Echoes in the Dark

In this final book of the Summoning Series, the author does a wonderful job of including all the Exotiques summoned from Earth, including the one who decided not to stay and returned home. Faucon and Raine's relationship is especially touching. Readers will discover the tragic explanation for why the mysterious Singer acts the way she does, and how Jikata's joy of singing is combined with her magical talent in the fascinating country of Lladrana. Making the planet a sentient being who is an integral part of the final confrontation with the Dark made the story particularly enchanting. A very satisfactory ending to a very exciting series.

This was one of my favorite series! Loved the six Exotiques - ordinary women who became extraordinary in their fight to save their adopted homeworld. I sort of wish that Raine had her own book and didn't have to share with Jikata, but that was my only quibble with this story. Both of these women were strong and resourceful, although very different. Of the two, I liked Raine's story better and felt that she was the more sympathetic character. And I got a kick out of seeing the other Exotiques again! They're like old friends at this point. I think Alexa is my favorite, and not just because of her name! :) As the last of the series, this was focused more on the final battle with the Dark as opposed to building a romantic relationship between the Exotique and a Llandran male. Still a satisfying story though, and a great ending! I highly recommend this whole series! Sad to see these ladies go....

Really nice ending to a very interesting series. The last couple of books were definitely lacking in character development. I'm so glad Owens took the time with this novel to really build up her characters. She focused on two characters and their additions to help the cause. I think doing that helped the book keep up the speed to the climax instead of lagging. I think anyone who has been reading this series will find this one very satisfying.

I thought this book was realy great and the writter doese an excelent job tying all of the previouse books together to make for one hell of a final showdown. And might I just add that the end almost made ME want to go sledding....down the side of a volcano actually :o)

This book was a great ending to a terrific series. The only this is, I will miss the characters and this other great planet of Lladrana. Can't wait for another new series from this great author.