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cobycoyle's review against another edition
3.0
Okay but the fact that this is only a trilogy with this being the end book pisses me off because it left things unfinished. Also, the fact that Chloe summoned a whole ass demon at one point just completely goes unmentioned and unworried about. Like?????
At least I got my ChloexDerek ship to sail…hmph.
At least I got my ChloexDerek ship to sail…hmph.
vicky30312's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
So many unanswered questions T^T but overall the series was good and glad I finally got around to reading it.
shinemoore's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
eesh25's review against another edition
4.0
After a lot of running and fighting, Chloe and friends are finally away from the Edison Group and in a safe house. But that wasn't without cost. Chloe's aunt and Rae are both still being held captive and now the plan is to free them. If only they could get Andrew's team of adults to believe them.
Which wasn't happening.
I was quite infuriated on Chloe's behalf for how everyone seemed to be treated them. But that, sadly, is how it is in the world. Adults never listen because, to them, teenagers do nothing but overreact and exaggerate. And it was nice to see how well that was shown and that Chloe was smart enough to not let that stop her.
Chloe is honestly a great character. And so are the others. Derek is smart, even more than Chloe, and honest. Simon is the guy who breaks the tension and he's just... good. Tori is the one with the excessive amounts of attitude. I had my doubts about her at first but she grew on me.
The story was really good and so was the pace. I wasn't disappointed with the ending but I kinda wanted more of a conclusion. Things aren't resolved and there was definitely no happily ever after, but it was still good. As for the unresolved things, I think they will be addressed in the spin-off series. I'm glad it's a spin-off and not a sequel because as much as I love Chloe, I don't think I want another book with her.
You see, her powers are no longer very interesting. We've seen her summon ghosts, talk to them, banish then and put them back in their bodies. And when that happened in this book, it wasn't exciting, and I wondered if we really needed another few scenes of Chloe accidentally putting a ghost back into its body and then trying to release it, telling herself to 'focus' or 'concentrate' and not pay attention to the creepy sounds. I didn't think we did.
In fact, there's one chapter that has no purpose other than to add some creep factor; except it's not that creepy because something similar happened in the last two books. It was, to me, just a waste of however long it took to write the scene.
Overall though, this was a good conclusion to a good series (something that's uncommon with trilogies) and I definitely recommend checking it out not just because of that, but also because the series stands out in sea of YA series as a different approach. It was refreshing, interesting , smart and I'm very glad I read it.
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Third in the Darkest Powers urban fantasy series.
The Story
We open with Chloe, Simon, Derek, and Tori arriving with Andrew at a safe house having escaped an earlier attack. Shortly after their arrival, Andrew's fellows show up to meet the kids and hear their story. Only one of them actually believes them and she's too young to have much influence to push for the teens' deepest desire---an assault upon the Edison Group to rescue Rae and Aunt Lauren.
The primary task for the teens and their new allies is to teach the kids how to wield their powers. A task that backfires for Chloe when Margaret insists upon taking her to a cemetery. Chloe tries to tell Margaret that she can already raise the dead but Margaret, insecure in her own talent, insists that Chloe can't possibly do such a thing especially without the necessary herbs and such. Even with Tori's support as a witness, Margaret continues to insist that Chloe do as she is told leading to a massive upheaval in the graveyard.
There's even enough time for Chloe and Simon to have their first date. A disaster as it turns out. The night when Derek finally achieves his Change is also the night the kids uncover a major betrayal and find out who is behind the attempts to take out Derek. They also come across a very nasty ghost from whom they learn more about the beginnings of the Edison Group and the disastrous consequences of being a modified supernatural.
Chloe learns something startling about Tori and we also discover that Armstrong is tying this series in with her Women of the Otherworld series by pulling in the Cabals, which play such a nasty part there. Here the Edison Group is being run by the St. Clouds.
Hmmm, if we're in New York and there's a Pack trying to acquire Derek, what are the chances it's Jeremy's Pack? They could be good allies in this fight, especially if they bring in the Interracial Council with Paige and Lucas, which would then involve the Cortez Cabal. Ooh, the possibilities!
Armstrong also sets up a new antagonist: in trying to escape, yet again, Chloe makes a deal with the demi-demon we met in Awakening only to discover why it is never a good idea to deal with one when her master comes through. The master takes a very strong liking to Chloe…ewwww…
The Characters
All the kids have been genetically modified: Chloe is fifteen and a necromancer while Tori is a witch capable of casting spells without speaking. Derek and Simon are brothers [foster]; Derek is a werewolf, the only one of four whom the Edison Group has allowed to survive while Simon is a sorcerer. Both were placed in the foster care system when their father went on the run.
Andrew is one of Simon and Derek's dad's best friends and a former member of the Edison Group. He now works with a splinter group to modify or stop what they are doing…we/he thinks.
Aunt Lauren, Dr. Fellows to you and I, had a change of heart in the last book, Awakening, helped the kids escape the trap and was captured.
Dr. Davidoff is one of the bad guys; he heads up the Edison Group.
Liz is the ghost of one of the teens the Edison Group killed; she just wasn't working out the way they wanted. Fortunately, Chloe's necromancy contacted Liz and she helps Chloe and company by spying and her telekinetic abilities.
My Take
I am so enjoying this series. While aimed at Young Adults, Armstrong does not talk down to her audience although I did find in this installment that there is less attention paid to the fact that the kids are teens with all their issues and angst. Quite possibly because their current issues are so far removed from the norm!
The Cover
The cover is appropriate in a subtle way. It's a lower face and upper chest shot of a girl wearing a large purple jewel. It's the purple that is the misnomer. Supposedly, it protects Chloe from ghosts but it was red like a ruby when she first received it and it turns blue by this story.
The Story
We open with Chloe, Simon, Derek, and Tori arriving with Andrew at a safe house having escaped an earlier attack. Shortly after their arrival, Andrew's fellows show up to meet the kids and hear their story. Only one of them actually believes them and she's too young to have much influence to push for the teens' deepest desire---an assault upon the Edison Group to rescue Rae and Aunt Lauren.
The primary task for the teens and their new allies is to teach the kids how to wield their powers. A task that backfires for Chloe when Margaret insists upon taking her to a cemetery. Chloe tries to tell Margaret that she can already raise the dead but Margaret, insecure in her own talent, insists that Chloe can't possibly do such a thing especially without the necessary herbs and such. Even with Tori's support as a witness, Margaret continues to insist that Chloe do as she is told leading to a massive upheaval in the graveyard.
There's even enough time for Chloe and Simon to have their first date. A disaster as it turns out. The night when Derek finally achieves his Change is also the night the kids uncover a major betrayal and find out who is behind the attempts to take out Derek. They also come across a very nasty ghost from whom they learn more about the beginnings of the Edison Group and the disastrous consequences of being a modified supernatural.
Chloe learns something startling about Tori and we also discover that Armstrong is tying this series in with her Women of the Otherworld series by pulling in the Cabals, which play such a nasty part there. Here the Edison Group is being run by the St. Clouds.
Hmmm, if we're in New York and there's a Pack trying to acquire Derek, what are the chances it's Jeremy's Pack? They could be good allies in this fight, especially if they bring in the Interracial Council with Paige and Lucas, which would then involve the Cortez Cabal. Ooh, the possibilities!
Armstrong also sets up a new antagonist: in trying to escape, yet again, Chloe makes a deal with the demi-demon we met in Awakening only to discover why it is never a good idea to deal with one when her master comes through. The master takes a very strong liking to Chloe…ewwww…
The Characters
All the kids have been genetically modified: Chloe is fifteen and a necromancer while Tori is a witch capable of casting spells without speaking. Derek and Simon are brothers [foster]; Derek is a werewolf, the only one of four whom the Edison Group has allowed to survive while Simon is a sorcerer. Both were placed in the foster care system when their father went on the run.
Andrew is one of Simon and Derek's dad's best friends and a former member of the Edison Group. He now works with a splinter group to modify or stop what they are doing…we/he thinks.
Aunt Lauren, Dr. Fellows to you and I, had a change of heart in the last book, Awakening, helped the kids escape the trap and was captured.
Dr. Davidoff is one of the bad guys; he heads up the Edison Group.
Liz is the ghost of one of the teens the Edison Group killed; she just wasn't working out the way they wanted. Fortunately, Chloe's necromancy contacted Liz and she helps Chloe and company by spying and her telekinetic abilities.
My Take
I am so enjoying this series. While aimed at Young Adults, Armstrong does not talk down to her audience although I did find in this installment that there is less attention paid to the fact that the kids are teens with all their issues and angst. Quite possibly because their current issues are so far removed from the norm!
The Cover
The cover is appropriate in a subtle way. It's a lower face and upper chest shot of a girl wearing a large purple jewel. It's the purple that is the misnomer. Supposedly, it protects Chloe from ghosts but it was red like a ruby when she first received it and it turns blue by this story.
swiftlyreviews's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I had a really good reading this! I’m sad that the series is over but I can see myself reading them again.
Overall, this is very fast paced with an intriguing plot! A lot of different things happen in this book and it’s so entertaining.
I will say that it does leave some questions unanswered and that is partly why this isn’t 5 stars. I really wanted to know why Chloe’s necklace changes colour but it isn’t revealed and I thought it would mean something. With saying that, the ending was abrupt and I wished we saw future Chloe.
Although, I do recommend this and I would read it again!
Overall, this is very fast paced with an intriguing plot! A lot of different things happen in this book and it’s so entertaining.
I will say that it does leave some questions unanswered and that is partly why this isn’t 5 stars. I really wanted to know why Chloe’s necklace changes colour but it isn’t revealed and I thought it would mean something. With saying that, the ending was abrupt and I wished we saw future Chloe.
Although, I do recommend this and I would read it again!
rayel_jac's review against another edition
3.0
Although it is a great book altogether, the ending is a huge disappointnent. If it wasn't the final book then all would be good. Instead you are left with so many questions that will never be answered.
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Od posledního dílu jsem asi čekala trochu víc, ale ten konec příjemně překvapil. Je fajn, že se tu vždy ukáže něco jiného (a že se to vždycky tak zamotá :D)
Jen ty poslední strany se mi zdály trochu přeslazené. Když už, tak to mohlo být od začátku! :D
Jen ty poslední strany se mi zdály trochu přeslazené. Když už, tak to mohlo být od začátku! :D
jaxness's review against another edition
5.0
WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY!!
I so fucking love this trilogy! I can't even! I'm dying to see this trilogy as a movies, they really really need to do that or I might kill my self. kidding XD but I'd love to see it as a movie for sure.
I liked everything about this trilogy, even the annoying parts. There should be more books not just three!
I so fucking love this trilogy! I can't even! I'm dying to see this trilogy as a movies, they really really need to do that or I might kill my self. kidding XD but I'd love to see it as a movie for sure.
I liked everything about this trilogy, even the annoying parts. There should be more books not just three!