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darianyoung's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
toriedawn1's review
4.0
In my opinion this one wasn't quite as good as the first novella though we do get to really see the beginnings of Dereks feelings for Chloe
trisha_thomas's review
3.0
I loved it! I think this clearly cinches up exactly what I think of both boys
Simon....and Derek. Derek is a survivor - through and through. He's making sure they have things, getting backpacks, knowing the best way to hide, and making sure everyone is safe. He's a protector.
Simon......well, he takes a lot of Derek's advice...and he...well, he what? chases girls. No, not anymore - he chases Chloe.
And Chloe is pretty sweet and she's a survivor. She's handled some pretty crazy things AND she can take care of Derek when he's changing (something even Simon said he couldn't have done.)
Hmm...I think two of these things are alike.
and one of them sure is the odd man out. I hope Chloe makes the right choice here :D
Simon....and Derek. Derek is a survivor - through and through. He's making sure they have things, getting backpacks, knowing the best way to hide, and making sure everyone is safe. He's a protector.
Simon......well, he takes a lot of Derek's advice...and he...well, he what? chases girls. No, not anymore - he chases Chloe.
And Chloe is pretty sweet and she's a survivor. She's handled some pretty crazy things AND she can take care of Derek when he's changing (something even Simon said he couldn't have done.)
Hmm...I think two of these things are alike.
and one of them sure is the odd man out. I hope Chloe makes the right choice here :D
jscarpa14's review
4.0
Derek, Simon, Chloe and Rae may have escaped Lyle House but when they’re separated at the factory yard they realize they’re not out of danger just yet. Derek and Simon manage to escape, but when they arrive to meet Chloe at the rendezvous point she’s not there. Will they be able to find Chloe before it’s too late?
This is a first person short story told from Derek’s point of view which allows us to relive the warehouse scene through his eyes. The actions of the initial scene are almost identical except for the thought patterns of course and that definitely started this piece off on a good note for me. The plot offers a fast pace and some action, though not a lot. One of the reason I like this story better than the first in this book is that it’s much more emotionally invested than Dangerous was. Or maybe that would be better phrased as emotionally engaging or involved, not sure. My point is that I felt a lot more connected to Derek’s character in this novella than I did in the first. Much of the story offers repeat background to those who’ve read The Awakening, but current happenings are shown, not just told about. Though it’s not meant to be a standalone novella, it does offer a nice additional depth to the main series novels by offering readers insight into Derek’s mind as he views events from the novel.
Other than Derek most of the character development is done by Derek telling the reader about the other characters and his impressions of them. They’re distinctive character, but not really fleshed out. Derek’s character however is nicely molded through a mixture of observing his actions and listening to him tell the reader about himself.
Overall if you’re reading or have read the Darkest Powers series you’ll appreciate and enjoy this companion novella, if you’re not reading the main series books though it will probably fall short since it wasn’t written to be a standalone novel.
This is a first person short story told from Derek’s point of view which allows us to relive the warehouse scene through his eyes. The actions of the initial scene are almost identical except for the thought patterns of course and that definitely started this piece off on a good note for me. The plot offers a fast pace and some action, though not a lot. One of the reason I like this story better than the first in this book is that it’s much more emotionally invested than Dangerous was. Or maybe that would be better phrased as emotionally engaging or involved, not sure. My point is that I felt a lot more connected to Derek’s character in this novella than I did in the first. Much of the story offers repeat background to those who’ve read The Awakening, but current happenings are shown, not just told about. Though it’s not meant to be a standalone novella, it does offer a nice additional depth to the main series novels by offering readers insight into Derek’s mind as he views events from the novel.
Other than Derek most of the character development is done by Derek telling the reader about the other characters and his impressions of them. They’re distinctive character, but not really fleshed out. Derek’s character however is nicely molded through a mixture of observing his actions and listening to him tell the reader about himself.
Overall if you’re reading or have read the Darkest Powers series you’ll appreciate and enjoy this companion novella, if you’re not reading the main series books though it will probably fall short since it wasn’t written to be a standalone novel.
michaela95c's review
5.0
Once again, another great short-story by Kelley Armstrong. I enjoyed reading about Derek and Simon while they waited for the girls, and Derek's worries for Chloe. So cute.
nagia's review
2.0
It's always a pleasure reading from Derek's point of view! He sees things in such a unique way!
However, this particular short story didn't hold any new information, it was a bit repetitive and the summation of previous events was done too clumsily.
However, this particular short story didn't hold any new information, it was a bit repetitive and the summation of previous events was done too clumsily.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, great short story of what Simon and Derek did while they were separated from Chloe. Very great!
*First read January 1st, 2011*
Great to see parts of the book that wasn't in the book, before the book, during the book that wasn't there :) Yep :)
*First read January 1st, 2011*
Great to see parts of the book that wasn't in the book, before the book, during the book that wasn't there :) Yep :)
booksandcecilia's review
3.0
3.5 stars
En novell som utspelar sig mellan The Summoning och The Awakening från Dereks PoV. Inga större överraskningar i handlingen, men jag gillade att läsa från hans syn. Armstrong är verkligen duktigt på att skildra olika relationer och känslor!
Read my whole review at Book Obsession
En novell som utspelar sig mellan The Summoning och The Awakening från Dereks PoV. Inga större överraskningar i handlingen, men jag gillade att läsa från hans syn. Armstrong är verkligen duktigt på att skildra olika relationer och känslor!
Read my whole review at Book Obsession
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