The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
It’s a bit strange, but when I see The Awakening as a title, I always think of Kate Chopin. However, Kelly Armstrong’s book entitled The Awakening has nothing to do with Chopin. It is a continuation of the most excellent novel, The Summoning. Chloe is back, along with -GUSH- Derek! The What The F-ery continues from the very opening. I would love to post a summary, but it would be unfair to those who have not read The Summoning yet.
I read The Awakening in four hours, yes I am boasting. It’s not because I am a particularly quick reader, but because The Awakening is akin to book-crack! There is never a dull moment, never a spot where I’m sitting there thinking, OH DEAR GOD JUST GET TO IT. Nor is characterization sacrificed in this book. I liked learning a bit more about Tori, even though I still hate her. There were moments when certain characters would do things, and I would legit say out loud, hands off buddy, Chloe DOES not belong with you. No, just no. GRRR arg, see Mr. Book Character, that is my scary reader face. Not that the words magically rearrange, since I’m not quite studying at Hogwarts (still awaiting my acceptance letter by Owl Post). Anyways, there is some killer tension, I would say it’s sexual, but you know, teens don’t do that.
While reading The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong, I suggest you investigate some Cream Jones Soda. I have mentioned before how much I love cream soda, well whenever I see a store selling the Holy Grail of cream sodas known as Jones Cream Soda, I purchase it. There’s one store and one gas station that I know of near me which sells Jones, pretty rare. I also think the way I was captivated by The Awakening and lust for the next book in the Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong (The Reckoning) is pretty rare too!
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I'm reading summoning now, its pretty good. can't wait 2 read AWAKENING! at least i don't have 2 wait
I am on a list at the library for the Summoning! So I can't wait to read it so that I can read this one..lol
Great review! I like how your sense of humor comes out in your writing.
This book sounds like fun and I have seen it everywhere so it must be added to my TBR list.
Great review. LOVE the drink choice.
Welcome to the read-a-thon (I hope you're still participating)! Enjoy these first few hours-they'll fly by! I'm sure you'll do great.
Yum drinks! Hope your reading is going well, good luck on the rest, and can't wait to read more of your posts
Now I desperately want Cream Soda. Sounds just delicious.
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