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The Golden Link
Kain is a rebel leader, a hired protector of the lost princess, and one of the seven chosen to yield an amulet. Tristan is an elitist, the head of the palace guard, and stronger and faster than anyone else with magic; except magic’s source, Arianna. When their three worlds collide, secrets of Arianna’s royal lineage are discovered, and the murderer of her family is revealed. On this tale of betrayal, Arianna learns that all choices come with a price, and hatred can consume the ones you love.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2012
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February 3, 2013
The Golden Link is one of those rare to find books. I was asked by the author to read her book and I am so glad she asked me to read it because I would have missed out on a great series. I love books about magic and finding ones self. The Golden Link had so much more when I started reading it I could not put it down. Plus girls it had two swoon worthy guys in it that just made the main characters story more interesting.
Can you imagine not knowing your parents and being raised by a caretaker in a house with other people? Well that is life for Arianna. She lives with her caretaker lita and two boarders Kain and his brother Sam. When the three boards lives collide you get the greatest story ever told. Arianna finds out that her family and caretaker has kept secrets from her. When she finds out who she is and what she is destined to do she is in shock at first but then as Kain and Sam help her through everything she realizes that she can either fight or lay down and cower and let others ruin things for her and others.
Kain is the protector of the lost princess and one of the seven chosen to yield a very important amulet. Kain will do anything it takes to keep Arianna safe. Then there is Tristan who is in charge of the Palace guards and he wields magic but he realizes he is not the strongest magic wielder and when he finds out who does hold the strongest magic he has to figure out what that means for him and his people.
Arianna will have to make choices and decisions that will effect all but she knows she has to make them. Yes she will struggle but she will find friends in the unlikeliest places. The story end on a HUGE cliff hanger and I am sometimes a fan of cliffhangers so this one was so epic and done so well I kept laughing because I said dam Keira got me!
Can you imagine not knowing your parents and being raised by a caretaker in a house with other people? Well that is life for Arianna. She lives with her caretaker lita and two boarders Kain and his brother Sam. When the three boards lives collide you get the greatest story ever told. Arianna finds out that her family and caretaker has kept secrets from her. When she finds out who she is and what she is destined to do she is in shock at first but then as Kain and Sam help her through everything she realizes that she can either fight or lay down and cower and let others ruin things for her and others.
Kain is the protector of the lost princess and one of the seven chosen to yield a very important amulet. Kain will do anything it takes to keep Arianna safe. Then there is Tristan who is in charge of the Palace guards and he wields magic but he realizes he is not the strongest magic wielder and when he finds out who does hold the strongest magic he has to figure out what that means for him and his people.
Arianna will have to make choices and decisions that will effect all but she knows she has to make them. Yes she will struggle but she will find friends in the unlikeliest places. The story end on a HUGE cliff hanger and I am sometimes a fan of cliffhangers so this one was so epic and done so well I kept laughing because I said dam Keira got me!
January 11, 2013
Disappointing. This has so much potential to be a great fantasy but all the characters just fall short. Kain is an assuming ass, just cause you proclaimed your love to the the girl does not make you her girlfriend, nor does it give you the right to be a possessive jerk and just kiss her out of jealousy, especially since it was her first kiss, ugh.
Of course there is the love triangle, which honestly it isn't much of one, cause from Kain's actions to Tristan being Ary's soul mate he doesn't stand a chance. Not that Ary stands up for herself, so this may take awhile to resolve.
And that was my main problem with this book. Ary. She has no backbone, the girl is being lied to left and right from everyone and yet still follows the directions of whoever is with her. It's astounding to be honest, and incredibly disappointing. She has so much power but no will to use it, and she gets into arguments at all the wrong times and about all the wrong things.
The plot itself is actually interesting, if it gets more fleshed out and Ary finally does something this series might make a comeback, but until then this one is it for me.
Of course there is the love triangle, which honestly it isn't much of one, cause from Kain's actions to Tristan being Ary's soul mate he doesn't stand a chance. Not that Ary stands up for herself, so this may take awhile to resolve.
And that was my main problem with this book. Ary. She has no backbone, the girl is being lied to left and right from everyone and yet still follows the directions of whoever is with her. It's astounding to be honest, and incredibly disappointing. She has so much power but no will to use it, and she gets into arguments at all the wrong times and about all the wrong things.
The plot itself is actually interesting, if it gets more fleshed out and Ary finally does something this series might make a comeback, but until then this one is it for me.
January 13, 2013
I was approached by the author to read this book. I read the description and saw the beautiful cover and I thought it sounded (and looked) amazing.
Best part of the book: OMG! I loved this book from the first page to the cliffhanger at the end. I love Arianna. She was raised by her caretaker, Lita, and does not know much about her past. Kain and his brother Sam were "residents" of the boarding house that was run by Lita. Each night when Arianna goes to sleep she dreams of this amazing boy, whose become her friend, Tristan. Then all three of their worlds collide together. Arianna is not sure what is truly going on. Then she has a "vision" and her life and past are coming to light.
Arianna then must decide who she does trust because she needs to save herself.
Sounds confusing?!? Well, Keira writes it was better than I can tell it. This book was an intense read. I read this book quickly because I did not want to put it down.
Not so great about the book: WHAT A CLIFFHANGER?!?!?!?!?! The last few chapters were full of twist and turns. Couple of situations I did not even see coming! Now I have to wait for book 2.
Best part of the book: OMG! I loved this book from the first page to the cliffhanger at the end. I love Arianna. She was raised by her caretaker, Lita, and does not know much about her past. Kain and his brother Sam were "residents" of the boarding house that was run by Lita. Each night when Arianna goes to sleep she dreams of this amazing boy, whose become her friend, Tristan. Then all three of their worlds collide together. Arianna is not sure what is truly going on. Then she has a "vision" and her life and past are coming to light.
Arianna then must decide who she does trust because she needs to save herself.
Sounds confusing?!? Well, Keira writes it was better than I can tell it. This book was an intense read. I read this book quickly because I did not want to put it down.
Not so great about the book: WHAT A CLIFFHANGER?!?!?!?!?! The last few chapters were full of twist and turns. Couple of situations I did not even see coming! Now I have to wait for book 2.
January 17, 2013
Quick paced, whilst the characters lack something that makes them memorable or unique, it is still an introductory book, but I do hope that there are good advances in character personality, more action and a good twist.
A good quick read, mind the cliffhanger at the end.
A good quick read, mind the cliffhanger at the end.
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