Calling is the third and concluding book in the Sorcery and Society Series, a series which originally looked like it would only be a duology. Calling picks up events right where book two concluded. There continues to be a sprinkling of romance, but this is a magic and action driven narrative with the primary directive focused on defeating the evil Miss. Morton. The pacing was good in this book with a bit more action than book two of the series. Satisfyingly, all the beautiful sarcasm and dry wit is still woven into the character’s thoughts and dialogues.
In some ways, this is a girl-power book, even though the setting is a bit Jane Austen-esque. All the females are all strong and action-oriented characters, and they think for themselves. Ivy, Alicia, and Sarah start breaking from social norms not only in matters of love and romance but on social issues. Their friendship and loyalty to each other is especially affirming. A great conclusion to a fun series and highly recommended.
Review of the unabridged audiobook
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: Several references to events from prior books; explosion causing fire and property damage; frightening vision involving zombie-like creatures raised from the dead; house is surrounded by zombie-like creatures and characters fight them off with magic and weapons that will cause them to disintegrate; characters encounter magical protections/spells that are life-threatening; verbal threats of harm and death; plans to poison/drug individuals; character is captured; characters fight with magic spells and physical injuries received; extended battle scene involving magic spells and fighting zombie-like creatures resulting in the destruction of creatures, no gore.
Sex/Nudity: Girls and boys are interested in each other romantically and this is sometimes mentioned; married couple embrace; kiss on cheek; brief kiss on lips; boy touches girl’s face; couple links arms; boy picks up girl in a protective gesture.
Mature Subject Matter:
Class distinctions, social prejudice, raising the dead via magic.
Alcohol/Drug Use:
None
