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The Lost Garden #1-3
The Lost Garden: The Complete Series
Eris must discover the magic of flowers before all is lost.
Keeper of the Forest (book 1)
When Eris finds a strange flower and meets Terran, a handsome young gardener, she discovers the Mistress of Flowers might be a flower mage who intends to use the garden in a plot against the kingdom. Eris soon learns the threat against the kingdom is deeper than she suspected. She might be the only one able to save it from destruction, if only she can learn to use her own magic in time.
The Desolate Bond (book 2)
Newly named keeper of the forest, Eris struggles to understand what her new role and powers mean for her. As she struggles to use that power, she begins to wonder if she really is a keeper of trees. With the Conclave of Magi attacking along the southern border, Eris must discover the key to her abilities in order to save herself, help her mother, stop the magi, all without losing Terran, but can she do so in time?
Keeper of Light (book 3)
In the aftermath of the recent attack, Eris wants nothing but peace and the chance to enjoy her life with Terran as she learns what it means to be a keeper of both trees and flowers. But when she finds a message with a strange and powerful flower, she learns a threat greater than the magi has reappeared. Eris must rebuild the lost Gardens of Elaysia to stop the coming darkness, but doing so risks the life she desperately wants with Terran.
Keeper of the Forest (book 1)
When Eris finds a strange flower and meets Terran, a handsome young gardener, she discovers the Mistress of Flowers might be a flower mage who intends to use the garden in a plot against the kingdom. Eris soon learns the threat against the kingdom is deeper than she suspected. She might be the only one able to save it from destruction, if only she can learn to use her own magic in time.
The Desolate Bond (book 2)
Newly named keeper of the forest, Eris struggles to understand what her new role and powers mean for her. As she struggles to use that power, she begins to wonder if she really is a keeper of trees. With the Conclave of Magi attacking along the southern border, Eris must discover the key to her abilities in order to save herself, help her mother, stop the magi, all without losing Terran, but can she do so in time?
Keeper of Light (book 3)
In the aftermath of the recent attack, Eris wants nothing but peace and the chance to enjoy her life with Terran as she learns what it means to be a keeper of both trees and flowers. But when she finds a message with a strange and powerful flower, she learns a threat greater than the magi has reappeared. Eris must rebuild the lost Gardens of Elaysia to stop the coming darkness, but doing so risks the life she desperately wants with Terran.
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848 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2015
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April 6, 2020
Delightful story of magic, flowers and trees, adventure, deceit, treachery, battles, and love and family. In a culture where kingdoms are built and life is centered around gardens with flowers and trees, we have the story of Eris, a young girl coming into adulthood with a mission. She needs to choose or find her flower in order to join the lessons of the kingdom's flower mage, Lira. Her sisters seemed to have been able to find their flower quickly. For some reason Eris can't find hers. She becomes friends with a gardener, Terran, and searches for her flower in the gardens. She learns about a lot of things in the search. She learns of a mage who writes excellent books about all the flowers. she learns about gardening and helping flowers to grow, She learns that she can communicate with trees and finally finds her flower on a vine that grown with a certain type of tree. She learns how to help trees and flowers grow and thrive. Eris and Terran become close friends and in the second book, they have adventures together. These adventures have to do with battles between Magi, an evil group, and the kingdoms soldiers fighting for the side of magic and good. So many things happen that it is hard to put the book down; there is no real place where nothing is going on. Eris continues to grow magically and learns more about her abilities all the time. She and Terran become very close and he becomes her gardener, something all mages must have. They are captured by a group of magi and have a terrible time trying to escape. In the third book, they must rescue the youngest daughter of the family who has been taken by the priestesses. Eris discovers that she is a keeper of the light and must defeat the magi who are trying to fill every place with darkness so the flowers and trees will no longer grow and there will be no magic. Very exciting tale. This is a great trilogy for those who love magic and beauty and everything that goes with them. Loved it. Suitable for youth and early teens
April 11, 2020
Balance is the Key
A young Princess’ inability to fit in turns into a journey of self discovery and self realization far beyond what is expected. While Princess Eris learns more about herself, her family, and her powers, she finds the questions as important as the answers. Deep bonds are formed with her Gardener and her Guardian, as well as with Trees, Flowers and the entire Natural World.
The symbiotic process of Man and Nature is depicted in lyrical fashion and the responsibility of a successful union is rigorously examined. A true Quest, the 3 book arc is fraught with angst, a pervasive feeling of wonder, and a driving sense of purpose.
If “An unexamined Life is not worth living,” then these books are supremely worth your while! Eris is impulsive, emotional, headstrong, and always engaging. Persistence is undoubtedly her middle name! Discovering patterns and constructing a Future, she works through an initially Hamlet-like almost paralyzing insecurity to become a veritable action hero.
And believe it or not, there is even a Happily Ever After ending!
A young Princess’ inability to fit in turns into a journey of self discovery and self realization far beyond what is expected. While Princess Eris learns more about herself, her family, and her powers, she finds the questions as important as the answers. Deep bonds are formed with her Gardener and her Guardian, as well as with Trees, Flowers and the entire Natural World.
The symbiotic process of Man and Nature is depicted in lyrical fashion and the responsibility of a successful union is rigorously examined. A true Quest, the 3 book arc is fraught with angst, a pervasive feeling of wonder, and a driving sense of purpose.
If “An unexamined Life is not worth living,” then these books are supremely worth your while! Eris is impulsive, emotional, headstrong, and always engaging. Persistence is undoubtedly her middle name! Discovering patterns and constructing a Future, she works through an initially Hamlet-like almost paralyzing insecurity to become a veritable action hero.
And believe it or not, there is even a Happily Ever After ending!
June 10, 2023
Book1: Keeper of the Forest
In this book, the author describes Terran as handsome young gardener but I failed to see it. 🤷♀️
I did enjoy the story as this is my first story of a flower mage. Also, it pique my interest much that I dive directly to the next book to understand..
Book2: The Desolate Bond
Here as I journey with Eris to discover her powers, she meet lots of people and finally bonded. I really don't know what animal Shadow is... and then... the bomb at the end!!!
Book3: Keeper of the Light
I still don't understand a lot about Eris' power, as well as she, but I enjoyed the journey of discovery. These keepers are really not good teachers, though.. but the ending gave me feeling of contentment.. the series ends without leaving a heavy feeling in my heart.. 😊💕
Overall, I recommend the series. It was a quick and adventurous read..! 👍🏻
In this book, the author describes Terran as handsome young gardener but I failed to see it. 🤷♀️
I did enjoy the story as this is my first story of a flower mage. Also, it pique my interest much that I dive directly to the next book to understand..
Book2: The Desolate Bond
Here as I journey with Eris to discover her powers, she meet lots of people and finally bonded. I really don't know what animal Shadow is... and then... the bomb at the end!!!
Book3: Keeper of the Light
I still don't understand a lot about Eris' power, as well as she, but I enjoyed the journey of discovery. These keepers are really not good teachers, though.. but the ending gave me feeling of contentment.. the series ends without leaving a heavy feeling in my heart.. 😊💕
Overall, I recommend the series. It was a quick and adventurous read..! 👍🏻
January 1, 2017
Decent enough fantasy trilogy, but there were some annoyances, such as repetitive phrases (such as "she shrugged") and the heroine's repeated stubbornness resulting in her inability to take advantage of opportunities presented to her, which made the tale somewhat tedious at times. Having said that, there were wonderful new concepts and action presented throughout the three books to keep me wondering what will be revealed next.
3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.
3.5 stars, rounded down to 3 stars.
December 10, 2017
Another great series
I am never sure where he is going to go with a story and a character but I end up so mesmerized by his character's every time I read one of his books it feels as if I have made new friends. With Eris you feel the pull of her desire to be something more than different until you come to the same peaceful realization that different is really a wonderful thing to be.
I am never sure where he is going to go with a story and a character but I end up so mesmerized by his character's every time I read one of his books it feels as if I have made new friends. With Eris you feel the pull of her desire to be something more than different until you come to the same peaceful realization that different is really a wonderful thing to be.
September 9, 2019
The Lost Garden: The Complete Series
While this series might be entertaining for younger readers, as an older reader I felt the plot was predictable and the story line was redundant and I found myself losing interest. Since I had committed myself to reading the series I FINALLY ,to my relief, read it in its entirety. Whew !!!
It wasn't HORRIBLE so I might consider reading another book by this author in the future if it was free.
While this series might be entertaining for younger readers, as an older reader I felt the plot was predictable and the story line was redundant and I found myself losing interest. Since I had committed myself to reading the series I FINALLY ,to my relief, read it in its entirety. Whew !!!
It wasn't HORRIBLE so I might consider reading another book by this author in the future if it was free.
April 3, 2020
learning to speak
Eris and her sisters are to be taught the language of flowers. Lira, the flower mistress, has them choose their own flower to base their arrangements upon. Eris cannot find her flower and it is that hurt and frustration that leads her to seek her rare flower in the most dangerous forest in the realm. it's amazing what else she might find.
fantastic,fun series. I just love the characters and the magic they encounter
Eris and her sisters are to be taught the language of flowers. Lira, the flower mistress, has them choose their own flower to base their arrangements upon. Eris cannot find her flower and it is that hurt and frustration that leads her to seek her rare flower in the most dangerous forest in the realm. it's amazing what else she might find.
fantastic,fun series. I just love the characters and the magic they encounter
June 14, 2020
A refreshing New read!
This was a little hard to get started it's different but a Good kind of different And I'm Glad I took The time to get to know the characters their Strong and The story line wasn't what I'm used to but was refreshing and exciting couldn't put it down and I was on the edge of my seat! Was never predictable! Left me feeling like I just got back from an incredible journey! Thank you
This was a little hard to get started it's different but a Good kind of different And I'm Glad I took The time to get to know the characters their Strong and The story line wasn't what I'm used to but was refreshing and exciting couldn't put it down and I was on the edge of my seat! Was never predictable! Left me feeling like I just got back from an incredible journey! Thank you
May 10, 2020
Nature’s Power
Enjoyed “The Lost Garden” trilogy immensely. DK Holmberg creates a world that seems familiar and yet quite foreign. His characters are well thought out and you become attached to your favorites. He puts powerful magic into nature; and good (light) versus evil (darkness). You will be entertained and have a great escape from today’s world and its problems.
Enjoyed “The Lost Garden” trilogy immensely. DK Holmberg creates a world that seems familiar and yet quite foreign. His characters are well thought out and you become attached to your favorites. He puts powerful magic into nature; and good (light) versus evil (darkness). You will be entertained and have a great escape from today’s world and its problems.
January 28, 2021
A wonderful series
This series started a little bit slower than some of the other ones I’ve read. But it quickly started gaining speed and kept my interest. I am glad that I checked out the whole series so that I wouldn’t have to wait for the next book. Now I’m off to find another series. Enjoy
This series started a little bit slower than some of the other ones I’ve read. But it quickly started gaining speed and kept my interest. I am glad that I checked out the whole series so that I wouldn’t have to wait for the next book. Now I’m off to find another series. Enjoy
September 2, 2017
Very compelling. Hard to put down. Lots of new twists keeps you wanting more
Recommend highly. None stop adventure and surprises. Family dynamics that test relationships. Great read for fantasy fans. One of the better ones by this author.
Recommend highly. None stop adventure and surprises. Family dynamics that test relationships. Great read for fantasy fans. One of the better ones by this author.
September 27, 2018
I enjoyed this book. It had a good storyline which combined well with the action. The characters and their interaction with others was well developed. It was however a bit repetitive. A good read about light verses dark that didn’t just leap from one battle straight to the other.
March 19, 2020
Great story!
As a lover of nature, I enjoyed this series so much. It’s a story of family, connections and the power of life. I love all of his books so far although I read some of the various series out of order. I’m on to the next.
As a lover of nature, I enjoyed this series so much. It’s a story of family, connections and the power of life. I love all of his books so far although I read some of the various series out of order. I’m on to the next.
April 8, 2020
Great read
I was quickly pulled into this story and had to keep reading until I finished all of them. I really liked how different the main character was. And, the secrets and the connections that kept coming out were unexpected. Can't wait to read more books from this author.
I was quickly pulled into this story and had to keep reading until I finished all of them. I really liked how different the main character was. And, the secrets and the connections that kept coming out were unexpected. Can't wait to read more books from this author.
May 1, 2020
A most beautiful trilogy which i have reviewed separately as i read each book. This is a trilogy not to be missed especially by readers who love and care for the environment and who feel a link between us the trees, and mother nature in general.
March 7, 2021
Not riverting
I had to stop reading the story because I fod it boring and thought it dragged on one subject to long. Not my normal genre. It started out okay, but as I went through the story I found that it was not holding my interest.🤔🤔🤔
I had to stop reading the story because I fod it boring and thought it dragged on one subject to long. Not my normal genre. It started out okay, but as I went through the story I found that it was not holding my interest.🤔🤔🤔
April 28, 2023
Great storyline
It was about the age old story between light and dark. Also about how Eris finally found her purpose, even though no one would train her. She and Terran fought many battles together side by side. Very slow burn and clean story.
It was about the age old story between light and dark. Also about how Eris finally found her purpose, even though no one would train her. She and Terran fought many battles together side by side. Very slow burn and clean story.
April 11, 2019
Loved this series
I love reading the series of this author. I can't have enough, I recommend this author to my friends.💙
Do read from this author
I love reading the series of this author. I can't have enough, I recommend this author to my friends.💙
Do read from this author
May 19, 2020
This was a very good read and was entertaining. Strong characters made it worth reading, but beware there are long winded places that are hard to get past but it is worth it. Good Reading Everyone!
May 20, 2020
Good story line
Started weird but once it got round-up BAM! It had me and then it was over way too soon! Thank you!
Started weird but once it got round-up BAM! It had me and then it was over way too soon! Thank you!
July 24, 2020
Great series
Though sometimes the inner thoughts of character delve the action and believability of the characters and action kept me entranced. Great series!
Though sometimes the inner thoughts of character delve the action and believability of the characters and action kept me entranced. Great series!
October 11, 2020
What a fabulous series I really enjoyed this series by this author.
June 24, 2021
Original fantasy story, which takes readers to another place. Would like to see more in this series.
January 18, 2023
Power in your sLid
Very differentx source of power was a fun read
.manytwist and turns. Mr Holmberg has come up aith a new twixg on the mabic
Very differentx source of power was a fun read
.manytwist and turns. Mr Holmberg has come up aith a new twixg on the mabic
April 25, 2025
Good trilogy well written with great characters and storylines
February 9, 2016
I really loved this series. I didn't know anything about this author and just stumbled across the first book, keeper of the forest. After reading that one I HAD to get the whole series.
It was such a unique story and so beautifully written. It was thoroughly enjoyable to read. The series follows Eris, a princess who doesn't seem to quite fit in anywhere. As the story develops, Eris challenges herself, gains new insight and forges new relationships with nature and those around her. Such a poignant reminder of our need to care for the natural world and to stop ignoring climate change.
It was such a unique story and so beautifully written. It was thoroughly enjoyable to read. The series follows Eris, a princess who doesn't seem to quite fit in anywhere. As the story develops, Eris challenges herself, gains new insight and forges new relationships with nature and those around her. Such a poignant reminder of our need to care for the natural world and to stop ignoring climate change.
August 6, 2016
I really loved the whole concept of this series, it was original and beautiful. However, the writing let it down. Half way through I almost gave up, but I was in love with the story.
To make this story great there needs to be much more work on building on the relationships between characters, and a strengthening of the romance aspect, which is lacking.
There was also too much repetition of some information and not enough detail about other things. Also, it ended too quickly.
This story could be great!
3.5 stars
To make this story great there needs to be much more work on building on the relationships between characters, and a strengthening of the romance aspect, which is lacking.
There was also too much repetition of some information and not enough detail about other things. Also, it ended too quickly.
This story could be great!
3.5 stars
January 7, 2017
This book grabbed my attention at the very beginning and did not let go. There was a perfect mix of action and story line to keep you interested. You could feel the main character, Eris, frustration in trying to learn who she was and how to use her abilities.Eris never lacked courage or determination. As one book ended, it flowed into the next book perfectly. I had no desire to leave this series. I wanted to keep reading and find out what would happen next. I would certainly recommend this to everyone that enjoys fantasy.
August 6, 2015
Very enjoyable...
Good tale...original inventive storyline...writing sometimes awkward...would have liked all elements tied together a little more smoothly and with greater depth...but overall just what a fantasy should do...take you away to a new and unique never before seen land...
Good tale...original inventive storyline...writing sometimes awkward...would have liked all elements tied together a little more smoothly and with greater depth...but overall just what a fantasy should do...take you away to a new and unique never before seen land...
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