Seeker, by Kim Chance, is a whirlwind adventure about spells, evil Masters that want to suck all the magic from the world for himself, and the power of friendship and forgiveness. I absolutely loved Kim’s first book, Keeper, and the love continued for this sequel. I watched Kim’s YouTube channel as she wrote this book, and I know what a struggle it was for her. As a reader, I can say it was worth the effort. Lainey, Maggie, and Ty’s stories ended just the way I would want them to, and the journey to get there was nothing short of exhilarating.

Lainey is the Keeper of the Grimoire—a book of powerful spells that her family has kept safe for generations. The Master wants that book in order to use a Siphoning spell on all the world’s Supernaturals so he can take their powers. But Lainey, Ty, and Maggie are not going to let that happen. What the Master doesn’t know is that the Grimoire is no longer a physical book, but its power and spells are inside Lainey, and only she can access its power. As she learns to control her magic and access the Grimoire, she must deal with the feelings and fears from what happened at the Gathering (in book 1) and overcome those fears in order to defeat the Master.

I loved this book, and hated putting it down. The only thing I had a little trouble with was keeping all the main characters straight as they all used first person point of view. It took a bit of effort to remember whose pov I was in, but the story moved along and I could not wait to see what happened in each chapter. I love each of these characters, and enjoyed the new characters that she introduced in Seeker. Kim Chance has an easy style that carries you along in the story, and her descriptions kept me in the scene and reading as fast as I could to see what happened next. I highly recommend Keeper and Seeker to those who enjoy great stories of magic and good vs. evil.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A wonderfully well-rounded conclusion to a duet! I loved seeing the author's growth, as well as the characters growth in this one! It picks up RIGHT where KEEPER left off, and we get two new POV's from Ty and Maggie. I think she did a great job telling this story through all of their eyes.

Seeker is the final installment in author Kim Chance's Keeper Duology. This story alternates narratives between Lainey Styles, Ty Marek, and her comic book loving adventure seeking best friend, Maggie. It has been (2) weeks since the Gathering. After being saved by the Hetaeria at the end of Keeper, Lainey is coming to terms with losing her family and learning what her mother accomplished before she was murdered. She's conflicted and confused and devastated by the loss of the man who helped raise her. She also believes that she is a murderer.

She agrees to be trained by Zia, a witch, in understanding her magic which she lost control of in Keeper. She knows that she is more than just a Seeker now. She might actually hold the answers to stopping the Master from getting his hands on the DuCarmont Grimoire which he needs for a specific spell to keep himself alive. The Hetaeria are a group led by Zia who wants to stop the Master and his ever growing followers from spreading their evil. Lainey has to figure out what she is capable of before the Master finds her, and more innocents are killed.

Maggie is actually pretty happy after being bitten. She believes that her calling has finally come to fruition and that she can become one of her comic book heroes/heroines and help Lainey defeat the Master. When she nearly dies but is saved by Lainey, she brushes it all off and gets right back up o the saddle and encourages others to do what is necessary. I love Maggie. I really do. I love her positive attitude. I adore comparing certain people to comic book characters, and I adore her for not giving up as one of the only humans in the Rebellion. I also love the fact that she finds a connection with Oliver, a shifter with some interesting characteristics.

Ty isn't really a good guy, but then you need to dig deeper into his past and understand what drives him. I am glad that Chance explored Ty's past and what drove him into joining the Masters. Yes, he did betray Lainey, and yes, he is one of the Masters. But, he can't shake the fact that he is Lainey's calling a sort of magical connection. He also wants revenge on the Master but really needs Lainey and her Hetaeria allies to accept that he isn't really the enemy. Ty and Lainey's relationship can be described in one word; complicated.

One of my other favorites from this story is Teddy. She reluctantly takes Lainey by the hand and tries to guide her into understanding all that she is capable of if she let's go of her anger, and her sorrow. Teddy and Zia are really two different people who just happen to be related to the other. One is a fighter, the other refuses to fight. The twist at the end really blew my mind I don't mind telling you. I loved that, once again, it involved Maggie, and not Ty. Yet another reason to be a Maggie fan.

Where book one lacked that spark for the story that I was looking for this one had it!! It was still a little weird because I still felt like it was a blend of middle grade and young adult. The story flowed very well and the ending was even better. I think this one would appeal to those who are moving from middle grade to young adult. The one does have a better cover. Where book one looked more like a historical fantasy title. This over looks more like the fantasy set in our time period so that made me happy!!

Overall, this one still was a little off but it was much better than part one.

I reviewed an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

I very much enjoyed this book. The plot was very interesting and I love how everything was wrapped up at the end. I loved seeing Maggies POV in this book (even though it really didn't add to the plot). I LOVE everything about Ty's ARC in the book (even if I thought he was a bitch most of the time).

The only this I didn't super enjoy was that I didn't think that the ending was talked about enough. Even though I enjoyed the way things were wrapped up I wish they was talked about more. Lainey was also a little whiney to me in the book and I saw some plot twisty things coming.

Seeker is the second and final novel in the Keeper Duology by Kim Chance. This concludes the tale of Lainey, Ty, and Maggie. And it’s a dramatic tale, to be sure. While this is the second novel in the series, you could easily jump in at this point if you really wanted to. Though you’ll miss out on some of the finer details on their backstory, naturally. Thankfully, Kim Chance’s recap is more comprehensive than not.
Lainey is the Keeper. It’s not a role she ever expected to have, and it’s one that has taken a lot of adjusting. And to be honest, she’s still working on that bit. This is a lot more magic and power than she ever expected or dreamed to have to deal with.
Maggie is Lainey’s best friend. Her world was turned upside down when Lainey became the Keeper. Now she’s a Shifter…and she’s still adjusting to that change in her life. Thankfully, copious amounts of comic book reading have prepared her for this. But no amount of reading can prepare her for the war she and her friends are involved in.
Ty has a dark past. And that past is going to leave scars forever. He knows some of the things he’s done shouldn’t be forgivable. And he’s mostly okay with that. The pain certainly won’t be enough to keep him from doing what needs to be done.
Somehow these three different characters will have to work together in order to beat a greater common enemy. But we’re talking about three teenagers versus one of the oldest and most experienced magical beings out there.

“Hollywood made it look so easy: swish and flick. Bibbidi bobbidi boo. The weird nose-twitch thing.
But magic didn’t’ actually work that way.”

Like its predecessor, Seeker was a whirlwind of a read, with a fast-paced plot and ever changing dramatic events to hop between. Having three main characters tends to have that effect. Especially when one considers that they’re all prepping for war.
There were elements of the Seeker that were really well done and interesting. And there were elements that went a little over the top. That isn’t a bad thing, automatically. But it does break the immersion, which can be worse for some readers than others.
I should probably mention that there are a lot of pop culture references in this novel. And I mean a lot. Take a look at the above quote – that should give you a good idea of what sort of references and jokes you’ll be in for.
On the whole, I’m pretty happy with how Seeker wrapped up the entire plot. I don’t feel like there were any loose threads, or plots otherwise left unfulfilled. And I’m happy that the series wasn’t stretched into more books. Two was the perfect number, in this case.

I loved this book, as much as I loved the first book of this series!!! The characters have so much depth. I could not put the book down!

Disclaimer: I received this copy from the publisher and netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Author: Kim Chance

Book Series: Keeper Duology Book 2

Rating: 4/5

Publication Date: September 10, 2019

Recommended Age: 14+ (Bella makes really poor… wait different book, violence, magic, love)

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publisher: Flux Books

Synopsis: Lainey’s normal, bookworm life no longer exists. With her family murdered by the Master, she joins forces with a group of Supernatural rebels. But as she struggles to cope with her new role as Keeper and the uncontrollable power it gives her, Lainey realizes that magic does indeed leave a mark—but it’s not always physical.

Ty isn’t one of the good guys. He’s done terrible things, and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Even if it hurts. Even if it means betraying the girl he loves…again.

For Maggie, all her comic book dreams have come true, and her new life as a Shifter is just beginning. But with war closing in, is it truly a dream or a death sentence?

In the ultimate battle for power, Lainey, Ty, and Maggie must face-off against the Master, and work together to discover the greatest weapon of all.

Seek and you will find.

Review: For the most part the second book was enjoyable. The writing was great, the main character was much more developed, and the pacing was on point. The book was an enjoyable read and it would even be considered a guilty pleasure read.

But again, it’s another cliché romance. I can definitely tell by the cover it’s targeted to a specific audience and the book definitely hit the high points for the audience. The world building wasn’t there enough for me and I feel that the romance was too focal in the story than what it needed to be. I also felt like the comic references were a bit too much for me. There were so many. So. Many.

Verdict: It’s a decent read and if you like the paranormal romance books this is your series!

Seeker was a wonderful sequel and wrap up to this series. I loved the different POV's and the struggles that while set in a magical world we're relatable.

Brilliant and perfectly written. It's amazing the way every element of the story works together. Seeker is an absolute page turning must read.

Non Spoilery Section:

There isn't really much I can say about this book to keep it non-spoilery but I will do my best. This is going to be a very short paragraph about why I loved this book so much, just without the detail 😂

This sequel was epic, and had so much crammed into it. I loved how Kim elaborated on a lot of the characters that we met in the first book, developing Lainey, Maggie and Ty equally. I also loved the new characters that were introduced. Teddy and Zia, Oliver and Ajay. They were such great characters and just added another dimension to the story that really drew me in. I also loved the relationships in this story. There were so many complicated relationships in the novel that grew and changed and that I fell in love with. The magic was so much deeper as well. The lore and the methodology that was written into the magic made it so much more realistic than it had been in the first book. I could go on and on about the things I loved but if the things that I have already mentioned have compelled you to read Seeker then go and do that now and come back to fangirl with me once you are done...

SPOILERY SECTION!

Lainey changed so much in this novel. It begins as Keeper ended, with a girl who has seen her family murdered, had the boy she loved turn against her and who has become a killer herself. She is conflicted and confused. Throughout the novel she grows and learns in ways that I really loved. I love that she comes to accept who she is, that she learns to stand up for herself, that she finally opens herself up to the possibility of being the Ducarmont witch, the Keeper of the grimoire. But, what I loved most was her interactions with Ty.

If I had to pick one word to describe Lainey and Ty's relationship in this book it would be... complicated. Just the way I like it. They go through so many ups and downs in this story and a lot of that has to do with Ty's character development. I loved learning so much more about his backstory. His father's murder, his reason for joining with the Master, his need for revenge and his love for Lainey. I loved how their relationship started off as a love/hate one and grew as they learned to forgive each other and themselves. Ty and Lainey, they became a force to be reckoned with in both their own rights and as a pair.

Teddy and Zia have a similarly complicated relationship with each other and with Lainey. I loved how they are introduced as two completely different characters on the same side of the war. Teddy, the pacifist, and Zia, the fighter. I also loved that their reasoning for each path was the same, the fact that they are mother and sister to the Master. My heart broke so much for Teddy when it was revealed that she was the Master's mother. She had spent so long helping Lainey to work on the spell that would kill the Master and yet she refused to fight him herself. However, when it came down to it Teddy and Zia both discovered that what they had believed in wasn't quite as it seemed when they faced the Master. The familial relationships in this novel played a huge role and it was really refreshing to read a YA fantasy novel where families existed, and where character's motivation was related to their living family members and not just their murdered ones. It was this kind of complicated familial type of relationship that made me fall in love with Oliver and Ajay. I found it incredible how much information Kim managed to pack in about these two characters pasts without it feeling like too much. For characters introduced in this book they were complex and so full of life and love that I couldn't help but love them.

Okay, the time has come to talk about who may be my favourite character in the whole series... Maggie. I think the main reason I love Maggie is not because she is the only human on the scene, but rather because she recognises that the supernatural fight that every tells her she shouldn't be a part of is as much her fight as anyone else's. Her tenacity and stubbornness are some of my favourite qualities. They play a part in her relationship with Oliver, which is one of the greatest relationships in the series, and also her relationship with Lainey. When she rejects the bite and is then saved by Lainey she doesn't let it hold her back. She gets up, forces Oliver to take him with her and then manages to bring the faction leaders to the fight. Maggie is literally the glue that holds the whole story together and without her the whole fight for supernatural freedom would have fallen apart and she does it all with stubbornness, friendship and comic book references.

Finally I want to talk about the final showdown. What a showdown it was! I loved the aspect of dark magic in the story, the idea that this grimoire which had been owned and protected by good witches for generations didn't only contain good spells. The spell needed to destroy the Master was one of these spells. The final showdown brought a lot of things to light. It really was a moment where all the threads of the two books came together and then exploded in an incredibly intricate web. The moment when Lainey tried to use Ty as the conduit for the spell to defeat the Master had my heart and stomach in knots. I honestly thought it was going to work, I thought they would beat him. But, when it looked like they were going to fail I was literally crying. But all was not lost, because suddenly Maggie turns up. Literally the moment she became the conduit for the spell I was like... duh, of course, Maggie has been through everything with Lainey of course it would be her. I really loved seeing an ending where it was the power of a friendship that saved the day.

There was so much about this book that I fell in love with, so much that made this story a wild ride and a joy to read. Of course, I couldn't round of this review without mentioning the very last chapter because let's be honest... this is one the only YA fantasy/paranormal novels where the bad guy hasn't been killed but has instead been put in an old people's home devoid of any magic. I literally couldn't stop laughing. It was a great way to end the novel.

Seeker by Kim Chance is the second book in a series, which I did not realise when I first picked it up. Since I had not read the first book , I found this a little confusing at first, but the author incorporated enough background information that I was able to pick the threads of the story up as I went along.
The story is told from three perspectives , Lainey, Maggie and Ty. Lainey is a very powerful witch who struggles to control her magic and use it safely, and is consumed with guilt for the harm she has inadvertently caused. Her best friend Maggie is waiting for her Shifter powers to kick in after being bitten , but she is starting to worry that something is going wrong. Ty is determined to avenge his father's death and doesn't care what it takes or who gets hurt along the way. Meanwhile the Master, a magician who is using dark magic is gaining power and the only way to defeat him will be for the trio to work together.
This book is fun and fast paced, with plenty of action. I thought it was interesting to have Ty be such a devious and manipulative character, and Maggie, with her comic book obsession was a lot of fun,
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Seeker by Kim Chance is an enjoyable conclusion to a YA fantasy duology. In the first novel, Keeper, Lainey Styles discovers she is a witch, and her world turns upside down. The story introduces the main characters and explains the reason for the supernatural battle that is to come. In this book, Seeker, we continue with the journey. Lainey is trained on how to access, use, and control her powers and prepares for the ultimate end of the story.

What I Like:

The depth of the writing greatly improved from the first novel to the second. When reading the first novel, you feel like you are skimming the surface, but, in this novel, you get to dive in and truly experience the story with all your senses. I love to see a story grow and develop as much as the characters should.

I love Maggie, the self-proclaimed Sam Wise to Lainey's Frodo. I feel like this is a good comparison for these characters, as I have always argued that Sam Wise is the real hero of The Lord of the Rings and can say (as Lainey did) that Maggie is a hero of this story. Much like Sam Wise, she has the strength of character to make the hard choices that ultimately lead to a successful conclusion. She isn't forced into the situation, as Lainey is by her heritage; instead, Maggie chooses to be there and support her friend. She willingly is a proactive participant, even when Lainey tries to push her away.

I like the fight scenes, especially the final battle. Fights are notoriously difficult to portray, especially in novels, but the fight scenes in Seeker make it look easy.

What I Wish:

I wish I liked the protagonist more. I found Lainey to be very angsty, and I never felt that there was any more to her than her angst. I wanted to like her more, to get to know her better, but the development of her character is not to the extent where I could.

There are some elements of the timeline that I found confusing, and I wish they were explained better. As always, I try to avoid spoilers, so though I think this is impactful enough to mention, I must keep the specifics vague. I can say that my confusion has to do with the longevity of supernatural lives and how that works exactly.

I also wish the novel stayed in one perspective, as the first novel did. I find that my personal experience as a reader is disrupted when I must figure out who is talking now. It's a technique that is used by many writers, but I have never experienced it utilized without disrupting my reading flow.

To Reader or Not to Read:

Keeper and Seeker are good additions to any YA Fantasy fan's library. It has a strong good versus evil plot and is enjoyable to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read the 2nd book in this series

magic, war, betrayals,trickery.. its all happening in this book...so you wont be disappointed if you like this genre...

can lainey and ty get over their differences to overcome the master....can they somehow work together and also bring the other factions together before the master starts the war to end them all and rule over them all...

its cleverly written in an easy style that keeps you guessing at the outcome, well worth a read

This was quite a fun book to read where Lainey, Maggie, and Ty made the core of the story. Lainey was the Keeper of the magic. She had to prevent Master, who had killed her family, from getting the Grimoire. Maggie was her best friend who had been bitten by a Shifter. And Ty was the one who betrayed her.

My second book by author Kim Chance, it was fun to see Lainey grow up. The initial few chapters were about her training as a witch with the leftover emotions of the first book which fueled her with anger over the betrayal and guilt over the death of a loved one due to her magic. There was many such scenes where she was quite self-absorbed, but the author gave her the swift kick on the butt at the right time to uplift the story.

Changes occurred in these characters, some were life threatening, and some had to come from within. All was not as it seemed. The characters were made to find themselves and grow into their own skin to be the person they were supposed to be. The love and friendship flowed in their bond, but the threat of the Master who wanted to kill Lainey and possess her magic was ever present which made the story exciting.

Twists galore, I didn't expect so many. Masks over some faces were firmly placed right till the end. The author's writing was fast paced, easy to understand even if book 1 hadn't been read. There was a feeling of the impending action down the pages.

The last few chapters were a rocking ride and the finale left me bubbling with excitement. A book with spells and magic as a theme was always exciting. A bit more action would have soothed my bloodthirsty heart. Overall, it was magical read.

I want to preface this by saying I love Kim Chance’s Youtube channel. I requested the second book via NetGalley and by the time I had finished the first, I knew she was not the author for me. But I finished the second book and I can definitely see younger audiences, who perhaps have less emotional baggage than my adult self, enjoying this book.

‘Seeker’ is Kim Chance’s second contemporary fantasy novel, a direct continuation of her debut ‘Keeper’ and the second part of the duology with the same name. It features a world of hidden magic and magical people layered on top of ours.

The plot was simple but a step up from the slight mundanity of ‘Keeper’ – stakes are higher, the setting is darker and the characters have more to deal with, both inside and outside.

I still failed to connect with Lainey as the protagonist. The traits I disliked in the first book were unfortunately ramped up to eleven due to her magical outburst.

The POVs of Ty anf Maggie were a new addition. I am unsure if these were necessary as there were a few moments where the story dragged and I struggled to keep reading. Nevertheless, I still got an interesting insight into Ty’s past who was by far my favourite character.

The relationships in ‘Seeker’ somehow failed to touch me. It all felt very superficial and maybe I’m cynical about love but there were a few moments where I found the character’s responses unrealistic. The story would have been strong without any romance but I suppose it is part of the genre.

I liked the showdown at the end – the build-up was done very well. The twists and turns of the grand finale made the book worth my time.

The writing style in the second book has improved. It’s still simple and easy to read but more polished. It sounds like Ms Chance really found her voice on the pages of ‘Seeker’ and I congratulate her on this. From her channel I know she struggled with it and I think the end result is good and something to be proud of.

Review will be posted on my blog (https://polinaganevawriter.com/category/book-reviews/) shortly

Seeker is the follow up to Keeper

Lainey was a bit miserable for too long. She is dealing with a lot. So many characters just kill and destruct and accept it. She can't. It weighs on her and that is refreshing. Between that, Ty's back stabbing and adjusting to her new role, she is struggling. However, there comes a point where you just want to yell get on with it.

Meanwhile, Maggie is doing better with her comics and new interest with Oliver. The issue here is while we have plenty of meat with the existing characters, new characters like Oliver aren't as well flushed out. It is hard to understand or even infer his motivations because we don't have enough to go on. There isn't really enough to even get a suspenseful is he or isn't he liking maggie or just not into her kind of vibe.

Ty, on the other hand, is not wavering. He is up to no good. His agenda is his power play. He wants it all and he will stop at nothing to get it.

Overall, this is a good follow-up to Keeper. The pacing can be off at times but the writing is solid.

I knew starting this book that it was 2nd in the series I have not read. I was hoping that would be ok. I was a little lost in the beginning of this book but I felt the author tried to help let me know what I missed. I guess I was hoping for me this book would've have grabbed me more than what it did. I do really enjoy the character of Maggie and over all the book was good but I think I was looking for that spark to get me up to 4 and 5 star. But I would read more from this author. I think you should check out this series and see what you think. "This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review."

📚EEEKK!!! This book was amazing! After getting off to a slow start, mostly my fault😬, I tore through the second half of the book. The addition of Ty’s and Maggie’s POVs were a wonderful addition and It made me love Maggie even more! I also like that we got to learn more about Ty and see the reasons behind the choices he has made.
As for the story, there were so many parts where I was just sitting there fangirling. 💁🏽‍♀️The relationships that are built in this book were super fun to read about, I do wish that there was a little more of it sometimes, but they were beautifully written. Let me say again, I love Maggie. Her relationship with this new boy kills me, it’s so funny! Of course, one of my favorite things about the duology isn’t the romantic relationships, but the friend and family relationships. The relationship between Lainey and Maggie is so sweet, everyone deserves to have a BFF like this. I also loved the different versions of relationships between family members and the strength that is shown through them.
The plot for this story is interesting. I love books with magic in them and part of that comes from getting to watch these magical people learn more about their powers and become confident in them. This book did not disappoint. Lainey had a lot to learn since the end of the first book, both in terms of magic and how to deal with different internal struggles she’s dealing with. It was interesting to watch her emotional journey and the way that the previous events have an effect on her in this book.
Overall, this was a satisfying conclusion to this duology and I would highly recommend it! 📚

When I sat down and read Keeper for the first time, it reminded me at once of the books that I had genuinely loved when I was a teenager, and Seeker continues it perfectly. Totally brought me back to my days of obsessing over L.J. Smith novels, and I mean that in the best possible way. Everything Keeper had, Seeker has more of. Deeper into the world, deeper into the characters, with more twists and turns, villainy, and one of the best friendships I’ve seen in a book (yesss, Maggie!). We see Lainey come into her own, learn the truth about Ty, and meet myriad new characters that add so much fun to the tale. There’s supernatural creatures, tension, suspense, romance, and more magic than you can shake a stick at! I enjoyed Keeper, and Seeker is even better, giving a satisfying end to Lainey’s story. It’s a duology well worth picking up!