So, 2nd book in the series, and although its a stand-alone story (which is great) you should really read them in order to get a feel for the world they live in and the different words they use.This a more of a who-dun-it style story, which I simply adore in Urban fantasy novels. There were clues, red herrings and more to get your teeth into.From a writer’s perspective, the plot was fast paced and, especially having just read the first one, the nuances of the book were really easy to pick up again. I love that it’s all first person from Arcadia’s POV, she’s really had it rough as a character so its easy to feel for her and get behind her. She’s still with Lon, and I still think she can do better! One of the things that made Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse series un-put-downable was that she never stayed too long with a bloke, so there was always a ‘will they, won’t they’ through each book with a new supernatural hunk. I feel that, by having a steady romance in a series, you miss that crucial component out.The front cover is nice, but its brown, which isn’t a very dynamic cover – however the branding is good and its easy to recognise as part of the series.Overall I’d give Summoning the Night 5 out 5 stars – could have done with pinch more romance, but still a bloody good story that deserves each and every star. Summoning the Night was another amazing read by Bennett and a great second adventure for Arcadia Bell. Bennett had created such memorable characters in Arcadia, Lon, and Jupe in Kindling the Moon that I was thrilled to see them back again in this second book. I liked the development of Arcadia being more a part of Lon and Jupe's family. The one thing that really sells this series for me is the closeness not just between Arcadia and Lon but Arcadia and Jupe as well. The stakes are higher for Arcadia this time because children are being snatched right before Halloween putting Jupe at risks. Bennett really makes the stakes higher this time by putting Jupe in danger and putting Arcadia back in the Hellfire Club radar. Summoning the Night was full of many twists and turns as Arcadia and Lon tried to solve this case, and Bennett made sure that the suspense keeps building until the book's action packed finale. Overall Summoning the Night was a great read that I would most definitely recommend although I would recommend reading book one first to get the most out of this adventure.Received a copy of Summoning the Night from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
What do You think about Summoning The Night (2012)?
OMG!!! What a way to end a book! Thank goodness book 4 is already out...going to start it now :)
—Sarona
This is a solid series - great characters, great stories, no stupid drama. It's refreshing.
—carlomar
