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michellehenriereads's review against another edition
2.0
Levi, an alien from a different dimension and an unquestionably hot guy, is very "Mr. Darcy" remote until he is at his home where he becomes all smiles, except for the occasional flash of a bi-polar disorder. Reece, is completely useless. She worries endlessly and is placated by statements like, "Trust me, I will tell you everything soon." and "Let me escort you to your room so you can rest." Maybe it is entirely unfair of me, perhaps Reece suffers from ...
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curls's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This book reminded me of the Kricket series by Amy Bartol. Reece and Kricket are both living their lives on Earth when they are rescued after an abduction attempt. While Kricket fought both groups "rescuing" her, Reece went willingly with Levi and Harrison with little attempt at finding out what was going on.
When Reece travels to an alternate dimension similar to earth, she finds out she is a key. Her ancestors knew where a stone is that's important and it's implanted in her mind. The people of this dimension can read minds, but hers is different because reasons? She's a main character? It would make for a very short book if they could read her mind and move the stone? Idk. This part was the least fleshed out to me. It will probably come up in later books.
So Pemdas (the alternate dimension) is similar to 17th century earth. They have technology and can travel dimensions, but there are no cars, no TV, etc. I found this a bit strange but it was charming to have a modern character in a historical setting that didn't involve time travel. I thought this was a pretty interesting idea and I really enjoyed it. The books states Pemdas is similar to 17th century Europe, but I got a lot of Regency vibes from it. Everyone is polite, even while throwing shade. It was similar to pride and prejudice to me without being an obvious retelling of pride and prejudice and that is probably why I enjoyed it so much.
Levi was very similar to Mr Darcy. He's rich and important. He isn't a jerk to Reece, which is how retellings of P&P usually play that trope. He is quiet and misunderstood at first toward Reece, but that resolves itself quickly. His best friend is Harrison, who is similar to Mr Bingley. Harrison is good natured and funny. Harrison was actually my favorite character in the book. He also has a biting sarcastic side and I loved seeing his passive aggressive insults. Simone is so much like Caroline Bingley. She's got her hat set on Levi and puts down Reece whenever she can, but of course she does it politely. The characters are well developed and the dialogue is entertaining.
Reece takes being in Pemdas in stride. I like it that Levi and Harrison go away after she gets there and she doesn't spend any time thinking about them. She spends her time exploring the new world. She does fall for Levi but their romance doesn't feel forced at all. It's sweet and clean. It's appropriate for younger readers.
All in all, once the book gets to the Pemdas setting it does very well. I didn't feel like Reece's actions while on earth where believable for a grown educated woman. But once she gets to Pemdas the book does improve. Suspend your disbelief at the character actions at the start of the book and it will get better.
This book reminded me of the Kricket series by Amy Bartol. Reece and Kricket are both living their lives on Earth when they are rescued after an abduction attempt. While Kricket fought both groups "rescuing" her, Reece went willingly with Levi and Harrison with little attempt at finding out what was going on.
When Reece travels to an alternate dimension similar to earth, she finds out she is a key. Her ancestors knew where a stone is that's important and it's implanted in her mind. The people of this dimension can read minds, but hers is different because reasons? She's a main character? It would make for a very short book if they could read her mind and move the stone? Idk. This part was the least fleshed out to me. It will probably come up in later books.
So Pemdas (the alternate dimension) is similar to 17th century earth. They have technology and can travel dimensions, but there are no cars, no TV, etc. I found this a bit strange but it was charming to have a modern character in a historical setting that didn't involve time travel. I thought this was a pretty interesting idea and I really enjoyed it. The books states Pemdas is similar to 17th century Europe, but I got a lot of Regency vibes from it. Everyone is polite, even while throwing shade. It was similar to pride and prejudice to me without being an obvious retelling of pride and prejudice and that is probably why I enjoyed it so much.
Levi was very similar to Mr Darcy. He's rich and important. He isn't a jerk to Reece, which is how retellings of P&P usually play that trope. He is quiet and misunderstood at first toward Reece, but that resolves itself quickly. His best friend is Harrison, who is similar to Mr Bingley. Harrison is good natured and funny. Harrison was actually my favorite character in the book. He also has a biting sarcastic side and I loved seeing his passive aggressive insults. Simone is so much like Caroline Bingley. She's got her hat set on Levi and puts down Reece whenever she can, but of course she does it politely. The characters are well developed and the dialogue is entertaining.
Reece takes being in Pemdas in stride. I like it that Levi and Harrison go away after she gets there and she doesn't spend any time thinking about them. She spends her time exploring the new world. She does fall for Levi but their romance doesn't feel forced at all. It's sweet and clean. It's appropriate for younger readers.
All in all, once the book gets to the Pemdas setting it does very well. I didn't feel like Reece's actions while on earth where believable for a grown educated woman. But once she gets to Pemdas the book does improve. Suspend your disbelief at the character actions at the start of the book and it will get better.
chanteld's review against another edition
1.0
The idea of multiple dimensions and vortex to travel from Earth to other realms was intriguing but then the book shifted into insta-love and that made the whole adventure almost unbearable.
The book is available on Kindle for free. Doubt I will read the rest of the series.
The book is available on Kindle for free. Doubt I will read the rest of the series.
theeclecticpageturner's review against another edition
3.0
This book took me awhile not because its very long but because it took awhile to get into it.
It has lots of good scenes in it but they are predictable.I do love the old world 1800's dress. The romantic scenes are nice. As I said everything is fairly predictable. Despite that it is a nice read if you like a little action and romance.
It has lots of good scenes in it but they are predictable.I do love the old world 1800's dress. The romantic scenes are nice. As I said everything is fairly predictable. Despite that it is a nice read if you like a little action and romance.
tsenko2's review against another edition
2.0
Superficial characters and an uninteresting plot. Inexplicable resolution of the “conference” which was the primary conflict. I have no interest in continuing the series.
myzanm's review against another edition
1.0
This was definitely not a book for me.
I'm sure (as the overall ratings and reviews show) that a lot of people actually like it. But me? No! Just, no...
I might be a bit too old (or not old enough) to enjoy this over the top oohing and aahing about clothes and architecture. How super beautiful and attractive everyone else is. It felt juvenile and superficial to me. The whole thing felt a bit pretentious, like it tried too hard to be something it's not. To me it reads like a teenage girls travel diary into a throwback historical world. There are endless descriptions of what she sees, but what she actually sees is self centered and not very nuanced. I don't care about how pretty the dress she tries on is, I'm just wondering what is happening? Well the answer is, not much.
This is not something I would recommend to anyone and definitely not to my teenage daughters because there are so many books out there that are better than this one.
I'm sure (as the overall ratings and reviews show) that a lot of people actually like it. But me? No! Just, no...
I might be a bit too old (or not old enough) to enjoy this over the top oohing and aahing about clothes and architecture. How super beautiful and attractive everyone else is. It felt juvenile and superficial to me. The whole thing felt a bit pretentious, like it tried too hard to be something it's not. To me it reads like a teenage girls travel diary into a throwback historical world. There are endless descriptions of what she sees, but what she actually sees is self centered and not very nuanced. I don't care about how pretty the dress she tries on is, I'm just wondering what is happening? Well the answer is, not much.
This is not something I would recommend to anyone and definitely not to my teenage daughters because there are so many books out there that are better than this one.
iheartfictionalpeople's review against another edition
5.0
In The Legacy of the Key, the first book in the Ancient Guardians series, by S.L. Morgan, Reece Bryant and Levi Oxley are from two different worlds…literally. Reece may seem like your average human from Earth, until she meets Levi, who introduces her to the beautiful land he is from and makes her realize that she is more special than she ever realized, in more ways than one. Not only does she learn about the different worlds and dimensions she never knew existed, but she also soon falls in love with Levi, a Pemdas Guardian and the son of the emperor. Levi has duties to protect not only his world but Earth as well. However, his growing love for Reece complicates things as their enemies, whose complete focus is on capturing Reece, begin to make their move.
There are two words to describe this book: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It is very difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed it. The concept of the different worlds and dimensions among us was unique and very intriguing; it immediately had me hooked. Also, the pacing was perfect; the plot wasn’t rushed at all, and it wasn’t slow either. Reece and Levi’s relationship gradually grew, which made it completely realistic, and this brings me to my next point. Only a brilliant writer can have a reader utterly engaged in and captivated by a book to the point where the real world is shut out and all that exists are the fictional characters and their world, which is exactly what happened to me. I felt like I was right there alongside Reece and experiencing everything she felt and went through. I hopelessly fell in love with Levi as Reece did, which doesn’t happen very often. Their relationship was so heartwarming and touching that I was so disappointed to see the book end but also ecstatic to continue reading the series. A combination of romance, suspense, fantasy, and sci-fi, The Legacy of the Key is exciting, adventurous, romantic, and is certainly a must-read. It is definitely the best book I have read in a long time. S.L. Morgan is an extremely talented storyteller, and she has become my new favorite author. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a sequel to read.
Reviewed by ME for Readers' Favorite
There are two words to describe this book: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It is very difficult to put into words how much I enjoyed it. The concept of the different worlds and dimensions among us was unique and very intriguing; it immediately had me hooked. Also, the pacing was perfect; the plot wasn’t rushed at all, and it wasn’t slow either. Reece and Levi’s relationship gradually grew, which made it completely realistic, and this brings me to my next point. Only a brilliant writer can have a reader utterly engaged in and captivated by a book to the point where the real world is shut out and all that exists are the fictional characters and their world, which is exactly what happened to me. I felt like I was right there alongside Reece and experiencing everything she felt and went through. I hopelessly fell in love with Levi as Reece did, which doesn’t happen very often. Their relationship was so heartwarming and touching that I was so disappointed to see the book end but also ecstatic to continue reading the series. A combination of romance, suspense, fantasy, and sci-fi, The Legacy of the Key is exciting, adventurous, romantic, and is certainly a must-read. It is definitely the best book I have read in a long time. S.L. Morgan is an extremely talented storyteller, and she has become my new favorite author. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a sequel to read.
Reviewed by ME for Readers' Favorite
willowisp79's review
3.0
This is essentially a love story. Set in another world, but a world that is similar to our old times, such as the eighteenth Century.
It starts with Reece Bryant on Earth who is coming to terms with losing her father, and quickly notices two strange men who seem to be around alot.
When going for a run in the park she is almost kidnapped by even more strange men, but is rescued by the ones she saw first.
They rush her to their "dimension" -an oldie worldly time, where men were gentlemen and women wore gowns and spoke "proper" so to speak.
Once you adjust to the type of talking and the way the people behave, its actually a very sweet and "warm gooey feeling" kind of book (i know that's an awful way to describe it, but i couldn't think of another term!!).
you quickly forget the reasoning's behind Reece's abduction, but are brought sharply back to it towards the end of the book when things reach a head on Earth.
It took me a while to read this, i wont lie. I did think at some parts,i wouldn't finish it. But i did and am kind of glad i did. Its not a book i would normally pick up, but i don't regret reading it.
Its been a while since i read a normal boy-girl romance (well, apart from the whole other dimension thing!) so it was a nice change, and made me feel light hearted at the end of it.
Of course theres a cliffhanger! What series doesn't have them at the end of each part?
Will i pick up the next one? Actually i think i will!
**Book provided by Enchanted Books for honest Review*
It starts with Reece Bryant on Earth who is coming to terms with losing her father, and quickly notices two strange men who seem to be around alot.
When going for a run in the park she is almost kidnapped by even more strange men, but is rescued by the ones she saw first.
They rush her to their "dimension" -an oldie worldly time, where men were gentlemen and women wore gowns and spoke "proper" so to speak.
Once you adjust to the type of talking and the way the people behave, its actually a very sweet and "warm gooey feeling" kind of book (i know that's an awful way to describe it, but i couldn't think of another term!!).
you quickly forget the reasoning's behind Reece's abduction, but are brought sharply back to it towards the end of the book when things reach a head on Earth.
It took me a while to read this, i wont lie. I did think at some parts,i wouldn't finish it. But i did and am kind of glad i did. Its not a book i would normally pick up, but i don't regret reading it.
Its been a while since i read a normal boy-girl romance (well, apart from the whole other dimension thing!) so it was a nice change, and made me feel light hearted at the end of it.
Of course theres a cliffhanger! What series doesn't have them at the end of each part?
Will i pick up the next one? Actually i think i will!
**Book provided by Enchanted Books for honest Review*
cthuwu's review against another edition
dnf @ page six. so info-dumpy and he dialogue felt fake. marked in aid of me cleaning out my kindle ✌️