Description
Strange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted rather frequently around Maya's home—and her reactions to them are somewhat . . . unexpected. Her best friend, Daniel, has also been experiencing unexplainable premonitions about certain people and situations.
It doesn't help that the new bad boy in town, Rafe, has a dangerous secret, and he's interested in one special part of Maya's anatomy—her paw-print birthmark.
It doesn't help that the new bad boy in town, Rafe, has a dangerous secret, and he's interested in one special part of Maya's anatomy—her paw-print birthmark.
About the Author
Kelley Armstrong is the author of the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy, which includes The Summoning, The Awakening (which debuted at number one), and The Reckoning.Details
- Reading level: Young Adult
- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (April 12, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061797022
- ISBN-13: 978-0061797026
SOURCE: AROUND THE WORLD ARC TOURS
MY THOUGHTS
REALLY LIKED IT
Like any new series, there is a lot of set up for the characters and story development. This one had a really slow start for me and I found myself struggling to get into the story. I stuck with it and by found myself enchanted by the whole group of characters and now I can't wait to read the next one to see what happens next. There are so many unanswered questions I have after finishing this one up.
What really happened to Maya's best friend, Serena? How could she possibly have drown since she was the captain of the swim team? What is the deal with Maya's birthmark? Is Rafe really as bad as he seems? What is wrong with Daniel and is there something more to him than meets the eye? What the heck is the deal with the medical research company that runs the area? ARGHHH! There, I feel better. I tried to do this without giving away any of the plot, but I must say, I have tons of questions that I really need to know the answers to. I guess that is what makes a series worth reading.
I really like Maya since she was strong and vulnerable with an open mind. She never discounted any theory about anything that came across her path. Rafe was an enigma to me and since the most of the book really centered around Maya and her history, I am sure that he will be developed more in the next book. There is more to Daniel than meets the eye or at least that is the way I read it. I hope I am right and I read more about him in the next installment.
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone over thirteen. There are some instances of violence, a few bad words, implied sexual situations and some alcohol/drug use. The alcohol use seems common in this group of kids, yet the do seem to be responsible. Again, the parents are there, but not, just like in real life.
I received this book through an advance reader group at no charge for my honest review.
I can't wait for this book to come out so I'm glad you liked it! I'm not sure how I'll feel about different characters (I get attached to the same characters) but it's Kelley Armstrong so it must be good and your review has given me hope.
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-P.E.
I love Kelley Armstrong! Thanks for the review. I'm excited for this book to come out. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it. I'd lovee to get my hands on a copy of this as my sister is a huge fan of the trilogy that came before!!
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Well. I know you could probably get the questions about the medical doctor questions answered by reading the Darkest Powers Series. The Summoning. The Awakening. The Reckoning. They explain it in detail. If you read those then you'll understand the book so much better. I've been waiting for this book for over a year! Personally I liked the Darkest powers better. The story. The characters but this is still good. It's said that Armstrong is going to join Chloe and the gang (Darkest Powers) with Maya and her gang in the third Darkness Rising series. Can't wait for that part. Anyways. I hate Dr. Davidoff all because the Darkest Powers. I shall not say more. I do you might hate me for spoiling things. I agree it was probably the slowest start I ever read before from Armstrong. She is my all time young adult and adult author. I've read Darkest Powers, Women of the Otherworld, and now Darkness Rising.
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ReplyDeleteYou know, I read that series (I just got the Reckoning), so I will have to go back and read that one ASAP. I honestly don't remember them but I think it will all come back when I read the Reckoning. THANKS!