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The Reckoning
400 pages
A breathless, supernatural sprint where superpowered teens fight for their lives and their hearts.
What it feels like
This thrilling conclusion to a beloved paranormal series reads like a breathless sprint through the shadows. The pacing is relentlessly propulsive, pulling you through a tense, adrenaline-fueled atmosphere where every corner hides a new threat from a sinister corporation. Beneath the supernatural action and ghostly encounters lies a deeply earnest emotional core, driven by the messy, angsty dynamics of a teenage love triangle and the fierce bonds of a found family. The prose is snappy and accessible, prioritizing immediate action and the protagonist's internal struggle to master her dark abilities. It is a deeply satisfying, nostalgic read for anyone who devours stories about superpowered teens rebelling against authority while navigating the chaotic, emotionally charged waters of first love and survival.
- Mood
- tense
- shadowy
- adrenaline-fueled
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- urgent
- earnest
- suspenseful
- angsty
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- found family · embracing dark power · survival against the odds · teenage rebellion · romantic entanglement
- The writing
- Accessible and action-oriented, the prose relies on snappy dialogue and immediate internal monologue to keep the pages turning.
- The arc
- The journey moves from desperate, confused survival to a confident, empowered embrace of identity and found family.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave nostalgic YA paranormal romance featuring superpowered teens, evil corporations, and high-stakes love triangles.
Content notes
- violence
- death
- kidnapping
- medical experimentation themes
About the book
Grade 8 Up Fifteen-year-old Chloe Saunders and her friends Tori, Simon, and Derek are genetically altered supernaturals on the run from the evil corporation that created them. Hiding out with a family friend, they are trying to make sense of their predicament and discover what sinister plans the Edison Group has in store for them. As a powerful necromancer who can raise the dead in her sleep, Chloe struggles to control her abilities and figure out how to best use them to keep everyone safe. To further complicate matters (as if running for your life were not enough), Chloe wrestles with her feelings for Simon, a good-natured sorcerer, and Derek, a misunderstood werewolf. This nail-biting climax to the series continues to captivate readers with its edge-of-one's-seat pacing. Armstrong's story is full of action, romance, deception, and intrigue as well as complex characters and serious teenage issues. A satisfying addition for fans of the supernatural. Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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