Review of The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

by April (Books&Wine) on October 17, 2009

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The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong is in two words – brain candy. I don’t know why, but The Summoning reminded me of Twilight, only I actually enjoyed it. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong is a paranormal YA about Chloe, who finds herself in a group home for teens with mental illnesses.

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong is quite captivating, I would look up from reading 15 minutes, and discover I had read 30 pages. However, the reason could be that I read a heavier adult book prior to reading The Summoning.  Unfortunately, I do have some criticisms of this book. A bit of the dialogue seemed contrived, i.e. “you are trying to steal my guy” LOLz. Some of the characters were kind of flat – Tori and Rae. However, I was rooting for all of the characters.
The action in The Summoning was well-done. Much of the plot had me on edge. Lots of WHAT, NO WAY while I was reading The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong. I like when I react verbally to the words I am reading. The ending was a cliff-hanger, I suppose it is a lucky thing that I have the Awakening out from the library.

While reading The Summoning, I suggest you drink a cotton-candy flavored slushie, since it’s drink-candy, essentially. These are the perfect light drink for a hot summer day or between serious drinks like coffee and milk and water, just like the Summoning by Kelly Armstrong is the perfect book to read between weightier tomes.

Series Order:

The Summoning

The Awakening

The Reckoning

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brizmus October 17, 2009 at 4:57 am

I am all about the verbal reactions to books and TV shows. It's like talking to yourself, only better.
I have never had a cotton candy flavored slushie, but if it is anywhere near as good as a Louisiana cotton candy flavored snow cone, it must be awesome!

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ladystorm October 17, 2009 at 9:12 am

I have been wanting to read this and I am on the reserve list at the library and I think I am next, so whoooo hooo. Sounds like it might be good.

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Michelle October 17, 2009 at 10:19 am

I really love this series, it's great. And a cotton candy slushie you say? Sounds amazing haha. ;D

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Lori(Pure Imagination) October 17, 2009 at 11:12 am

I LOVE this series! The Awakening is even better if you can believe it!

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Jenn October 17, 2009 at 12:55 pm

I completely agree with your review! It was a nice read overall with a lot of twists at the end, but I did feel like the dialogue was so cliche at time. And, those candy slushies sound very interesting, I must try one sometime! :)

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Misty October 17, 2009 at 4:39 pm

What I loved about this series was that it was exactly what I would have expected from a Kelley Armstrong ya series. It was like her adult books but ya appropriate. And I think it's getting better. Love Derek, even though he can be hard to love.

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Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com October 17, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Sweet drink choice ;)

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Katie October 18, 2009 at 6:55 pm

Now I want a slushie, haha! Great review — I love this series.

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Alyssa Kirk @ Teens Read and Write October 18, 2009 at 8:15 pm

I enjoyed this but liked the Awakening even better so check out the sequel when you get a chance.

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Justine October 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm

Definitely going to add this to my TBR pile! It sounds like a great book to me ;) I always love reading some paranormal novels.
Thanks for your review!

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