February 12, 2026

The Rising

The Rising
by Kelley Armstrong
 
Book: Darkness Rising #3
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pub Date
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal
Format: Print
Source: Bought
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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.
 
My Review: Meh. Unfortunately, I'm glad that this series is finally over. The predictability was so strong that really, it didn't give much joy to this series anymore and you just wanted it to be over already.

Maya and her friends are getting ready to take down this corporation, take back their lives and reunite with their families. They all just want to live normal lives again and put this all behind them. 

But it's pretty much easier said than done. But they will have help along the way. Maya and her friends will give into their abilities and use them to fight back, to show them what they can do. 

The ending though, was really the best part of this series. The way the families get reunited, a new community, a new sense of peace and calmness. New members and family. All seems to finally fall into place and they can live as normal as it can get for them.
 
My Rating:
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