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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
J.A. Andrews is my go-to for cozy fantasy despite the high stakes. Found family with a collection of odd characters from all sorts of species. Intimate character moments with interesting classical world building.
This is like old man fantasy but more accessible with a modern voice. For me, it felt slow-paced which is perfect for a wholesome cold season listen.
Expect the stereotypical elf, dwarf, wizard, and farm boy who meet a mysterious figure in a tavern and band together to go on a quest for book one.
Book two follows a different character in another part of the world but the stories connect especially towards the ends.
Book three focuses on a character introduced in book two and brings together everything even though the stakes never feel that epic.
The audiobook narrator, Tim Gerald Reynolds, feels like coming home having narrated some of my favourites.
Ranking:
- A Siege of Shadows (3)
- A Threat of Shadows (1)
- Pursuit of Shadows (2)
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's a fun trilogy. And a fairly easy read. The magic system is very thought out but I feel some of the battles may have been lacking in something I can't quite but a finger on. Still an excellent book. I wouldn't mind having two or three more books following this group but it did wrap up neatly but the end of the third. Each book follows a different keeper and it's written well with a great flow to it. The only real flaws I have are just personal insignificant details that I would have probably done differently but my minor grievances don't take away from the excellent story telling.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was enjoyable in parts, but many of the characters felt underdeveloped and the protagonist's constant martyrdom became frustrating.
Fantastic trilogy... had problems closing the cover on my kindle all the way through it... well written, substantial story lines with a lovely mix of humor and character progression throughout. Was highly engaged throughout and wonderfully entertained by this fantasy genre trilogy. A well earned 5 stars...
Review originally posted to SFF Insiders:
https://www.sffinsiders.com/home/review-the-keeper-chronicles-by-ja-andrews
The Keeper Chronicles is a book that I picked up on audio in preparation for a long drive. I felt like it was too good of an opportunity to pass up on. It is the complete trilogy, following the lives of three Keepers. Each is a self contained story with each of them following the path of one Keeper, with their own struggles and view of life. These stories are deep, with some emotional moments that will definitely impact a reader in a variety of ways. The lives of each of the Keepers is completely different, with a strength that becomes impactful the more the story continues. I was able to connect with two out of the three characters almost instantly, understanding the goals that they were trying to accomplish almost immediately. There are some unexpected twists and turns in each of these unique tales that will keep a reader invested through each of the pages, wondering what could be coming next.
The strength of the novel is definitely the characters. They are varied, unique, and all of them are interesting, including the side characters. I found that they were all deep and believable in each instance that the reader is able to come into contact with them. It appeared to be a strength of the author, as they were able to express the deep history of each of them without focusing solely on them. It was refreshing to see an author not get lost in the side stories of the support characters while still completely allowing them to live their lives. I did struggle with the final novel of the trilogy, wanting to go back to other characters that I had enjoyed. The stories are all self contained but have a small theme that carries over to each one.
This is a great deal of a credit on audible if you are looking for a fun read with a fantastic narrator in Tim Gerard Reynolds. All of the stories are entertaining with a variety of classic fantasy characters from elves of different types to dwarves to dragons, all of which are mixed with some new takes in Keepers. The implications of this mixture is awesome and leads to some very interesting dynamics. There is a lot of heart wrenching moments mixed with a dash of humor, all in some thrilling adventures that will keep you turning the pages (or listening for hours) until you reach the satisfying conclusion. This is definitely worth it if you are a fantasy fan.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. As always, happy reading and Stay Great!!
https://www.sffinsiders.com/home/review-the-keeper-chronicles-by-ja-andrews
The Keeper Chronicles is a book that I picked up on audio in preparation for a long drive. I felt like it was too good of an opportunity to pass up on. It is the complete trilogy, following the lives of three Keepers. Each is a self contained story with each of them following the path of one Keeper, with their own struggles and view of life. These stories are deep, with some emotional moments that will definitely impact a reader in a variety of ways. The lives of each of the Keepers is completely different, with a strength that becomes impactful the more the story continues. I was able to connect with two out of the three characters almost instantly, understanding the goals that they were trying to accomplish almost immediately. There are some unexpected twists and turns in each of these unique tales that will keep a reader invested through each of the pages, wondering what could be coming next.
The strength of the novel is definitely the characters. They are varied, unique, and all of them are interesting, including the side characters. I found that they were all deep and believable in each instance that the reader is able to come into contact with them. It appeared to be a strength of the author, as they were able to express the deep history of each of them without focusing solely on them. It was refreshing to see an author not get lost in the side stories of the support characters while still completely allowing them to live their lives. I did struggle with the final novel of the trilogy, wanting to go back to other characters that I had enjoyed. The stories are all self contained but have a small theme that carries over to each one.
This is a great deal of a credit on audible if you are looking for a fun read with a fantastic narrator in Tim Gerard Reynolds. All of the stories are entertaining with a variety of classic fantasy characters from elves of different types to dwarves to dragons, all of which are mixed with some new takes in Keepers. The implications of this mixture is awesome and leads to some very interesting dynamics. There is a lot of heart wrenching moments mixed with a dash of humor, all in some thrilling adventures that will keep you turning the pages (or listening for hours) until you reach the satisfying conclusion. This is definitely worth it if you are a fantasy fan.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. As always, happy reading and Stay Great!!
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes