Kelley Armstrong's The Summoning

Book Review For my book review I chose to read Kelley Armstrong's The Summoning. In my opinion, the book itself has an unresolved ending and is difficult to follow. As a whole trilogy, on the other hand, it's my favorite series. The purpose of this book review is to evaluate the book and how it fit together. When Chloe Saunders is harassed by a janitor who was burned alive in the 1990's that no one else can see or hear, she is sent to Lyle House where she is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Lyle House is a temporary home for “crazy” adolescents where they stay to deal with their disorders. When Derek, one of the longest staying members of the house, pesters her about the ghost she saw, he tells her to look up necromancy which is the ability
to speak to spirits. Throughout the book Chloe deals with family betrayal, upsetting accusations, and murder. Chloe's roommate, Liz, is welcoming and bubbly, but is also best friends with the classic mean girl, Tori. She makes it clear she doesn't like Chloe by knocking her out in the crawl space in the basement. That's where Derek, who is also Simon's foster brother, finds her. Where Simon is happy-go-lucky and kind, Derek is the complete opposite who'd rather not talk to anyone besides his brother. I think the theme of this book would be things aren't always what it seems. By the end of the book it becomes known that the house residents are supernaturals like witches, warlocks, demons, and werewolves. Although they showed symptoms for the disorders, they weren't what the therapy specialist diagnosed them as. This book has complex characters and a great storyline. In my opinion it deserves five out of five stars.