots of suspense, several new Psy being revealed, more in-depth into the Psy world and romance.
I enjoyed the visits with past characters. We get to see how they are doing and the parts they play in the storyline. The Psy, at least most, are finally understanding that change is coming a type of awakening. I liked the progress of the plot with the Silence and the Council. I also liked the idea of the J-Psy, Justice Psy, they have a hard life. The concept as a whole, with the J-Psy, was interesting. The sexual tension between Max and Sophia was at an all time high. There was no lack in making me wait and wait for the relationship to hit the critical point. As for Sophia she was a little flat I never really felt like I got to know her. Max I liked as a character, but was never completely enthralled with him.
Another good book in the Psy-Changeling series. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Narration:
Had a superb time listening to the audiobook for Bonds of Justice I actually enjoyed the audio more than reading the book. I think it’s because I’m getting so much more out of hearing these characters. The voices are all so different and enjoyable. I feel I get a more in-depth feel for them. I highly recommend the Psy-Changeling series in audio and/or reading.
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The quote for Who said “Here’s a tip — don’t snarl at women. It makes them mad.” in Blaze of Memory was Lucas.
The villain was Ming.
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Observations and questions you shared from Blaze of Memory:
(Thank you so much for sharing!)
- Is EarthTwo in Alaska on the psychic plane part of the dead area that Nikita and Kaleb visit?
- What species will the children of Sacha and Lucas be? Will they have characteristics of one or both parents?
- How will the new Psy – Changeling net work out? How much mental connection will there be with Changelings?
Quotes you readers shared from Blaze of Memory:
(Thank you for sharing!)
“Nothing is stronger than the will of the human heart” -Matthew’s Mom.”
Here’s your to-do list:
- Find your copies of these books, borrow them from a friend, get them at the library or buy them.
- Read Book 9, Play of Passion, by July 16.
- Make a list of a favorite quote or two as you read the book.
- If you haven’t read the books before, make a list of questions you have for the discussion. If you have read them, please don’t spoil new readers.
- Link up your review on Goodreads or your site to the post.
- Join the COYER book chat on the Sunday following the post.
- Enter the giveaways!
COYER Challenge is adopting our Read-along. You can read about COYER and join that challenge or just the Facebook community chat HERE.
Bonds of Justice chat in a FB room (like we do for COYER book club) is:
June 20 at 12 PT, 2 CT, 3 ET and 9pm Europe, for a one hour chat.
You do not have to join the COYER challenge to participate, only the Facebook group.
Schedule:
We are doing one book every 3-4 weeks, posting on Fridays. We should have a review for most of the books with the team here at Books of My Heart plus some of our friends.
Jun 18: Bonds of Justice – Angela @ Angel’s Guilty Pleasures
Jul 16: Play of Passion – Robin
Aug 6: Kiss of Snow – Jen from Red Hot Books
Aug 27: Tangle of Need – Victoria @ First of All
Sep 17: Heart of Obsidian – Linda @ Unconventional Bookworms
Oct 15: Shield of Winter – Samantha @ The Book Disciple
Nov 5: Shards of Hope – Jen @ That’s What I’m Talking About
Dec 3: Allegiance of Honor – Anne
Miss a post?
Jan 1: Slave to Sensation – Stephanie @ Once Upon a Chapter
Jan 29: Visions of Heat – Rachel @ Waves of Fiction
Feb 19: Caressed by Ice – Kim @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Mar 19: Mine to Possess – KC
Apr 16: Hostage to Pleasure – Berls @ Because Reading
May 7: Branded by Fire – Kai @ Fiction State of Mind
May 28: Blaze of Memory – Sophia
Be sure to enter the giveaways!!!
Giveaway:
A copy of Kiss of Snow, book 10.
Grand-Prize Giveaway:
Tantor Audio is generously donating a set of 15 codes for the entire set on audio. Codes will work US or Intl.
About Angela Dawe
Angela Dawe is an audiobook narrator and actress living and working in Chicago, Illinois. Winner of several Earphones Awards from Audiofile Magazine and narrator of two Audie-nominated audiobooks, Angela is also an accomplished improviser/sketch comedian, and has worked with such theaters as Second City, iO (formerly improvOlympic), and The Annoyance. Among Angela’s recordings are Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh, Wild Roses by Deb Caletti, and Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts.
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.
About Angela at Angel’s Guilty Pleasures
Hello, My name is Angela and I am the owner/reviewer and mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. However what I am not is a writer. I apologize now for the grammatical and punctuation errors I make, because I know I’m going to make them.
I never once thought I would start my own blog, but with the help of my computer geek husband and a little pestering from him to do a blog, I ended up with Angel’s Guilty Pleasures.
I’m a mother to a 6-year-old who is non-stop on the go since the day he could walk. I’m a wife, dog owner, animal, and book lover. My favorite animals are horses (i.e. Appaloosas, Lipizzans, & Friesians). I grew up in Northern Indiana on a farm and my father is a veterinarian, so animals have always been in my life and have been a passion of mine. I no longer live on a farm, but we are currently dog owners to a beautiful Australian Shepard named “Saphire”. Some of you book lovers might recognize her name!!
As for reading, my love started as a kid, but then my teen years came and reading fell away. It wasn’t until I hooked up with my husband in College and met his family, who are avid readers, that I really got back into reading. When we moved to the same state as my husband’s Aunt, who is a very big reader of YA/PNR/UF, she suggested I try the first book in Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series Halfway to the Grave. She handed over her Nook and I read the book in a day. That was my first PNR/UF and I got sucked back into reading. Now I read a verity of books and have many authors I enjoy. A few of my favorites are Ilona Andrews, Jeaniene Frost, Gene Showalter, Terry Spear, Lynsay Sands, Patricia Briggs, Setta Jay, Anna Lowe and G.A. Aiken aka Shelly Laurenston.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I loved Max and Sophia and, like you, was fascinated by the tough life of the J Psy. The first time I read this, I was surprised that Max was getting a book of his own, but I was glad once I started reading. Enjoyed your review, Angela!
Hi Sophia, Ya Max getting a story surprised me, but I enjoyed it. I liked the audio and my second time through the story was better. I picked up so much more and enjoyed the characters a bit better too. Glad you enjoyed the review today. Thank’s for visiting ^_^!
Thanks for your review and participation Angela! I love the overall story ARC just as much as the individual romances, probably more. So I enjoyed Blaze of Memory more than most people. And I appreciate seeing previous couples as the storyline continues of the events in the world.
It was my pleasure to participate and share my review in the Read-Along. I always enjoy seeing previous couples and reading or listening to the world expand and evolve. My first time through Blaze of Memory was ok, but my second and third time I enjoyed it more, maybe because I did the audio and picked up on so much more, who knows ^_^. The Psy-Changeling series is one of my favorites to re-visit.
I liked the structure of this book, that Max and Sophia were solving crime. They make a good pair having both been basically discarded by their parents and then working for justice. I also liked seeing the changes to Sasha’s relationship with her mother as the series continues.
So many interesting things happening with the couple but the overall world continues to keep me engaged.
no questions
I did like this more than Blaze of Memory for sure. I kinda like when we get to throw a human in with all the Psy/Changeling people.
You’re up next so I hope you will do the fb chat on Sunday. You’ll get a lot more perspectives which makes me think of more things and enjoy the series more. Play of Passion is 2 Changelings, one is Breanna’s brother Drew. So I’m looking forward to more wolf info.
This is an author I haven’t read yet, but I think my stepmom has, or should for sure! Glad you enjoyed this one so much.
I hadn’t read this series before but I’m really enjoying it.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying this series so much. It sounds really good. 🙂
I always worry a little when I chose a series I haven’t read for a big commitment like the Read-along but this one is a winner.
Yep, still behind with this series, and I still need to start the last one before my library audio lend expires. Too many review books right now and too little time!
It happens to me all the time. But I can hardly wait to read these now. Thanks for joining me on this journey.