As seen on The ReadventurerHow do I put it gently? It is time for Kelley Armstrong to stop writing the same story. This cow, unfortunately, is almost dry.I know, it sounds mean, but even though I mostly enjoyed the process of reading The Calling OK, this book is pretty much the same thing as The Summoning, The Awakening, The Reckoning, The Gathering, plus a couple of short stories relating to this whole Darkest Powers series. ALL of these stories have exactly the same plot. I do not even need to...

I really hope Derek, Chloe, and the others from the Darkest Powers are in this book.

It better be Jan 1st 2012!!

4 starsSo I was originally going to power read through The Calling but I had a test I needed to study for (I passed... Not a high grade but I passed), so it took me a while to read. But I finally finished it around 12 in the morning.The Calling picks up where The Gathering left off. It was an intense moment at the beginning and soon became more intense when the characters find themselves in the wilderness with no means of survival except finding civilization. As they do that, more secrets are re...

Team Daniel all the way!

Bullet Review:That was awful. Painful. Drawn out. Meandering. Pointless. A cash-in.Okay, so there's probably worse out there (IS worse), but in terms of my disappointment and absolute abuse of my favorite plot (the survival story), this is the bottom of the barrel.Full Review to come after the weeping and sprinkling of ashes.Full Review:Maya and company run around like chickens with their heads cut off in the woods. One by one, the kids get kidnapped. Plot points are dropped like anvils from Wil...

I really liked The Gathering, the first book in this series, but even for a middle book, The Calling is disappointing. It's not that this series is eerily similar to Armstrong's first YA trilogy, the Darkest Powers books, because that didn't bother me with The Gathering -- I thought it was a successful refresh of a similar group of characters in a similar plot, with better characterizations and a better setting than the original. And I already expected the second book to be the weakest, because

The Calling (Darkness Rising, #2), Kelley ArmstrongMaya Delaney's paw-print birthmark is the mark of what she truly is - a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly everyone 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 be...

I have a feeling that some people are going to hate Kelley Armstrong's The Calling. It's almost impossible that she didn't think this was going to piss a few people off. This is a book you can't take at face value. Because at face value, this is a slow progressing plot, the romance is largely missing (though not entirely, it's just not with the same guy - shock horror), and as we get more answers about Maya, her friends and the bad guys, we also get more questions. This is an adventure book. It'...

Kelley has been one of my first well-loved and favorite authors since I discovered her Women of the Otherworld series. Since then, her Darkest Powers Trilogy has also been added to my favorites, and even though I don't love this trilogy quite as much, it's still filled with the Kelley awesomeness that I live for! The Calling, the second installment in the Darkness Rising trilogy, continues immediately where we left off; it starts at a full speed that does not ease up until the end, where we're l...

I'll let my dear Sheldon to show you my reaction after reading this book As some of you know I really love Kelley's books but not this one. I just got the feeling like this book is written only because it had to be done. I won't even start talking about know much I'm disappointed. I'll write my reasons now and DON'T read it if you're planing to read the book. You've been warned. (view spoiler)[ From very start of this book I've felt like I just entered some action movie. I really don't have not...

Holy hackjob. The first was bad enough with Armstrong stepping in to walk all over Maya talking to anybody about her heritage. This one has that, too, but it's so much worse. The author's hand lies heavy on this starting from the word go until I just couldn't stand it any longer. Sam accidentally hits a button that opens the helicopter door and it jostles just enough for Rafe (and only Rafe), who just happens to be unbuckled (not the only one unbuckled, just the only one to fall out of the helic...

Oh my gooodnesssss :DThe cover IS HERE!!!! I love the title, it really does suit the entire series really well (in my opinion of course) I can't wait for this and 2012 is a still a long way to go! WRITE FASTER KELLEY!!!!!!One last thing: TEAMMMM DANIEL!!!!!!!

Reading The Calling so soon after finishing The Gathering is both a good and a bad thing. Good, because this book takes off exactly where we left the story in the last installment and there's absolutely no recapping for those who've forgotten what happened. Bad, because it only highlights the fact that Ms Armstrong does not have enough story for three books and this one was a complete waste of time and paper.I really don't understand why every single publisher/author thinks that a trilogy is

THINGS I’D DO TO GET MYSELF A COPY OF THE RISING:1. Force everyone I know to buy a copy of The Calling2. Actually get down on my knees and beg for one3. Burn my copy of [insert-bad-angel-book-here], or donate it, if that’d make my case look better4. Go a week without my headache meds5. Jump through a ring of fireOkay, maybe not those last two – both seem pretty painful – but I’d definitely sacrifice quite a bit to get myself the next book.The Calling was a very strong book. While furthering the

The first book was amazing, and this was a good follow up- not as good but good. I've always hoped she'd give Daniel a chance, I love him he's such a great guy, wish i had a friend like him! I dont know what to make of Rafe, but I couldn't care i'm for daniel all the way hands down unless he turns out to be a real jerk which i doubt. Feel so sorry for him because he has a crap abusive dad! How can she not love him? Cant wait to see what happens. I gave this one 4 stars because shes still not giv...

Quick reviewCover: Okay Rating PG Thumbs Up 4.5 Overall: Hearth Thumping.Characters: Well crafted.Plot: Action packed like running for your life.Page Turner: Yes. Series Cont.? Yes. Recommend Yes.Book Boyfriend: DANIELSUMMARY (50 words or less)Where we left off in the previous book, I was anxious to get started on the next installment. This book had a lot more action from the beginning. Again the storyline was slightly predictable, but it didn’t stifle my enjoyment of the story. It however was...

“Remembering. Forgetting. I'm not sure which is worse.” This book basically felt like a filler. An enjoyable filler, but filler nonetheless.. Also, while I really liked Raffe in the first book and felt like he and Maya had the most chemistry. Now, I actually want her more with Daniel. While Raffe is charming, I like Daniel's selflessness and personality a lot. For some reason, he reminds me of a more mature version od Derek from The Darkest Powers. Though I doubt I could ship Maya and Daniel qui...

Second disappointing installment in seriesAfter narrowly escaping a suspicious forest fire that threatened to destroy their island home, Maya, Daniel, and their friends find themselves in even more danger as their rescue helicopter crashes and they’re left to survive and outwit their pursuers in a remote wilderness. As their potential captors get closer, Maya must struggle to decide whom to trust and what to believe about herself and her friends. Strange rumblings start to surface as others in t...