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The Lost Chord
A poisonous wave is spreading disease and discord across the eleven known universes. Seven special people, known as Keys, must strike the Lost Chord in order to restore the balance. Among those Keys is Bee Warrick, an autistic teenager from Earth who has traveled between the realms for years without realizing it. Can Bee help the Conductor find the other Keys before a bitter enemy strikes the wrong chord and shatters the universes? [Young Adult Fantasy (PG) available in print and ebook from Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.]
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Published April 10, 2018
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Lyndi Alexander
23 books93 followersLyndi Alexander always dreamed of being able to handle the drama and intrigue in everyday life.
She lives as a post-modern hippie in Asheville, North Carolina, a single mother of her last child of seven, a young adult daughter on the autism spectrum, finding that every day feels a lot like first contact with a new species.
She lives as a post-modern hippie in Asheville, North Carolina, a single mother of her last child of seven, a young adult daughter on the autism spectrum, finding that every day feels a lot like first contact with a new species.
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May 8, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this YA novel which is as much a mystery as it is Scifi with relatable characters and a fabulous premise.
Alexander pulls the reader into multiple universes populated by "people" of many different "races," with an upbeat style and a straightforward voice.
The combination of sibling rivalry, teen angst, runes, magic, time travel, and saving the world from the plight of the Scourge -- ticks all the boxes for me.
Alexander pulls the reader into multiple universes populated by "people" of many different "races," with an upbeat style and a straightforward voice.
The combination of sibling rivalry, teen angst, runes, magic, time travel, and saving the world from the plight of the Scourge -- ticks all the boxes for me.
July 1, 2018
"I welcome life! I belong!" (Alexander, 213).
The Lost Chord is a fantasy novel based on a group of mismatched teenagers known as Keys chosen to save the universe from certain destruction.
The book opens up with the Conductor, the man searching for seven keys. We immediately get some insight as to what is going on, the purpose of this story, and how it will likely develop. I enjoyed being in the loop since the beginning, so as to not complicate the story.
The plot was well written and interesting. Alexander was able to weave multiple story lines all from a third person point of view into the story while still keeping everything in order, which I thought was well done.
The main character in my opinion was Bryony "Bee" Warrick, a 15 year old autistic girl, and one of the seven Keys. While the story was written in 3rd person, we still got to see how Bee thought and felt, which I found very interesting. We got a glimpse of how an autistic mind works, as well as other people's reactions to these thoughts.
I think it very important that the author had the courage to bring a character such as Bee to life. It's hard to depict such a broad disorder without showing research-based characteristics. From what I can tell, she very obviously has experience with autistic personnel and has shown her knowledge purely through character rather than facts thrown here and there.
The other characters worked well together. It was interesting to see the different reactions to Bee from all of the characters, who had come from different planets and dimensions. The character arcs were clear and definitely worth the read to see all of the discrepancies between each and every one of the Keys.
One of the biggest things I appreciated from this book was the diversity. Alexander has always had a knack for showing diversity in her novels, and she didn't falter here. There were interesting role reversals and certain dilemmas the characters had to overcome that really showed a message of acceptance and unity.
There were many possible themes in this story. Understanding, leadership, teamwork, and perseverance were prevalent throughout the whole story, and all important messages such as not fearing the unknown and accepting people for who they are were very present and unambiguous.
I always enjoy Alexander's work, and this is no exception. The clear diversity and character arc in this novel puts it at the top of my list of recommendations. I loved The Lost Chord, and I can't wait to see what Lyndi Alexander comes out with next. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The Lost Chord is a fantasy novel based on a group of mismatched teenagers known as Keys chosen to save the universe from certain destruction.
The book opens up with the Conductor, the man searching for seven keys. We immediately get some insight as to what is going on, the purpose of this story, and how it will likely develop. I enjoyed being in the loop since the beginning, so as to not complicate the story.
The plot was well written and interesting. Alexander was able to weave multiple story lines all from a third person point of view into the story while still keeping everything in order, which I thought was well done.
The main character in my opinion was Bryony "Bee" Warrick, a 15 year old autistic girl, and one of the seven Keys. While the story was written in 3rd person, we still got to see how Bee thought and felt, which I found very interesting. We got a glimpse of how an autistic mind works, as well as other people's reactions to these thoughts.
I think it very important that the author had the courage to bring a character such as Bee to life. It's hard to depict such a broad disorder without showing research-based characteristics. From what I can tell, she very obviously has experience with autistic personnel and has shown her knowledge purely through character rather than facts thrown here and there.
The other characters worked well together. It was interesting to see the different reactions to Bee from all of the characters, who had come from different planets and dimensions. The character arcs were clear and definitely worth the read to see all of the discrepancies between each and every one of the Keys.
One of the biggest things I appreciated from this book was the diversity. Alexander has always had a knack for showing diversity in her novels, and she didn't falter here. There were interesting role reversals and certain dilemmas the characters had to overcome that really showed a message of acceptance and unity.
There were many possible themes in this story. Understanding, leadership, teamwork, and perseverance were prevalent throughout the whole story, and all important messages such as not fearing the unknown and accepting people for who they are were very present and unambiguous.
I always enjoy Alexander's work, and this is no exception. The clear diversity and character arc in this novel puts it at the top of my list of recommendations. I loved The Lost Chord, and I can't wait to see what Lyndi Alexander comes out with next. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
April 23, 2018
The Lost Chord by Lyndi Alexander
I first judge a book by its first chapter – does it capture and keep my interest?
In this case – a strong: YES!
I give this book five stars because it contained all my likes, different universes, chakras, stones, believable characters and magic talismans.
Once you read this, it will strike a chord within you that will resonate all the way to your soul.
A conductor goes on a search to find the chosen few, each with their own special talents who set out to save ALL the universes!
I was captured by her descriptions of the many planets of the many different universes; my favorite was Jandra with flying carpets!
One of my favorite lines:
“Whatever. And monkeys will fly out my butt” He shook his head and gave an odd little laugh.
Maxian stared at the other young man in wonder, “You can conjure monkeys from your body orifices? Truly you must be a wizard of great power!”
Best quote summed up the best for all children on the spectrum came from Miss Bryony “Bee” Warrick : “I welcome life. I belong.”
Each child gave their all in this quest, especially our Bee who will steal your heart.
I am sure many of the readers will know someone like Bee who excels in the world better than we do. Their uniqueness makes us all think how highly intelligent they can be with the right guidance and support.
I work along many students on the spectrum for the past three years, it is amazing to see how they process tasks and complete them in their own unique way. Each own special talent they excel at, like Bee.
The Lost Chord was a very hard book to put down and stop reading, I had to read it all in one day!!
I’ve read many books from this wonderful and talented author, I challenge you to find everything she has written and leap into her words and see why she is so enjoyable to read!
I first judge a book by its first chapter – does it capture and keep my interest?
In this case – a strong: YES!
I give this book five stars because it contained all my likes, different universes, chakras, stones, believable characters and magic talismans.
Once you read this, it will strike a chord within you that will resonate all the way to your soul.
A conductor goes on a search to find the chosen few, each with their own special talents who set out to save ALL the universes!
I was captured by her descriptions of the many planets of the many different universes; my favorite was Jandra with flying carpets!
One of my favorite lines:
“Whatever. And monkeys will fly out my butt” He shook his head and gave an odd little laugh.
Maxian stared at the other young man in wonder, “You can conjure monkeys from your body orifices? Truly you must be a wizard of great power!”
Best quote summed up the best for all children on the spectrum came from Miss Bryony “Bee” Warrick : “I welcome life. I belong.”
Each child gave their all in this quest, especially our Bee who will steal your heart.
I am sure many of the readers will know someone like Bee who excels in the world better than we do. Their uniqueness makes us all think how highly intelligent they can be with the right guidance and support.
I work along many students on the spectrum for the past three years, it is amazing to see how they process tasks and complete them in their own unique way. Each own special talent they excel at, like Bee.
The Lost Chord was a very hard book to put down and stop reading, I had to read it all in one day!!
I’ve read many books from this wonderful and talented author, I challenge you to find everything she has written and leap into her words and see why she is so enjoyable to read!
September 6, 2021
Unique and ingenious, this story is gripping from beginning to end. The author did an excellent job of bringing the story to life. It resonates with vibrancy, color and sound. The main character, Bee, is adorable and so well-developed. I was not surprised to read that the author has autistic children. The way she portrayed Bee’s autism was very authentic. Every aspect of this book is exceptional, from the characters to the plot to the setting/descriptions, emotion, etc.
June 27, 2018
A man from another world in another dimension must find and unite a group of teenagers from across the realms in order to heal the fracture universe. Among them is Bee, a brave autistic girl from Earth who becomes the soul of the the group. THE LOST CHORD is a well-written, fast-paced young adult novel suitable for teens and adults.
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