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“I couldn’t put this [THE DARK CALLING] down.”
~ Under the Covers
Do you ever have that feeling while you’re reading a book that you both love it and at the same time want to pull your hair out? That’s kind of what happened to me with this book. Honestly, this series always has me doing that but I was anticipating a resolution in THE DARK CALLING because I was under the wrong impression that this would be the last book in the series. Guys, we are not finished yet. This book isn’t the end. That makes me happy and irritates me at the same time.
But lets go in order. THE DARK CALLING picks up as soon as ARCANA RISING left off. It’s hard to review without giving you spoilers for that book so suffice it to say that last thing we find out about Evie comes to play a role in this book. All the doubts that I had while reading that book also disappeared quickly as I got into this one. And then even more s**t happens to throw things for a loop.
This book was a fun and interesting ride deeper into the world of the Arcana and we are getting closer to the end. I couldn’t put this down. A lot of things are clarified, some secrets are revealed and the big question of who is the unactivated card is finally answered. I think this world is extremely cool and I am happy that Ms. Cole is delving a little deeper. I think continuing the series makes sense from a world building perspective and I’m 100% along for that ride because I do love the game.
Here’s where I want to pull my hair out. The love triangle. Yes, it’s pretty obvious. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I love both of these guys. I can completely relate to Evie and not being able to choose one over the other because I love both of them as much as she loves both of them. But girl, just pick one! I also understand that maybe the author has a reason in mind to close out the love triangle at the end of the series but at this point I feel like both guys are just hanging on to have their hearts broken. Over and over again. I can’t believe I’m actually leaning towards one more than the other, but I think I’m heading in the Death direction. He just makes my heart beat a little faster. If you are reading this series…how about you?
OK but enough of that. Now the characters. I actually found Evie a lot less annoying in this book than in the previous book. Yes, some things were not perfect moments and some of her reactions made me want to slap her silly at times. But she’s 17 and has had her mind messed with repeatedly! So in this book, I was able to forgive her for those. Death like I said before just made my heart beat a little faster. And Jack, well, I feel like Jack in a way gave me some closure as my own decision leans towards Death.
The ante for the game has been upped. There’s actions and battles, and yes even some death. Some comes shockingly easy and some unexpectedly. But the Arcana have a game to play to restore the world, right? I can’t wait to continue on this ride.
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Thanks for the review.
So excited for this! Thanks for the review!!!
Awesome review Francesca!!! I can’t wait to read this new book! I love this series so much,while I do love Jack I’ve always been a Aric(death) girl!! He’s so dark and sexy!! Shared on all my socials!!
Thanks for the review.
Great review! A perfect summation without giving too much away.
So excited for this! Thanks for the review!!!
Awesome review Francesca!!! I can’t wait to read this new book! I love this series so much,while I do love Jack I’ve always been a Aric(death) girl!! He’s so dark and sexy!! Shared on all my socials!!
Great review! A perfect summation without giving too much away.
Thanks Francesca for the review
Thanks Francesca for the review
You thought Evie was less annoying in this book? I felt the complete opposite.
I can’t really back up my statement and be completely spoiler free but I will say this: Evie’s character development has been zero in this book. She’s still seems like that same self centered, immature 16 year old who she was is book 1 (Poison Princess). No personal growth whatsoever!
I think Evie needs to be boyfriendless & focus on more important things. The way she dicks those boys around is disgusting & I hope they both tell her to go pound salt 😉
She needs to be without a man to figure out who she is before she can ever choose a life partner. Evie claims to love both these men but I’m sorry, what she does to both of them definitely IS NOT love. How can you know who you love when you haven’t even figured out who YOU are?
The whole time us readers have known her, she’s been all about a boy. First Bran, then Jack, then Death, then Jack again, then death again, then Jack once more & so on……its like STOP THE GOSH DAMNED CARROUSEL & take a beat girl!!
Evie has been a ‘love the one your with’ p person since the beginning of the series. Sad really.
I hope Jack & Death start an epic bromance & kick that bitch to the curb. She needs to become the Red Witch 😀
I hope you enjoyed reading my opinion, sorry it was so negative but that how this book made me feel. Books 1-3 I gave 5 stars to. AR I gave 4 stars to. This book, 2!
I truly hope Kresley blows the last one out of the park & makes Evie a more likeable (or bad ass) heroine. I truly am annoyed with how long she’s dragged out this love triangle as are a ton of other readers. Goodreads reviews clearly show how much the majority of us readers hate love triangles that drag out well past when they should.
I agree with you on the fact that Evie is a seriously annoying charterer. And I do love both personalities that Aric and Jack have. #BROMANCE #GANKEEVIE!
#WE.DONT.LOVE.DEM.HOES!
You thought Evie was less annoying in this book? I felt the complete opposite.
I can’t really back up my statement and be completely spoiler free but I will say this: Evie’s character development has been zero in this book. She’s still seems like that same self centered, immature 16 year old who she was is book 1 (Poison Princess). No personal growth whatsoever!
I think Evie needs to be boyfriendless & focus on more important things. The way she dicks those boys around is disgusting & I hope they both tell her to go pound salt 😉
She needs to be without a man to figure out who she is before she can ever choose a life partner. Evie claims to love both these men but I’m sorry, what she does to both of them definitely IS NOT love. How can you know who you love when you haven’t even figured out who YOU are?
The whole time us readers have known her, she’s been all about a boy. First Bran, then Jack, then Death, then Jack again, then death again, then Jack once more & so on……its like STOP THE GOSH DAMNED CARROUSEL & take a beat girl!!
Evie has been a ‘love the one your with’ p person since the beginning of the series. Sad really.
I hope Jack & Death start an epic bromance & kick that bitch to the curb. She needs to become the Red Witch 😀
I hope you enjoyed reading my opinion, sorry it was so negative but that how this book made me feel. Books 1-3 I gave 5 stars to. AR I gave 4 stars to. This book, 2!
I truly hope Kresley blows the last one out of the park & makes Evie a more likeable (or bad ass) heroine. I truly am annoyed with how long she’s dragged out this love triangle as are a ton of other readers. Goodreads reviews clearly show how much the majority of us readers hate love triangles that drag out well past when they should.
I agree with you on the fact that Evie is a seriously annoying charterer. And I do love both personalities that Aric and Jack have. #BROMANCE #GANKEEVIE!
#WE.DONT.LOVE.DEM.HOES!
I love all aspects of this book. Im in love completely. Jacks farewell had me in tears! Kresley Cole you give me exactly what I need in then some!
HAIL TAR RO!
I love all aspects of this book. Im in love completely. Jacks farewell had me in tears! Kresley Cole you give me exactly what I need in then some!
HAIL TAR RO!
no he leído este libro porque aun no aprendí la lectura en ingles , aun así pero por lo que leo es un final bastante largo espero, realmente, que todo termine bien para sus enamorados y también necesito ver que se La Reina Roja 🙂 Saludos desde Argentina (si saben de una versión es español e los agradecería)
no he leído este libro porque aun no aprendí la lectura en ingles , aun así pero por lo que leo es un final bastante largo espero, realmente, que todo termine bien para sus enamorados y también necesito ver que se La Reina Roja 🙂 Saludos desde Argentina (si saben de una versión es español e los agradecería)