Key of Light (The Key Trilogy, 1)

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Summary: She's done it again!
Review: Nora Roberts has again created a story that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let go. I finished this book in less than a day and am already looking forward to the second part. A must read for anyone.

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Summary: Solid Robert's Style and Story
Review: Having read and enjoyed Robert's stories since the early 80s, I am always excited when another offering from this (thankfully) prolific writer hits the shelves! Sliding into the worlds and lives that Roberts creates is a great mini vacation from reality and I especially enjoy her penchance for Celtic, magical and mythical themes, as in this new triology. Roberts loves the "what if?" and as one of the heros (or heros to be)asks: What would life be like, if we KNEW magic was alive and true and that the old stories were based on something real? The question is not new and has been asked in grander literary style, but it is always fun and Roberts lets us share that fun. There won't be any great surprises for longtime fans, the heros/heroines of the next two books are clear, as are the basic man/woman conflicts that will play out. We've met versions of her single mom, grounded realist, eccentic writer, scion of a family empire, journalist and book lover before, but so what? We liked them then and they are no less engaging now. Personally, I also enjoy Robert's stories, like this one, in which her characters realize that their lives to date aren't working and then set about to create a better life that does work. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series.

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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: Wonderful
Review: Key of Light is a beautiful story of three friends bound in a quest for a key. The characters are rich and lovable. This is one of Nora Roberts' best books ever! I absolutely loved it from start to finish, and can't wait to read the next two books in the trilogy. I have long been a Nora fan, and this book is one of the best examples why. A must read!!!

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Summary: Not a bad way to spend an evening,
Review: but I'm not sure I liked it enough to read the rest of the trilogy.

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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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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: Great!
Review: Three women whose souls are locked, waiting for release. Three women who can find the keys, if only they have the courage to search.

The first, Mallory, a woman with an artist's eye, but not an artist's talent. She's built a life working with art. She has a month to find the first key. But first she must find herself and her true potential. And maybe along the way...love?

A great start to another fantastic Nora Robert's trilogy!

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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: A highlight of a book
Review: This is a nice vacation book and it is wonderful if you want to take a break from the day. It's a very causal book. This brings magic back to your day and it was wonderfully written. The details are to a tea and it is very easy to read. The characters are rich and very personable. You really feel for all the characters. Nora has done it again!