Helpful Score: 2
"I was disappointed. There were way too many unanswered questions for this to be the conclusion of a trilogy, and too much was left unfinished. I understand more books will be written, but packaging these as a trilogy seems like pure set up. If I read a trilogy, I want an ending, or at least enough of one to feel like I finished a complete story. The Reckoning ended and all I could think of was how nothing was really explained yet and no one was really out of the woods. But apparently we know enough to move on to someone completely new.
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
"I was disappointed. There were way too many unanswered questions for this to be the conclusion of a trilogy, and too much was left unfinished. I understand more books will be written, but packaging these as a trilogy seems like pure set up. If I read a trilogy, I want an ending, or at least enough of one to feel like I finished a complete story. The Reckoning ended and all I could think of was how nothing was really explained yet and no one was really out of the woods. But apparently we know enough to move on to someone completely new.
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
Reviewed by Breia "The Brain" Brickey for TeensReadToo.com
THE RECKONING takes up right where THE AWAKENING left off.
Derek, Simon, Chloe, and Tori are temporarily safe from the Edison group. They are with Andrew, who is a friend of Simon and Derek's dad, the man they were told to go to if they were ever in any trouble. They are just starting to settle in, and Derek is so very close to changing for the first time that just about anything could set him off. After being under so much stress, is it any wonder when the teens start to second guess each other?
The relationships between the four continues to develop. Chloe finds herself developing feelings for one of the boys. More secrets continue to crop up as they learn about the experiments that the Edison group conducted. Alliances are tested and what they thought they knew no longer seems true. Do they continue to trust others, or do they begin to trust in each other to see it through to the end?
This was a very exciting conclusion to the DARKEST POWERS trilogy, and fans of Kelley Armstrong won't be disappointed. With a fast-paced and elaborate plot, I was kept glued to the edge of my seat until the very end. Her characters are not the candy-coated teens that many might expect in a young adult book, but young people with wants who are willing to fight to get what they need.
With amazing action, suspense, and wonderful characters, I was sorry that this is the end of the series. Ms. Armstrong has such strong writing skills that it makes her books a definite auto-buy for me.
THE RECKONING takes up right where THE AWAKENING left off.
Derek, Simon, Chloe, and Tori are temporarily safe from the Edison group. They are with Andrew, who is a friend of Simon and Derek's dad, the man they were told to go to if they were ever in any trouble. They are just starting to settle in, and Derek is so very close to changing for the first time that just about anything could set him off. After being under so much stress, is it any wonder when the teens start to second guess each other?
The relationships between the four continues to develop. Chloe finds herself developing feelings for one of the boys. More secrets continue to crop up as they learn about the experiments that the Edison group conducted. Alliances are tested and what they thought they knew no longer seems true. Do they continue to trust others, or do they begin to trust in each other to see it through to the end?
This was a very exciting conclusion to the DARKEST POWERS trilogy, and fans of Kelley Armstrong won't be disappointed. With a fast-paced and elaborate plot, I was kept glued to the edge of my seat until the very end. Her characters are not the candy-coated teens that many might expect in a young adult book, but young people with wants who are willing to fight to get what they need.
With amazing action, suspense, and wonderful characters, I was sorry that this is the end of the series. Ms. Armstrong has such strong writing skills that it makes her books a definite auto-buy for me.
Best book ever, but make sure you read the Summoning and the Awakening first.
I loved this book too bad it ended when it did. I was not happy to have and end to the series. Hopefully we will see these characters in the new series or in her Adult series. I would love it if Chloe and Derek would get their own book in the Adult series that would just make me super happy. Id also like to see more of Tory, and Simon in the future. Anyway this book while not and ending does give you some satisfaction of and ending. It is the last in this series and ends well. If youve read the others youve just got to read the final installment.
I really enjoyed this YA action packed series even though I am NOT a young adult! The only part I didn't like was the abrupt ending and this is the last book in this series. It's nice when characters go on living in a long series of books.
WOW this series just gets better and better. The growing friendships between Chloe, Derek, Simon and Tori are realistic and believable - not the supernatural obviously but the interpersonal. I enjoyed the interplay between Chloe and Derek even when he's ripping her a new one for doing something stupid. You could just tell there was something more going on or about to start. They have the usual problems - The Edison Group is trying to capture/kill them and now another threat has entered the picture. Who to trust? No one seems to be the correct answer. A wonderful addition to the series. Can't wait to see where it goes next.
This is the third, and final, book in the Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong. It was an excellent conclusion to the series and I actually liked it a lot better than the previous two books.
This book starts with Tori, Chloe, Derek and Simon with Andrew at the house they are hiding out in. Andrew is part of a rebel group that is focused on shutting down the Edison Group. Chloe and her friends want to go back and rescue Rae and Chloe's aunt from the Edison Group; while Andrew and his crew want them to be patient so that the rebels can stage a larger coup. Chloe is again running into evil ghosts, as she finds out that the house they're staying in has its own violent past. Chloe and crew finally get some training in their powers, but there is a still a question of who they can really trust.
I thought this book was much better than the previous books in this series. We are finally getting some insight into how the characters' powers work and we get to watch them test their abilities. The characters gain more dimension (especially Tori) and are more interesting to read about.
I thought that the chemistry between Chloe, Derek, and Simon was awesome in this book. You can just feel the heat between Chloe and Derek as an undercurrent to every action they do. Derek struggling with his werewolf abilities (which we saw a bit of in the last book) really adds depth to Derek's character and shows some vulnerability that makes him a character to cheer for. Chloe is finally taking some initiative and learning how to use her necromancer powers to defend herself (although she still spends some time whining about how little she helps in battle situations).
A lot happens in this book. Chloe and Derek are being hunted, there are more betrayals, and more revelations. It was a very hard book to put down, I ended up reading it all in one day. It was hard to catch your breath at times.
The ending is satisfying and I really enjoyed it. There are a few questions left unanswered and the future of the characters is uncertain.
Overall this was an excellent close to this series. I thought it was, by far, the best book of the series. It is exciting and the characters really mature. I wasn't a huge fan of the first two books in this series, but after reading this book I agree that this ended up being a pretty good series. As far as reading more of Armstrong's works, I am not sure. I read her Women of the Otherworld series for a bit but didn't love it, same with this series. We will have to see what future works she writes.
This book starts with Tori, Chloe, Derek and Simon with Andrew at the house they are hiding out in. Andrew is part of a rebel group that is focused on shutting down the Edison Group. Chloe and her friends want to go back and rescue Rae and Chloe's aunt from the Edison Group; while Andrew and his crew want them to be patient so that the rebels can stage a larger coup. Chloe is again running into evil ghosts, as she finds out that the house they're staying in has its own violent past. Chloe and crew finally get some training in their powers, but there is a still a question of who they can really trust.
I thought this book was much better than the previous books in this series. We are finally getting some insight into how the characters' powers work and we get to watch them test their abilities. The characters gain more dimension (especially Tori) and are more interesting to read about.
I thought that the chemistry between Chloe, Derek, and Simon was awesome in this book. You can just feel the heat between Chloe and Derek as an undercurrent to every action they do. Derek struggling with his werewolf abilities (which we saw a bit of in the last book) really adds depth to Derek's character and shows some vulnerability that makes him a character to cheer for. Chloe is finally taking some initiative and learning how to use her necromancer powers to defend herself (although she still spends some time whining about how little she helps in battle situations).
A lot happens in this book. Chloe and Derek are being hunted, there are more betrayals, and more revelations. It was a very hard book to put down, I ended up reading it all in one day. It was hard to catch your breath at times.
The ending is satisfying and I really enjoyed it. There are a few questions left unanswered and the future of the characters is uncertain.
Overall this was an excellent close to this series. I thought it was, by far, the best book of the series. It is exciting and the characters really mature. I wasn't a huge fan of the first two books in this series, but after reading this book I agree that this ended up being a pretty good series. As far as reading more of Armstrong's works, I am not sure. I read her Women of the Otherworld series for a bit but didn't love it, same with this series. We will have to see what future works she writes.
I was disappointed. There were way too many unanswered questions for this to be the conclusion of a trilogy, and too much was left unfinished. I understand more books will be written, but packaging these as a trilogy seems like pure set up. If I read a trilogy, I want an ending, or at least enough of one to feel like I finished a complete story. The Reckoning ended and all I could think of was how nothing was really explained yet and no one was really out of the woods. But apparently we know enough to move on to someone completely new.
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did.
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did.
What a great wrap-up to this trilogy!! I loved every minute of it. Chloe really grew up in this book and her character is easy to connect with and easy to love. I've been Team Derek from the beginning, so of course all the Derek face time just made me extra happy. Simon was as sweet and lovable as ever. Tori wasn't even quite as annoying in this book, and since that's mostly her characters purpose in life it was quite a feat! lol.
All of the major plot point wrapped up nicely by the end of the book, but there were still a few questions left unanswered that we will get to explore in the other trilogies that will be coming out :-) I'm so excited to get to read more into this world, and getting to meet up with Chloe and the gang again in future books is definitely a plus!
This book didn't have quite as much action as the others in the series did, but it was still an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride, that will have you turning pages til the very end! A great read for teens and adults alike. Can't wait to dig into the next Armstrong release :-)
All of the major plot point wrapped up nicely by the end of the book, but there were still a few questions left unanswered that we will get to explore in the other trilogies that will be coming out :-) I'm so excited to get to read more into this world, and getting to meet up with Chloe and the gang again in future books is definitely a plus!
This book didn't have quite as much action as the others in the series did, but it was still an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride, that will have you turning pages til the very end! A great read for teens and adults alike. Can't wait to dig into the next Armstrong release :-)
Overall the series was good.This last book just didn't grab me. When I got to last page,I couldn't believe that's what passes for a conclusion of a series.
I really enjoyed this book. Am now planning on reading more from this author.
Melissa B. (dragoneyes) -
This is the 3rd and final installment of this series. I really enjoyed the first two books (The Summoning and The Awakening) as I did with this one until I got to the ending. I felt that there were too many things left unresolved. The book held strong like the first two and it never slowed down but the next thing you know it ended and I was left with questions unanswered. It still is a good series and I would still highly recommend it
There needs to be a fourth book.
"I was disappointed. There were way too many unanswered questions for this to be the conclusion of a trilogy, and too much was left unfinished. I understand more books will be written, but packaging these as a trilogy seems like pure set up. If I read a trilogy, I want an ending, or at least enough of one to feel like I finished a complete story. The Reckoning ended and all I could think of was how nothing was really explained yet and no one was really out of the woods. But apparently we know enough to move on to someone completely new.
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
The way the Darkest Powers trilogy ties into the Women of the Otherword is extremely distant, and while you are given tantalizing peeks, the "good guys" from the other series never make an apperance. The four main characters are still left without mentors, Chloe's necklace is not explained, and the last few paragraphs made me almost want to barf - excuse me, but on the run, hunted by all sorts of different groups, and the author leaves you with a romance novel ending? Someone has been reading too much Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I loved Twilight, but for other reasons. I have always really liked Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld because, while they all (well, most) have romance, the endings are more than just the main character swooning. Armstrong certainly did make a stronger, more interesting character than, say, Bella or a romance novel heroine, but to end the way the Trilogy did seemed like a cop out, and not even good set up for the next series.
Give me magic, give me plots, and give me some teenage romance. But make the plots and betrayals and the magic be more important.
Anyway. I will keep reading whatever she writes about the Otherworld. I love her writing, I love her magic, and I love her characters. I just hope the future "trilogies" actually wrap up stories more than this one did."
Loved how everything came to be at the end, almost. A few things are left loose that I thought would be cleared up at the end of a trilogy. It seems like there could be another book somewhere down the road. Still a Great read!
Chloe Saunders would love to be a normal teenager, but she discovers that she and her friends have been genetically altered, this evil corporation now wants to cover up their mistakes and kill them.
She is falling in love with brothers; one a sorcerer the other a werewolf. How is she suppose to find out who she actually likes if she can never have a normal day? There is no safe place to stay for long.
She has also found out why she can deal with ghosts and raise the dead. She's a genetically altered necromancer.
This trilogy: The Dark Powers (The Summoning, The Awakening and The Reckoning) are all part of another series called the Otherworld, by Kelley Armstrong.
She is falling in love with brothers; one a sorcerer the other a werewolf. How is she suppose to find out who she actually likes if she can never have a normal day? There is no safe place to stay for long.
She has also found out why she can deal with ghosts and raise the dead. She's a genetically altered necromancer.
This trilogy: The Dark Powers (The Summoning, The Awakening and The Reckoning) are all part of another series called the Otherworld, by Kelley Armstrong.
From Amazon.com
Book Description
Publication Date: April 12, 2011 | Series: Darkest Powers (Book 3)
The gripping finale to the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy!
In the end, there's always a reckoning.
Chloe Saunders's life is not what you would call normal. First of all, she can't figure out how she feels about a certain antisocial werewolf or his charming brotherwho just happens to be a sorcerer. Then there's the fact that she's running for her life from an evil corporation that's trying to kill her and her supernatural friends. And finally, she's a genetically altered necromancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.
Not normal.
But Chloe has a plan. And the end is very near.
Book Description
Publication Date: April 12, 2011 | Series: Darkest Powers (Book 3)
The gripping finale to the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy!
In the end, there's always a reckoning.
Chloe Saunders's life is not what you would call normal. First of all, she can't figure out how she feels about a certain antisocial werewolf or his charming brotherwho just happens to be a sorcerer. Then there's the fact that she's running for her life from an evil corporation that's trying to kill her and her supernatural friends. And finally, she's a genetically altered necromancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.
Not normal.
But Chloe has a plan. And the end is very near.
