#35 The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong

[temporaryworlds]

This review has spoiler s for the first two books in the Darkest Powers Trilogy, The Summoning and The Awakening. Nothing too bad for The Reckoning.

Comments

[calico_reaction]

Let me ask your opinion (requests she who has not read this review for fear of spoilers):

Here's my review of the first book: http://calico-reaction.livejournal.com/83662.html

Based on that, and your knowledge of the entire trilogy, should I keep going with this?

[temporaryworlds]

Hmmm, to be perfectly honest, I always hesitate about encouraging someone to continue reading a series after they have already disliked a book in it. It kind of drives me bonkers when I don't like a book and someones like "oh but book 2/3/whatever is sooooo good. You should read it anyway!" I always want to tell them "No! There are plenty of other books for me to read. Have you SEEN my TBR mountain? I didn't like it, now back off!" but I can't be mean

[calico_reaction]

Does Chloe's character grow or change at all?

[temporaryworlds]

Yes. One of the biggest themes is her to desire to move beyond the "damsel in distress" type role she feels pigeon holed in and to learn how to use her powers in the right way to defend herself.

[geekygirl]

I have heard good things about this series. Mayhaps I shall pick these up in the future?! :)

[temporaryworlds]

I would recommend it! I'm surprised at how much fun I've had reading this series. I also think it's a nice introduction to Armstrong's Otherworld Universe. She writes an adult series that takes place in this world as well, but it's currently 10 books long with more on the way. That can be a little intimidating :)

[geekygirl]

Ooh! What's the adult series called? I'll have to check it out! :)

[temporaryworlds]

Women of the Otherworld (although I think it may be changing to just The Otherworld). The first book is Bitten :)