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wafaasher's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this series! It exceeded my expectations.
The characters were fun to read, the plot was intriguing and nothing seemed draggy.
:)
The characters were fun to read, the plot was intriguing and nothing seemed draggy.
:)
autumntsunami's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Bullying, and Death
k_lenn's review against another edition
5.0
While not without its flaws, Darkest Powers is my favourite YA series by far. My mom bought it for me back in the early 2010s and I haven't stopped loving the story or the characters since. It's absolutely wonderful, should've been as popular as Twilight, and is an easy 5/5.
However:
1. My view is heavily clouded by nostalgia so YMMV.
2. There's definitely some mental ableism and demonization of psychotropic medication, and I don't recommend reading this series if you think that'll hurt you.
However:
1. My view is heavily clouded by nostalgia so YMMV.
2. There's definitely some mental ableism and demonization of psychotropic medication, and I don't recommend reading this series if you think that'll hurt you.
ifi13's review against another edition
1.0
This was a trilogy that was so unimportant and so badly written in terms of quality of writing, that when I saw it on this site I didn't even remember reading it. After reading the plot and only when I reached the end of the summary did I realise that it sounded familiar! And it's only been a year since I read it. However, some parts of it were interesting and made you wonder for the ending and that's why I rated with 2 stars instead of 1 and also why I managed to finish it.
annakkennedy's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you re-read the series you loved as a preteen and it doesn't hold up.... this is not that series! Love it just as much now as I did then.
angelareadsrf's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a series targeted towards teenagers, as the characters are 15-16 years old, so me as a 27 yr old had a hard time enjoying this. The plot is good, the first book was amazing, and the ending was perfect.
On the second book I had to literally force myself to finish it, because it was so slow paced that I has a very hard time getting through it.
The third book I listened in audiobook form just so that I could finish the series and not DNF it.
All in all a 3 star series.
On the second book I had to literally force myself to finish it, because it was so slow paced that I has a very hard time getting through it.
The third book I listened in audiobook form just so that I could finish the series and not DNF it.
All in all a 3 star series.
mvanzant's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this already but I am reading it again! :) It is absolutely amazing!! Words can not describe how amazing these books are. Derek and Chloe forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
caszriel's review against another edition
5.0
Love this trilogy so much! Kelley Armstrong is brilliant no matter what she's writing.
a_verthandi's review against another edition
4.0
To be honest, I prefer Armstrong's grown-up Otherworld series, but let's be fair: the Darkest Powers set definitely pushes the limit of teen. Instead of sex, we have kissing and hugging, and instead of killing, it's usually knocking someone out. Delightful, though.