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The Reckoning (Darkest Powers Trilogy #3)

by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author)

4.28 · rating details · 20,964 ratings · 1,778 reviews

My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal.

But normal is one thing I'm not.

For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother--who just happens to be a sorcerer--but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.

Not normal.

My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corp

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Hardcover, 391 pages

Published April 6th 2010 by HarperCollins (first published January 1st 2010)

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Apr 08, 2010

Heather rated it

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It’s nearly impossible for me to write a review for books that I love. I’m never able to do them justice, but I’ll give it a whirl. The Reckoning is the final installment to Kelley Armstrong’s Darkest Powers Trilogy. If you haven’t read The Summoning and The Awakening, I would advise you not to read this installment until you have. The Darkest Powers’ world is constantly evolving and Armstrong doesn’t waste her time catching readers up to what they should already know, which I have to admit, i...moreIt’s nearly impossible for me to write a review for books that I love. I’m never able to do them justice, but I’ll give it a whirl. The Reckoning is the final installment to Kelley Armstrong’s Darkest Powers Trilogy. If you haven’t read The Summoning and The Awakening, I would advise you not to read this installment until you have. The Darkest Powers’ world is constantly evolving and Armstrong doesn’t waste her time catching readers up to what they should already know, which I have to admit, is part of what I love about her writing.

I devoured this book. Read it in one setting even and I was glad to see The Reckoning took us back to The Summoning eerie roots. To a place meant to be a sanctuary, but is eerily much more similar to a prison, where the do-gooders may pull a Judas, and the menaces make for the best allies. While this series may have a red-herring or two, I was so caught up in these characters and their journey that I didn’t even notice them until I had read the last page. In my mind, that is a testament to good writing, to see a flaw, and not register it or care because the story is just that good.

Chloe is equally impressive. She has shown tremendous growth and has somehow avoided the Mary Sue pitfall. It seems as though writers pen two types of heroines, the uber sweet, oh so pretty girl, despairing over her shortcomings as a mortal, who somehow rises to the challenge and smites everyone, becoming the bestest superhuman ever and miraculously saves the day or the oh so snide and cynical girl, jaded by everything and everyone, who has a hard edge, but somehow softens and like her counterpart, rises to the occasion and saves the day. Both types are cliché, neither apply to Chloe. Chloe is a necromancer, but as she often admits, isn’t of much use unless there is a corpse nearby. She is petite, but not overly pretty, or exceptionally smart. The word that comes to mind is average. And yet, Chloe doesn’t despair over things she lacks, nor does she turn into Chloe, Necromancer Goddess, though she is an extremely powerful necromancer. Rather, Chloe does what she can, and admits, that sometimes the best she can do is keep out of the way, and let those with more suited gifts run the show. Can we say refreshing?

I’m also enamored with Derek, who like his leading lady, avoids the stigma attached to leading men. He doesn’t kiss Chloe’s ass, nor is he mocking. He is honest and frank, protective and insecure, yet confident in his abilities. I appreciated the fact that Armstrong allowed him to lay into Chloe when she had made a mistake, and didn’t then force him to grovel as though honesty were a sin. And I’ll admit, I think Armstrong might lace her books with a bit of magic, cause she made me lust after someone, who upon first description, is very physically unattractive. That is simply unprecedented.

But what ultimately garnered my attention is the stereotype that Armstrong herself manages to bypass with ease. She can write and adult series, filled with some of the best steam I’ve read, and then turn around, write a book about supernatural teens, whose scenes together are so freaking sweet and endearing, that my stomach flips. Kudos.

All in all, a great non-ending to a series. While there was certainly a conclusion to the trilogy, Armstrong has left Chloe's story fairly open ended to allow for more adventures with Chloe and Co, and hopefully, we’ll see her again, in Women of the Otherworld.
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Sep 06, 2009

Jordan Stubbs rated it

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I wish I had a time machine....

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Jun 01, 2010

Rebekah rated it

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if derek and chloe do not get together in this book, i think i just might die. really.

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May 11, 2011

Morgan F rated it

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Okay, okay, okay. Four stars.

See, I enjoy these books while reading them, and its not until afterwards that I realize their faults. I get sucked into the easy writing and run-and-hide plot. Its certainly a good way to spend a few hours.

This series could have been one book, because really, the plot of these books is pretty much running, hiding, moments of sexual tension, and the occasional revelation. Take a cheese grater to this series, and you might just have one exc...more

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Aug 28, 2011

BlebeTanja rated it

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The. Best. Friggin'. Series. I've read in a long long long long long (you get the picture) time. I was thrilled. Super-excited. Impressed. So glad someone restored my faith in believing there could still be good books in the world. Thank you Kelley Armstrong. You did great.
I can't express with words how superb this book (and series) was. Everything about this book appealed to me. The likeable characters, the imaginative plot, the way how the love triangle was portrayed, even though it wasn...more

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Aug 26, 2010

Michele (CanadianTwiMom) rated it

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L.O.V.E.D. IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelley Armstrong's Darkest Powers trilogy had everything I was looking for in a series... intensity, intrigue, romance and a bit of paranormal horror. What an exhilerating story that Kelley weaved for us!

The Reckoning, the third book in this trilogy, starts off with intensity and ends triumphantly. And all good stuff inbetween!

Unfortunately, it's going to be hard to write a review without some spoilers... but I'll try to keep the majo...moreL.O.V.E.D. IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelley Armstrong's Darkest Powers trilogy had everything I was looking for in a series... intensity, intrigue, romance and a bit of paranormal horror. What an exhilerating story that Kelley weaved for us!

The Reckoning, the third book in this trilogy, starts off with intensity and ends triumphantly. And all good stuff inbetween!

Unfortunately, it's going to be hard to write a review without some spoilers... but I'll try to keep the major ones out.

Where the first two books lacked in a bit of romance... it was made up for in this book! Chloe and Derek's budding romance was such a refreshing change from the typical *gorgeous* teenagers in most other stories. Chloe is described as average but it's Derek who surprises me the most at his "leading man" abilities. Derek is a genetically altered human/werewolf. In the first two books... he's going through a rather unattractive growth spurt fueled by the rage of hormones supposedly involved in his completing a full change to a wolf. "Puberty smackdown" was not kind to Derek but it seems as he gets closer and closer to making that full change to a wolf... his attractiveness improves (and Chloe certainly notices).

As much as Derek is maybe a bit of a "bull in a china shop"... some of his moments with Chloe are just so incredibly sweet. For a tough guy... he admits to wanting to have Chloe there with him while he changes... seeing him at his worst... and all the while, she is holding his hand or rubbing his shoulders offering encouragement. Their romance (and their characters) grow to a point where you really, REALLY care for them. I think I fell in love with Derek right along with Chloe (not that they admit to "loving" each other (yet)... which is another thing I like. Their romance is now just beginning at the end of this trilogy... making it very believable.

The story was full of unpredictable twists and turns (a couple of things I saw coming but overall... I was surprised by most outcomes.) It was hard to figure out (for them and us) who Chloe, Derek, Simon and Tori could trust and who was playing them. They continue their life on the run... first looking for Simon & Derek's father's trusted friend Andrew for help. Once they find him... they're off to a "safe house" where they can plan an attack of The Edison Group's headquarters (meanwhile, Chloe wants to go back to rescue Rae and her Aunt Lauren, if either are still alive.) Andrew's friends are also there to help teach the kids to control their abilities... however, the adults soon find out that these kids are much more powerful than they could have imagined and two of them decide it's better to turn the kids back over to The Edison Group. The four-some also finds out that The Edison Group has also terminated some previous "subjects" because they could not be controlled. So they are basically running for their lives.

Chloe continues to hone her necromancer skills... Derek finally makes the full change to a werewolf and back. Tori's and Simon's powers also come in handy throughout. We also get a little back-story of Derek's beginnings... as well as a possible blood connection between Simon & Tori.

What I loved about the ending was not only the romantic part, but Chloe's personal acceptance. All along, she longs for her previously normal/boring life... before she could see ghosts, before she could raise the dead and control them, before her life on the run... but she slowly realizes that this is going to be her life from now on... she's a powerful necromancer and wants to try to put her powers to good use.

I truly cared for these four supernatural teens and their outcomes... I wanted to see them all happy at the end, and I wasn't disappointed even though it didn't quite end the way I was anticipating. The resolutions are satisfying enough while still leaving just a couple of threads hanging for the story to be revisited in the future... which Kelley may just do... and I for one, would love it!(less)

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Apr 19, 2010

Rosanne rated it

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Mar 11, 2010

Strange Panda rated it

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"The Reckoning" Has not yet been put on the shelves, But my Mother works for a book company and so I have gotten the book early. I am currently reading this book and it is just like the first two books, Exciting. If you have read "The Summoning," and "The Awakening," You defiantly want to read this book! I have just finished this book and it was diligent! I loved it! Suggestion for the ending, don't think "omg, why did hey end it like that, the should have expl...more

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Apr 06, 2010

Jillian -always aspiring- rated it

Recommends it for: Fans of the first two Darkest Powers books

Shelves: favorite-books, paranormal-supernatural-books, couldn-t-stop-reading-it, best-characters, 2010-reads

Chloe Saunders, teen necromancer, will not be leading a normal life any time soon . . . or that’s the impression one gets while reading the third book in the Darkest Powers trilogy, though that “theme“ has run rampant throughout the first two books where I‘m sure people have gotten the message that supernatural powers (even those of raising and controlling the dead) are not quite so desirable as they first appear. Just a note of warning before I jump into the review: this book cannot be thorou...moreChloe Saunders, teen necromancer, will not be leading a normal life any time soon . . . or that’s the impression one gets while reading the third book in the Darkest Powers trilogy, though that “theme“ has run rampant throughout the first two books where I‘m sure people have gotten the message that supernatural powers (even those of raising and controlling the dead) are not quite so desirable as they first appear. Just a note of warning before I jump into the review: this book cannot be thoroughly enjoyed (or even really understood) if you have not read the first two books, so don’t even try. It’s not worth it since this book is meant to be enjoyed from the standpoint of someone who has read the previous books and wants to know how everything wraps up.

Now for my critique -- well, I am a fan of the books, and I did enjoy the “finale." (“Enjoy” might be a bit of an understatement since I plowed my way through this book as soon as I got my hands on it.) While the flaws in the series (mainly a lot of speculation, red herrings, “who-dun-its,” and run/chase/repeat sequences) persist in a similar fashion to the first two books, there’s a certain enjoyment to be gleaned from just having followed these characters through their many ordeals. They are all young teenagers, lest any reader forget, so it’s pretty daunting to think of how all their lives turned upside down so quickly (particularly Chloe’s). Anyway -- that being said, I doubt this book will help in converting people who had mixed feelings about the first two in the trilogy. Let’s just say that you’ll likely feel the same things about The Reckoning as you did with The Summoning and The Awakening, whether your feelings towards the books were negative or positive.

My only gripe is that the “ending” doesn’t feel like an ending. I feel as if Kelley Armstrong left everything open-ended so that she could revisit Chloe and Co. in the future if she wished. For example, a plot point involving demons is brought up and left unresolved -- making one wonder if Chloe will grow up and have a Women of the Otherworld novel of her own (if you‘ve read this book, you‘ll know the scene of which I‘m speaking). If not, then a fourth YA novel following Chloe Saunders shouldn’t be ruled out. Given that Kelley Armstrong is writing another trilogy following a different set of characters (a brief paragraph excerpt from The Gathering is included at the end of this novel), however, I wonder if she will get to writing it in the near future. Personally, I wouldn’t mind a fourth Darkest Powers book despite “trilogy” being tagged constantly to these books. (After that ending, I would be disappointed if these characters were not revisited in the future. Honestly -- leave us hanging on a number of points, why don‘t you? *grumbles*)

Overall, I rather liked this book -- and I’m hoping the door has not been closed on Chloe’s adventures since I would really like to see how these teenagers grow and become in the harrowing years likely to come . . .(less)

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Apr 01, 2010

Amy or "Ames" rated it

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I'm not going to spoil the story for you but there are plenty of good bits, in fact I noted down my favourite pages to do with Chloe and Derek: 125, 225, 242, 292, 371-2 and 390. The part in the woods with the werewolves was excellent, my eyes were glued to the pages. I love how Chloe and Derek are determined to protect each other at great risk to their own lives.

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Jun 18, 2011

Michelle Bychowski rated it

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Dec 10, 2009

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I cannot wait for this book. I just finished the first 2 and they were amazing!!!! I love Derek and Chloe...Sorry Simon. I also just got done reading the first 3 chapters of this one, it's gonna be GREAT!!!

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Jul 31, 2010

Rachel rated it

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Wow, just wow! First let me begin by saying that this is one of my favroite series's that i've read. I loved it and each book had gotten better and better. If you haven't read this series then i suggest you do so. Now!
This has to be my fave book in the trilogy. It had everything. Action, romance, humor....everything i've come to love about the Darkest Powers Trilogy.
The characters are incridible as usual. I loved joining Chloe, Derek, Simon, Tori, Liz and sooo many others on their j...moreWow, just wow! First let me begin by saying that this is one of my favroite series's that i've read. I loved it and each book had gotten better and better. If you haven't read this series then i suggest you do so. Now!
This has to be my fave book in the trilogy. It had everything. Action, romance, humor....everything i've come to love about the Darkest Powers Trilogy.
The characters are incridible as usual. I loved joining Chloe, Derek, Simon, Tori, Liz and sooo many others on their journey. It's characters like these that make the story so captivating and what it is.
Chole was such a refreshing main character! There are so many books out there where the heroine is tough and confidant and completly flawless, and....while they're usually awesome characters, it's hard to believe that anyone can be that perfect. There was never a moment in this series when Chloe was 100% brave or when certain events or issues didn't get to her. This is what i loved about her. She wasn't always brave or sure of what she was doing, but she still did her best and what she had to do. This is what made her a strong, exceptional character. One i've loved to watch grow.
And Derek....what can i say about him? Awesome, strong, protective Derek. Not your typical hunk of a male lead, but a honest, haunted individual. He too wasn't what i've come to expect of a lead in a book, but i loved him for that. It was everything he was that made him so interesting. He had such a great relationship with his brother and i liked how the friendship between he and Chloe developed into something more. Their interacations were the highlight of the series for me.
Chloe and Derek have got to be amongst my fave book couples ever. They're relationship was one that drew me in each and every book and had me captured from the beginning. It was a first and true love. It was very cute. They were such an odd pair, so differnt, and yet they connected beautifully. I adored how Chole fell for Derek and how he gradually let her in. It was so sweet!

I'm really sad this series is over. I'd love to see it go on and on, but Kelley Armstrong had ended it on an excellent note. Most loose ends are tired up, and yet there are so many possibilities for the characters. You just know they're gonna live happily ever after........(less)

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Jan 25, 2012

Carina rated it

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Ich hätte ja schon nicht gedacht, dass es noch besser werden kann als das erste Buch und dann kam das zweite. So weit so gut. Irgendwann wird das ja nicht mehr zu toppen sein! Denkste, der dritte Teil setzt dem ganzen echt noch mal die Krone auf und hat mich von vorne bis hinten umgehauen.

Vor allem eine ganz böse Situation hat mir den Atem geraubt. Ich war kurz davor ins Buch zu springen und einzuschreiten. Aber Gott sei Dank hat die liebe Chloe dann selbst noch festgestellt, dass das ...moreIch hätte ja schon nicht gedacht, dass es noch besser werden kann als das erste Buch und dann kam das zweite. So weit so gut. Irgendwann wird das ja nicht mehr zu toppen sein! Denkste, der dritte Teil setzt dem ganzen echt noch mal die Krone auf und hat mich von vorne bis hinten umgehauen.

Vor allem eine ganz böse Situation hat mir den Atem geraubt. Ich war kurz davor ins Buch zu springen und einzuschreiten. Aber Gott sei Dank hat die liebe Chloe dann selbst noch festgestellt, dass das so nicht laufen kann!

Diese Trilogie hat Suchtpotential! Ich bin ihr total verfallen und kann es immer noch nicht fassen, dass es das jetzt gewesen sein soll. Ich will nicht schon Abschied von diesen tollen Charakteren nehmen, ich will noch viel viel mehr über sie lesen. (Und meiner Meinung nach gab es am Ende zwar keine offenen Handlungen, jedoch trotzdem genügend Stoff, aus dem man mindestens noch ein Buch hätte machen können!)

Auch wenn ich mich damit wahrscheinlich nur wiederhole: Aber Kelley Armstrong sticht ganz stark raus aus der Menge der Paranormal-Ya Bücher! Sie hält sich nicht an den Einheitsbrei sondern geht ihren ganz eigenen Weg und hat so eine nicht nur extrem aufregende Geschichte geschaffen, sondern die tollsten, liebenswertesten Charaktere, die mir bisher untergekommen sind. Starke Persönlichkeiten, die man sofort ins Herz schließt und nicht mehr vergessen kann und will (ich denke ernsthaft schon jetzt wieder darüber nach, die Trilogie nochmal zu lesen^^) Das besondere ist, dass man hier nicht diese Standard Charaktere vor sich hat. Nicht das hilflose Mädchen, das ständig vom sexy Arschloch gerettet wird. Ich hätte niemals gedacht, dass ich mal für einen Kerl so schwärmen würde, der so beschrieben wird, wie es hier bei Derek der Fall ist. Doch bei ihm machte es sofort klick und ich wollte keine Handlungsstränge mehr ohne ihn lesen. Und was ihn ausmacht, ist, dass er auf gewisse Weise so ‘normal’ ist und somit viel realistischer als manch andere Personen, die man sonst so geboten bekommt.

War in den ersten zwei Büchern noch ziemlich klar, wem Chloe & Co trauen können, so wird man hier ständig wieder hinters Licht geführt. Ein ständiges Hin und Her und Auf und Ab und ich kam mir vor, als würde ich einen Marathon laufen, so bin ich durch die Seiten gehetzt.

Ich bin vollkommen in dieser Welt versunken und mich konnte nichts mehr ablenken und davon abhalten immer weiter und weiter zu lesen.

Eine absolut lesenswerte Trilogie, die ich jedem empfehlen kann (man sollte sie jedem aufzwingen, der sie noch nicht hat). Auf den ersten Blick mag sie nichts anderes sein, als ein weiterer kleiner Fisch im großen Gewässer, wenn man jedoch einen tieferen Blick wagt, bekommt man etwas ganz Besonderes geboten!(less)

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Dec 09, 2010

Jude Henderson rated it

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This book was just the right amount of EVERYTHING. As a matter of fact: It. Was. Perfect.

Action. Mystery. Fear. Romance. Passion. Truths. Not-wanted truths. And Trouble. Lots of trouble.

All of this and more is poured into the pages of The Reckoning, soaking every page of it. This book was a little bit more focused to the relationship between Chloe and Derek, but still keeping up with all the action. It was really fun and tr...more

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Oct 04, 2011

Liliana ღ's Mythology rated it

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After finishing up this book i was like: "Wait, thats all? I want more!" This book in the Trilogy wraps up the story with Chloe and the rest of her supernatural friends.

After they are betrayed, again, by the least expected person... again, they are re-captured by the Edison group who originally messed with their DNA and locked them up in the research facility. But also Chloe, who originally though...more

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Jun 13, 2010

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Oct 14, 2011

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OK, I’m torn on this book. I loved The Summoning, the 2nd book in this trilogy, and I kind of feel gypped (sic?) with this book, The Reckoning, the final installment to the Darkest Powers series. Yes, there was action, but not a lot. I didn’t expect the kids (Chloe, Tori, Derek, and Simon) to stay at Andrew’s house the whole time. I mean, you have a werewolf, a witch, a wizard, and a girl who can raise the dead and they CAN’T escape??

There were a lot of twists and turns, though, which made up for the lack of scenery in the book.

The LOVE TRIANGLE, however, was what I was waiting for. Yes, there could be a book about demons and witches, or death and warlocks, and I still look for the love story. I am a girl. Completely.

I left The Summoning loving Derek. Simon seemed nice and all, but Derek just seemed better. Although, one thing that bugged me was that these kids all seemed so grown up, except when it came to romance. Yes, I know they’re young, but if you’re on the run from people who want to kill you (i.e. The Edison Group), maybe just go for the love you want, rather than beat around the bush about it.

That being said, the fact that Derek and Chloe hooked up earlier on in the novel was just wonderful.

Moving on.

This was a great final installment to the Darkest Powers series and I kind of wish the gang would have more adventures, though it’s nice to have had an ending, finally (even if the characters hinted at the adventures they’ll be having in the future). I also enjoyed the growth of Tori’s character, but thought she could have been affected a little more by having to kill her own mother. The fact that her and Simon share a father is interesting and it would have been nice to see what she thought of that. Speaking of Simon, he really didn’t do anything for me in this book – I could feel Chloe and Dereck and Tori, but Simon could have not even been there and I don’t think I would have noticed a difference.

I have to say that one of the best things about Armstrong’s writing is that she doesn’t waste a full chapter on catching up the reader on what happened in the previous book. The way I see it, if the reader is already into the series, they don’t need the back story. Another great thing is the development of Chloe. Even though I thought she seemed really young in some aspects of the novel, she wasn’t the whiny, almost-breakable heroine that we see in other books of the genre (like Bella in Twilight or Zoey in the House of Night books). She was able to stick up for herself and her friends and make herself be heard.

I’m not sure if I feel inclined to read more of Armstrong’s work. Based on this trilogy, it’s hard to say if I would like anything else or not. I’m not sure if I would feel differently had ALL the books in the trilogy been available when I started to read, but I guess I’ll never know. Part of my also thinks that this book didn’t HAVE to be a trilogy – there was a lot of filler stuff that could have been edited out and it could have been just one novel.

I don’t think I’ll partake in the next series of Armstrong’s, The Gathering, but I’m sure I’ll check out some reviews to see if these characters make their way into the books.

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Aug 29, 2010

Megan rated it

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The Reckoning is not the best written YA, and it will never be a YA series that strongly impacts adults. The entire Darkest Powers series is filled with flaws. There is not nearly enough plot to fill 3 books, the kids are constantly on the run while wondering who to trust and where to go, the big action scenes are confusing, conflicts between the kids are very easily resolved ~ in fact, the love triangle is solved way too amicably to be believed, … but even so, this was an enjoyable read.
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Jan 18, 2011

Kay rated it

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It is so damn hard to write reviews for books you love, so I apologise in advance for the incoherence!

Where to start? Well, Armstrong successfully managed to include plot twists and turns I was completely unprepared for. Considering I had had a year to think it over, I thought I had a pretty good idea how this book would go. I was so wrong! The action was violent, sudden, and unexpectedly terrifying - and intensely emotional. Chloe and Derek had to do some things they really were...more

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Mar 28, 2010

Carla rated it

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Okay, before I get into the review, I would like to just make you aware that there may be some small spoliers, since this is the third book in the Darkest Powers series, however, I will not be posting any spoilers about the plot line etc so do not fear!! I had the biggest feeling of trepidation when I started reading this book, its always the same whenever I read the last in a series. A whole load of questions whirl through my mind; will the characters end up where I want them to? will the que...moreOkay, before I get into the review, I would like to just make you aware that there may be some small spoliers, since this is the third book in the Darkest Powers series, however, I will not be posting any spoilers about the plot line etc so do not fear!! I had the biggest feeling of trepidation when I started reading this book, its always the same whenever I read the last in a series. A whole load of questions whirl through my mind; will the characters end up where I want them to? will the questions brought up be answered? will I get the conclusion I am looking for as a reader? So to kick off my review, I would like to say this book quenched my thirst like a glass of water to a dude stuck in the desert. It was everything I could have hoped for and more.

This book for me was not which route the plot would take, but how the characters would deal with the hand they had been dealt. Namely, how they dealt with their powers and to what uses they put them to. That was the higlight of the book, seeing how much Kelley had developed her characters into the people we see in this book, how the decisions they made in the past have shaped them into the people laid onto the pages for us. Chloe our protagonist had the most amazing character development. She went from an introverted shy girl who was afraid of her powers and trusted almost everyone just because they seemed wiser and smarter than her, to a girl who wasn't afraid to make the right decision even if it wasn't somthing that would be easy. She progressed so much as a chartacter, and because of that, I don't see this as a paranormal story. I see this particular series as a story of how a young girl can overcome something horrible, can battle her demons, see her faults as something that are a part of her and not something to be ashamed of. A girl who comes out the other side a better person.

Kelley is an amazing author, and the world she has built here never failed to suck me in and keep me hooked. Am I sad that the series has ended? Yes, more than I would like to admit. I feel like these characters are my friends, like I know them, that I have invested my time and feelings in their story and but also got something in return. Did every single loose end get tied up? No, but you know what? this didn't bother me, I liked that about this book. In this case, some things are better left unsaid. And plus, if not every single question that was raised was addressed, then maybe we will get another glimpse into these characters lives in the future.

My favourite character has never wavered since I read The Summoning, and I bet you can guess who I mean. Yes, I am talking about Derek. The rather tall, grumpy, moody, teenage boy that has a power that would make me love him regardless. Yes, we was a wolf. I loved him as a character, he was protective and caring, he never hesitated when it came to protecting his friends. I particularly enjoyed seeing his vulnerable side when it came to protecting those he cared about and his unwavering faith and trust in them.

An anazing end to an amazing series. If you haven't read these books, then your missing out. If you plan on reading them, then I envy you, because you get to experience it for the very first time.(less)

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Jun 04, 2010

♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness rated it

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In the third and final book in the series we follow Derek, Chloe, Simon and Tori on their quest to free their trapped friends and family and escape well pretty much everyone!!

They think they have found a safe house with the boys friend, Simon - only to find that he to has betrayed them and so once again they are on the run. Unfortunately only to be recaptured and taken back to were they started at.

Im not giving away anything as to the plot but in this novel we see the r...more

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Oct 26, 2010

Carmen Belgium rated it

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I liked it, really liked it! This is an amazing teen read! Finished it in one go (while I was supposed to do schoolwork *oops* whaha)

Everything that I wanted to happen, happened hihi and I really was into the story! It kept me intrigued and it's written really nicely.

No 5 stars because well... to my feeling the story isn't finished, too much mysteries left unsolved and stuff. The story of Chloe is finished tho I think, yet I still have the feeling there could be written ...more

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Jun 28, 2010

Daniela rated it

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I always like Kelley Armstrongs writing and she's doing an awsome job writing for young adults. It's right on target language wise and theme wise.
In this third and final Summoning series book Chloe and her "gang" face the Edison Group again and also Cabals come into play... see who comes to the rescue. Maybe the ending is a little to easy, but hey, it's a good one...

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May 02, 2011

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I find it hard to write a review for a sequel. If you haven’t read this series yet, you can read my review for the first one HERE and for the second one HERE.

I’m going to be completely honest… I liked it! This series gets better with every book. I love the story, it keeps me addicted and begging for more. The characters are just so great. I love Chloe. I adore Derek. Simon makes me laugh. Tori is less annoying. I love how the romantic aspect is included, without making it seems fake....more

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Feb 07, 2012

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Reviewed by Trevor Froates

In the previous books in the Darkest Powers series (The Summoning and The Awakening), Chloe Saunders and her friends have discovered their supernatural powers, been locked away as mentally ill by the Edison Group (which endowed them with their powers in the first place) and have escaped to what they consider a sanctuary.

They think they have finally found a safe haven with Andrew, a trusted friend of Derek’s and Simon’s father. But not everything...more

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Jan 01, 2012

Bissfan rated it

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Endlich in Sicherheit? Derek, Chloe, Simon und Tori haben es geschafft: Sie sind bei Andrew angekommen, dem Kontaktmann der beiden Brüder, der ein Freund ihres Vaters war. Er eröffnet ihnen, dass es eine Gegengruppierung zur Edison Group gibt und verspricht Hilfe. Die Vier können vorerst nichts tun, außer zu warten, dass die Erwachsenen handeln – und dabei bietet sich auch Platz für Zwischenmenschliches. Doch wirklich lange können sie sich nicht damit aufhalten, denn nach und nach wird ihnen kla...more

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Dec 16, 2011

Hp Tan rated it

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This was what I wanted. This guy. This life. This me. I was never getting my old life back, and I didn't care. I was happy, I was safe. I was right where I wanted to be.

Uh-uh. I hate the ending. This was so disappointing! The ending totally pulls down my opinion of the book, and the rating. First off, how can it be that just because Chloe got Derek, and they found Simon's father, Mr. Bae (who very conveniently happens to not be one of the "bad guys"), Chloe can sudden...more

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Dec 11, 2011

Debbiegordon rated it

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Can I just say I can't believe this is the last one! I didn't realize it was the last book in the trilogy because I thought it was a series, not a trilogy. I want more! This book was the best of all three of the books.
In this one, Chloe gets much better with her powers and gets into more trouble. Her and her pack of friends are on the run and but they can really handle themselves. I feel really bad for Simon because he likes Chloe so much but she doesn't like him. Chloe and Derek get close...more

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Nov 04, 2011

Tati rated it

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The end is very near and not all will be there to see it. Chloe Saunders is not your average girl. Sure she's got the usual, friend drama, boy problems, nagging grownups. But she's got things about her that make her stand out from the rest. She's a powerful necromancer, who can raise the dead with a wink, choosing between a misunderstood werewolf "But no one even recognized that. They didn't see Derek. All they saw was the werewolf" and a sorcerer, with a new best friend who may or may...moreThe end is very near and not all will be there to see it. Chloe Saunders is not your average girl. Sure she's got the usual, friend drama, boy problems, nagging grownups. But she's got things about her that make her stand out from the rest. She's a powerful necromancer, who can raise the dead with a wink, choosing between a misunderstood werewolf "But no one even recognized that. They didn't see Derek. All they saw was the werewolf" and a sorcerer, with a new best friend who may or may not be on the same team. I backed off and was about to explain more about the ghost when he blurted," It's Tori. I don't like her story about how she got away." All of them: Tori, Derek,Simon, and Chloe, are on the run from the Edison Group after finding out that they've been subjected to a program called the Genesis project, genetically altering them into stronger and more dangerous supernaturals. Trying to discover what has happened to people like them and how to deal with what they are, while running away from people who would rather have them dead then have their experiments brought to light, this book is an action packed sequel to the Darkest Powers series, that will make you desperate for more.
I love the way the author writes. She has a style that is more than unique, and it makes you wonder what she'll write next. There's a bit of everything, making it so easy to relate to the characters. I also like how she gave brief snippets of what came in the two books before, so that even if you haven't read the books before, you can still understand. I feel, however that this was a disappointing end to the series, and there should be another after, simply to clear the dead air. The author really didn't go into much detail in certain character's situations, and the relationship between Derek and Chloe simply ended. It left me wondering what would happen next and I had many questions unanswered. What this book lacked in overall depth, it made up in the action scenes. I'm telling you, every time something monumental happened, it was described so perfectly that it was as if you were there. No exaggeration needed. That was so fantastic.
I'm going to give this book a three, because I absolutely loved it, but I can't help but compare it to the other three and be a bit underwhelmed. It was a very good book, with wonderful characters you can relate t0, but it lacked the depth that the second one had, or the true emotion that the first one had. This one however, had by far the best action.
I hope you are ready to go to the store and buy this book!
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“You were just worried about me."
An exhale, relieved that I had understood. "Yeah"
I turned. "Because you think I'm worth it"
He put his fingers under my chin. "I absolutely think your worth it."
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No sudden uncontrollable urges to go kill something?'
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Hey, you're the one who was worried.' I paused. 'And I don't smell like dinner, right?'
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