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The Blackthorn Key is book one in a series about apothecaries, pigeons, explosions, and a power that could destroy the world. Summary :  The Blackthorn Key follows Christopher and his friend Tom in their life in London of the 1600's. Suddenly unable to go back to his home, Christopher is forced on the run as the two of them fight to uncover the truth about a murdering cult of assassins. Led by Master Benedict's clues the two of them must recover and save something called the 'Archangels Fire.' Along the way the friends deal with pigeons, explosions, exotic brews, tested friendships, and above all, the hidden assassins that now want them dead. Rating :  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Language :  One or two lesser bad words Sexual Content:  None Violence :  There is a bit of fighting, nothing too drastic. The worst image would be a man with his guts spilled out onto the floor. Age Range :  12 and up Why I recommend this book :  Kevin Sands makes this book ea...

This is an interesting new series I found. I am doing book one for now, and the rest of the series will probably have just one post. Summary:   Gone focuses on a town where everyone 15 or older disappears. Gone. The kids that are left have to figure out how to stay in this new world. Somehow a barrier, like a sphere, surrounds the nearby power plant in a 10 mile radius, which happens to include the town. There is no exit or connection to the outside world, and now some kids are developing abilities. They call the source of these new abilities "the power." Sam, the main character, has to deal with an invading school, mutated coyotes, his new power, the big problem of how to get out of their world, and the fact that his 15th birthday is coming soon.  Rating:   ⭐⭐⭐⭐✩ Language:  Mild Sexual Content:  They mention kissing a couple times. Violence:  Modorate.  There are a few scenes where the kids fight each other, and some little kids do d...

This is the third book in the Beyonders Trilogy ! Summary:  The third book in the series picks off after a dying oracle gives her last prophecy. Jason and Rachel must now part ways, leading their own groups on two separate quests. Jason leads some of his friends and a team of drinlings across the inland sea on a hunt for the last hope of Darian the Pyromancer. On the way they have to contend with hostile cities, an island with one invincible defender, and a land full of dangerous natural obstacles. Rachel joins Galloran in the attempt to reestablish himself in Treinsicourt and lead a full out attack on Felrook with the last of the free races. She faces doubts, lost friends and an offer that could change the course of history.  Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Language:  None Sexual Content:  None Violence:  Moderate. Again, any fighting doesn't carry gruesome details. Age Range:  11 and up to follow the story accurately Why I recommend this boo...

The second book in the Beyonders Series. Summary:   In the second book of the Beyonders Series Jason finds his way back to Lyrian. He needs to find his friends, and he needs to figure out what to do about the mysterious figure following him. Rachel is worried sick about Jason and where he could be, but has more responsibility than ever with the discovery of a hidden talent. Over the course of the book Jason and Rachel reunite, collect old allies and team up with Galloran to oppose Maldor. Maldor is going after the guardians of the syllables in an effort to cover his tracks, and Jason and his team try to stop him. Their road leads through the Seven Vales, up into Ebera, the lost kingdom, and down to the Last Inn, as they encounter new races such as giants, drinlings and treefolk. Throughout the story Jason and Rachel must give up one quest and begin another. This is the start of the final resistance to Maldor's reign. Rating:   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Language:  None Sexua...

I am an avid reader and as such wanted to share some of the amazing books I have read over the years.  I"m going to start with The Beyonders series , but will continue to cover more books and series soon!  If you have other books you want me to review please leave me ideas in the comments! Summary:  Beyonders is a book about two kids, Jason and Rachel, who find themselves in Lyrian, another world. Once there they learn of an evil emperor, Maldor, who is trying to take over and rule Lyrian. They go on a quest to find a word that will destroy Maldor, and along the way encounter new characters and races willing to help, or stop, them from succeeding. Displacers, Manglers, and Seedfolk all play a part in their quest for the word. They spend time in places such as Treinsicourt, the Sunken Lands, and Harthenham searching for the syllables than can destroy Maldor and save Lyrian. Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Language:   None Sexual Content:   None ...