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Heartkeeper
“People of the Field, of the Cave, of the Forest, and of the Mountain, and all the places and habitats in between, our race is able to gather here tonight because in time past we found that we were not the warden of the Earth, but the Earth was our warden, our sustainer, our parent...”
Mankind has survived the near-collapse of life as they knew it, now living in harmony with the world around them. Adain, a young Tenderfoot of this Future Earth, is about to take part in his Heart Chase – the search for a animal spirit that will act as his companion and conscience for the rest of his life. Success in the Heart Chase and surviving the subsequent Trials over the year ensures his place amongst the People as an adult, but failure means his certain death...
...and his whole future lies on the Heart of a mouse.
Heartkeeper is the first book in the “Heartkeeper Saga”, an epic adventure of friendship, challenges, and danger as humans struggle to regain their foothold in a new world that is no longer theirs to control. Can they survive in balance with the Earth, or will the Earth decide they no longer belong?
Mankind has survived the near-collapse of life as they knew it, now living in harmony with the world around them. Adain, a young Tenderfoot of this Future Earth, is about to take part in his Heart Chase – the search for a animal spirit that will act as his companion and conscience for the rest of his life. Success in the Heart Chase and surviving the subsequent Trials over the year ensures his place amongst the People as an adult, but failure means his certain death...
...and his whole future lies on the Heart of a mouse.
Heartkeeper is the first book in the “Heartkeeper Saga”, an epic adventure of friendship, challenges, and danger as humans struggle to regain their foothold in a new world that is no longer theirs to control. Can they survive in balance with the Earth, or will the Earth decide they no longer belong?
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B.T. Lyons was born in 1973, growing up in Boylston, Massachusetts, and lived her early life working on the family goat farm and learning wilderness survival skills in the surrounding woodlands. She is a jack-of-all-trades, having worked as everything from a zookeeper to bookstore manager, to a horror theme park actress, to a radio personality, to a builder of utility trucks. In a current fit of happy mid-life crisis, she is a history major at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.
She shares her home with her husband and her thirteen year old daughter, as well as a rat terrier, a Pomeranian, a ball python, and a rotating guest list of foster animals from the local humane society. B.T. is a rabid video game addict, and also enjoys drawing and creating various Neolithic-style handcrafts as her other hobbies. Her role models include Jim Henson, Jackie Chan, Hiyao Miyazaki, and Bill Cosby, and she is inspired by authors such as Richard Adams, Tad Williams, and Ray Bradbury.
B.T. Lyons was born in 1973, growing up in Boylston, Massachusetts, and lived her early life working on the family goat farm and learning wilderness survival skills in the surrounding woodlands. She is a jack-of-all-trades, having worked as everything from a zookeeper to bookstore manager, to a horror theme park actress, to a radio personality, to a builder of utility trucks. In a current fit of happy mid-life crisis, she is a history major at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.
She shares her home with her husband and her thirteen year old daughter, as well as a rat terrier, a Pomeranian, a ball python, and a rotating guest list of foster animals from the local humane society. B.T. is a rabid video game addict, and also enjoys drawing and creating various Neolithic-style handcrafts as her other hobbies. Her role models include Jim Henson, Jackie Chan, Hiyao Miyazaki, and Bill Cosby, and she is inspired by authors such as Richard Adams, Tad Williams, and Ray Bradbury.
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July 7, 2013
My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 unicorns - I loved it!!
This book is available for free download from Smashwords, and I highly recommend everyone download it and read it.
First, the cover is stunning and was designed by the author herself. Everything, I have seen her do is very creative, and she is an awesome person. I love authors who like to interact with their readers.
Did you know this story originally was born from a picture? The story it inspired was part of Wonderstruck, and then it was expanded to become book 1 in the Heartkeeper series.
I love this story because it is inspiring and has many important lessons built into the story. I’d love to be able to get enough copies for the bookclub my high school has, but I’ll wish on that later. This magically world she creates is wonderful, and I was sucked right into the story. I love Adain & Fenjine and their friends. This story is about surviving the Trials to adulthood. There is mystery, treachery, budding friendships being forged, talents being discovered, and so much more built into this story.
I highly recommend this book to anyone from middle school on up, and even though this is my 2nd time reading it, I will read it again a 3rd time with my son because I believe it has value to reinforce things I’m always trying to stress to him about honesty and integrity. Get the book, and read it with middle school students you love or go borrow someone’s who could use some positive influences and attention!!
Again, this book is available for free download from Smashwords
This book is available for free download from Smashwords, and I highly recommend everyone download it and read it.
First, the cover is stunning and was designed by the author herself. Everything, I have seen her do is very creative, and she is an awesome person. I love authors who like to interact with their readers.
Did you know this story originally was born from a picture? The story it inspired was part of Wonderstruck, and then it was expanded to become book 1 in the Heartkeeper series.
I love this story because it is inspiring and has many important lessons built into the story. I’d love to be able to get enough copies for the bookclub my high school has, but I’ll wish on that later. This magically world she creates is wonderful, and I was sucked right into the story. I love Adain & Fenjine and their friends. This story is about surviving the Trials to adulthood. There is mystery, treachery, budding friendships being forged, talents being discovered, and so much more built into this story.
I highly recommend this book to anyone from middle school on up, and even though this is my 2nd time reading it, I will read it again a 3rd time with my son because I believe it has value to reinforce things I’m always trying to stress to him about honesty and integrity. Get the book, and read it with middle school students you love or go borrow someone’s who could use some positive influences and attention!!
Again, this book is available for free download from Smashwords
July 6, 2013
Heartkeeper is the start of a captivating saga that is Middle Grade appropriate but intriguing enough for all young adults and old adults alike to enjoy! I haven't thoroughly enjoyed a Middle Grade book since Harry Potter! I recommend that everyone read this unique story.
July 26, 2013
In a world destroyed by humanity's own greed and malevolence toward the environment, a subculture has emerged. Finding a balance between their humanity and their concern for the Earth, 13-year-old children go through a Heart Chase in order to find, for lack of better term, their spirit animal. Though the connotation associated with "spirit animal" doesn't do justice to the amazing world BT Lyons has created.
Adain isn't the most physically intimidating 13-year-old going through the Heart Chase. He has justified concerns about not capturing a Heart (the name for the spirit animals), since failing to bond with a Heart means exile and unavoidable death at the hand of the darker creatures that roam the countryside. Adain is lucky when he bonds with Fenjine, a spirit mouse.
I fell in love with this book right away. Not only did BT create a very unique world, but she populated it with fascinating creatures and people. In fact, I spent quite a bit of time considering which aspect of the book I wanted to highlight in this review. In the end, the answer was unavoidable: I fell in love with a mouse.
Fenjine is an incredible character, for someone who exists for a good portion of the book as little more than a floating ball of light. He's full of personality, he's snarky, and he does an incredible job of keeping Adain humble every time his ego threatens to swell.
Read this book. Despite the advertising that said it was written for middle school age (and it is fully appropriate for that age group), I'm a full grown adult with a child of my own and I adored this book. If nothing else, you too can fall in love with a mouse.
I've already purchased Heartbound and look forward to reading it as well.
Adain isn't the most physically intimidating 13-year-old going through the Heart Chase. He has justified concerns about not capturing a Heart (the name for the spirit animals), since failing to bond with a Heart means exile and unavoidable death at the hand of the darker creatures that roam the countryside. Adain is lucky when he bonds with Fenjine, a spirit mouse.
I fell in love with this book right away. Not only did BT create a very unique world, but she populated it with fascinating creatures and people. In fact, I spent quite a bit of time considering which aspect of the book I wanted to highlight in this review. In the end, the answer was unavoidable: I fell in love with a mouse.
Fenjine is an incredible character, for someone who exists for a good portion of the book as little more than a floating ball of light. He's full of personality, he's snarky, and he does an incredible job of keeping Adain humble every time his ego threatens to swell.
Read this book. Despite the advertising that said it was written for middle school age (and it is fully appropriate for that age group), I'm a full grown adult with a child of my own and I adored this book. If nothing else, you too can fall in love with a mouse.
I've already purchased Heartbound and look forward to reading it as well.
July 8, 2013
This book is a big bundle of joy made out of simplicity, to sum it up in one sentence. The story is creative and even though some characters could be a little more fleshed out, they all mostly have distinct and likable personalities. Again, the villain is a bit cartooney, but I've come to terms with expecting that from books written for middle grade. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the journey and trials of the characters so far. The problem and resolution were very creatively constructed in my opinion, but left a few questions which I hope are saved to be the matter of resolving in the sequel. The cover is really great and I just love the harmonic blend of green, gold and black. It is quite lovely and really neat to observe and sink tired eyes into. It reminds me of my thoughts about how the darkness can be beautiful and this cover describes that feeling perfectly. It’s a light read and an interesting one at that. Though it did seem a bit harsh for little children to be left to die if they didn't have a Heart, it is still pretty harmless since there is no gore or anything and I enjoyed the book regardless of perhaps having too simple of an issue for me, but for the intended audience, it is perfect. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series and hope that some of the characters will get a little more complex personalities and the questions concerning the twist ending will be attempted to be resolved.
July 6, 2013
B.T. Lyons
Heartkeeper
Heartkeeper Saga #1
To say this book is different would be an understatement. It has an innocent feel about it and could be enjoyed by any age. I loved the concept of the book, and happily read it in one sitting, but was then left wanting more. The author managed to create a future world so vividly, I was easily able to imagine the whole story with the descriptive nature used. Definitely a story that won’t be forgotten.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Heartkeeper
Heartkeeper Saga #1
To say this book is different would be an understatement. It has an innocent feel about it and could be enjoyed by any age. I loved the concept of the book, and happily read it in one sitting, but was then left wanting more. The author managed to create a future world so vividly, I was easily able to imagine the whole story with the descriptive nature used. Definitely a story that won’t be forgotten.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
November 18, 2013
I won a paperback copy of this book in return for an honest review. I really enjoyed this story. It was very different and unique from other stories that I have read this year. Its an awesome tale that will grab your interest and keep you wanting to read more and a RECOMMENDED MUST READ for all ages to enjoy and remember for years to come. A cute and thrilling story that has made it to my top 10 list for 2013.
July 5, 2013
Well, for a book meant for middle-grade children...this book captured me entirely! It reminded me a little of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books, but definitely a unique tale about an almost dystopian future. It made me look at the way life is for us now, and what it could be like. Eagerly awaiting the next one!
December 6, 2025
This was a good story for the imagination. It kept on track, so the pace didn’t make you want to skip pages. The characters were interesting, but not as open as I would like, so I couldn’t get attached to any one of them. But it was still good, sweet, and interesting.
The book is about people who live off the land, barter and trade for things, and seek to be one with nature, the Earth, and care for it and one another. How they do that, though, is where the imagination comes in, and the author is quite creative. I enjoyed it.
I can see where there would be a sequel, and I might read them too. For young adults, this is a good one to read. It offers some valuable life lessons and experiences to reflect on and learn from. I would recommend this to other middle school and young adult kids.
The book is about people who live off the land, barter and trade for things, and seek to be one with nature, the Earth, and care for it and one another. How they do that, though, is where the imagination comes in, and the author is quite creative. I enjoyed it.
I can see where there would be a sequel, and I might read them too. For young adults, this is a good one to read. It offers some valuable life lessons and experiences to reflect on and learn from. I would recommend this to other middle school and young adult kids.
March 28, 2019
Part of series but the other book us not available. An interesting preteen or teen read. In some ways it reminds me of “the giver”. Man seems to have given up some of his freedoms for protection from making wrong choices
July 29, 2013
Heartkeeper is a unique, magical story that imparts valuable life lessons on living in harmony with the land, people, and animals.
Children going through trials to find and bond with an animal spirit that will stay with them for life? I knew immediately that this book was made for the child within me. Since a young age, I've been in love with stories where people and animals interact with each other. My favorite Disney princess growing up was Pocahantas because she had so many animal friends, and animals play prominent roles in many of my favorite childhood reads. I'm also a believer in magic (in books). Heartkeeper combines these ideas together in a world where humans must make room in their hearts for an animal spirit and follow its guidance if they are to survive.
Adain is one of many thirteen-year-old Tenderfoots going through a year of trials that will make adults of them. Trials that will determine the goodness in their hearts and whether they can uphold the covenant that humans made to live in harmony with the Land He's quiet and unassuming, a thinker and diligent worker with a keen eye for observation. It's because of his watchful eye that he notices danger emerging in the community, and it's because of his caring heart that he becomes involved in the flow of change. Nothing about him stands out in particular. Adain is an ordinary boy who just so happens to become involved in events, which I appreciate. The world needs more ordinary heroes to inspire us.
The story was much too short for one that covers such a long span of time. While I appreciate a simple, straightforward plot now and then, this story has the potential to be so much more. I felt as if more developments ought to have taken place. It would have been better for the story to be split into two or three separate novels that spend more time detailing various events that take place. There isn't much to the plot other than the enemy that Adain has his eye on. I would have liked to see more of the trials and what Adain and the other Tenderfoot do over the course of the year. More danger and intrigue could have been introduced, as well as the budding of friendships, first loves, and other things that happen during this period of life.
I love this story for the magical, compelling world and for the inspiration. Most post-apocalyptic books out there are about humans struggling to rebuild civilization after its collapse, and it makes sense. It's what we expect humans to do after the end of the world as we know it. Few of them dwell long on the impact of the "apocalypse" on the land and how humans will try to commune with it, and I love how Heartkeeper does this.
There are so many valuable life lessons to gain from this story. Heartkeeper is about the transition between childhood and adulthood, when you learn that the adults and guardians you trusted aren't so invincible and all-knowing like you thought they were. It is about making a place for yourself in a world where you have to grow up faster than you like. It is about friendship and betrayal, honesty and integrity, and self-discovery. While the target audience looks to be younger MG readers, I believe that readers of all ages will enjoy this one.
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For more of my reviews, visit my blog Imaginary Reads.
Children going through trials to find and bond with an animal spirit that will stay with them for life? I knew immediately that this book was made for the child within me. Since a young age, I've been in love with stories where people and animals interact with each other. My favorite Disney princess growing up was Pocahantas because she had so many animal friends, and animals play prominent roles in many of my favorite childhood reads. I'm also a believer in magic (in books). Heartkeeper combines these ideas together in a world where humans must make room in their hearts for an animal spirit and follow its guidance if they are to survive.
Adain is one of many thirteen-year-old Tenderfoots going through a year of trials that will make adults of them. Trials that will determine the goodness in their hearts and whether they can uphold the covenant that humans made to live in harmony with the Land He's quiet and unassuming, a thinker and diligent worker with a keen eye for observation. It's because of his watchful eye that he notices danger emerging in the community, and it's because of his caring heart that he becomes involved in the flow of change. Nothing about him stands out in particular. Adain is an ordinary boy who just so happens to become involved in events, which I appreciate. The world needs more ordinary heroes to inspire us.
The story was much too short for one that covers such a long span of time. While I appreciate a simple, straightforward plot now and then, this story has the potential to be so much more. I felt as if more developments ought to have taken place. It would have been better for the story to be split into two or three separate novels that spend more time detailing various events that take place. There isn't much to the plot other than the enemy that Adain has his eye on. I would have liked to see more of the trials and what Adain and the other Tenderfoot do over the course of the year. More danger and intrigue could have been introduced, as well as the budding of friendships, first loves, and other things that happen during this period of life.
I love this story for the magical, compelling world and for the inspiration. Most post-apocalyptic books out there are about humans struggling to rebuild civilization after its collapse, and it makes sense. It's what we expect humans to do after the end of the world as we know it. Few of them dwell long on the impact of the "apocalypse" on the land and how humans will try to commune with it, and I love how Heartkeeper does this.
There are so many valuable life lessons to gain from this story. Heartkeeper is about the transition between childhood and adulthood, when you learn that the adults and guardians you trusted aren't so invincible and all-knowing like you thought they were. It is about making a place for yourself in a world where you have to grow up faster than you like. It is about friendship and betrayal, honesty and integrity, and self-discovery. While the target audience looks to be younger MG readers, I believe that readers of all ages will enjoy this one.
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For more of my reviews, visit my blog Imaginary Reads.
July 12, 2013
***original review posted on Gin's Book Notes http://ginsbooknotes.com***
Heartkeeper is a coming of age story set in a future time where humans once again live in harmony and peace with the earth and its guardians. The story begins at the Heart Festival. The Heart Festival is held each year to celebrate those who have passed their year long journey into adulthood and to initiate another group of thirteen year olds into their journey.
We experience this story through the eyes of Aiden. Aiden is thirteen years old and beginning his passage into adulthood. He is what I would consider a good kid. He is conscientious and eager to learn the ways of his people. I enjoyed getting to see him grow and process the changes happening around him. He learns some hard lessons during his yearlong trial but he also makes some wonderful friends and discovers that sometimes the smallest of creatures can have the strongest hearts.
I really enjoyed the allegorical nature of this book. I can’t really get into specific examples without giving some of the story away but I will say that there are a lot of life lessons in this book that middle grade children should learn and that many adults need to remember. Social awareness, environmental responsibility, working hard, accepting responsibility, I could go on and on but I’m sure you get the point. This book is full of wisdom hidden within the adventures of one young boy journeying to become a man.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that builds character while at the same time teaching social / community awareness and environmental responsibility. I believe it is a must have for any middle school classroom and school library.
Heartkeeper is a coming of age story set in a future time where humans once again live in harmony and peace with the earth and its guardians. The story begins at the Heart Festival. The Heart Festival is held each year to celebrate those who have passed their year long journey into adulthood and to initiate another group of thirteen year olds into their journey.
We experience this story through the eyes of Aiden. Aiden is thirteen years old and beginning his passage into adulthood. He is what I would consider a good kid. He is conscientious and eager to learn the ways of his people. I enjoyed getting to see him grow and process the changes happening around him. He learns some hard lessons during his yearlong trial but he also makes some wonderful friends and discovers that sometimes the smallest of creatures can have the strongest hearts.
I really enjoyed the allegorical nature of this book. I can’t really get into specific examples without giving some of the story away but I will say that there are a lot of life lessons in this book that middle grade children should learn and that many adults need to remember. Social awareness, environmental responsibility, working hard, accepting responsibility, I could go on and on but I’m sure you get the point. This book is full of wisdom hidden within the adventures of one young boy journeying to become a man.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that builds character while at the same time teaching social / community awareness and environmental responsibility. I believe it is a must have for any middle school classroom and school library.
August 18, 2013
Heartkeeper kept my heart!!
Heartkeeper is a cute story about a society which built itself up after having lost everything via the breakdown of society due to technological advances which depleted the earth's natural resources. This society made covenants with the Guardian Spirits in order to sift through the good people from the bad thus allowing the survivors to live harmoniously with the land. At the tender age of 13, it is mandatory that all children take part in a reaping where they either capture a gold heart, or face the fury of the red and black hearts which will undoubtedly result in their deaths. This system had been working for many years now, but this year is different. See what happens when the evil tricks and cons the good. What will happen to this society? Could they withstand it?
When I read this novel, it was truly one I could not put down. The writing was superb and I enjoyed every bit of it. I think that this book is great for the age bracket it was intended for as it teaches many lessons. We are reminded that good should always triumph over evil and that we should not be wasteful and overuse the earth's resources. One day they just may run out on us and what will we do? We take everything for granted. This novel is a good eye opener to just how real that possibility may be.
It was a lovely read, and I recommend it highly! Now, I just need to get my hands on Heartbound!
Heartkeeper is a cute story about a society which built itself up after having lost everything via the breakdown of society due to technological advances which depleted the earth's natural resources. This society made covenants with the Guardian Spirits in order to sift through the good people from the bad thus allowing the survivors to live harmoniously with the land. At the tender age of 13, it is mandatory that all children take part in a reaping where they either capture a gold heart, or face the fury of the red and black hearts which will undoubtedly result in their deaths. This system had been working for many years now, but this year is different. See what happens when the evil tricks and cons the good. What will happen to this society? Could they withstand it?
When I read this novel, it was truly one I could not put down. The writing was superb and I enjoyed every bit of it. I think that this book is great for the age bracket it was intended for as it teaches many lessons. We are reminded that good should always triumph over evil and that we should not be wasteful and overuse the earth's resources. One day they just may run out on us and what will we do? We take everything for granted. This novel is a good eye opener to just how real that possibility may be.
It was a lovely read, and I recommend it highly! Now, I just need to get my hands on Heartbound!
July 30, 2013
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
In the (possibly not so distant) future, there's a Covenant between the human world and the natural one: Humans wreaked havoc on the Earth, and now they must make amends. They do this through obtaining Hearts, animal spirits that they must earn through a series of trials, proving they are of strong heart and mind and are willing to protect the lands and all its inhabitants. Adain is ready to begin his journey into adulthood, and it starts with the Heart Chase, where he must capture a Heart to call his own. Little does he know that this year's trials won't go according to plan...
This story pulled me in from the very start. Just the idea behind it alone, that humans have made a pact with the natural world to bring order back from the chaos of our time, is a fantastic concept, one that I had long discussions about with friends upon starting this series. And the way it's written makes it easily understandable for anyone, as children could read it right alongside their parents. I've already recommended this book to several people, and I look forward to the rest of the series, as well as more from this author.
5 stars =)
In the (possibly not so distant) future, there's a Covenant between the human world and the natural one: Humans wreaked havoc on the Earth, and now they must make amends. They do this through obtaining Hearts, animal spirits that they must earn through a series of trials, proving they are of strong heart and mind and are willing to protect the lands and all its inhabitants. Adain is ready to begin his journey into adulthood, and it starts with the Heart Chase, where he must capture a Heart to call his own. Little does he know that this year's trials won't go according to plan...
This story pulled me in from the very start. Just the idea behind it alone, that humans have made a pact with the natural world to bring order back from the chaos of our time, is a fantastic concept, one that I had long discussions about with friends upon starting this series. And the way it's written makes it easily understandable for anyone, as children could read it right alongside their parents. I've already recommended this book to several people, and I look forward to the rest of the series, as well as more from this author.
5 stars =)
July 15, 2013
This book was given to me by Clean Teen Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Easily a 5 star review!! B.T. Lyons wrote an amazing! I haven't been this interested in a middle school book since Harry Potter. Heartkeeper is so cute! First of a all the mouse fist bumps his human. I can already see a movie playing out with just that. "Nice work, Fenjine's voice said, Fist-bump"! Cute right? A mouse! Well beyond being very cute the story has an Avatar feel with it. Lyons story tells kids, and adults alike, to care for the environment. If you care for it, it will care for you. At first it reminded me way too much of Avatar, but then it has a sort of Hunger Games feel to it. The best way to describe this book: Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games in the Avatar world. Ending conclusions: buy it, read it!
Easily a 5 star review!! B.T. Lyons wrote an amazing! I haven't been this interested in a middle school book since Harry Potter. Heartkeeper is so cute! First of a all the mouse fist bumps his human. I can already see a movie playing out with just that. "Nice work, Fenjine's voice said, Fist-bump"! Cute right? A mouse! Well beyond being very cute the story has an Avatar feel with it. Lyons story tells kids, and adults alike, to care for the environment. If you care for it, it will care for you. At first it reminded me way too much of Avatar, but then it has a sort of Hunger Games feel to it. The best way to describe this book: Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games in the Avatar world. Ending conclusions: buy it, read it!
July 12, 2013
From the author B.T. Lyons brings you an epic tale about a young man's adventure to find his animal companion that will be with him through adulthood. As he starts the Heart Chase trial to find his companion he knows that his failure means death and his triumph means being apart of his people. Can he find the animal that is to be his companion? Or will it be his death? This amazing book brings out the adventurer in all of us as Adain looks for the one thing that means adulthood and acceptance from his people in a whole new world. Will Adain be able to survive? To find out get your copy today as this is a awesome novel.
February 9, 2014
This book pleasantly surprised me. Something in me just loves the idea that instead of becoming cruel and heartless like so many other future, dystopian societies, humankind goes back to our roots, communes with nature, and grows our heart instead. Heartkeeper has such an uplifting message to share. Before you think it's too sappy, you should know that there are still the handful of humans who try to spoil it for the rest, there are still the heroes who stand up for the weak, and there are adventures, challenges, and yes, even magic.
Heartkeeper was a lovely tale that takes place in a beautiful future world. I devoured this book, and look forward to future installations in this series.
Heartkeeper was a lovely tale that takes place in a beautiful future world. I devoured this book, and look forward to future installations in this series.
September 28, 2013
I started this book one morning and since I didn't go to work till late read all day and finished just before I had to get ready for work. Others have told you the story. I'll just say that this book kept my interest to the end. There where a lot of great lessons. A heart that sits on your shoulder and to help you find your way. Love it.
September 3, 2016
Good story about a boy and his " heart", how they bond and stay true. Interesting book but I would not want a child under high school reading this. Similar to Hunger games in that kids get killed. Could be scary for the young reader.
August 19, 2013
I had a hard time keeping up with all the characters!
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