Key of Light (Key Trilogy, 1)

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Summary: Great book, great series!
Review: I'm a big fan of Nora Roberts. I've read most of her books and I've never been disappointed in any of them. The three books in the Key series are wonderful reads and among my favorites! Each one is a story on it's own (light, knowledge, valor) but I recommend that they be read in order. I hated finishing the last book, but with the last sentence, there's hope that the stories of these three terrific characters will continue. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

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Summary: A highlight of a book
Review: This is a nice vacation book and it is wonderful if you want to take a break from the day. It's a very causal book. This brings magic back to your day and it was wonderfully written. The details are to a tea and it is very easy to read. The characters are rich and very personable. You really feel for all the characters. Nora has done it again!


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Summary: S'alright
Review: I picked this book up after a friend of mine gave me a very detailed synopsis. It sounded exciting enough and I had to read it for myself. Although I've heard of her this is my first Nora Roberts book I have ever read. She reminds me of a fantasy genre Danielle Steele.
In the Key trilogy three smart, funny, sexy modern women are called on a quest to find three keys that will unlock the souls of three goddesses. Helping them along (and obviously falling in love along the way) are three smart, funny, sexy men.
The first book focuses on Malory and her love interest Flynn.
The book is predictable; I'm not good and saying what will happen next but I predicted this book with ease. The tongue in cheek jokes at the best, managed to wrangle a smirk out of me.
I'm also pretty sick of the cliched young woman who relies on a pint of ice cream to get her through her depression. And also, as one reviewer put it... there is just a bit too much girly chat going on here. Page after page towards the end.
All this being said the plot was interesting enough to hold my attention and want me to finish the trilogy. Good for checking out at the library.... but not purchase worthy.

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Summary: The Key Trilogy
Review: I have never cared much for Nora Roberts. While she may be one of the most popular romance novelists out there, the books I have read in the past by her just weren't my style. So, when I began this series, it was with a bit of trepidation.

The result: While I am still not a complete convert, I would recommend this trilogy as a nice, light read, certainly superior to many romance novels out there now.

The trilogy follows one month in secession in the life of three different women -- Malory, Dana, and Zoe, respectively -- on their individual quests to free the daughters of two Celtic gods. Each woman must find a "key" that will help unlock the chest holding the daughters captive. The women are given exactly one moon cycle to do so. If they fail... Well, I will let you find that out. However, if these women are successful, they stand to gain a great deal monetarily as well as personally.

Now, what's a romance novel without at least one hunky man? Since there are three heroines, there are three hunky heroes to drool over. These men are sensitive, intelligent, and comparable in looks to Brad Pitt, Mel Gibson, or whoever is your favorite, daydream-able actor du jour.

The plot, story and description are excellent. Roberts has an economy of words when it comes to her descriptions that is admirable and makes me wish more authors did the same.

That being said, I have two complaints. The first: Just too many POVs for my taste. The second? By the end of the first book, I knew all of the characters and knew who would love whom at the end of book three. By introducing all of the characters in the first book, the men, and thus the story, had less impact, in my opinion.

Regardless, I am glad I finished the series. Roberts gives enough twists and turns to keep any reader happy. And, like every good romance novel, she ends it with true love conquering all... or does she? You'll have to read the books to find out.

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Summary: Well Done series
Review: The Key of Series of books by Nora Roberts was a battle for me. I have picked it up several times and never got ready to read it. Being that there are 3 books in the series I wanted to be able to commit to all 3 books, so I have waited and now have them all. I just finished Key of Light and was pleasantly surprised in the way Nora Roberts continues to create so many different and wonderful stories. Key of Light was another new idea put in vivid detail and brought to life. I won't give away the story. I will just say I loved it!
My only complaint is that it seemed a bit rushed a few times, but it was still worth it because the story was great!
I'm beginning Key of Knowledge and it's starting off just as well so I'll let you know more then.
If you have never read Nora Roberts the Key series is a wonderful way to start!