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The Summoning

Book 1 in the series:Darkest Powers

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'The Summoning' by Kelley Armstrong follows the story of Chloe Saunders, a 15-year-old girl who can see ghosts and is sent to Lyle House, a group home for troubled teens. As Chloe uncovers mysteries about the home and her housemates, she realizes that their mental illnesses might have supernatural origins. The plot moves at a fast pace, filled with suspense and tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow Chloe's journey of self-discovery and danger. The writing style is engaging, with a first-person perspective that allows readers to experience the story through Chloe's eyes, adding to the tension and mystery of the narrative.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, each with unique personalities and supernatural abilities that enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is accessible, making it appealing for young adult readers, with a mix of engaging prose and a suspenseful narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Chloe, who, upon starting to see ghosts, is sent to a group home where she uncovers dangerous secrets about her abilities and the institution itself.

Setting:

The setting transitions from a high school to a mysterious and seemingly sinister group home.

Pacing:

The pacing varies throughout the book, beginning slowly but gathering momentum towards a thrilling finish.
IBOLTED UP IN BED, one hand clutching my pendant, the other wrapped in my sheets. I struggled to recapture wisps of the dream already fluttering away. Something about a basement … a little girl … me? ...

Notes:

Chloe, the protagonist, starts seeing ghosts on the day she gets her first period.
The story revolves around a teen girl who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and sent to a group home called Lyle House.
Chloe discovers that other teens at Lyle House also have supernatural powers.
The book combines elements of horror, suspense, and coming-of-age themes.
It explores the stigma of mental illness versus actual supernatural abilities.
The book ends on a cliffhanger, leading directly into the sequel, The Awakening.
Derek, another character, is described as intimidating but later reveals depth and complexity.
Chloe's struggle with her identity and powers is a central theme throughout the trilogy.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of mental health issues, supernatural elements, and suspenseful or intense moments involving ghosts.

From The Publisher:

Texas Library Association Tayshas High School Reading List

My name is Chloe Saunders and my life will never be the same again.

All I wanted was to make friends, meet boys, and keep on being ordinary. I don't even know what that means anymore. It all started on the day that I saw my first ghost-and the ghost saw me.

Now there are ghosts everywhere and they won't leave me alone. To top it all off, I somehow got myself locked up in Lyle House, a "special home" for troubled teens. Yet the home isn't what it seems. Don't tell anyone, but I think there might be more to my housemates than meets the eye. The question is, whose side are they on? It's up to me to figure out the dangerous secrets behind Lyle House . . . before its skeletons come back to haunt me.

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