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The Evers #1
The Ancestors' Key
It started with a Magic Key that could open a door to anywhere!
Fifteen-year-old Lola just said goodbye to life as a loner. One minute she’s living with her mom in Baltimore and hanging out with her best friend Jane and the next she’s receiving the keys to a southern mansion, boatloads of money, and an ancient family secret. She has no idea how she’s going to cope with a long-lost dad, an eccentric aunt, and a drop-dead gorgeous boy that keeps popping up everywhere she turns. Not to mention the magical book and the skeleton key that just appeared out of nowhere . . .
The Evers Series delivers a wholesome, uplifting experience!
Fifteen-year-old Lola just said goodbye to life as a loner. One minute she’s living with her mom in Baltimore and hanging out with her best friend Jane and the next she’s receiving the keys to a southern mansion, boatloads of money, and an ancient family secret. She has no idea how she’s going to cope with a long-lost dad, an eccentric aunt, and a drop-dead gorgeous boy that keeps popping up everywhere she turns. Not to mention the magical book and the skeleton key that just appeared out of nowhere . . .
The Evers Series delivers a wholesome, uplifting experience!
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2020
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Marie-Hélène Lebeault
102 books384 followersMarie-Hélène Lebeault writes Speculative Fiction for children, teens, and adults
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Marie-Hélène is a Canadian author. She writes young adult quest and adventure stories rooted in the world of fantasy, magic and time travel. With important coming of age lessons at the core of her writing, children and young adults alike will revel in the fantastical journeys of her characters. When not immersed in the worlds of magic and mystery, you’ll find Marie-Hélène hiking, cycling, or lying on the beach with a good book.
Be sure to follow her here and on https://www.bookbub.com/authors/marie...
Join her newsletter for events, sales, and new releases at https: //mhlebeaultauthor.substack.com
Marie-Hélène is a Canadian author. She writes young adult quest and adventure stories rooted in the world of fantasy, magic and time travel. With important coming of age lessons at the core of her writing, children and young adults alike will revel in the fantastical journeys of her characters. When not immersed in the worlds of magic and mystery, you’ll find Marie-Hélène hiking, cycling, or lying on the beach with a good book.
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November 21, 2023
A fun, easy to read adventure. The cover isn't eye catching and doesn't do it justice, though. I needed to read a book for a prompt in a book club challenge and this one was recommended. I'm curious to read what happens next!
August 20, 2022
The Ancestor’s Key is the first book in a magical YA series written by Marie-Hélène Lebeault. Ms. Lebeault absolutely nailed teenaged angst but did not prolong it overmuch. Then she skillfully unfolded Lola’s maturing into a more confident and capable young lady.
Lola is a 15-year-old (almost 16-year-old) who believes her father left her and her mother when she was very young. Now her mother has died and she has to move away from all that is familiar to live with an aunt she doesn’t remember ever meeting. Aside from her BFF Jane, Lola is pretty much a loner and worries about almost everything. When she arrives at her aunt’s, she discovers that her aunt, who is very wealthy, loves her and cares about her. She also discovers why her father left her and her mother. (Not going to tell… that would spoil it for you) Ms Lebeault has written a great YA book. Even though I am significantly older than Young Adult, I enjoyed it very much and intend to continue reading the series. As a matter of fact, I’m going to go buy the next one right now.
This book is fun. It is engaging. And it is clean. (There are a few, a very few, swear-bombs, but I did not find them offensive.) I really liked it. It was touching, cute, delightful and sweet. I would recommend this book to readers of all ages.
I received a free copy of this book from the author, with no obligation implied. This is my honest review.
Lola is a 15-year-old (almost 16-year-old) who believes her father left her and her mother when she was very young. Now her mother has died and she has to move away from all that is familiar to live with an aunt she doesn’t remember ever meeting. Aside from her BFF Jane, Lola is pretty much a loner and worries about almost everything. When she arrives at her aunt’s, she discovers that her aunt, who is very wealthy, loves her and cares about her. She also discovers why her father left her and her mother. (Not going to tell… that would spoil it for you) Ms Lebeault has written a great YA book. Even though I am significantly older than Young Adult, I enjoyed it very much and intend to continue reading the series. As a matter of fact, I’m going to go buy the next one right now.
This book is fun. It is engaging. And it is clean. (There are a few, a very few, swear-bombs, but I did not find them offensive.) I really liked it. It was touching, cute, delightful and sweet. I would recommend this book to readers of all ages.
I received a free copy of this book from the author, with no obligation implied. This is my honest review.
March 22, 2023
This book was not for me. The narration was wonderful, the plot strong, and the setting was just my jam, but there's too little fantasy for my taste.
I was over 50% in the story before real fantasy themes appeared. I expected more from the blurb and cover.
Other than that, I felt there were too low stakes. I always knew Lola was safe, and I have to admit, I was bored often.
I was over 50% in the story before real fantasy themes appeared. I expected more from the blurb and cover.
Other than that, I felt there were too low stakes. I always knew Lola was safe, and I have to admit, I was bored often.
July 9, 2020
Simply magical, fun, and an overall delight!
August 16, 2022
The Ancestor's Key is the 1st book in The Evers Series by Marie-Héléne Lebeault, in the YA Fantasy category. This was my first time reading her work and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Ms. Lebeault's writing is very skilled as she pulls you into the story page by page. Her world building and character development is well paced and allows you to form attachments to the central characters and makes you want to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next
There is plenty of intrigue, unfolding mysteries & secrets, coming of age plots, teenage humor and a young girl who finds familial love after a life of tragedy. All of which will keep a young adult's interest peaked as they read this book.
I highly recommend this book.
Ms. Lebeault's writing is very skilled as she pulls you into the story page by page. Her world building and character development is well paced and allows you to form attachments to the central characters and makes you want to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next
There is plenty of intrigue, unfolding mysteries & secrets, coming of age plots, teenage humor and a young girl who finds familial love after a life of tragedy. All of which will keep a young adult's interest peaked as they read this book.
I highly recommend this book.
August 17, 2022
Excellent story
This book was a wonderful set up for the series. Right from the first you knew you were dealing with a teenager how she spoke, how she acted it was very well done by the author. I enjoyed the characters and it was easy to get involved in their story. There is suspense and intrigue interwoven with secrets. The book has a good flow and is captivating. I cannot wait till I get the chance to read the next book. This book was in my tbr list for some time but I am so glad I took the time to read it now I highly recommend it.
This book was a wonderful set up for the series. Right from the first you knew you were dealing with a teenager how she spoke, how she acted it was very well done by the author. I enjoyed the characters and it was easy to get involved in their story. There is suspense and intrigue interwoven with secrets. The book has a good flow and is captivating. I cannot wait till I get the chance to read the next book. This book was in my tbr list for some time but I am so glad I took the time to read it now I highly recommend it.
August 14, 2022
I really enjoyed this story. What an adventure. Lola is thrust into a world she knows nothing about and adapts beautifully. This story is full of romance, mystery, magic and charm. Looking forward to the Academy
November 20, 2020
The book has a good story line. It has lots of possibilities and the characters are interesting. There are things that didn't seem likely for a good story though. Everything goes too smoothly for our young heroine. She fits right in with her aunt and even has a ready made boyfriend in Jackson. Something all girls dream of. Maybe her situation goes south in a sequel.
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Did you know there's an amazing audiobook narrated by Valerie Rose Lohman. Check it out!
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March 7, 2022
A well-written fun read that is highly recommened.
April 28, 2024
This read was such a great YA introduction into an expansive world.
Lola is grounded in our world, and her discovery of the deeper aspects of her family history is about what I would expect from the average prolific reader in today's teens. We've read all the books, we aren't going to have a panic attack to discover our heritage isn't as bland as it seemed. She doesn't have any of the negative troupe type whiney ya girl aspects to her personality which is refreshing.
The chemistry between Lola and Jackson is strong yet questioning. I loved the way this was written, because it could have totally gone cheap instant love between a 15 year old and a 19 year old full of ick. But instead they are investigative, yet acceptingly cautious about the situation. Is it fate, is it magical interference, or is it a coincidence? The nods to traditions- good and bad -are well laid out. This book has this cozy aspect to it, as the readers falls in love with the new world Lola is dropped in along with her. She is safe yet could be in danger. My second hand anxiety loved this.
There are so many questions that are opened in this installment, giving the series so much potential with all the various directions the next books could go. While it ends on intrigue, everything relevant has been wrapped up. You're going to want to dive into book 2 immediately after finishing this one.
I was afraid a character was going to die, and it almost felt like it was going to take a dark turn, but it kept it bittersweet and emotional without the darkness. The build up was also wrapped into world building, so it turned into a great way to expand the questions and universe without info dumping.
If you are looking for a low stakes introduction to a sprawling universe this is going to be a must read. The light romance, and character chemistry is perfection.
I read this book for the Caffeinated Fantasy Book Club.
TW: Parent death, Cancer, Kidnapping, Last page has a HP reference.
Lola is grounded in our world, and her discovery of the deeper aspects of her family history is about what I would expect from the average prolific reader in today's teens. We've read all the books, we aren't going to have a panic attack to discover our heritage isn't as bland as it seemed. She doesn't have any of the negative troupe type whiney ya girl aspects to her personality which is refreshing.
The chemistry between Lola and Jackson is strong yet questioning. I loved the way this was written, because it could have totally gone cheap instant love between a 15 year old and a 19 year old full of ick. But instead they are investigative, yet acceptingly cautious about the situation. Is it fate, is it magical interference, or is it a coincidence? The nods to traditions- good and bad -are well laid out. This book has this cozy aspect to it, as the readers falls in love with the new world Lola is dropped in along with her. She is safe yet could be in danger. My second hand anxiety loved this.
There are so many questions that are opened in this installment, giving the series so much potential with all the various directions the next books could go. While it ends on intrigue, everything relevant has been wrapped up. You're going to want to dive into book 2 immediately after finishing this one.
I was afraid a character was going to die, and it almost felt like it was going to take a dark turn, but it kept it bittersweet and emotional without the darkness. The build up was also wrapped into world building, so it turned into a great way to expand the questions and universe without info dumping.
If you are looking for a low stakes introduction to a sprawling universe this is going to be a must read. The light romance, and character chemistry is perfection.
I read this book for the Caffeinated Fantasy Book Club.
TW: Parent death, Cancer, Kidnapping, Last page has a HP reference.
March 28, 2023
Fun New Fantasy
Parents: PG-PG13 this is acceptable for middle school and up
Language: PG
Violence: PG - normal to genre, nothing overly graphic
Sexual content: PG13 - kissing, some raging hormones, pool related imagery and longing for more physical intimacy but it stays clean
This book starts a bit slow and has an interesting twist of Southern charm and old fashioned traditions mixed in current time. It starts with Lola (15yr) finding herself orphaned when her mother dies. Lola has one year of high school left and is sent to live with her aunt in a giant Victorian mansion. As she get's settled into her new home that she will one day inherit she learns of her newly found wealth and some strange family secrets surrounding a key.
So while I did enjoy this book and I am really looking forward to seeing where the story goes, there's just a lot of stage setting in this book. The first half is a bit slow as you learn the scenes and characters. I did find some of it a bit too much of a lucky girl who won the lottery in her new life, outside of losing her parents it just felt too easy- there wasn't really a conflict until toward the end of this book. The last quarter of the book did get really interesting which is a definite pull to read the next one.
The narrator fit the main character well and did a good job with the differentiations.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Parents: PG-PG13 this is acceptable for middle school and up
Language: PG
Violence: PG - normal to genre, nothing overly graphic
Sexual content: PG13 - kissing, some raging hormones, pool related imagery and longing for more physical intimacy but it stays clean
This book starts a bit slow and has an interesting twist of Southern charm and old fashioned traditions mixed in current time. It starts with Lola (15yr) finding herself orphaned when her mother dies. Lola has one year of high school left and is sent to live with her aunt in a giant Victorian mansion. As she get's settled into her new home that she will one day inherit she learns of her newly found wealth and some strange family secrets surrounding a key.
So while I did enjoy this book and I am really looking forward to seeing where the story goes, there's just a lot of stage setting in this book. The first half is a bit slow as you learn the scenes and characters. I did find some of it a bit too much of a lucky girl who won the lottery in her new life, outside of losing her parents it just felt too easy- there wasn't really a conflict until toward the end of this book. The last quarter of the book did get really interesting which is a definite pull to read the next one.
The narrator fit the main character well and did a good job with the differentiations.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
September 6, 2022
Lola’s world turned upside-down when her mother passed leaving her an orphan at 15. That is until she receives a letter informing her that her deceased father has left her a legacy. She discovered she has an aunt, her father’s sister, who will be her guardian until she comes of age. Lola’s life went from tragedy to hope. Her aunt lives in the ancestral home of their forefathers. A rich southern gem filled with family treasures and history. Lola felt the luckiest is the world and just as scared for her new life. She was a loner by nature with only one best friend that she was leaving behind. Jackson is a young man who is the caretaker for the estate. There is chemistry between Jackson and Lola, a romance in the making or a planned/fated encounter? As Lola explores and experiences her new surrounding she senses something but can’t fathom what it is. Could there be more to the family history? Her aunt tells Lola that she is destined to be the guardian of the family secrets and the key. I enjoyed the story filled with a bit of magic and southern charm. The target audience is young-adult, but if you are young at heart you will enjoy it as well.
September 18, 2022
This author has written a great story about an orphaned young lady (15 years old), named Lola who, after her school term, in Baltimore, ends up with her loving aunt Phyllis in the South of the United States.
There, she meets Jackson, a 19 years old young man who takes care of the estate where she will live from now on.
Her mother and father having split up when she was three years old, she was raised to believe that her father left them because he was irresponsible.
What she will find out is a whole new story altogether.
The author masterfully writes a story that is well researched in the traditions of the Southern area of this country with the famous Southern hospitality and adds a dab of time travel doubled with magical travel through portals. The plot is great and the book a pleasure to read. However, the repeated use of verbs such as wail, screeched, screamed, and claimed in discussions implicating Lola makes her sound like a spoiled cry baby , the exact opposite of what she is portrayed as by the author. I look forward to reading the sequel but must take off 1 Star in my rating for the reason cited above.
There, she meets Jackson, a 19 years old young man who takes care of the estate where she will live from now on.
Her mother and father having split up when she was three years old, she was raised to believe that her father left them because he was irresponsible.
What she will find out is a whole new story altogether.
The author masterfully writes a story that is well researched in the traditions of the Southern area of this country with the famous Southern hospitality and adds a dab of time travel doubled with magical travel through portals. The plot is great and the book a pleasure to read. However, the repeated use of verbs such as wail, screeched, screamed, and claimed in discussions implicating Lola makes her sound like a spoiled cry baby , the exact opposite of what she is portrayed as by the author. I look forward to reading the sequel but must take off 1 Star in my rating for the reason cited above.
July 24, 2023
3.5 rounded up
It was a challenge to get through this book because of two reasons, but it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I pushed myself.
The magic doesn't happen til about halfway through the book. Straight contemporary is not my thing and there was a lot of story building and background that just felt like it dragged until the magic came in, and then the last half felt rushed because I'd be looking forward to it so much. Book 2 should be easier since the magic has already been introduced.
The second reason is the age of the characters. Lola is 15, turning 16, going into her senior year of high school, which is too young. Her romantic interest is 19, and the gap really bothered me. I tried to pretend she was older because when I was a teen the gap wouldn't have stood out so much, but it kept coming up in the story and reminding me.
I am really interested to see where this series goes and, again, I'm glad I pushed through, so if you feel the same during the first half know it does get better.
It was a challenge to get through this book because of two reasons, but it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I pushed myself.
The magic doesn't happen til about halfway through the book. Straight contemporary is not my thing and there was a lot of story building and background that just felt like it dragged until the magic came in, and then the last half felt rushed because I'd be looking forward to it so much. Book 2 should be easier since the magic has already been introduced.
The second reason is the age of the characters. Lola is 15, turning 16, going into her senior year of high school, which is too young. Her romantic interest is 19, and the gap really bothered me. I tried to pretend she was older because when I was a teen the gap wouldn't have stood out so much, but it kept coming up in the story and reminding me.
I am really interested to see where this series goes and, again, I'm glad I pushed through, so if you feel the same during the first half know it does get better.
January 31, 2024
Lola adventures.
Another Science Fiction series by the author Marie-Helene Lebeault , a magical one which feels to me that I’ve already read it knowing that I haven’t, makes me wonder if a movie or a TV show was made from this series that makes the story feels so familiar to me
The first book of this series is great beginning, the only con that I can comment about is that it’s way to feminine which fits the female author and I got nothing against them only for Science Fiction it’s wrong.
The action started, what next?
Here is hoping for a rapid retrieval of the second audiobook in this series.
Narration by Valerie Rose Lohman for each one of the characters in this creation.
My full recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
Another Science Fiction series by the author Marie-Helene Lebeault , a magical one which feels to me that I’ve already read it knowing that I haven’t, makes me wonder if a movie or a TV show was made from this series that makes the story feels so familiar to me
The first book of this series is great beginning, the only con that I can comment about is that it’s way to feminine which fits the female author and I got nothing against them only for Science Fiction it’s wrong.
The action started, what next?
Here is hoping for a rapid retrieval of the second audiobook in this series.
Narration by Valerie Rose Lohman for each one of the characters in this creation.
My full recommendations !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
July 1, 2023
A good start to the series.
Lola has no idea what to expect as she travels to meet her new guardian. She is now an orphan and has no memory of her Aunt Phyllis or the Evers family home. The good-looking young man who collects her at the station is not what she expected, nor is the southern mansion he takes her to. She has so many questions. Phyllis is ready to provide answers but she also has an amazing family legacy to speak about.
The book has a good plot and there is a lot of potential for an interesting series. It seemed a little stilted at the beginning but quickly smoothed out. The descriptive writing style brings the scenes to life. I finished it in a day. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
Lola has no idea what to expect as she travels to meet her new guardian. She is now an orphan and has no memory of her Aunt Phyllis or the Evers family home. The good-looking young man who collects her at the station is not what she expected, nor is the southern mansion he takes her to. She has so many questions. Phyllis is ready to provide answers but she also has an amazing family legacy to speak about.
The book has a good plot and there is a lot of potential for an interesting series. It seemed a little stilted at the beginning but quickly smoothed out. The descriptive writing style brings the scenes to life. I finished it in a day. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
January 31, 2024
This was AMAZING. Beginning with the death of her mother and her father having passed 13 years prior. Lola has to leave her best friend Jane and the only home she knows, with only what she can carry in a tote and backpack, to live with an aunt she doesn't know. Upon her arrival, Lola finds that her father has left her a sprawling estate that her amazing aunt has been caring for until she got there. With this house, there is a substantial inheritance, a groundskeeper that she just so happened to be betrothed to, a host of family secrets, and a key.
I loved this book, the world and character building, the writing style of the author, and the narrator for the audio, all top-notch!
I loved this book, the world and character building, the writing style of the author, and the narrator for the audio, all top-notch!
July 4, 2023
I enjoyed this young adult story. It was a story about Lola who ends up moving to her aunts house after her mother's death and learns all types of secrets about her fathers family. I was a cool read with a magical twist to it that drew me in. The characters were fun and Aunt Phyllis was cool and Jackson so cool. I really enjoyed the story and watching Lola come to terms with her new life and what it might mean or her future. Cannot wait to see what happens next especially with the surprise at the end that made me laugh.
July 5, 2023
Audiobook: I enjoyed this story, but the fantasy element was depicted too late in the tale; and therefore, it lost some of its impact. The story revolved around a fifteen-year-old girl who became an orphan, only to find out several family secrets. The tale was charming. The characters were sympathetic, although I did think that the protagonist recovered from her mother's death rather quickly. I liked the southern ambiance. I liked the magic. Valerie Rose Lohman's narration was fine. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.
July 19, 2023
The Ancestors' Key (The Evers Series Book 1), is my first read from author Marie-Hélène Lebeault. I can't give any if you like this author you'll love this book comparisons but, you'll love this book and the only bad thing about it was that it ended, as all books do the good news is it's the first book of a series. I've read 218 books so far this year and this book is among the best of them. An entertaining, must-read! I look forward to reading more from this author, in fact The Academy: Book Two in the Evers Series is next on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
May 5, 2024
Fun entry to a new series
Lola’s life is upturned when her mother passes, leaving her alone. Losing everything of the life she knows, she moves from the city to the country to live with an aunt who is a mystery to her.
Her new life offers possibilities she had never considered. New friends, maybe even romance.
Along with her new future, she learns the story of her past and the father she lost so early in life. Family traditions and mysteries, along with a helping of adventure and magic greet her as she settles into her new life.
Lola’s life is upturned when her mother passes, leaving her alone. Losing everything of the life she knows, she moves from the city to the country to live with an aunt who is a mystery to her.
Her new life offers possibilities she had never considered. New friends, maybe even romance.
Along with her new future, she learns the story of her past and the father she lost so early in life. Family traditions and mysteries, along with a helping of adventure and magic greet her as she settles into her new life.
September 2, 2024
A new beginning
Lola is 15, well almost 16 years old. Her dad died when she was young. Now her mother has died and she is moving in with her aunt. She is greatly surprised to see her aunt's house and her room. She feels like royalty. The Evers have a lot of secrets too. They have a magical key that allows them to travel. That's all good until her aunt is kidnapped. That is taken care of in mysterious ways (you'll have to read to find out) and then Lola has a big party for her 16th birthday (which happens to be her aunt's birthday too)
Lola is 15, well almost 16 years old. Her dad died when she was young. Now her mother has died and she is moving in with her aunt. She is greatly surprised to see her aunt's house and her room. She feels like royalty. The Evers have a lot of secrets too. They have a magical key that allows them to travel. That's all good until her aunt is kidnapped. That is taken care of in mysterious ways (you'll have to read to find out) and then Lola has a big party for her 16th birthday (which happens to be her aunt's birthday too)
June 6, 2023
I liked the way we got to follow Lola on the path she was on after her mother passed. How she realizes how she is fitting in with her newly found/given roll with a special key. I like the way she gets to go different places. When she finds out her father can come visit her from the past is fantastic, as she gets to find out who her dad is, & get to know him, till she turns 16. I'm looking forward to reading the next books in this adventure.
April 17, 2024
fun and magical
This was such a fun read!
So much has happened to Lola in her short life, but things to come are changing her forever. When her mother dies, and her father passed some 13 years earlier, Lola is moving in with her Aunt Phyllis. She learns about her past, and what is coming in her future. Including the magic that runs through it.
I'm very excited to read the entire series and see what Lola learns as she takes on the Ever legacy.
This was such a fun read!
So much has happened to Lola in her short life, but things to come are changing her forever. When her mother dies, and her father passed some 13 years earlier, Lola is moving in with her Aunt Phyllis. She learns about her past, and what is coming in her future. Including the magic that runs through it.
I'm very excited to read the entire series and see what Lola learns as she takes on the Ever legacy.
June 26, 2024
I loved the pace of the story, slow enough to allow for some world and character building but quick enough to keep you engaged. I liked how I was able to empathize for Lola and her situation while still enjoying how she was thrown into a whole new lifestyle. I wasn’t expecting the couple little twists that were thrown in to keep Lola on her toes. The storyline was ended with a small cliffhanger that makes me want to pick up the next book and start reading right away!
September 29, 2024
Magic!
I love every single detail of this book. The book is about a teenager who moves in with her aunt after her mother dies. And everything changes. The author is great and lets you participate in the story, conveys emotions and writes in a way that makes you recognize yourself in everyday problems. I love the unexpected ending. The story is told very sensitively and takes you on a journey.
This book is a must for all lovers of magic and impossible occurrences
I love every single detail of this book. The book is about a teenager who moves in with her aunt after her mother dies. And everything changes. The author is great and lets you participate in the story, conveys emotions and writes in a way that makes you recognize yourself in everyday problems. I love the unexpected ending. The story is told very sensitively and takes you on a journey.
This book is a must for all lovers of magic and impossible occurrences
February 9, 2023
I wanted to like this book - but did not. It ended up on my DNF shelf after getting to 70% on my Kindle. I found that world-building was lacking, characters were as deep as a tea-spoon of water and lacked character. Story was good but just not for me.
I received this as a review copy in exchange for honest review.
I received this as a review copy in exchange for honest review.
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May 2, 2024The Ancestor’s Key has an interesting premise. The characters are fun. I had trouble with the book because there is a lack of tension throughout the story. Also, most of the book is the author telling you what is happening instead of showing and letting you connect with the characters. While there is a story there that could be very compelling, the writing needs some work.
February 22, 2023
FANTASTIC START TO A PROMISING SERIES.
Well written, well narrated, with relatable characters and a beautiful adventurous storyline. There were even a few tears and emotions of wonder, joy, amazement and happiness. l am keen to continue the series and can recommend this wonderful clean story.
Well written, well narrated, with relatable characters and a beautiful adventurous storyline. There were even a few tears and emotions of wonder, joy, amazement and happiness. l am keen to continue the series and can recommend this wonderful clean story.
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