The Awakening, is a perfect follow up to the Summoning, first book of the series. It's fast, more action oriented, and more and more of the Lyle House's history/mystery is revealed. The Awakening is definitely better, more character driven and Chloe is finally maturing! Hoorah! 
 The Awakening starts off with Chloe captured by the Lyle House authorities, and trapped in what seems to be a laboratory/headquarter of the Edison Group. Meanwhile Simon and Derek are still on the run desperately looking for Chloe and Rae. And that's where the adventure starts. The Awakening sets up scenarios where Chloe must survive against all odds, and push herself. It's a test for her, and the whole group to find a certain person as well as avoid capture. This time however, Tori, the drama queen's in for the ride, and group tensions heat up. Chloe is so much more competent as she learns about her powers and everyone else as well. The book is just as, if not more, addictive than the first book, and it's an absolute page-turner. I finished it all in one day! 
 Really, if the Summoning bored you to tears, the Awakening should be a good wake up call. Using second books don't seem to be all that amazing, yet the Awakening proves that theory wrong. Be patient, and continue reading the series, it's just that good! I can't wait to start reading the 3rd book now!