Title: The Rising
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Things are getting desperate for Maya and her friends. Hunted by the powerful St. Clouds and now a rival Cabal as well, they're quickly running out of places to hide. And with the whole world thinking they died in a helicopter crash, it's not like they can just go to the authorities for help.
All they have is the name and number of someone who might be able to give them a few answers. Answers to why they're so valuable, and why their supernatural powers are getting more and more out of control.But Maya is unprepared for the truths that await her. And now, like it or not, she'll have to face down some demons from her past if she ever hopes to move on with her life. Because Maya can't keep running forever.
Review: Filled with adventure, surprises, and action, The Rising was an exciting conclusion to the Darkness Rising trilogy. I loved how the author brought in the characters from the Darkest Powers trilogy, a sister series. She melded the story-lines together excellently. I enjoyed the both series immensely. With a a bit of a twist ending, this third book is sure to please fans.
Title:
The Calling
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Summary: Maya and her
friends--all of whom have supernatural powers--have been kidnapped after
fleeing from a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set, and after
a terrifying helicopter crash they find themselves pursued by evildoers
in the Vancouver Island wilderness.
Review: I didn't realize it while reading the first book, but the Darkness Rising trilogy is very similar to Virals by Kathy Reich. They both take place in Canada, have main characters who can shape-shift, takes place on an island that is run by a company and everybody works at the labs, both main characters are really good with animals. I miss the Darkest Powers books; those were amazing. Apparently Maya will meet up with Chloe and Derek in the next Darkness Rising book. (This is just here-say, mind you) If it's true... !!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I've seen some Team Daniel/Team Rafe things, which annoys me to no end. You can only have teams for romantic interests if the point of the book is which guy the girl is going to choose. (Thank goodness that wasn't the case here) Also, there is no competition between Rafe and Daniel. Maya is in love with Rafe, and Daniel is just her best friend. Just because the main character is close to two guys doesn't mean she's interested in both of them!
