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    The Rising
    The Rising
    The Rising
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    The Rising

    Written by Kelley Armstrong

    Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda

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    The race for survival comes to a thrilling conclusion in the heart-stopping finale to the Darkness Rising trilogy, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

    Things are getting desperate for Maya and her friends. Hunted by the powerful St. Clouds and now a rival Cabal as well, they're quickly running out of places to hide.

    All they have is the name and number of someone who might be able to give them a few answers. Answers to why they're so valuable, and why their supernatural powers are getting more and more out of control. But Maya is unprepared for the truths that await her. And like it or not, she'll have to face down some demons from her past if she ever hopes to move on with her life. Because Maya can't keep running forever.

    With all the twists, thrills, and romance that have made Kelley Armstrong an international bestseller, plus the surprising return of some fan-favorite characters, The Rising will hold you under its spell long after its breathtaking end.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateApr 2, 2013
    ISBN9780062224828
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    Kelley Armstrong

    When librarians finally granted Kelley Armstrong an adult card, she made straight for the epic fantasy and horror shelves. She spent the rest of her childhood and teen years happily roaming fantastical and terrible worlds, and vowed that someday she'd write a story combining swords, sorcery, and the ravenous undead. That story began with the New York Times bestselling Sea of Shadows and continues with Empire of Night. Armstrong's first works for teens were the New York Times bestselling Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising trilogies. She lives in rural Ontario with her husband, three children, and far too many pets.

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    • 3/5
      The Rising is the final book in the Darkness Rising series. After reading all three books in the series, I really think it could have all been edited down into one book and it might have been a little better. I did enjoy the story, but the ending felt a little anticlimactic to me. Armstrong really painted herself into a corner because of the way the events of the story were built and the development of the issues the characters faced. However, the emotions were high in the story and the ending was satisfying.
    • 4/5
      My review and rating were somehow lost, so my review won't be as detailed as before.

      This is the conclusion to this series and we even get to see what happens to Chloe's group from Darkest Powers series.

      This book wasn't as action heavy as last book but overall I enjoyed it. I did like the ending and was kind of sad that the series was over. Even though it wasn't as much action, all our questions get answered and and we get a conclusion. I don't remember there being anything that was missed or forgotten to answer.

      I loved reading this series and Darkest Powers and would recommend them both to anybody. Overall I was very pleased with what was written.
    • 3/5
      I didn't read books 1 and 2, jumped right into 3. The story still made perfect sense and I didn't feel I was missing out on much plot, just a bit of emotion. Still very exciting, though I was disatisfied with the ending.
    • 4/5
      A solid ending to a solid series
    • 5/5
      ahhhh! So good. Love it.
      I dragged it out for so long because I didn't want it to end.
      Such a good story.

      She needs to write more.
    • 3/5
      The Rising is the final book in the Darkness Rising series. After reading all three books in the series, I really think it could have all been edited down into one book and it might have been a little better. I did enjoy the story, but the ending felt a little anticlimactic to me. Armstrong really painted herself into a corner because of the way the events of the story were built and the development of the issues the characters faced. However, the emotions were high in the story and the ending was satisfying.
    • 4/5
      After escaping certain death, Maya, Corey and Daniel are on the run and each are further developing their own powers with mixed results. They do some investigation and find a contact that might be able to help them but it turns into a dead end. Although out of that contact, they do find Maya's twin brother, Ash. Ash turns out to be as gifted as Maya. although not a shifter, he does give them some street skills from surviving on his own in Vancouver for the last three years.

      The characters are well written and likeable and leave you wanting to know more even at the end. It's comsided a young adult book, but I have read this entire series and really enjoyed it.
    • 3/5
      Maya and her friends are still on the run through the wilds of British Columbia. They have reached out for help and as so often happens, help comes in the most unexpected fashion. Still being chased by the Cabals they learn that sometimes you have to meet problems halfway to solve them.

      The last in this young adult trilogy, this book wraps up nicely by not only having an acceptable solution to the unique problems these young people face, but by bringing in some characters from not only Ms. Armstrong’s previous young adult series but also from the “Women of the Otherworld” series. Ms. Armstrong has stated that her adult “Otherworld” series is complete but its still nice to get a peek into a world that I have read about for so long.
    • 3/5
      Karen at For What It's Worth and Mary at The Book Swarm occasionally post twitter-style reviews. Karen calls hers Short and Tweet, and I am going to borrow that review style here.Tweet Review: I skimmed some sections that felt slower paced, and the conclusion shocked me though it did wrap it up. Still glad to have read the series.
    • 3/5
      The Rising by Kelley Armstrong is the conclusion to the Darkness Rising series. Maya and friends are in the custody of the St. Clouds. They want nothing than to escape.And that's basically the entire plot: dealing with imprisonment, creating an escape plan, actually escaping, and their flight. And of course, it's a chance for a crossover with the Darkest Powers series.But the problem is that the characters don't mesh that well. All that this grand meeting did was remind me of just how much Chloe and friends annoyed me.I really hoped more would be done with Maya and her brother's backstory. There were missed opportunities here to blend the paranormal with Native American legends (both of Maya's adoptive mother's and her biological mother's) and more importantly, the on-going disparity between reservation and non reservation life.
    • 4/5
      Looking forward to seeing Derek and Chloe again.
    • 5/5
      Contemporary, Romance, Paranormal, Young AdultVancouver, British Columbia Maya and her friends are getting desperate. They are being hunted by two Cabals, the powerful St. Clouds and another rival group. They are also running out of places to hide. They have a name of someone who just might be able to help them by giving them answers they desperately need. Answers like why they are so very valuable in the first place. Also why their supernatural powers seem to be getting increasingly out of control.What Maya is not prepared for are the truths that she finds waiting for her. Also whether she likes it or not she needs to face some demons from her past if she has any hope of having a future and moving on with her life. Maya is finding out that she can’t keep running forever.This is a great way to finish a trilogy that has proven to be fun and a roller coaster ride. Readers will be sad to see the end of the trilogy but will find it was definitely worth reading. The reader gets to see how the characters grow through the adversity they are forced to deal with while trying to get their lives back. The action never stops and keeps the story moving at a very fast pace. It will also have readers hoping for more about the characters set maybe father down the line to see just what happens when the characters get a little older. This proved to be a very fun trilogy that will have readers re-reading them just to revisit some fantastic characters. This is a must read.
    • 3/5
      Ok so good points, after an initial struggle I zoomed through to the end. Happy things turned out good for everyone. Was routing for Daniel so hand claps and yay! Not so good points, it dragged on a bit and then the ending was like a movie playing in fast forward. Maya became a bit... Well...irritating *gasps*, sorry but she did and I started to dislike her and then I found her boring and then I kind of stopped caring and wished the whole thing would just come to one big fat conclusion. So wasn't it convenient that it did just that! Sorry Kelley Armstrong but what happened? You should have just left "the darkest powers" series alone. I mean you had a necromancer in darkest powers and then in this series you had a big cat... Big whoop and a whole host of boring super powered pointless characters and then more cats!
    • 5/5
      This was a really great ending to the series and I was so happy with how the characters from the darkest powers were included. I did feel a little sad however, after reading through the darkest powers then moving straight on through the darkness rising series I realised it was all over. I loved both series even more than I could have hoped and have become attached to them. Its probably wishful thinking, but maybe one day there will be a third series which will carry things on further.
    • 4/5
      This book was the end of two YA trilogies set in Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld world. If you haven't read her YA books, I think they are pretty good. While there is very little overlap between her YA and adult books, it is the same world and some of the adult characters are mentioned and we even see one in this book. But mostly, it is the same world, witches, sorcerers, werewolves, necromancers (most of which are in the first trilogy, Darkest Powers). In this trilogy, you meet new types of supernaturals. This book brings the two YA trilogies together. Characters you met in the first trilogy, come into this trilogy.

      This was a great ending to a story that I've been following for several years now. This doesn't come as a huge surprise, because she did a great job ending the Women of the Otherwold series.

      This story is action packed and quick read. There is a small amount of YA angst, but it isn't as bad as most. I don't normally read much YA because I got sick of this part of the YA books. There is of course the "love triangle" that I could've done without.

      If you've read Ms. Armstrong's Otherworld series, I highly recommend this series, even if you aren't big in YA.
    • 5/5
      VOYA Rating: 4Q 4PHighly Recommended This is the last book of the Darkness Rising trilogy. A must have if you have the other two and it’s also tied into The Darkest Powers trilogy. Some of the same characters and settings appear in all six books. Maya is being followed by a boy that ends up being her twin brother, Ash. He joins the group that is on the run from the two cabals. The man in charge of one of the teams searching for Maya and her friends is her dad. Lots of twists and with a satisfying ending.This book was just as enjoyable to me as the rest of the trilogy/series. Maya, Daniel and Rafe figure out their love triangle and Maya ends up with Daniel (as it should have been). Maya and the other skinwalkers decide that they cannot keep running forever. They were experiments and they need the corporations that created them, to keep them well. However, they end up setting their own terms and they make the choice that will allow them to be the most free.Overall, the trilogy was uplifting. Students who are enjoy paranormal fiction, will most likely enjoy this story. The writing flows smoothly and has nothing really objectionable in it. There are some amounts of science fiction violence. Readers will enjoy trying to figure out which characters to trust. There is lots of action and the book is hard to put down. This is an appropriate series to put in a school or public library. I would put it on a variety of book displays and recommend it during book talks.
    • 4/5
      As ever, Kelley Armstrong delivers an entertaining, fast-paced, paranormal novel. With The Rising, Armstrong wraps up the Darkness Rising trilogy, though likely not her young adult tales set in this universe. The Rising brims with actions and tough decisions for the teenage characters. This review is spoiler-free for the series.Yet again, I'm really grateful to find romance not the central element of this series. Armstrong focuses primarily on the group dynamics and world building, instead. In The Rising, Maya and her friends face their biggest challenge yet: trying to escape to cabals. The stakes are very high, and Armstrong takes a pretty unique direction with it compared to a lot of evil corporation stories. The characters all have shades of grey to their natures, and it lends a dose of realism to the supernatural story.Almost all of the characters in the Darkness Rising series are at least somewhat sympathetic and likable. Bad guys aren't always all bad, and the good guys have their dark sides. Maya is a powerful heroine, who takes care of herself and her friends, clearly the leader of their little pack. Daniel and Rafe, the two love interests, are both decent guys, strong and devoted to their friends. Sam, perhaps my personal favorite, is sarcastic and a bit mean, but the kind of person a group needs to have around to get things done. Hayley may be blonde, but there's more to her. Corey's the clown, around to lighten the mood in the tough moments. In addition to those guys, the Darkness Rising series also joins up with the Darkest Powers series, with the main characters of that series making an appearance. While there is a love triangle, Armstrong does a nice job with it. Only at the very end is it completely certain which guy Maya will choose, for one thing. Even better, Maya never leads anyone on. She reacts honestly and openly to those around her, and never claims to love both guys equally. When she finds herself in that situation, she takes the time to think things through and make an informed decision.The Rising does flag a bit towards the end, changing in both tone and pacing. It felt as though Armstrong realized she needed to wrap things up, and did so as quickly as possible. There's a bit more telling through that section, and my mind wandered a bit. Still, I do like where the series left off fairly well, and do want to know more about the characters and the world.Though the Darkness Rising series is complete, readers have not seen the last of these kids and their world, and I am very glad of that. Kelley Armstrong is the author of consistently enjoyable novels, and I recommend them to anyone who enjoys paranormal stories full of action and a bit of romance.
    • 4/5
      This conclusion to the Darkness Rising trilogy has our characters finding a life they can live with. The story begins with them still on the run from the Cabal that is chasing them and has them trying to find a way to reconnect with the parents who believe they are dead. They are looking for allies who might be able to face down the very powerful and secretive Cabals. They also have to figure out who they can trust since it seems all the adults we see in the book have their own agendas.Maya meets the twin brother she didn't know she had until a week earlier and has to get to know him too. Ash didn't have Maya's indulged childhood but spent time in a number of foster homes and living on the streets. It gives him a viewpoint that Maya does not have. I liked his street smarts and thought his wariness about forming a relationship with Maya and the rest of the kids was very realistic. On the personal front, Maya is conflicted about her romantic life. Everyone around her is telling her that Daniel wants a deeper relationship than just being her best friend which forces her to reassess how she sees him. It also changes her relationship with Rafe and has Maya, who is normally smart and confident, dithering.The story is filled with adventure and danger and is also filled with strong relationships. I liked that Armstrong had these kids unite with the kids from the Darkest Powers trilogy but found it hard to keep track of all the characters and the relationships. I think that, if I read all the previous books more recently, it would have been much easier. This one is for young adult fans of urban fantasy. The characters are likable and the story is well-written.
    • 4/5
      A must read for YA fans of the series.
    • 5/5
      Finally having a chance to end the series, I’m very happy with the way that it ended.First off, the plot dives right back in where the last book left off. Action-packed and lots of fun, the author did a great job in closing up all loose ends and making the plot work. There is even some surprise guest ( characters from the first series) that I was very happy to see. To see them all come together, connecting pieces and of course kicking butt, I totally loved it!The love interest, I was very interested in since I wasn’t sure which way it could go. Both guys are very good to her and to be honest I think any of them would be worthy of her. Her choice in the end, is a good one. I’m happy that Maya made the right choice for her and didn’t allow others to sway her choice. The ending is a very good happily ever after that I am absolutely satisfied with.The Rising is a great ending to one great series. It steps out of the box, capturing the reader and taking them for a great reading adventure. An awesome story, The Rising is wonderful!
    • 5/5
      The third book in the trilogy that shares not only the same world but some of the characters from the Otherworld and unites not only Maya with the twin brother she'd just recently learned about, but the teens from the Darkest Powers trilogy.Maya, Daniel and Corey are on their own after the rest of their group had been captured in the last book. They're being hunted by not just one but 2 Cabals for their very special powers they'd been bred with. Their parents believe they are dead and it's difficult to know who to trust. Enemies become friends and vice versa. If everything that's happened in the past week isn't enough, Maya must also face a truth that rocks her world.There's plenty of suspense, action and emotions that brings a conclusion to both trilogies but nicely leaves the door open for future stories when the teens get older. Easy to read, fast moving story.
    • 5/5
      The Good Stuff Loved how much dry humour was in this installment. Always used when you needed it most. Got a big kick out of the American/Canadian snark (all done lovingly though) Actually learned a few things which is always a bonus Satisfying ending - wraps up a lot but still leaves it open enough if Kelley ever decides to write about this world again Some fabulous parental role models - one of my favorite part of this series is that not ALL the parents are useless or abusive Plenty of action and twists and turns I love all of Kelley's books, but I have to say this series has been my favorite of them all. Love how the author sums up what happened in the other two books in such a way that it gives a reminder to those who read them months before, yet not too much for those who maybe just finished them a couple of days ago. Characters feel very real, they all have faults, in other words people that you can relate to Strong friendships Positive mentions of natives - I'm living in Calgary now and cannot tell you how many people here make negative and derogatory comments about the local native population Loved that most of the series is set in CanadaThe Not So Good Stuff A wee bit of repetition in terms of the angsty moments - hard to explain without going spoiling anythingFavorite Quotes/Passages"Which was not to say louts are obviously American - only ones who didn't realize they couldn't buy beer in any store.""You guys aren't really teens, are you?" Ash said. "They've brainwashed you into miniature adults, full of responsibility and good eating habits. I'm surprised you haven't bought a - " He noticed the toothbrush in my hand. "Seriously?|"Wild animal attacks on humans are rare, but all of the predators in Canada, the cougar may be the one most likely to do it. Obviously, this guy never got the memo. After this, he'd probably be going to zoos, climbing the enclosure, saying. "Here watch this ... " Famous last words, as yet another unfit human is removed from the gene pool."Who Should/Shouldn't Read Obviously if you enjoyed The Calling and The Gathering you are going to love this Fans of Kelley's other books And basically just anyone who enjoys a good story. Armstrong is a born storyteller which I consider to be one of the greatest gifts one can have4.5 Dewey's