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Summary: Celtic Lore, American Style
Review: Fabulous Nora begins another satisfying trilogy with "Key of Light," the story of three very normal American women who suddenly find themselves on a quest worthy of King Arthur. The plot is not that much different from Roberts' "Dancing" trilogy, but no matter. Three celtic goddesses had their separate souls stolen several millenia ago, and their three human Pennsylvanian counterparts, Mallory, Dana and Zoe, must find the keys or the curse will last forever. Yeah, right--that's the initial reaction of the woman AND the reader--until, after tons of research and the help of three incredibly sexy and gorgeous men (necesary to any Roberts novel), they start to believe. And so does the reader. Only Nora Roberts could pull off such a ridiculous plot and make it not only believeable, not only perfectly normal, but make the reader stay on the edge of her seat unable to put down the book. Perhaps that is the key to HER magic. I often wonder if there is more than a bit of the fey in Nora! At any rate, "Key of Light" is Mallory's story, as she is the first who is chosen to find her key. Does she do it? And, more importantly, is there even such a thing as this key? Read and find out--and prepare, as always, to be enchanted.
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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: Couldn't Put It Down!
Review: I loved this book I read it a few months ago and just started reading the second book today and I'm almost done! I find this series to be wonderful. The only downside to this series would be that it's somewhat hard to get into at first. Give it time though, and you'll be glad you did!
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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: 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: Nora Roberts does it again!
Review: I'm a huge fan of Nora Roberts, especially of her trilogies, AND especially of her Celtic fantasy type stories. I didn't know this book was coming out until I saw it at the grocery store, so I nabbed it. I read it cover to cover the night I got it, it was that good! I have been waiting anxiously for the 2nd and 3rd books (just got the 2nd one overnighted since it came out today!) ever since! The characters are great - so sympathetic and interesting. The lead character in this first book is Malory Price. She's one of those super-organized types that we all hate! (kidding!). She's got a life plan, which is right on track with her great career as the manager of an art gallery. Unfortunately the gallery owner marries a young bimbo who makes the gallery her pet and infuriates Malory. Malory ends up in a fight with her, and is on the verge of losing her job when the story starts. She gets an invitation to Warrior's Peak where she meets Zoe and Dana (the heroines of the next two books) and the three of them get sucked in to a whirlwind adventure about Celtic goddesses, lost souls and keys that desperately need to be found. Of course, there are three gorgeous men and an evil sorcerer to contend with. Overall, it adds up to a GREAT novel in typical Nora Roberts fashion. I HIGHLY recommend to anyone - not just Nora fans!
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Summary: Key of Light is the key to your imagination!!
Review: If ever a story captured the art of Celtic myths without damaging it's own story line, this would be it. Once again Ms. Roberts captured the Celtic history perfectly. When 3 demigoddesses are captured only 3 keys can release them. And a god cannot release them, no no that would be too easy...so here come these 3 down on their luck, out on love women to save the day. And it's awsome how the painting unlock the secret and how the bad guy is devistatingly handsome...perfect. The big sloppy dog and 3 best friends to counteract the girls is without doubt my favorite part. This story makes the gods seems touchable and almost human, though still noble like and far better than we could ever hope to be. I loved this book, now if I only had the other 2.
BW~
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Summary: Key of LIFE
Review: It is a rare book that can take me back to that secret, childhood place... It's a place where imagination and high energy are buried within but not so deep down that I can't recognize the thrill that this type of high-voltage fantasy invokes in me.
Mallory-the main character-has her whole life, literally outlined from the time she is eight years old. When she is invited to a strange and mysterious mansion, she is given a choice, which not only eliminates the prediction of her life but also opens her heart and soul to infinite possibilities.
As the story unfolds with its wonderful Celtic Lore, hold your breath to see how Mallory makes each decision, decisions which not only affect her life but the lives of three demigoddesses as well (not to mention the god and goddess who give her this challenge, which may ultimately lead them back to the immortal world in which they were cast from).
When you read this book, try to go back to that place-the place we all remember as children. Go back to a time when logic, reality and problems where not part of the equation that is the fantastic imagination. Let yourself go and feel what you use to feel when you didn't have a care in the world and the only thing you thought about was what you were going to play next.
This book really reminded me of those fantastic times as a child. Times when I was a princess who had the whole world at her beckon-call... I can't wait to read the other 2 books from this trilogy!
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Summary: SHE'S BACK! NORA IS BACK! FABULOUS!
Review: She's back! I feel like singing it! I am a die hard Nora Roberts fan. I have every book she's ever published, even the old out of prints that are now resurfacing. In the last few years I've become very disappointed in her writing. I've felt every story began with 2 or 4 people with one common goal, which immediately leads them on a "Scooby-Doo" like quest with a little romance and some sex thrown in. It seemed as though her characters were losing their warmth, personality and chemistry. The sparks and fireworks between characters, rich detail and storytelling ability is what set her far above COUNTLESS romance writers. I'm not going to ruin the book for anyone else as so many other reviewers do by telling you what happens. The description tells enough. It's a great story and has set the path for 2 additional great stories. I can't write it enough-She's BACK! True fans will know exactly where I'm coming from. P.S. Stay away from the Three Sisters Island Trilogy-1st book was okay, 2nd mediocre-3rd a ridiculous nightmare!
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Summary: A good start to the trilogy
Review: The book was rather slow to start, but it finally clicked and moved well. Part of that stems from having to set the stage for the trilogy and introduce all the characters.
Mallory and Flynn are my least favorite leads in this series, but they're okay. Mallory was a little too perfect. She and Flynn are definitely a case of opposites attract, and I found it almost hard to buy that two such different people would be so attracted for the long term.
As for the "key" portion of the story, this was extremely well done in this book, with all the pieces nearly flawlessly seamed. Some things were a little obvious, but not so much as to be a problem. The guys were a hoot; they were very realistically presented. And they were such...guys. Much of the humor lay there. I, for one, liked the interplay between the women, too.
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