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"There's never a slow moment in their journey or a false line in Armstrong's writing."
-- Charlaine Harris, author of Dead to the World
"Kelley Armstrong has created a gritty, realistic world both teen and adult readers will enjoy. Edge-of-the-seat reading, with plenty of surprises. I want the next installment now!"
-- Kim Harrison, author of White Witch, Black Curse
"Armstrong continues to captivate. I'm hooked!"
-- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
-- Charlaine Harris, author of Dead to the World
"Kelley Armstrong has created a gritty, realistic world both teen and adult readers will enjoy. Edge-of-the-seat reading, with plenty of surprises. I want the next installment now!"
-- Kim Harrison, author of White Witch, Black Curse
"Armstrong continues to captivate. I'm hooked!"
-- Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The explosive final part of the Darkest Powers trilogy, Kelley Armstrong's internationally bestselling YA series.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chloe, Derek, Simon and Tori have escaped the catches of the Edison Group with the help of Andrew. A former employee of the Edison Group, and a friend of the boys' dad, he and a small group of other ex-employees want to stop the experiments the EG are preforming and feel the kids may just have the information they need to do so. But Chloe and her friends are cautious. They've been through a lot, escaped and been caught repeatedly, and betrayed by those they trusted completely already, is Andrews offer of help too good to be true? And even if it is, do they have a choice about staying with him?
I liked the previous two books in this trilogy, but I didn't love them. I always felt like they were lacking something. But this one I liked a lot more. It felt smoother, like the series really hit it's stride. It's well paced with a fair bit of action and some good twists and turns. A couple things along the way I really didn't see coming.
The love triangle between Chloe and the brothers, Derek and Simon, played out really well and I love how it worked out. Chloe grew up a lot through this book and it really showed. Not to mention she finally learned to stand up for herself. Aside from Chloe, I felt Derek and Tori grew a fair bit through this final book as well making them that bit more 'real' to me. Simon is pretty much the same, but his character serves his purpose just fine, without being forgotten.
Aside from the romantic entanglements, the plot is not so cleanly wrapped up. The biggest things are dealt with, but not everything. Why? Because while this is a trilogy, it's the first part of a series. The second trilogy is titled 'Darkness Rising' and the first book, 'The Gathering' is due out in about a year (I think). The second trilogy follows different characters, subjects of a different Edison Group project. Kelley recently said on Twitter than right now Chloe and her friends are plotted to appear late in the second trilogy, but that it could easily change as it's not written yet. Personally, I really hope they do cause I want more of these characters.
Back to this book. While there are certain things left open ended, the majority of plot threads are tied up in this book, or at least enough to give a satisfying conclusion. I would have liked a little more in some ways, but given this is actually the start of a series, which has at least three more books to go, I can't really expect it to be all tied up. Easily my favourite of the three books, and admittedly not my favourite YA series, but still worth reading. And if you've read the first and second books, you definitely don't want to miss this one! A great read.
I liked the previous two books in this trilogy, but I didn't love them. I always felt like they were lacking something. But this one I liked a lot more. It felt smoother, like the series really hit it's stride. It's well paced with a fair bit of action and some good twists and turns. A couple things along the way I really didn't see coming.
The love triangle between Chloe and the brothers, Derek and Simon, played out really well and I love how it worked out. Chloe grew up a lot through this book and it really showed. Not to mention she finally learned to stand up for herself. Aside from Chloe, I felt Derek and Tori grew a fair bit through this final book as well making them that bit more 'real' to me. Simon is pretty much the same, but his character serves his purpose just fine, without being forgotten.
Aside from the romantic entanglements, the plot is not so cleanly wrapped up. The biggest things are dealt with, but not everything. Why? Because while this is a trilogy, it's the first part of a series. The second trilogy is titled 'Darkness Rising' and the first book, 'The Gathering' is due out in about a year (I think). The second trilogy follows different characters, subjects of a different Edison Group project. Kelley recently said on Twitter than right now Chloe and her friends are plotted to appear late in the second trilogy, but that it could easily change as it's not written yet. Personally, I really hope they do cause I want more of these characters.
Back to this book. While there are certain things left open ended, the majority of plot threads are tied up in this book, or at least enough to give a satisfying conclusion. I would have liked a little more in some ways, but given this is actually the start of a series, which has at least three more books to go, I can't really expect it to be all tied up. Easily my favourite of the three books, and admittedly not my favourite YA series, but still worth reading. And if you've read the first and second books, you definitely don't want to miss this one! A great read.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Brilliant book wraps up the trilogy nicely but leaves it open at the same time, good idea to find Kelleys webpage if you write to her with a Self addressed envelope she will foot the postage and send you signed book plates and book marks for each of the three books, making them very personalised for those of us who who cant pop to Canada for a book signing!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great third book in the series. Well written and I was hooked on the developing love story. I was slightly perplexed by the ending as it seemed to be slightly abrupt. Not sure if this is leading to another book which would be fantastic.
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Truly Addictive
After reading the first book i was completely hooked and left wanting more! I really hope there is another book to follow up!
Published 17 days ago by R C ROSSER
Loved it
I enjoyed this book alot! all 3 books are a good read so much so i have passed these on to friends to read and they loved them to. Read more
Published 4 months ago by nettie27
The best yet!
The best yet! I love the Dark Powers trilogy, but this is my favourite book. I'm always amazed at how many people have never heard of this series, but it's great. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Elizabeth Hughes
Fantastic ending to the series
A brilliant last book in the Darkest Powers trilogy. It answers all the questions we had regarding the first two books but left some of the bigger questions open for the Darkness... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Thoughts Of A Scot Reviews
The day of Reckoning has finally come...
The last in the trilogy, this book is probably on par, if not slighty better than the second.
This is where all the threads are tied and the mysteries ae solved. Read more
This is where all the threads are tied and the mysteries ae solved. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tohru
great escapism read
Third and final book of the chloe 'darkest powers' series. This was probably the best one out of the three books. Read more
Published 15 months ago by nds
sequels
sometimes sequels aren't quite as good as the original book. this one was everything and more! the whole series is a must read for any young adults with a passion for fantasy... Read more
Published 16 months ago by t_jane
KELLEY ARMSTRONGS THE BEST
Great value for money, another fantastic book from Armstrong, eat and sleep before you buy it as you won't once you get it...
Published 16 months ago by WILL
The reconing
I'm a big fan of Kelley Armstrong, and I like the different angle in this new set of books. This one (part 3) was very enjoyable, full of action and suspense. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JoJo78
No great surprises here
Poor writing and a pretty predictable end. If you can't wait to see what happens in the end, you would do better to imagine it, because this book is not worth buying.
Published 20 months ago by Rodney
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