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Title: The Awakening (Darkest Powers, Book 2)
ISBN: 0061662763
Author:
Kelley Armstrong
Publicate Date: 2009-05-01
Publish: 2009-05-01
List Price: $17.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: And Another Book Read's Reviews
Picking up just days after THE SUMMONING left off, Chloe is back and ready for her next great adventure.
Chloe always thought she was a normal girl, until a couple of weeks ago that is. Now she has been captured once again by the Edison Group, as she is a teen necromancer, that's right she can raise the dead and she really doesn't have much control over it. Chloe is now in the race for her life as she has escaped from the Group for a second time and absolutely cannot get caught. Along with her are her three friends, who all happen to be supernatural's as well. There's Tori, a whiny witch, Derek, a sarcastic wereworlf, and Simon a flirtatious sorcerer. These four kids have to find help quickly or die trying. If they don't, the Edison Group will get them once and for all and they would be turned into lab rats, which is the last thing any of these kids want.
I love this series. It is suspenseful and action packed and I couldn't wait to finish it from the moment I picked it up, it was just so good. If you haven't read the first book though, I highly suggest you pick it up, because it provides a lot of necessary information.
The characters in the this book were much more developed than in THE SUMMONING. I felt Like I got to know each of the four main people a little bit better and they were actually a lot of fun and wish they had been a bit more 3-D. All four characters really formed a stronger relationship together and it made the book feel less empty. Tori was especially fun, her tantrums made me laugh a lot!
The plot was riveting and fast paced. It literally flew past for me and I couldn't believe it was over when I closed the back cover. There was so much adventure and many twits and turns that kept my heart racing. I also enjoyed the author's writing. She did a great job creating a lot of suspense and she quickly developed the story so there was never a dull moment.
Overall I really liked this installment in the Darkest Power trilogy. I absolutely cannot wait for the third book because the ending left the reader hanging once again.
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2: Great follow up
The second installment of the Darkest Powers series is just as good as the first. This one centers around the group after they escape the Edison Group and their quest to find Simon's Dad or at least someone who can help them. At first I found myself routing for Simon but then I got to see special moments between Chloe and Derrick. Their moments together have all the angst and tension that a good relationship needs. The only part that bugged me about this book was the constant movie scenarios. I know this is a big part of who Chloe is but I feel like she should be more focused on her tasks at hand. Other than this one minor bleep in the story I felt that Armstrong still has a great series and I can not wait for the next one.
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3: Loved It!
I remember finishing the The Summoning, the prequel to The Awakening, last summer and thinking, " I doubt Kelley will be able to top this." Though, apparently she can, as she has proven it with The Awakening.
In The Awakening more action and intense drama occurs. As well as major character development. Since, Tori, Chloe, Derek, and Simon's powers began to involve steadily in the book. Also, there was more information told and found out about the Edison Group and werewolves which was fascinating in any case.
Derek and Chloe? Yep, their relationship defiantly grew throughout The Awakening and made it one of my favorite parts. I swear I will scream if they don't get together by the end of this series. Since, they are so cute with their bickering and how they always protect each other.
Overall, The Awakening will have any fan of the Darkest Powers Trilogy begging for a sequel by the end. I look forward to reading the next book, tremendously. I wish Spring 2010 would come faster.
Grade: A+
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4: The Awakening Book Review
I thought that The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong was a good book. The characters were well developed, and the main character had a tweak that made the story have a darker aspect. The fact that she was a teenage girl who was able to talk to ghosts and raise the dead made the story much more interesting than if she was a normal girl. The other characters, two spell casters and a werewolf also added to the story overall. The story interests teenage readers who liked fiction, action, and seeing the characters in peril throughout the story. Also, the book explores what it would be like for a group of teenagers living on the streets. All in all, the story was very interesting and capturing.
There was one thing that I didn't like about the book: the story didn't go very far. There was no climax. After they escaped the group that planned to experiment on them, nothing big happened to the characters. It was just hide, run, get attacked by a person there wasn't much danger from, and repeat. The author didn't make the small attacks that happened while the group was on the street very important. Even though the people attacking could easily kill someone, the author made it seem like the characters weren't too threatened. It just fell flat.
In the end, I thought this book was good. It had great content and had interesting aspects, but the plot needed work. It needed a climax. The book preceding it in the series was better. That book developed the characters more, and had a better plot. I am hoping the third book will exceed both.
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5: Absolutely Incredible!
While the first book was very good, it seemed as thought it was just setting the stage for the series. This is the book where everything really speeds up and gets interesting. I absolutely loved this book! It was non-stop action and the plot gets more complicated with every chapter.
The character development is absolutely incredible. I will always have a special place in my heart for Derek :) That was what really kept me reading- the story may have been wonderful, but I fell in love with all of the characters. Chloe is a very likable protagonist. She is brave and compassionate, but not to the point of absurdity. Like every teenage girl, Chloe is insecure and afraid. This makes her even more lovable. Her friends each have their individual personalities, but none of them are shallow or flat. The reader comes to know every character in a personal way.
If you want to know what the genre is, combine scifi, mystery, romance, horror, and fantasy. And there you have it! The Awakening. No matter what your favorite genre is, this book can appeal to almost anyone. I strongly recommend it! After that ending, I'm DYING to read the next book! The Reckoning comes out this April!!! *squeals*
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