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'Action, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance --.Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. You'll be desperate for a sequel.' Melissa Marr, author of WICKED LOVELY
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'Action, danger, supernatural secrets, and a hint of romance--Armstrong's world is one in which trusting the wrong person can have dire consequences. You'll be desperate for a sequel.' Melissa Marr, author of WICKED LOVELY
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Summoning is an excellent addition to the Kelley Armstrong powerhouse and fans will not be disappointed. I finished the book in almost a single sitting and had to be prised from the house to go to the shops or would have spent all day in the chair. How much bigger a recommendation can I give you?
Chloe is a disturbed and at times disturbing teenager who often seems older than her years yet retains an innocence that makes her absolutely charming. This is her story and boy does it herald an excellent series if the opening is anything to go by.
Buy this book and enjoy that 'star in the sky' moment that heralds another great series to be anticipated and enjoyed!
Chloe is a disturbed and at times disturbing teenager who often seems older than her years yet retains an innocence that makes her absolutely charming. This is her story and boy does it herald an excellent series if the opening is anything to go by.
Buy this book and enjoy that 'star in the sky' moment that heralds another great series to be anticipated and enjoyed!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Initially, the story of Chloe Saunders unfolds as that of a teenager with the ability to see ghosts. Having read all the other Otherworld books, I did wonder initially how this book fitted in with the others.
At the same time, I was thinking that various incidents pointed to similarities with well-known characters from the other books. Were some of these kids half-demons? Then Chloe is introduced to the word 'necromancer', and the story snowballs from there.
As with all her other books, this one is well-written, with a good plot. Certainly, I did not guess who the 'bad guy' would actually turn out to be, and I won't ruin the story by spilling that little gem of information.
Can't wait for the other two books in this trilogy.
At the same time, I was thinking that various incidents pointed to similarities with well-known characters from the other books. Were some of these kids half-demons? Then Chloe is introduced to the word 'necromancer', and the story snowballs from there.
As with all her other books, this one is well-written, with a good plot. Certainly, I did not guess who the 'bad guy' would actually turn out to be, and I won't ruin the story by spilling that little gem of information.
Can't wait for the other two books in this trilogy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
THE SUMMONING is the first book by Armstrong that I have read. Looking at the synopsis and reading reviews on Amazon.com, I thought I was going to be in for a treat. Unfortunately, I found it to be a disappointment.
THE SUMMONING is about Chloe Saunders, a teenage girl who begins seeing ghosts. When she is chased by a badly burnt janitor through her school, her fear causes her to thrash out at her teachers. The violence and Chloe's insistence that there is a man there which they cannot see, result in her being taken off to a hospital before ending up in Lyle House, a home for mentally disturbed children.
Within her first couple of days there, Chloe is diagnosed by the staff as having schizophrenia. But Chloe is unsure that this correct - is she ill or are her visions for real? And as Chloe spends more time at Lyle House, she begins to suspect that the home is not all that it seems.
That is the basic plot. Sounds impressive. Armstrong's writing is quite good - the way that she discusses mental illness and being 'normal' is convincing; it throws up areas of debate and consideration. However, as I got further into this book, I felt as though the writing lacked any true suspense or driving force. The pace seemed incredibly slow, to me, with very little really happening upto well into pages 200+. Also, the repetitive way that Armstrong had other characters, especially a boy called Derek, suddenly appear from seemingly nowhere got very infuriating. It made the novel seem lazy to me, which is a shame.
Although I know that Armstrong has written books for adults, I will not be choosing to read them following this. Even as a YA book, THE SUMMONING was left under-par by my standards.
THE SUMMONING is about Chloe Saunders, a teenage girl who begins seeing ghosts. When she is chased by a badly burnt janitor through her school, her fear causes her to thrash out at her teachers. The violence and Chloe's insistence that there is a man there which they cannot see, result in her being taken off to a hospital before ending up in Lyle House, a home for mentally disturbed children.
Within her first couple of days there, Chloe is diagnosed by the staff as having schizophrenia. But Chloe is unsure that this correct - is she ill or are her visions for real? And as Chloe spends more time at Lyle House, she begins to suspect that the home is not all that it seems.
That is the basic plot. Sounds impressive. Armstrong's writing is quite good - the way that she discusses mental illness and being 'normal' is convincing; it throws up areas of debate and consideration. However, as I got further into this book, I felt as though the writing lacked any true suspense or driving force. The pace seemed incredibly slow, to me, with very little really happening upto well into pages 200+. Also, the repetitive way that Armstrong had other characters, especially a boy called Derek, suddenly appear from seemingly nowhere got very infuriating. It made the novel seem lazy to me, which is a shame.
Although I know that Armstrong has written books for adults, I will not be choosing to read them following this. Even as a YA book, THE SUMMONING was left under-par by my standards.
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The Summoning
This book series is really good. The books are about Chloe who is an ordinary girl of 15, until she sees people that nobody else sees and hears voices that no one else hears. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RatherBarefootThanBookless
Kelley Armstrong fans may be disappointed..
As a massive, and I mean really massive, fan of Kelley Armstrong already I couldn't wait to see what she'd deliver this time around and the story sounded promising: Chloe Saunders... Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. J. Hotchkin
Another fascinating book from Kelley Armstrong
I just finished reading The Summoning. This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. The charecters were well discribed as well as many other things. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sandra
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this book had me guessing what happened next all the way though i couldnt wait to finish it. i now want to see what happens next...
Published 4 months ago by abzy
It's a good thing I took this out in the library!
I need some new books I find this book in the library some days ago.. I found this book very different to the other books which I have read... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A Girl in love with words and fiction
I have fallen in love with another Kelley Armstrong Series!
I have been wanting to read the Darkest Powers trilogy for a while now, and after downloading the first chapter onto my Kindle and giving it a quick read, I made the investment to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marie Malyon
The Summoning
From the moment I picked this booked up I was hooked. It is descriptive, fascinating, holds the reader captivated and I cannot wait to read the remaining books in the trilogy.
Published 7 months ago by canine companion
YA series from my favourite author
So this is actually a re-read and I'm slightly biased since I love Kelley Armstrong's writing. This is the first in her YA trilogy, Darkest Powers. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Thoughts Of A Scot Reviews
Sadly disappointing and a bit boring!
This was the first book I'd read of Kelley Armstrong's and I was really disappointed-I really wanted to like it!!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by C.Ridgway
fab series
I thought the summoning was a really thoroughly enjoyable read and am very much looking forward to reading the next two in the series. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
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