Foreshadowing, And Themes In The Invocation By Krystal Sutherland

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“Emer looks at each of them and sighs. ‘Even the devil does not trust men to honor a bargain, so it does not deal with them. It offers power only to women.’” (120). Krystal Sutherland’s The Invocation is an extremely captivating and engaging novel. Many factors that contribute to making this book so entertaining to read include the setting, characterization, point of view (POV), conflict, theme, symbols, foreshadowing, and finally the conclusion. This work by Krystal Sutherland tells the story of men using their power to hurt others. An element a story needs to contain is a setting. The Invocations are held in England, with the year being 2024. This is a key point in the story since all three of the characters use technology and places that …show more content…

Dickie,’” she reads from her phone when she finds a suitable candidate-the only youngish Volkov in London whose socials aren’t private.” (243). With her phone, Jude is able to learn about possible suspects safely. Secondly, the main conflict is how Jude, Zara, and Emer are tracking down a killer in England. Throughout the book, they go to places that are only located in England to help them continue their search; Primrose Hill, Hampstead Heath, etc. To conclude, with the help of their setting, they were able to catch the witch killer. Characterization is an essential part of a book, dull characters leave the reader uninterested and unable to relate, but with complex, interesting characters, the reader is able to understand them more. The main characters in The Invocations are all well-developed, having their own fears, hopes, and priorities. Zara, Jude, and Emer are all dynamic characters; they change because of each other and their relationships with one another. “The curse is not something she’d wish on an enemy, let alone a God, does she really think of Jones as a friend?” (262). When Zara offers to take on Jude’s curse, Jude starts to wonder if she could let Zara do that for her, something she wouldn’t have thought of at the start of the

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