tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post1076215546687611630..comments2023-10-23T11:34:37.184-05:00Comments on Reflections of a Bookaholic: Review: The ReckoningAlexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13745513625965620545noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-44814786422608242652012-01-26T10:09:34.411-06:002012-01-26T10:09:34.411-06:00Derek! Everybody loved that underdog (including me...Derek! Everybody loved that underdog (including me, of course). This left so many unanswered questions but somehow, I was satisfied by how it ended. I read the first book in the Darkness Rising and I didn't like it as much as I did with Darkest Powers books. Though I choose to stick with it because I'm kind of hoping that I'd see DK characters in it.Chelhttp://to-procrastinate.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-38315160753090293362012-01-26T10:09:34.227-06:002012-01-26T10:09:34.227-06:00I felt this way about the series too. I thought th...I felt this way about the series too. I thought the characters were wonderful, but the plot about the science experiment and everything ended in an unsatisfying way for me. I understood ending it that way, though, because Armstrong's writing another series with a new group of characters but continuing the science experiment plot (the Darkness Rising series). <br /><br />Also, the characters from this book are supposed to make an appearance in the last book of the new trilogy and I'm really excited for that. I'm sure that not all of your questions about them will be answered then, but it'll be nice to see them again nonetheless and find out what they've been up to.<br /><br />The first book of Darkness Rising is already out, called The Gathering, and it has a different feel from the Darkest Powers. I think you'd enjoy it.<br /><br />-<a href="http://allthethingssheread.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Kayla @ All the Things She Read</a>KML41090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-38408409881351344002012-01-26T10:09:30.187-06:002012-01-26T10:09:30.187-06:00That seems to be the running theme with the third ...That seems to be the running theme with the third book in a trilogy lately. I hate when there are so many questions left open to interpretation. On some things I really want a definitive answer. Despite that, your review has made me even more curious about this series. It's something I'll have to look into when I'm in the mood for a good paranormal.Jadehttp://sortofbeautiful.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-28378037607102418352012-01-26T10:06:19.921-06:002012-01-26T10:06:19.921-06:00I know what you mean. I hate reviewing books in a ...I know what you mean. I hate reviewing books in a trilogy because pretty much anything you say will be a spoiler to someone who hasn't read the first book yet. I absolutely adore Kelley Armstrong (her Women of the Otherworld series is beyond amazing). I haven't started her YA series yet but I'm sure I'll give it a go eventually.Jamie Klinehttp://twitter.com/JamesterCKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-31788312473258310422012-01-26T10:06:09.150-06:002012-01-26T10:06:09.150-06:00Agh! I think I'm gonna stay away from this ser...Agh! I think I'm gonna stay away from this series simply because of the unanswered questions. That's a major peeve of mine. I want to know everything. LOLMissie Beehttp://twitter.com/Missie_Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-5976083277431498152012-01-26T10:06:07.925-06:002012-01-26T10:06:07.925-06:00Nice review :) I like your note about another book...Nice review :) I like your note about another book being owed!Juju at Tales of Whimsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-76927246626718813462012-01-26T10:06:06.944-06:002012-01-26T10:06:06.944-06:00I agree with you - I loved this final book, BUT I ...I agree with you - I loved this final book, BUT I also had so many unanswered questions. Supposedly Chloe and Co are coming back in Armstrong's newer YA trilogy, that starts with The Gathering? I think I heard they are going to be back in the third book, but I think Armstrong could have done a little bit better job at answering a few more questions in this book. <br /><br />And...Derek! <3Mollihttp://www.onceuponaprologue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-80393194477641562262012-01-26T10:05:47.872-06:002012-01-26T10:05:47.872-06:00Great review. I'm surprised you gave it a good...Great review. I'm surprised you gave it a good review with so many lingering questions unanswered, so everything else must truly make up for it.Lenasledgehttp://lenasledgeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-18960786050207174312012-01-26T10:05:35.880-06:002012-01-26T10:05:35.880-06:00I didn't know that. I'm not sure an appea...I didn't know that. I'm not sure an appearance is good enough for me. But I'll hold my judgment until I hear how it is.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-78667484746227819572012-01-26T10:05:34.851-06:002012-01-26T10:05:34.851-06:00I don't like to read incomplete trilogies so I...I don't like to read incomplete trilogies so I'll wait to decide whether I want to read the Darkness Rising trilogy. Derek was seriously my favorite. All the hunky glam of most male leads is seriously overrated.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-81669248130479586282012-01-26T10:05:33.986-06:002012-01-26T10:05:33.986-06:00Yeah I think it can be frustrating when you've...Yeah I think it can be frustrating when you've been waiting patiently for some answers and you never get them. Plus, authors love to tell you all these other small details you DON'T want to know. Luckily that really isn't the problem here. It's not till the end where you are like..."hey wait a minute...what about..."Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-78724309892248434572012-01-26T10:05:32.914-06:002012-01-26T10:05:32.914-06:00I'm definitely open and excited to read more b...I'm definitely open and excited to read more books by this author. I'll look into the Otherworld series.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-90148190334880567772012-01-26T10:05:31.946-06:002012-01-26T10:05:31.946-06:00Well I'm hearing that her new series overlaps ...Well I'm hearing that her new series overlaps characters and topic with this series so maybe she did it on purpose. Either way, I have to wait for more reviews before I commit.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-78720177771159852272012-01-26T10:05:30.847-06:002012-01-26T10:05:30.847-06:00I certainly feel that way. Though I'm sure I&...I certainly feel that way. Though I'm sure I'm not really that important :)Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-32026023505912417962012-01-26T10:05:29.942-06:002012-01-26T10:05:29.942-06:00Agreed. I'll wait till I hear about how it wo...Agreed. I'll wait till I hear about how it works out. I'm not committing until someone tells me I'll get some answers.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282154254383058420.post-39918321179089506652012-01-26T10:05:28.835-06:002012-01-26T10:05:28.835-06:00It truly did. Honestly, I enjoyed my experience r...It truly did. Honestly, I enjoyed my experience reading it. I always assumed the questions would be answered so I didn't worry about it. It didn't hit me that I had been left hanging until I turned the last page. <br /><br />You really don't think about it while you are reading because you just get caught up into everything.Reflections of a Bookaholichttp://www.reflectionsofabookaholic.comnoreply@blogger.com