oatskf's review
5.0
I love a good thriller especially when the supernatural is involved. An absolutely wild ride. I sat with my mouth wide open after I finished the book. It threw me for a loop.
erinhawley's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bibliochica's review
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Addiction, and Death
meekotis's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
meganmreads's review
3.0
The Summoning has been on my radar and I was stoked to be approved for a Netgalley copy. Thrillers with a bit of potentially supernatural events are typically right up my alley.
I think I was expecting something different than what the book ended up being, but I actually still enjoyed it quite a bit. I loved not really being able to tell if Kit was a fraud or not. She claimed she legitimately wanted to help grieving families, but was an actress. Was she just getting into character? I always appreciate it when I can’t figure out a main character.
The beginning felt a little bit clunky, but I loved the way it ended. Without going into too much detail, there were some things I didn’t see coming and I loved the final chapters!
I recommend this one, but it’s not the ghost story the synopsis makes it out to be.. it’s definitely more of a thriller/mystery.
I think I was expecting something different than what the book ended up being, but I actually still enjoyed it quite a bit. I loved not really being able to tell if Kit was a fraud or not. She claimed she legitimately wanted to help grieving families, but was an actress. Was she just getting into character? I always appreciate it when I can’t figure out a main character.
The beginning felt a little bit clunky, but I loved the way it ended. Without going into too much detail, there were some things I didn’t see coming and I loved the final chapters!
I recommend this one, but it’s not the ghost story the synopsis makes it out to be.. it’s definitely more of a thriller/mystery.
dillahatred's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lilaclicoricetissie's review
2.0
The Summoning has been sitting on my TBR list for quite a while, and truth be told, I had great expectations about it. A captivating premise, an intriguing plot, and the first chapter read so promising: I mean, a fake medium who scams people in order to pay the hospital bills? Talk about dubious morality and shades of grey. I was hooked.
Problem is, the rest of the book didn’t deliver.
[Keep reading @ Bookshelves & Teacups]
Problem is, the rest of the book didn’t deliver.
[Keep reading @ Bookshelves & Teacups]