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Book Review of The Summoning (Darkest Powers, Bk 1)

The Summoning (Darkest Powers, Bk 1)
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This was surprisingly good though I'm not sure why I'm surprised as I love Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Other World series. 15 year old Chloe sees ghosts and is committed to a group home for troubled teens after a disturbing encounter at school. The reason the other inhabitants - Derek, Simon, Rae, Liz and Tori - are incarcerated is a mystery. Chloe becomes friends with them all but especially the brothers, Derek and Simon. Their secrets come out, she shares hers and they are fast friends immediately planning an escape from the home. It seems that Simon and Derek's father disappeared right after they were sent to the home and they are determined to find him. With their combined powers, they are convinced they can find him.

Of course, there are other things going on like the ghosts of Lyle House talking to Chloe and implying that terrible things have happened to other residents of the home. So in addition to finding the boys' father, the mystery of Lyle House also must be discovered.

I really liked these teens except Tori as she is a total bitch to one and all. They have real issues and are fighting to maintain their sanity as well as discover their gifts. I can't wait to read The Awakening to see where the adventures lead these curious teens.