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Cover of The Awakening
Cover of The Reckoning
Series

Darkest Powers

3 books

The Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong has 3 books. Start with The Summoning (2008), then read the rest in the order below.

Darkest Powers reading order

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The Summoning

Kelley Armstrong

Fifteen-year-old Chloe's life takes a terrifying turn when she begins to see ghosts, leading to her placement in Lyle House, a secluded home for troubled teens. However, Chloe quickly realizes that this institution and its residents harbor dark secrets, and that a sinister force is at play. As she uncovers the truth, Chloe and her newfound allies must confront a danger far greater than they ever imagined, testing their courage and their very survival.

FantasyUrban FantasySupernatural Horror
2
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The Awakening

Kelley Armstrong

Fifteen-year-old Chloe, a powerful necromancer, has escaped the oppressive confines of Lyle House with her friends Derek, Simon, and Rae. Their newfound freedom is short-lived as they are captured by a shadowy organization with sinister intentions. This group seeks to exploit Chloe's unique abilities and those of her supernatural companions, holding them captive in a high-tech laboratory. The group must find a way to escape and expose the organization before their powers can be controlled and weaponized.

FantasyUrban FantasyYoung Adult Fiction
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The Reckoning

Kelley Armstrong

Fifteen-year-old Chloe Saunders yearns for a normal life, but her genetically engineered abilities as a necromancer make that impossible. Alongside her friends, who possess equally extraordinary and dangerous gifts, she is on the run from the sinister corporation responsible for their creation. Amidst the constant threat, Chloe finds herself navigating complex romantic feelings for two brothers: the gentle sorcerer Simon and the fierce werewolf Derek. This thrilling installment delves deeper into the challenges of controlling their powers and the escalating danger they face, all while exploring the turbulent landscape of teenage relationships under extreme pressure.

FantasyUrban FantasyComing of Age