Title: Declaration of Courtship ReRead
Author: Nalini Singh
Series: Psy-Changeling #9.5
In: Wild Invitation (Nalini Singh)
Rating Out of 5: 5 (I will read this again and again and again)
My Bookshelves: Paranormal romance,  Shapeshifters, Urban fantasy
Pace: Slow, Medium, Fast
Format: eBook, Novella
Year: 2013

I freaking love Cooper and Grace’s love story. A lot of the stories I read feature quite dominant men and women, and it isn’t common for me to read about a more docile type. Particularly a more docile type of woman. But, their side story is one of my favourites in the Psy Changeling world. The fact that Cooper has to balance his needs with Grace’s in a way that not everyone does is kind of adorable. And, I love how strong Grace is, even if she is a quieter presence in the hierarchy of the pack.

One of my favourite aspects about this romance is how Grace and Cooper have to negotiate their power imbalance. Although Cooper might be the one to initiate, he also gives Garce the time and space to say no. All relationships have some kind of power imbalance in places, but I love how these two are able to work with that and find a way that they are both safe and secure in their love. Particularly as this is quite a large power imbalance, in the system of the Psy Changeling world.

Grace’s siblings and their protective stupidity is kind of cute. I love how this gives more insight into the more submissive members of the Changeling world, and how valued they are. But, it also highlights that familial love and stupidity often go hand in hand. No matter what kind of species or reality we’re talking about. This novella provides a great insight into how power shifts, love and loyalty all play together to create a really sweet and caring happily ever after.

Image source: Nalini Singh