The Calling
In The Calling, the sizzling second book in the Darkness Rising trilogy,New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong pumps up the romance, danger, and suspense that left readers of The Gatheringclamoring for more. Maya Delaney’s paw-print birthmark is the sign of what she truly is—a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly anyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it’s only a matter of time before she’s able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents. Now, Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. Then they’re kidnapped, and after a chilling helicopter crash, they find themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home. Plentiful action and romance in this second installment in the Darkness Rising series will keep readers enthralled to the very last page.
Action! Jump right in and be back in the story!
When a book directly throws you into actions, those are the best opening scenes where you barely have time to catch a breath. The ending of The Gathering was horrible and left you hanging quite desperately in the air – and this is exactly where The Calling beings… This was actually one element, I truly enjoyed already in the fist book, the action packed plot, and it goes right on with The Calling. There is a lot of happening and the kids and we have barely time to take a breath. Moreover, already in the first minutes of the books something very bad happens in this is where sensible readers like me shed the first tears…
You love kick-ass heroines? Meet Maya!
Maya is exactly how you would describe a kick – ass heroine! Strong smart and willing to take over the role of a leader even though she wouldn’t have picked this role for herself, but left with no other choice, she takes on the responsibility without whining! I’m actually very much in love with this girl and she ons of my favorite characters!
A bunch of unusual kids…
In fact, the whole crew of kids is incredible awesome! It’s always amazing how much love for detail goes into the development for secondary characters, and Kelley Armstrong did a fantastic job to lay our each personality with love for detail! I guess, my favorite character besides Maya is definitely Daniel – he’s awesome!!! Prince Charming, Prince Loyal and Prince Awesome!
Love Romance, Triangle?
Actually, the romance left me slightly confused at this point in the series. I remember how deeply I fell in love with Rafe last book, but, since he was absent for a large part of the book, I fell in love with Daniel and now I’m confused! But, there is romance and I like it…
Sequel depression?
Sequels and especially the second books in the series are often the hardest books to read ( maybe even to write) but, this book delivered everything you want from a sequel. We get action, we get a lot of revelations and mysteries are uncovered that were set in book one, but it leaves you with enough questions to desperately wish the next book would come out right now!
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Additional Info
I reviewed Book I, The Gathering last year and loved it. Also, this is a Spin off of The Darkest Power series. I personally haven’t read this series, so I can totally recommend the Darkness Rising series also for new Readers just like me.
Although I don’t usually have a vision who could play the characters in the book, here I actually have a perfect vision, Meet Maya (Shay Mitchel) and Rafe (Tyler Posey)
And now, I have some books to grab for you!
I have a Paperback copy of The Gathering and Hardcover of The Calling for one lucky winner!
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Good Luck, much love and Happy Saturday!!!
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I keep thinking about getting a copy of this book because I love the covers for some reason.
It’s so great that the 2nd book didn’t disappoint and it’s pretty epic that the book is action-packed.
Glad you liked it, Danny ! 🙂
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YES I love te covers too, I think it’s the colors and the pretty girl face 🙂
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Loved this book! Kelley Armstrong never disappoints! She’s definitely my favorite paranormal author.
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Must Read her other books! :-))
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LOVE Kelley Armstrong–she’s one of my favorite authors! This is a really interesting series and definitely has some great characters. I agree about the love story. Not sure how I felt about the switch up and wondering if the next one will go all triangle-y or not…
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Gah! Mee too! I loved Rafe in book one and I always saw Daniel as her Best Friend. I love those books where the best friends is truly and only best friend and not morphs into a love interest. I hope we are going back to Rafe soon!
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Awesome review! Awesome giveaway.
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I read the Darkest Powers and I really liked them I have been wanting to start this series but haven’t yet. Thanks so much for an awesome giveaway!!
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Excellent review my dear! I love Kelley Armstrong and this one has been seating on my shelf since it came out! aah!! Im SO gonna read it this month =9
Im sad that Rafe is not there for a good part of the book, yet Daniel seems pretty appetizing =9
great review my sweet ^.^
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*sigh* I loved Daniel too, like so much! He was great but, I just loved the tension between Rafe and Maya as lovers and not as friends…
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I remember reading Kelley Armstrong’s Darkest Powers trilogy and loving it. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Ooh you’re a fan of this series too!? I LOVE Kelley she’s one of my top fav authors I’ve enjoyed all of her books – this one included. I love Maya and the excitement in it and for a sequel this one was great!!
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I truly have to get to her Darkest Power series! I tried so many times but never got past the first pages I do not know why! Because I love this series here so much!
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I bought the first book when it released all excited to read it…then never got around to it. After reading this, I know I need too!
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Oh Amanda! Go and get them from your shelf in your hands, this is a great series with lots of action and awesome characters!
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Funny. I haven’t read the DP series either because I couldn’t get into it. Glad to know that the Gathering is much better, though I’m not sure what to think about the romantic entanglements. Still, I love it when the secondary characters are just as well developed as the main.
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I’m crossing my fingers.
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Hehe! Mee too, I tried at least 3 times but never really got into the book1 But. with this one it was instant love so you shouldn’t shy away from it because you didn’t read DP..
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Great review, Danny! I’m really pleased to hear this is a good follow up. I love Kelley Armstrong’s books and The Gathering is one of my favourites. I still need to read this one but can’t wait now! 🙂
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This one starts right off where the last one ends and it’ starts with such a bang it was hard to stop reading! lovedit!
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I just requested this from the library since I enjoyed the first. After your review I’m dying for it to get here. Great actor picks!
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Aren#t they cute? I especially love Shay she’s so beautiful and my perfect Maya!!
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I absolutely loved the Darkest Powers trilogy. And The Gathering was amazing as well! Really good review on this one. Thank you for the giveaway. (:
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i love this book.. i was mad at the end because i wanted to continue… Where’s the third book?!
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