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Kailmeyra #3
The Heart of the Ancients: Kailmeyra's Redemption
The Kailmeyra Chronicles: Book Three—
Following Nora and Gavin’s defeat of the Dokkalfar, the kingdom has flourished and brought hope to its people.
But looks can be deceiving.
Like wisps of death, darker emotions seep into unexpected places. Now the nighttime holds fresh horrors for Gavin as Nora’s visions of the future invade her dreams. Though Nora can’t remember them, she knows Gavin sees her mind as clearly as his own. Noticing the affects her nightmares have on him, Nora warns Gavin of the dire consequences of altering fate. But she fears he’ll do whatever it takes to assure her visions don’t come true—even going against all he believes.
When Nora and Gavin discover Mia, the new Empress of the Dokkalfar, is growing stronger, they return to Earth sooner than planned. But Nora's old home isn’t what it used to be. Civilization has plunged back into the Dark Ages and the Earth is on the brink of annihilation.
As Nora and Gavin find themselves at the Edge of the World, doubt plagues them. Are they walking a path which alters fate or one elaborately planned by the enemy?
Following Nora and Gavin’s defeat of the Dokkalfar, the kingdom has flourished and brought hope to its people.
But looks can be deceiving.
Like wisps of death, darker emotions seep into unexpected places. Now the nighttime holds fresh horrors for Gavin as Nora’s visions of the future invade her dreams. Though Nora can’t remember them, she knows Gavin sees her mind as clearly as his own. Noticing the affects her nightmares have on him, Nora warns Gavin of the dire consequences of altering fate. But she fears he’ll do whatever it takes to assure her visions don’t come true—even going against all he believes.
When Nora and Gavin discover Mia, the new Empress of the Dokkalfar, is growing stronger, they return to Earth sooner than planned. But Nora's old home isn’t what it used to be. Civilization has plunged back into the Dark Ages and the Earth is on the brink of annihilation.
As Nora and Gavin find themselves at the Edge of the World, doubt plagues them. Are they walking a path which alters fate or one elaborately planned by the enemy?
- GenresYoung AdultFantasy
Unknown Binding
First published November 11, 2014
17 people are currently reading
225 people want to read
About the author
Elizabeth Isaacs
8 books621 followersElizabeth Isaacs is an author, teacher, and publishing professional who began her career as a national presenter for Resource Profiles, where she developed teacher seminars designed to foster creative brain stimulation. Moving into formal education, she helped at-risk students improve their writing skills as well as created and implemented a creative writing/blogging program that centered on teaching the 21st-century learner. Works stemming from this initiative were published online and seen in over 40 countries.
Elizabeth receives invitations to speak nationwide at schools and book clubs. She runs the popular author group Writers Etc., which helps bridge the gap between the publishing and film industry. The writer support group promotes and interacts with authors, playwrights, filmmakers, and educators throughout the world. Elizabeth has a Master’s degree from Austin Peay State University, where she studied classical opera. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Her newest work, The Scythian Legacy, is slated for release in 2024.
Elizabeth receives invitations to speak nationwide at schools and book clubs. She runs the popular author group Writers Etc., which helps bridge the gap between the publishing and film industry. The writer support group promotes and interacts with authors, playwrights, filmmakers, and educators throughout the world. Elizabeth has a Master’s degree from Austin Peay State University, where she studied classical opera. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Her newest work, The Scythian Legacy, is slated for release in 2024.
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November 26, 2014
I love this series, and if you have been reading my blog, you've probably seen the first two books on a lot of my favorites lists. I love the world she has created and the pure relationship between the main character Nora and her beloved Gavin. Their story together began on earth as we know it, but it continues in this beautiful and magical world of Kailmeyra.
The writing, the action, the family, friendship, romance and world building have held me captive since the first book, and I have been looking forward to this book for a long time. This is such an emotional series, with fleshed out characters that I adore to no end. Kailmeyra has scenery that I would love to paint myself into, and Gavin is so one of my book boyfriends except for the fact that he is so madly and deeply in love with Nora that I guess I don't have much of a chance.
The characters were superb as usual. The clan make their appearances including Rune as they go to earth to help defeat the Dokkalfar. Along the way they meet a new character Cali and I thoroughly enjoyed her. She was a strong human and unbeknownst to her she has some strong lines and name and they join Nora and Gavin along their journey. Weylin has a larger presence as well and I liked getting to know him. He is such a warrior and I love his sense of humor.
The action is great in this one and there was always something catching me by surprised, But what I love most, and have loved about this series is that the character development takes the front seat. I like how intentions are so important to them and that is what strengthens them, and therein defeats the darkness. Physical closeness and devotion to their mate plays a different role in relationships, their strength and source of power than as in on earth, and I love this culture.
I was just sad while reading because I knew that one of my favorite series was racing towards its final words. I have loved these relationships, friendships, the family emphasis and the stunningly crafted world that they live in, and will miss them. I remembered crossing my fingers so hard to win a signed copy of the first book and my joy when it arrived on my doorstep and little did I know the friendship I would share with the author Elizabeth and the passion I would feel for this emotional, awesome series.
I got the closure that I wanted even though I love it so much, I wouldn't mind a spin off with Weylin, especially after his story in this one. So many things happened that I wasn't expecting but the element of human emotion and intent played out so beautifully with what Nora had to do to survive as well as live up to her title as Light and Hope to different races. Things with her that I was hoping did happen and I was so squeally when I read my suspicions confirmed. But that just made parts of the journey even more significant and difficult, but in the best way.
Bottom Line: Beautiful, emotional, perfection.
The writing, the action, the family, friendship, romance and world building have held me captive since the first book, and I have been looking forward to this book for a long time. This is such an emotional series, with fleshed out characters that I adore to no end. Kailmeyra has scenery that I would love to paint myself into, and Gavin is so one of my book boyfriends except for the fact that he is so madly and deeply in love with Nora that I guess I don't have much of a chance.
The characters were superb as usual. The clan make their appearances including Rune as they go to earth to help defeat the Dokkalfar. Along the way they meet a new character Cali and I thoroughly enjoyed her. She was a strong human and unbeknownst to her she has some strong lines and name and they join Nora and Gavin along their journey. Weylin has a larger presence as well and I liked getting to know him. He is such a warrior and I love his sense of humor.
The action is great in this one and there was always something catching me by surprised, But what I love most, and have loved about this series is that the character development takes the front seat. I like how intentions are so important to them and that is what strengthens them, and therein defeats the darkness. Physical closeness and devotion to their mate plays a different role in relationships, their strength and source of power than as in on earth, and I love this culture.
I was just sad while reading because I knew that one of my favorite series was racing towards its final words. I have loved these relationships, friendships, the family emphasis and the stunningly crafted world that they live in, and will miss them. I remembered crossing my fingers so hard to win a signed copy of the first book and my joy when it arrived on my doorstep and little did I know the friendship I would share with the author Elizabeth and the passion I would feel for this emotional, awesome series.
I got the closure that I wanted even though I love it so much, I wouldn't mind a spin off with Weylin, especially after his story in this one. So many things happened that I wasn't expecting but the element of human emotion and intent played out so beautifully with what Nora had to do to survive as well as live up to her title as Light and Hope to different races. Things with her that I was hoping did happen and I was so squeally when I read my suspicions confirmed. But that just made parts of the journey even more significant and difficult, but in the best way.
Bottom Line: Beautiful, emotional, perfection.
Want to read
May 8, 2015April is so far away!! This is one of my favorite series ever! Everyone needs to read it!
Edit: Moved to October! WTH! 2 years is way too long to wait for a sequel.
Edit: Moved to October! WTH! 2 years is way too long to wait for a sequel.
November 10, 2015
As with the first two books of this series, I found this one to be a delightful, quick read with engaging characters and a fast moving, highly enjoyable story.
April 26, 2021
The Greatness Continues
The third book in the series does not disappoint. There is romance, action that keeps you reading and a story so well written. I have fallen in love with the characters and wish the story would continue.
The third book in the series does not disappoint. There is romance, action that keeps you reading and a story so well written. I have fallen in love with the characters and wish the story would continue.
December 4, 2014
I wanted this book to be so much more… And I was left disappointed. There were characters introduced in the initial pages of the first book that I had hoped might be return…Nope. I will still never understand. And while the prophecy leads you to comprehend what happens to other characters that suddenly you are supposed to care about…but you never really learn the fate? Only because I had invested the time and effort did I continue to turn the pages, hoping that perhaps I would be rewarded. However nothing came as a surprise and everything ended all unicorns and rainbows. Not literally… and yet pretty much
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 6, 2016
Third in the Series
I hated to see it end. What a wonderful fantasy series to read. The last book didn't disappoint me. It is full of action, strong characters and love. You vividly see the fantasy kingdom as well as earth. The storyline about earth and man's greed can definitely make you think. You can enjoy this book on it's own but it is so much better when you have read the other two books before. Highly recommended.
I hated to see it end. What a wonderful fantasy series to read. The last book didn't disappoint me. It is full of action, strong characters and love. You vividly see the fantasy kingdom as well as earth. The storyline about earth and man's greed can definitely make you think. You can enjoy this book on it's own but it is so much better when you have read the other two books before. Highly recommended.
November 20, 2014
review coming soon!
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November 21, 2014A strong conclusion overall. Tho I was frustrated by a lot of Gavin's behavior in this one. I do still love him and Nora tho, and I'm happy with the way the story ended as a whole. Review to come.
August 17, 2016
Must read
This series of books has been very inspiring to me. I couldn't put it down till the series was read. I highly recommend taking the time.
This series of books has been very inspiring to me. I couldn't put it down till the series was read. I highly recommend taking the time.
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