The Calling

De: Kelley Armstrong

Narrado por: Jennifer Ikeda

Maya Delaney's paw-print birthmark is the mark of what she truly is - a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly everyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it's only a matter of time before she's able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents.

Now Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. Then they're kidnapped, and after a chilling helicopter crash, they find themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home.

In The Calling, the sizzling second book in the Darkness Rising trilogy, New York Times best-selling author Kelley Armstrong pumps up the romance, danger, and suspense that left readers of The Gathering clamoring for more.

©2012 KLA Fricke Inc. (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

Wonderful

Would you listen to The Calling again? Why?

Kelley Armstrong is one of my favorite authors and this book is just as wonderful as all her other books! Loved it!

Just as good as I remember,

I read all six books as they came out in high school, this is my first rereading as an adult and they hold up just as well. I am ecstatic to read the last book in the series and start the Women of the other world as an adult. So excited I learn more about this universe that sucked me in so long ago :)

GREATNESS!!!!

This is the second book in the series, and I am still waiting on the next, but i love the story, the way its written, and the narrator. Its just an all around hit for me.

Get The Gathering first, good listen

If you could sum up The Calling in three words, what would they be?

Good creature adventure

If you’ve listened to books by Kelley Armstrong before, how does this one compare?

I bought the Gathering because I loved Jennifer Ikeda in another series by another author. I enjoyed the Gathering and bought the Calling at the same time. Both books were enjoyable. I have not tried her other series.

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

Mya was my favorite but she did Daniel, Raif and the others great too.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Mya's consistent loyalty to her friend Daniel even though her heart was pulling her another way.

Pleasantly surprised

Stronger than book 1. Moving along faster and more intense. Jennifer Ikeda makes it such a treat to listen.

One book- in 3 parts

I discovered this trilogy through searching for Jennifer Ikeda, who is one of my favorite narrators. I enjoyed the first book, The Gathering, and listened to it in one session as it’s not terribly long. I was surprised though at how it came to such an abrupt ending. I did really like the storyline so I wanted find out what happened.

I then moved onto the Calling, which again ended abruptly, but even more so. It’s only 228 pages in paperback- so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. But it really feels like it was only perhaps Part II of a book, not the end of one. I really wanna know how this story ends, so I will probably wind up buying the third installment, but I may see what Kelley Armstrong audio books I can find to see if she only chopped things up in the series, or if it’s something she does on a regular basis.

As far as the story goes, I really think it flows well, a good mix of excitement and character development. While some elements are predictable, everything hasn’t been, so it has definitely been an enjoyable listen that I could do while getting other things done. I definitely think the storyline could go further.

These really feel like these three books are novellas that could be put together easily- and start a series such as Cassandra Clare and Marissa Meyer have done. Perhaps I will find that in some of Armstrong’s other writings.

Terrific story

On to the last book. A genuinely mind blowing supernatural story and really enjoyable. Read on.

Love it!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Calling to be better than the print version?

I loved listening to the book because I can close my eyes and picture the scenes happening.

Any additional comments?

This sequel keeps you on your seat and can't stop reading until it's finished. I can't wait for the next one to come out. Already counting the days for more!!!!

And....

Where does The Calling rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

About average.

What did you like best about this story?

It is an interesting story line. Lots of possibilities.

What does Jennifer Ikeda bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Decent reading.

Any additional comments?

I believe it will be one of three books. It does not stand alone. You seem to need to read all of the stories in order to get the entire story. That's fine, if a little irritating. Decent story.

great performance

Where does The Calling rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

this is not my my usual pick but was recommended to me. glad i did because i enjoyed it very much. just wish it were longer.

What other book might you compare The Calling to and why?

the host by stephanie meyer

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

rafael