The Dark Calling (Arcana Chronicles Book #5) by Kresley Cole

The Arcana Chronicles is about a Louisiana girl named Evie who finds out she has the power to control plants. The end of the world occurs, but the end is only the beginning of a deadly game in which she will have to go against others with powers like her, all with titles and powers to match those on tarot cards. But, Evie doesn't want to be part of the game or understand why everyone hates her, especially Death, who she cannot seem to keep away from.

The Dark Calling is book five of The Arcana Chronicles, the latest installation that fans have been waiting on the edge of their seats for. In an effort to not ruin the story for others, this latest installment takes place after the last cliffhanger ending, with Jack possibly alive (!), Evie pregnant, Death still master of his castle, Lark and Finn finding time for romance, and Paul possibly a traitor (?!). A quick series of events occur at the beginning of the story, leading to Evie to find her way to fix things and deal with the fact that she is soon to become a mother. The story was fast-paced and well written. I ended up devouring the book it within a day.

The first book of The Arcana Chronicles, Poison Princess, is slated to become a TV show, which means there is a lot of action, romance, and drama that is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat. The author, Ms. Kresley Cole, had been in an accident, resulting in four broken bones in her leg. She had to undergo hours of surgery and months of recovery time. I am super happy she is doing better and that she is back to writing with a vengeance! I cannot wait until the next book, in which we will see if the characters find some sort of happy end to the game. Hail Tar Ro!

You can find out more about The Arcana Chronicles (and see the wicked awesome trailer for the second book, Endless Knight) here, and for Ms. Cole's other books, please visit her website here.