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Crystal Key: Door to a New World
"When the door opened, I saw it pull you in-"
A story of destiny and worlds outside the one we know; Phelia, a 7 year old with a knowledge base no one in Snowville has ever seen; Zane, Phelia's older brother and protector; Victor, Zane's nonchalant best friend; Grace, an orphan with hair as red as her heart; and True the outcast, a girl new to Snowville who never shows her face. An abandoned building beckons them and The Darkness is after them, ready to destroy the very fabric of reality.
Five people, five crystals that lead to another world - their fates intertwined in a way none of them could have imagined...
*Give back with each purchase. A portion of all book sales are donated to charity. Find more info inside.*
A story of destiny and worlds outside the one we know; Phelia, a 7 year old with a knowledge base no one in Snowville has ever seen; Zane, Phelia's older brother and protector; Victor, Zane's nonchalant best friend; Grace, an orphan with hair as red as her heart; and True the outcast, a girl new to Snowville who never shows her face. An abandoned building beckons them and The Darkness is after them, ready to destroy the very fabric of reality.
Five people, five crystals that lead to another world - their fates intertwined in a way none of them could have imagined...
*Give back with each purchase. A portion of all book sales are donated to charity. Find more info inside.*
406 pages, Paperback
Published November 1, 2020
About the author
Alexia D. Miller
3 books20 followersAlexia D. Miller is an author and an artist. Owner of ADMCreations LLC.
An introvert who loves to get lost in a good book, she was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. Growing up, books were her greatest comfort and she dreamed to one day offer that feeling, and more, to others. She always had creative stories in her head and although she was a young child when she started, her debut novel Crystal Key: Door to a New World (book 1 of The Crystal Key Book Series) was not published until 2019.
Alexia enjoys quiet places, late-night skies, autumn nights, language learning, games, and watching the rain. She has several novels on the way, from the rest of the CKBS to many stand-alone works. A portion of her book sales are given to charity.
Find more information, read her free stories and webcomic + more on her website.
www.admcreations.com
An introvert who loves to get lost in a good book, she was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri. Growing up, books were her greatest comfort and she dreamed to one day offer that feeling, and more, to others. She always had creative stories in her head and although she was a young child when she started, her debut novel Crystal Key: Door to a New World (book 1 of The Crystal Key Book Series) was not published until 2019.
Alexia enjoys quiet places, late-night skies, autumn nights, language learning, games, and watching the rain. She has several novels on the way, from the rest of the CKBS to many stand-alone works. A portion of her book sales are given to charity.
Find more information, read her free stories and webcomic + more on her website.
www.admcreations.com
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December 3, 2020
An enthralling read.
This book didn't leave me wanting for much...Well except for the second book.
I liked that this book was written in 3rd person point of view. It gives us insight to more than one character and that worked out really well. There wasn't any awkwardness between switching from one character to the next either, which was great.
I felt a connection to all of the characters. The story doesn't just revolve around the crystals. It also centers on the characters themselves, their personal struggles, and personalities which I think add a lot to the book. Like Phelia and her inquisitive nature or Grace's direct personality.
If you are in search of a good book with a touch of humor that will keep you enthralled from start to finish, I recommend this one.
My Questions for the next book's Author Interview...
1. Why were they chosen to get the crystals?
2. Are there more journal entries?
This book didn't leave me wanting for much...Well except for the second book.
I liked that this book was written in 3rd person point of view. It gives us insight to more than one character and that worked out really well. There wasn't any awkwardness between switching from one character to the next either, which was great.
I felt a connection to all of the characters. The story doesn't just revolve around the crystals. It also centers on the characters themselves, their personal struggles, and personalities which I think add a lot to the book. Like Phelia and her inquisitive nature or Grace's direct personality.
If you are in search of a good book with a touch of humor that will keep you enthralled from start to finish, I recommend this one.
My Questions for the next book's Author Interview...
1. Why were they chosen to get the crystals?
2. Are there more journal entries?
April 21, 2021
Crystal Key
I really enjoyed reading the book. What I liked most was that I could not predict at any time what would happen next. I especially liked the introduction and development of the characters. I felt I learned each character as they were developed. I also liked the authors descriptive style. The descriptions made the text come off the pages and form vivid scenes in my mind's eye. My favorite character was Amelia. I liked the way she took to Grace and her take charge attitude. The fact that she was so inquisitive made her fearless. The main thing I would have changed was the volume. This easily could have been two novels. The ending was confusing. What happened to Mr. Grant at the cemetery. Why the mask?
I really enjoyed reading the book. What I liked most was that I could not predict at any time what would happen next. I especially liked the introduction and development of the characters. I felt I learned each character as they were developed. I also liked the authors descriptive style. The descriptions made the text come off the pages and form vivid scenes in my mind's eye. My favorite character was Amelia. I liked the way she took to Grace and her take charge attitude. The fact that she was so inquisitive made her fearless. The main thing I would have changed was the volume. This easily could have been two novels. The ending was confusing. What happened to Mr. Grant at the cemetery. Why the mask?
January 25, 2021
Great start to what I hope be a great series. Every character is intriguing, making me want to know more about their respective pasts, and even more, leaves me wanting to know how each one will grow and develop as the tale unfolds. From True, the ever mysterious new girl in town, to Victor, the laidback, unbothered teen, the main cast each add to the diversity of their group. Each world visited is memorable and I want to learn more about some, especially Flarewing, and even scared to venture back to others (looking at you, Mirror).
The only questions I have are;
What could the Darkness possibly want?
How will the Darkness affect the citizens of Snowville?
The only questions I have are;
What could the Darkness possibly want?
How will the Darkness affect the citizens of Snowville?
November 29, 2020
I came out by this book, honestly, I rarely read this type of story. A friend of my mine said to give it a try , it didn't disappoint. The only note I would like to make is that I think the author over describe the characters but I honestly think that is taste. I love to use my own imagination for that. Overall a very good book what is worth reading....
January 29, 2025
Came across these books from the author's website admcreations. Read the short stories on the blog posts and other pages. Got wrapped up in everything and decided it was time for the real commitment buying the books.
Saw a review that talked about the length, but to me it wasn't long enough to have complaints at all. Seemed like good value for the money.
#Crystal #Key was #AWESOME!
Each character is #different and feels #real. They are emotional, funny, and interesting characters living life and struggling in a small place.
The descriptions are full of #depth.
Everything is #easy to imagine.
The dialogue is really good, and the world building is #SO creative!
Very #comforting read even when the lead up to the #Death #House since I fell in #love with the writing style from the stories on the blog.
#Grace is a f***king #BA.
#Shipping True and #Victor!
#Zane needs to teach #Phelia how to make more than sandwiches #asap.
#Jealous that #Phelia is smart enough to stay home.
#Shoutout to #Twister for not leaving the group lost in #FlareWing.
Some typos, but I hardly noticed except the "principle | principal" one. There's #no mistake that it was written by the same author tho.
Took a few days to read with some free time.
Saw a review that talked about the length, but to me it wasn't long enough to have complaints at all. Seemed like good value for the money.
#Crystal #Key was #AWESOME!
Each character is #different and feels #real. They are emotional, funny, and interesting characters living life and struggling in a small place.
The descriptions are full of #depth.
Everything is #easy to imagine.
The dialogue is really good, and the world building is #SO creative!
Very #comforting read even when the lead up to the #Death #House since I fell in #love with the writing style from the stories on the blog.
#Grace is a f***king #BA.
#Shipping True and #Victor!
#Zane needs to teach #Phelia how to make more than sandwiches #asap.
#Jealous that #Phelia is smart enough to stay home.
#Shoutout to #Twister for not leaving the group lost in #FlareWing.
Some typos, but I hardly noticed except the "principle | principal" one. There's #no mistake that it was written by the same author tho.
Took a few days to read with some free time.
June 5, 2025
I read the book a few years ago, but I'm just now posting my review, and my experience was incredible. The characters are young and full of energy and emotions, dangerous and exciting adventures, which shows how genuine they are. It's the first time I've seen how well someone writes children in dangerous situations because usually most authors end up making a child behave like an adult but here it was different, they were consistent according to their age, and they had character development throughout the story without sacrificing the quality of the writing. I recommend it 100%.
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