Book Review: Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh is the first book in “Psy-Changeling” paranormal romance series. “Psy-Changeling” is a paranormal romance series by Nalini Singh. It is set in a futuristic world where humans and other psychic species coexist, but tensions run high between them. The series follows the love stories of various characters, including shapeshifters, psychics, and humans, as they navigate their relationships and the challenges of their world. So, read the book summary, genre, release date, reading age, book quotes, and book review of Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh in this post below.
About Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh:
No. of Pages: 356
Series: Psy-Changeling Book 1
Release Date: September 2006 (Berkley Sensation)
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifter, Fantasy, Adult Romance, Urban Fantasy
Reading Age: 18 years and above
Buy From: AMAZON
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Summary:
This the first book in Nalini Singh’s Bestselling Paranormal Romance Series “Psy-Changeling”. The story follows the relationship between a dominant Changeling Panther and a Cardinal Psy, a member of a race with psychic abilities. As they are from two different worlds, they must navigate their attraction while dealing with their own personal demons and the challenges posed by their respective communities. The novel explores themes of love, trust, power dynamics, and the consequences of societal control. It also features a mystery to keep readers on the edge. And a romance that will have you crying your eyes out, and then blushing as you sigh in pure delight!
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Review:
[Updated 2023] I absolutely love love love this book and this series! I first read this book in 2012 and since have read and reread this gorgeous romance so many times that I have lost count. Everything from the characters, world building, narration, emotions, romance, mystery, and quotes are memorable. So, there is absolutely no reason why you should not read this book!
I had been hearing so much about Nalini Singh since years and then I picked up “Rock Courtship” by her which released just a few months ago and wow, I loved her writing style.
So, having enjoyed that book, I bought several of her books, including this one.
Book Blurb and Cover:
Slave to Sensation is the first book in the bestselling, “Psy-Changeling series” by Nalini Singh and when I saw it for the first time, I instantly loved the blurb which made me remember, Lora Leigh’s “The Breeds series”. However, Slave to Sensation is a different book and a new story but written just as brilliantly and plotted just as expertly as “The Breeds series”.
I saw several covers for this book and they all are beautiful but we get the real taste of the story only when we start reading it.
Splendid and immersive World Building:
Engaged right from the first page, I was impressed by the detailed world building, the thoroughly planned racial characteristics of Psy and Changelings and the conflicts between them that nowhere looked unbelievable. I was able to visualize a world where Psy and Changelings live among the humans without us being aware of their existence!
'Our laws might seem harsh but we're not inhuman. We treasure every unique individual. We make room for difference.' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #BookBoost Click To TweetOur laws might seem harsh but we’re not inhuman. We treasure every unique individual. We make room for difference.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
Narration:
The writing is simple, fluid and captivating. I was easily sucked in the story and stayed engaged throughout. The suspense, mystery, new fantasy world, relatable characters, and the emotional and sizzling romance is so beautifully brought to life by Nalini’s narration.
Characterisation:
I was caught in the dilemmas, hurt and fear faced by our heroine. Sascha Duncan has always been alone, unloved by her own mother and fearing her emotions which can lead her to be terminated. Amidst all this heart squeezing unhappiness and yearning, in comes our hero. And I was floored by his intensity while also being impressed by his protectiveness towards his own people. And being the hopeless romantic that I am, I wanted my heroine to have a happily-ever-after with him.
This quote had me going teary eyed and fiercely wishing Sascha got her happiness.
''I wish you'd love me.' 'Why?' 'Because then maybe you could protect me, too.' Haunting sorrow whispered through her tone.' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #BookBoost Click To TweetSometimes I remember that I can’t always protect those I love.” Under his fingers, her hair was soft and silky. She didn’t try to tell him that he wasn’t God, that he couldn’t protect everyone. He knew that. But knowing and believing were two different things. What she did say succeeded in stopping his heart.
I wish you’d love me.”
Why?”
Because then maybe you could protect me, too.” Haunting sorrow whispered through her tone.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
My heart broke as I read this quote.
'I wish I’d been born in another time, another place. Then maybe I could’ve escaped fate . . . maybe I could’ve been your darling' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends… Click To TweetI wish I’d been born in another time, another place. Then maybe I could’ve escaped fate . . . maybe I could’ve been your darling.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
Lucas’ protectiveness towards Sascha even when it meant going against his people left me totally in love with him.
'To keep you safe, I’d do worse things than knock you out.” Her eyes narrowed. We’re going to have to talk about this dominant streak of yours.” It’s not a streak. It’s all of me.'' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview… Click To TweetTo keep you safe, I’d do worse things than knock you out.” Her eyes narrowed.
We’re going to have to talk about this dominant streak of yours.”
It’s not a streak. It’s all of me.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
There’s was an impossible love fraught with danger and suspicion but quotes like these made my day!
'An hour of your life is worth more than a thousand people to me.' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #BookBoost Click To TweetAn hour of your life is worth more than a thousand people to me.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
'He wasn't alpha because he played nice when his people were threatened. And his woman? He'd lay waste to the world for her.' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #BookBoost Click To TweetHe wasn’t alpha because he played nice when his people were threatened. And his woman? He’d lay waste to the world for her.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
This quote had me sighing in total bliss. It so beautifully shows how much they loved each other!
'For one instant, their minds were one and he saw how desperately, how wildly, how unreasonably she loved him...She saw how much her panther adored her...' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog… Click To TweetFor one instant, their minds were one and he saw how desperately, how wildly, how unreasonably she loved him—enough to break a promise, to choose death so he could live. She saw how much her panther adored her, how his heart beat for her alone, how life would turn into death after she was gone. The beast was angry at her for attempting to deny him his mate, and the man was beyond angry, but beneath the anger was hunger, need, love. Such intense, furious love that it had no beginning and no end.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
I fell in love with Sascha and Lucas. And this quote had me rejoicing!
'She was his and he was hers. They had under-the-skin privileges.' Read Slave to Sensation by @nalinisingh #BookReview #BookQUotes on #NjkinnysBlog #NjkinnyRecommends #BookBoost Click To TweetShe was his and he was hers. They had under-the-skin privileges.”
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh Book Quote
Apart from the protagonists, the supporting characters are also endearing people and both the positive and the negative characters impressed me.
Conclusion:
Now after reading this book, I cant wait to read the next books in the series with the hope of getting to read more about these supporting characters, maybe read their own story. The novel explores themes of love, trust, power dynamics, and the consequences of societal control. It also features a mystery to keep readers on the edge. And a romance that will have you crying your eyes out, and then blushing as you sigh in pure delight!
All in all, Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh is an engrossing story that can be re-read multiple times. And I loved it thoroughly. Strongly recommended to all romance lovers above the age of eighteen, I give it 5 stars out of 5 and hope to read more of Nalini’s books in the future. Go read her books and enjoy!
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