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Kim Chance is such a wonderful person and a really talented writer. I was so excited to support her Seeker series, and I hope she's able to publish another novel.
Loved both of Kim Chance's books in this series. The characters are super relatable and her writing is flawless. Hoping she comes out with a new one soon!
Fantastic read! It’s got all the elements of a great YA paranormal story – magic, adventure, a bit of romance, and a lot of heart. Whether you're already a fan of Kim Chance or just love a good supernatural tale, this book is definitely worth your time. I’m giving it a solid four stars and can’t wait to see what she writes next!
Had to buy a copy because I've had issues downloading this since it was approved. I really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful conclusion to a well crafted urban fantasy.
A great sci-fi novel, Seeker is about Lainey joining forces with a group of supernatural rebels after her family is murdered by the Master.
She is seen struggling with her new role as Keeper and the power it gives her while dealing with Maggie and Ty who is willing to do anything to get what he wants even if it means hurting the girl he loves.
The story unfolds in a way that it is easy to follow and a fun read perfect for this age group.
This is the sequel to Kim's debut novel Keeper and it did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this duology it was a great ending and I loved where the plot went and the characters.
I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of Seeker by Kim Chance. I loved Keeper so I was excited to get my hands on a copy of the sequel. In my opinion, this story was even better than the first. Kim knocked it out of the park with this one. We are back with old favorites as well as a whole cast of new friends (and enemies). We get to follow the perspectives of our three main characters Lainey, Maggie and Ty. I loved that we got to be in the heads of Maggie and Ty in this book. Maggie is one of my most favorite characters and she is the worlds best friend. I need a friend like Maggie in my life. We see her balance friendship with her own struggles about who she is and who she wants to be. Additionally, we get to work through some complex emotions between Ty and Lainey (both together and individually). All of this is set against the backdrop of a ticking clock leading to an epic battle of good versus evil. This book has laughs and heartbreak, action and emotion and most of all a thrilling conclusion. If you loved Keeper, I hope you are like me and love Seeker even more.
This was such a great final book to this duology. It was so satisfying, and kept me hooked until the very end! The writing was fantastic, and I know Keeper and Seeker will be books I reread frequently for years to come, just so that I can experience this story again and again. I can’t wait to devour anything else this author writes!
Seeker was the perfect conclusion to this duology! And in fact, it was my favorite book of the two. Chance writes amazing friendships and this book was *chef's kiss* in that. Her dialogue is always full of banter and quick wit. The story was fast paced and exciting. And that ENDING! Kim Chance is one to follow!
While I really enjoyed the first book, I was not able to get into this one. There was something that changed in the writing from the first book to the second and at some point I just no longer cared about what was happening to the characters. I did not finish this title.
The first book in this series was so much better. Not sure what happened with the second book. It just was all over the place with too many POVs and was super predictable.
This book was such a quick read for me. I couldn't put it down! The writing style was perfect for me. The flow was easy to get into the groove. There was the perfect amount tension and the character development was amazing. And magic, who doesn't love magic in a world. I would recommend this to any fantasy lover. I would recommend reading the first book first, but this isn't necessary.
4.5 Stars
'Seeker' is the second and final book in the Keeper Duology, a young adult paranormal fantasy. I absolutely loved the first book in the series and I couldn't wait to see how things would play out and end in this one. I wasn't disappointed. This is one of those series that you need to read the first book before attempting to read the second one. If you don't you'll be really lost and confused and won't be able to get into the story or the characters to the level you need to in order to really enjoy this series. So definitely read the first book, Keeper, before this one! The plot had a quick pace that kept things moving quickly - but not too fast. I loved learning more about the history of everything and everyone from the history of it all to the current issues and war. The story was fantastic - basically everything I love in a good book. Friendship, family, coming together and learning how to work together and protect each other, love, hate, trust, and being comfortable about who you are were just some of the topics the author touched on underneath the main plot. I love that she layered these aspects in naturally, they were really woven into the story and seemed natural, so the reader's actually getting more than they bargained for when reading.
I continued to love the characters, especially Lainey, Maggie, and even Ty. We get to know them even better throughout the story, which I really enjoyed. Each of them have their own strengths and weaknesses which not only makes them much more realistic for the reader, but allows them to help each other when needed. They seemed to complement one another in major aspects of their problems or character flaws, which is partly why I grew to love each one in their own way. The big thing for me was the writing style. I absolutely love that the author wrote the book in the first person point of view, from not just one but three perspectives. We get an inside look at everything going on from Lainey, Maggie, and Ty. I adore this writing style because of how deeply the reader gets to bond with the character. We see everything about them - hopes and fears, doubts and dreams, memories, thoughts, and an unique look at the world around them - and what's happening at the moment - from three different perspectives. I think that the author writing the book in this style was one of the biggest positives for me and it absolutely made me love it all the more. I don't do spoilers in my reviews, so I can't go into the plot much without accidentally revealing something. I will say that it's action-packed, quick paced, and a ton of stuff happens to keep you on your toes. I'm sad that this is the end of the series, but I'm hoping and wishing for more books - maybe a spinoff? I don't want to leave these characters or their world behind just yet. I highly recommend this book and series to fans of YA fiction, fantasy, and paranormal fiction.
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. This second book in this duology put my emotions through the paces. There were alot of twists and turns and betrayal. It was the finish that I wanted after reading the Keeper. I could not even say that I wanted from this because I got it all summed up. I love the characters and the way the world was put together. The author wove a wonderful tale. Would love to read more by this storyteller.
4 stars
I love Kim Chance's writing style, and I'm hoping to read other books by her! This is like a story I can chill out with.
I absolutely LOVED this book. I enjoyed Keeper, but at times was a little too cute for me. I prefer books to have a little edge and Seeker delivered. Its hard to give a good review of this book without spoiling Keeper so things are going to get a little cryptic...
So for those who have already read Keeper (which you should before reading Seeker) that big thing that happened at the very end of Keeper, you know, where she does that crazy thing . I had a big problem with that. I loved it as an ending, but I felt like the character did not feel enough remorse. My opinion of this book was very dependent of Lainie feeling like a POS for what she did. I am happy to report that she did an excellent job of feeling like crap over her actions.
Ty made me so freaking mad for most of the book but again, that is what I wanted. I guessed accurately why he did the things he did in book one. He continued to piss me off in all the right ways.
The shinning light in this book was Maggie. I liked her in the last book but I LOVED HER in this book.
All in all, if you are a fan of YA and you like fantasy book full of angst this is a good read!
Seeker by Kim Chance was a fun read, great for middle grade readers or *young* YA readers (I do not feel it read like traditional YA). The three POV characters felt unique and each offered an interesting perspective to a traditional hero story. And that ending? Wow! Definitely on the edge of my seat!
There were a few things I felt could be improved. For as big as this world was, I felt there was very little world building and I felt I had a lot of questions as to how the magic worked. And though they did address it eventually, I was confused for most of the book how two teenagers (one with parents very much alive) could just drop everything an live in hiding without any concern or thought for life outside. Also, the pacing did feel a bit slow throughout and I think it could have been tightened in many ways, mostly with the internal monologue that the characters cycled through. And the constant pop references (especially when it came to super heroes) felt unrealistic and I fear won't age well.
Over-all, I really enjoyed the message that came across this in terms of forgiveness and the different types of love. I would read Kim Chance again.
Had a really hard time finishing this book. First reason is that the story did not prick my attention at all. It was such aslow read for me. Not to mention characters that I was not able to connect with. The World-building was okay, but nothing extra ordinary about the pacing of the story.
Not really my type of book but it was a good enjoyable book. Will be enjoyable for people who like these books
Lainey Styles is a witch and is the keeper of the Keeper of the DuCarmont Grimoire. She is new to her powers and pitched against The Master, who wants a particular spell from the Grimoire. Ty Marek is one of the Master's men, but also has links to Lainey that conflict with his loyalties. Lainey no longer trusts Ty, following on from events in the last book, but is drawn to him through the ties that link them together. Maggie is Lainey's best friend, who has been bitten by what is knows as a 'Shifter', Maggie is delighted by this, as it means that she will no longer be 'just a human' and can join her friend in the world of superheroes and magic.
I was so pleased to be reading book two of this series, and looking forward to seeing the developments between Lainey, Maggie, Ty and the Haetarians.
However, I found it a bit disjointed in places, and felt like I was being thrown from character to character. Usually switching between protagonists doesn't faze me, but I had to keep checking who the individual was. I also found that in places the developments were telegraphed on what was going to happen (for me anyway).
Overall, I enjoyed the story and there were points where I was speed reading to discover what happened in a couple of places. It is a good book for young adults and I'm sure that most people will find it engaging and exciting.