- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061797057
- ISBN-13: 978-0061797057
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.7 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #102,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Calling (Hardcover)
Really loved this book, read it all in one evening cause I just couldnt get enough (but i seem to feel that way about all of Kelley Armstrong books apparently :p). Can't wait for the last book of the trilogy to come out! :)
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3.9 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews) 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Exciting, Better than the First,
By Mary Bookhounds "BookHounds" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Calling (Hardcover)
Wow, talk about excitment! I was almost running with the group the whole time I was reading this in a wonderful follow up to The Gathering. I had mixed feelings about the first one in this series and didn't quite get all of the characters or where the plot was going, but just like a great stew this one came together in one big pot! That story was all about the set up and The Calling delivered everything. So Maya and her group of friends have been kidnapped in a diversion that ended the first book in a fire. They are taken on a helicopter ride in order to evacuate them from the town. Of course, the teens sense something is not quite right and when the mayor is suddenly taken out (with a tranquilizer), they really feel out of sorts. Then the helicopter crashes and they escape with their lives, well, almost all of them.This a major road of discovery for all of the group. Maya now knows she is a skin walker and her instincts really kick in almost to the point where is becomes a know it all and a bit annoying. She is determined that the group survive and begins to suspect that some of the teens are a bit on the dark side. I am not giving away too much detail here, but I will say that this is an amazing ride full of nail biting adventure and will have you staying up until you finish the whole thing. I really hate the dreaded waiting for book three right now since this one was so amazing with all the little twists and turns in the plot. 8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Second disappointing installment in series,
By Neutron Lurver - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Calling (Hardcover)
After narrowly escaping a suspicious forest fire that threatened to destroy their island home, Maya, Daniel, and their friends find themselves in even more danger as their rescue helicopter crashes and they're left to survive and outwit their pursuers in a remote wilderness. As their potential captors get closer, Maya must struggle to decide whom to trust and what to believe about herself and her friends.I went into reading The Calling (Darkness Rising) with some anxiety because I didn't enjoy the first book in this series, The Gathering (Darkness Rising). Sadly, my unease was warranted. Unlike Armstrong's first young adult series (Darkest Powers), I just can't get into this trilogy or feel attached to any of the characters, even now after reading the second book. Most notably, this book (and this trilogy in general) feels like a rehashing of the author's previous books. With the repetition of the same plot points (run, be captured, escape, then repeat) and the same world of the St. Clouds and the Cabals, I'm just not intrigued anymore. The idea of genetically-modified supernaturals and a conspiracy-laced research firm was exciting in her first few books, but it now feels overused and uninspired. Because so much of the book is action-focused, little character development occurs, and when it does, it seems superficial. The story doesn't take any real risks with the plot, the characters, or any of the potential (and likely) bad outcomes that would result in a situation like this. When villains appear, they are too easily foiled or appear from nowhere for the purpose of simply creating another action scene. Finally, as the book closes, it ends on a cliffhanger with little resolution. On the plus side, if you like Armstrong's formula and her world, then this book will be a good fit. Like her other books, this installment is a quick, easy read and very action-based. I also appreciate that the superpowers that these teens possess vary from what's seen in her previous books. These things, however, weren't enough to make this book an enjoyable read for me. I'm sure I'll read the final installment (THE RISING) to see how things end, but I'm already feeling apprehensive about it because I fear it will also be too similar to her other stories. Even with this gloomy outlook, I hope I'm proved wrong and that Armstrong brings unexpected plot twists and well-rounded character development to the final book. Note: This review refers to an advance review copy. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Thrilling read,
By JellyDonut - Published on Amazon.com
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This book was amazing. The mystery, bits of romance, and action involved made it a very interesting read. I love the combination of characters and their relationships with eachother, it made the story have so much more depth and emotion to it. I also really liked the fact that this series and "the darkest powers" trilogy are sort of connected in a way, it made me feel more connected with the story. This story is filled with everything I could ask for, suspense, adventure, magic, and relatable teen drama. The only complaint I have is that I have to wait for the next book to come out! This series is a must read!
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