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Reese and Wyn, two psychic students at a special college, never intended to fall in love with each other. But an exercise in the spirit realm has gone wrong, and now malicious spirits have taken over their bodies, intent on recreating the doomed love of Guinevere and Lancelot.
Wyn and Reese aren't the only students affected. It seems everyone in the school has fallen under the influence of ancient spirits. The headmistress, behaving like Morgan le Fay, makes advances towards Wyn's boyfriend, who's dreaming about pulling a sword out of a stone. Another student pines over Reese, a la "The Lady of Shallot." But when these spirit games turn deadly, Reese and Wyn realize that unwanted romantic entanglements are the least of their problems.
The full power of the spirits will be unlocked if three people die. One already has. Reese and Wyn have to stop the spirits from killing anyone else, while resisting their growing desire for each other, or Lancelot and Guinevere will take over their bodies forever.
Wyn and Reese aren't the only students affected. It seems everyone in the school has fallen under the influence of ancient spirits. The headmistress, behaving like Morgan le Fay, makes advances towards Wyn's boyfriend, who's dreaming about pulling a sword out of a stone. Another student pines over Reese, a la "The Lady of Shallot." But when these spirit games turn deadly, Reese and Wyn realize that unwanted romantic entanglements are the least of their problems.
The full power of the spirits will be unlocked if three people die. One already has. Reese and Wyn have to stop the spirits from killing anyone else, while resisting their growing desire for each other, or Lancelot and Guinevere will take over their bodies forever.
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First published February 1, 2011
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V.J. Chambers
104 books463 followersV. J. Chambers writes about being inexplicably attracted to the dangerously alluring. Her works span mundane settings and fantastic ones. She writes about serial killers, cult leaders, werewolves, witches, for-hire assassins, zombies, space pirates, and regular everyday people.
She lives in Shepherdstown, WV, with her boyfriend Aaron and their cat Isis.
She lives in Shepherdstown, WV, with her boyfriend Aaron and their cat Isis.
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September 21, 2012
I felt almost like I'd read this before, somehow. I'm sure I've read a similar plotline somewhere, or maybe just a story with a similar tone -- I remember a series of books about a girl finding out she was a witch that I read when I was younger, maybe that? With a touch of Libba Bray, maybe? I don't know, but this didn't really appeal to me. I quickly got impatient with the worrying about who was whose boyfriend and so on, and I pretty much knew how it would pan out from chapter two.
There was nothing especially wrong with it that I could point to, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I wanted something a bit more complex and nuanced -- I quite like the reincarnation/possession by old spirits angle when Guy Gavriel Kay does it (The Fionavar Tapestry/Ysabel), so it's the execution as well as the basic idea... Anyway, no strong feelings to report.
There was nothing especially wrong with it that I could point to, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I wanted something a bit more complex and nuanced -- I quite like the reincarnation/possession by old spirits angle when Guy Gavriel Kay does it (The Fionavar Tapestry/Ysabel), so it's the execution as well as the basic idea... Anyway, no strong feelings to report.
January 26, 2012
This book was "ok" for me. I thought the Arthurian legend aspects of it were interesting and unique. I felt that the characters weren't very developed and I had a hard time connecting to them. There were a lot of distracting grammatical mistakes and I thought that the way the "love triangle" got resolved in the end was just ludicrous.
April 30, 2013
Weird. Most definitely weird.
I liked the idea of people being extra "sensitive" to things and the premise of a school targeted at helping them learn about their abilities was enticing. Unfortunately this description makes it sound like you get to know Wyn, or at least follow her along and thus grow attached to her. Not the case - the book actually follows the three main characters (Wyn, Gavin, and Reese), with all three narrating at times but Reese most of all. Also, it was so blatantly obvious (and already described in the book summary) what the heck was going on to the characters that these 19+ year olds should have realized things MUCH earlier on and with more clarity.
The characters all oscillate between themselves and the spirits possessing them. As the story goes on, the lines blur and become almost obsolete, which makes the reading a bit confusing and disjointed...especially when a character appears out of no where (sort of; don't want to give anything away).
There's a bit of a twist at the end to make things more believable-ish but it still doesn't make up for the lack of character development.
I liked the idea of people being extra "sensitive" to things and the premise of a school targeted at helping them learn about their abilities was enticing. Unfortunately this description makes it sound like you get to know Wyn, or at least follow her along and thus grow attached to her. Not the case - the book actually follows the three main characters (Wyn, Gavin, and Reese), with all three narrating at times but Reese most of all. Also, it was so blatantly obvious (and already described in the book summary) what the heck was going on to the characters that these 19+ year olds should have realized things MUCH earlier on and with more clarity.
The characters all oscillate between themselves and the spirits possessing them. As the story goes on, the lines blur and become almost obsolete, which makes the reading a bit confusing and disjointed...especially when a character appears out of no where (sort of; don't want to give anything away).
There's a bit of a twist at the end to make things more believable-ish but it still doesn't make up for the lack of character development.
December 16, 2014
A recommended book for readers interested in an engaging and adventurous paranormal new-adult novel that recaptures the legend of King Arthur through the possession of contemporary characters.
Invoke is a novel with multiple plot lines that interweave to form a fascinating story. The characters have to deal with their lives being altered and entangled with the legend of King Arthur. This paranormal duality causes relationships between the characters to be tested in a unique and interesting way. The magic system used adds underlying elements of suspense and mystery. Overall, Invoke is a dramatic and ambitious novel that delivers a compelling story.
Invoke is a novel with multiple plot lines that interweave to form a fascinating story. The characters have to deal with their lives being altered and entangled with the legend of King Arthur. This paranormal duality causes relationships between the characters to be tested in a unique and interesting way. The magic system used adds underlying elements of suspense and mystery. Overall, Invoke is a dramatic and ambitious novel that delivers a compelling story.
May 20, 2013
I wasn't sure about this story at first, mainly because there are so many different takes on the myth of King Arthur and Avalon and some of them not good or overdone to say the least. I was therefore pleasantly surprised when I couldn't put the book down. I was completely drawn in and loved this take on it. I still felt like I got to know the characters even though they were possessed by spirits for a lot of the time. The ending was a surprise that I wasn't expecting but I still liked it. Worth the read.
January 27, 2012
Good story line but there are so many loopholes. Characters' emotions and attitudes change faster than a blink. Most of the events happen so easily and some are completely irrelevant to the others. I think the best part is the ending. It's ridiculous in a creative way, lol. It's good that I got it for free or else I would get upset all day for wasting $2.99 :D
February 9, 2012
I was very surprised with this book. I am very happy to report that I really enjoyed the take that V.J. Chambers took on this old classic tale. Very interesting read and makes you want to read until the end. Highly recommended.
January 30, 2012
This def wasn't my cup of tea...oh well
February 5, 2013
Very unique paranormal premiss.. I love the Arthurian legend combined with the mysticism and ghosts... The ending was definitely unexpected! Great read!
May 12, 2012
Couldn't finish it.
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