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katyanaish's review against another edition
5.0
*****4.5*****
I loved this. The overall story and world weaved together so beautifully, with magical layers threaded into real life in a lovely way. I can see this being a book (and series, likely) that I read over and over again.
If it had a flaw, it's that - because this is the first book of the trilogy - a lot of time was spent setting up the characters. And so, a lot of time was spent on characters other than the primary couple of this book, Flynn and Malory. Now, I loved the two of them. But they felt a little under-served by this book... with Dana and Zoe often stealing the spotlight. Which on the one hand means I can't wait to get to Dana and Zoe's books... but on the other, means I loved Malory and Flynn less than I should, because I'd say my attention was off them for about 1/3 of the book.
But all in all, I just loved it, and am so thrilled to read the next in the series.
I loved this. The overall story and world weaved together so beautifully, with magical layers threaded into real life in a lovely way. I can see this being a book (and series, likely) that I read over and over again.
If it had a flaw, it's that - because this is the first book of the trilogy - a lot of time was spent setting up the characters. And so, a lot of time was spent on characters other than the primary couple of this book, Flynn and Malory. Now, I loved the two of them. But they felt a little under-served by this book... with Dana and Zoe often stealing the spotlight. Which on the one hand means I can't wait to get to Dana and Zoe's books... but on the other, means I loved Malory and Flynn less than I should, because I'd say my attention was off them for about 1/3 of the book.
But all in all, I just loved it, and am so thrilled to read the next in the series.
bjethwa's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
embereye's review
3.0
It's the yearly Nora Roberts read-a-thon. I blame my father. They're his books. But I have to say that although this series had the same "Oh look! Three awesome women! Three sexy but realistic-sorta men! Let's play matchy match! Oh and there's a bad guy and a quest and blah whatever." thing going on, I still found it pretty entertaining.
I will admit that Nora Roberts does create really sexy male characters. I hate her a little for it.
I will admit that Nora Roberts does create really sexy male characters. I hate her a little for it.
bookwyrm32's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ianmcnamara's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was introduced to this trilogy by a friend a few years a go and have already read it twice through however did not realise I’d never reviewed it so decided to do a reread so I could review it.
This trilogy is about 3 women who are given a quest to find the three keys that will free the daughters of glass souls from a locked box. The three women happen to look like the three daughters. The three daughters are half goddesses who have had there souls trapped in the box by cane the eval saucerer who wants to bring disruption to the world as he does not believe that gods should marry mortals.
The three women Malory, Dana and Zoe are three women who live in the town of pleasant valley however even though it’s a small town they’ve never met until there all sent a strange invite to a party at warriors peak a big house in the mountains. They meat pit and Roina an ensentrick rich couple who tell them of the quest. Although the three women don’t really believe the story the offer of 25,000 dollars given there all either close to being or are unemployed and the promise of 1,000,000 if they complete the quest convinces them to accept. When they find the 25,000 in there accounts the next day they start to believe there might be something in the story.
The first of the women to start the search is Malory price, she is currently struggling within her job at the gallery she manages where she organises showings and collects grate pieces that the gallery sells, however the manager has recently married and his wife wants to take an active roll however herself and Mallory don’t see eye to eye. Mallory is the most sceptical of the three women and is very set in her ways. As she goes on the quest and starts the search she meats Flynn Dana’s brother and they start to develop feelings for each other as he starts to help the three women with the quest. During the quest the three women decide to start a business together and Flynn’s best friends Jordan Hawk and Bradley Vane who have paintings similar to the one they all saw at Warriors peak are also drawn into the quest.
I love the Journey that Mallory goes on to find herself and the story is fun to listen to and really suspenseful in parts. Looking forward to reading Dana’s and Zoe’s stories.
verasbokhylla's review against another edition
2.0
Det här är min första Nora Roberts.
Jag älskar idén till den här boken. Det är som en av de där Hollywood-storfilmerna på 90- och början av 00-talet.
Men språket och karaktärerna är ganska förfärliga. Lite svårt att bedöma hur mycket som är översättningen och hur mycket som är från författaren…
”Hon såg slank ut” som ett sätt att beskriva hur vacker någon är ?!
Och mycket ”hur är en man” ”hur är en kvinna”, som om det finns en färdig mall som gäller alla (en mall som jag personligen inte känner igen mig dessutom 🙄)
(Om en tavla) ”den bekommer mig illa”
Hon är som Clark Kent - nej värre Lois Lane, fast utan de vackra benen.
Mängden idiotiska kommentarer som hoppar ut ur munnen på killarna med ibland även på tjejerna är på tok för många.
”Var bara tyst, jag vill inte höra någonting från dig förrän jag är färdig”
”Jag kan inte finna dem! Jag kan inte finna dem!”
Översättningen är riktigt dålig…
”Herre Jesus, Flynn, du blöder ju ur munnen!”
Det finns väl ingen som uttrycker sig så? I Sverige skulle man väl säga Herre Gud om något (undrar om det står ”Jesus” i ursprunget?)
melaniereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
celeste57's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If Nora Roberts is my ultimate comfort author (which she is), then this trilogy is my ultimate comfort trilogy. Of the dozens of trilogies and quartets I’ve read from her, the Key trilogy is my favorite. There are others that I love, that I also return to again and again for comfort. And then there are those that I really respect, such as the Chronicle of the One. But this trilogy I respect and admire and love deeply. It just really resonates with me. And I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed it!
Our story begins with three very different women from the same small town being invited to a mysterious mansion on a dark and stormy night. There they are given a quest of mythic proportions: find three keys to free the souls of three demigoddesses over the course of three months, and each woman will win a million dollars. But, of course, there are stakes. Should they accept the quest but fail to deliver, they will each lose an undisclosed year of their lives. The women, Mallory, Dana, and Zoe, must believe in the seemingly impossible and band together in order to complete their task and win the prize.
Our main character of this first book is Mallory, an art dealer with the heart and soul of an artist who has always mourned the fact that she doesn’t have the gift to produce great art herself. But she takes her love for art and shares it with the world in a different way, helping others find the art that speaks to them. I love the way Nora describes art. The power of it. The making of it. The love of it. She’s had many novels featuring artists and those who work with art, and I’m always wowed by the way she weaves the love her characters feel for art, and the magic of the art itself, into her stories.
As with all of Nora’s books, there is a strong romantic element. The romantic interest in this book is Flynn, a reporter running the town’s only newspaper. He and his big mutt, Moe, don’t sweep Mallory off her feet as much as literally knock them out from under her on their first meeting. Both Flynn and Moe are charming and brimming with personality, but it takes Mallory a while to warm up to them. When she does, she falls hard. And fast. I really like the progression of their relationship, and their dynamic with one another. They just click.
I also love the friendship that buds between Mallory, Dana, and Zoe. I also absolutely adore the business venture they embark upon together in the form of Indulgence, a combination art gallery, bookstore, and salon. It just sounds incredible, and is the fictional shop I have daydreamed about the most in my life. One of Nora’s strengths as a writer is her easy way with poetic descriptions of places, and that is on brilliant display in this trilogy, not only in Indulgence, but in the houses of our various characters as well as Warrior’s Peak, the aforementioned mysterious mansion. Nora paints beautiful pictures with her words here.
While I’m sure there are plenty of legitimate critiques that could be made of this book and the rest of the trilogy, I have no notes for this story. It’s an incredibly subjective 5 stars. I just love the Key trilogy so much. It’s something I can sink back into anytime I need something cozy, and it’s a story that I think about frequently. If you’ve ever thought about reading a Nora Roberts trilogy but didn’t know which one to try first, start here!
mamashark32's review
4.0
Although fairly predictable, I loved this book. Malory, Dana and Zoey are engaging and real. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.