This is I believe a second instalment to a series, this was not something I knew before going in. That having said the book was enjoyable enough, it just took me a while to get into the book.
I did however not like the three different points of view, it was a bit too jumpy for me, but then again I have not read the first book yet.

The characters were interesting enough and likeable. The setting is quite interesting and now I feel the need to go and read book one.

I really enjoyed Keeper. It was such a different and well though out book. Seeker falls a but flat for me on this front. I just couldn't seem to jump in and care about the characters the same way I did in the first book.
That is not to say that the world or storyline isn't unique. It still has that whimsical fantasy vibe I enjoyed in the first. But this one just didn't grab me as much.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This but book was a lot of fun and a breeze to read.

I hadn't read the first one and it jumps straight into the action but there's some pretty decent exposition to help along.

I really liked the fact that it was told from three points of view.

I think Ty's story was my favorite but I adored Maggie's comic book love.

And hooray for strong friendships between women!

Ok I'm a little late to the party and hadn't realised this was the second book but actually there's enough here for me to have some idea what has previously happened. Lainey is struggling to come to terms with the violence and mayhem that her magic caused . She sees herself as a murderer and just cannot get over the deaths but then she doesn't have the luxury of wallowing because Lainey is the key to fulfilling all the Masters plans. Struggling to come to terms with her off the charts powers is just the start though as a blast from the not so distant past is about to reappear but can Ty ever be trusted ?
This was unusual in that as much as Lainey is our main protagonist we also get a lot of her friend Maggie who has been bitten by a Were. Maggie is expecting to become a Shifter but fate has other plans for her although ironically it does involve Shifters. I feel readers might be divided by Maggie because her constant popular culture references and obvious Nerdy ways did occasionally feel like overkill.
For most of this book Lainey is feeling sorry for herself and I could understand why certain characters obviously wanted to shake her. I actually preferred the parts that featured Ty as he is a young man with baggage of his own and his betrayal added angst and emotion to the story that was definitely needed. There is an ending although I'm honestly not sure how I felt about the big reveal. I will say this is aimed at YA readers who want a happy ending although with that cover resembling the actress from Twilight I'm sure most readers will have guessed the audience it's primarily aimed at. Sadly for me there just wasn't enough action but it was easy to read.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Many thanks to Flux for having a chance to read this title in exchange for an honest review.

I was very happy to be able to get a copy of the second book as well. It has been a rather long time between the realease of book one an two. So I was very relieved when I started book two and got back to the story easily.

Even though I had major problems with Ty at first because I thought his betrayal was totally stupid when he and Lainey share a common goal I moved along with the story rather quickly. But after some time I had problems with Lainey because she felt totally miserable about Ty's betrayal, not being able to master her powers and having killed people. That is toally understandable but it got a little bit out of hand. There was no end in sight. And I was totally clueless about Oliver. I did not understand in the beginning whether he found Maggie simply annoying or whether he was indeed liking her.

All in all I loved the romance and I loved nerdy Maggie ... and magic of course! The writing style felt very good. It was neither annoying, nor spectecular. I was able to enjoy it. I liked the plot as well. There was a bit more depth in this book because of the backgronds of the new characters. But overall I have the feeling that it was just scraping at the surface. The story has more potential but it is likeable enough. I had a nice time.

Thank you so much!

In the wake of the explosive finale in Keeper, Lainey and Maggie have been spirited out of the Master’s reach by a group of paranormal renegades. Lainey is dealing with the loss of her uncle, Ty’s betrayal, and the ever-present threat that the Master will find her as well as the pressure of having to conceal where the grimoire really is.
Seeker is a solid follow up to Keeper. The pacing remains solid, the characters and storyline develop at a satisfying pace. There was a bit of a lull until the mid-point, but it picked up again and I was left just as satisfied with this book as I was with the first.
Maggie and Ty are so well-developed here, I couldn’t help but be more focused on their progression than Lianey’s, though hers was just as intriguing.
Kim Chance has done a great job of building this world that exists right in the midst of our own and oh, how I want this secret world to be real!
*I received a copy of Seeker from NetGalley and Flux in exchange for an honest review

First before anything this is book 2 of a series by Kim Chance!
Alright now about Seeker, Kim Chance does it again!! Love reading about these charcters and the journey they take.
Looking forward to reading more by Kim Chance! 5 star book!!!!! ;)



Book summary
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?

Fantastic read and great follow up, quick easy read that’s lots of fun

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Kim Chance hits this one out of the park! A gripping follow-up to KEEPER that had me staying up late at night turning the pages just to see what happens next! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great follow up to Keeper! I loved the expansion into the multiple POVs and how Chance developed Ty and Maggie!

This is Kim Chance's follow up novel to Keeper, one of my favourite reads from last year.
Keeper introduced us to Lainey, a high schooler taking her SATs who thinks life is fairly normal until weird things start happening and she discovers she is a witch. Not only is she a witch, she is a descendant of a long line of super powerful witches who were also Keepers of the magical Grimoire which currently harnesses unbelievable magic power, which is of course desired by other power hungry Supernaturals, including the Master.

The second book picks up from where we left off, with Lainey and Maggie being held in the safety of the magic group and Ty having outed himself as a traitor.

I really loved this book, my only concern was how quickly it finished. It felt a little rushed, but so did the end of Keeper. Kim Chance's writing style has improved and I enjoyed Seeker more than Keeper. I love these books and although it seems the journey is over for Lainey and friends, I can't wait to read more from the author!

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

3 questionable stars

Yeah, sorry about that. The main reason for this mediocre rating is that this book just didn't ignite any mayor feelings. I didn't even dislike it in some way to put some venom into this review (Yes, Maggie, that's a comic-reference). I feel like there is an extra ounce of fairy dust or something missing to make this a remarkable book. Even writing this makes me feel like a lil prick.
It wasn't much of a problem that I jumped into this one without reading the sequel. I feel like the world building was still pretty decent, considering I wasn't there to witness "the base" of it all in the first book. I got a hang of stuff pretty quickly and attached to some of the characters (Maggie) quite well.
The plot development was pretty decent overall, but just like the writing style, they lacked the special something.

➺What's happening.
After the master took away Lainey's uncle and Ty revealed himself as a traitor, living on the farm isn't easy for her. Despite supposedly having the powers to defeat the Master, the young witch has a hard time accessing. In total, Lainey feels like a total failure, carries a broken heart and the conscious of having killed people. Needless to say, these are not the best grounds to built a strong defence line on. She feels unwelcomed and forsaken by most on the farm. Apart from Maggie, she feels pretty much alone.

Maggie, in turn, discovers that something is terribly wrong with her. A Shifter had bitten her and usually, the bite should heal up and she would slowly transition into being a Shifter herself. Discovering that her bite isn't healing as it should, Maggie suspects that there might be a severe problem at hand. She procrastinates doing something about the bite and her nausea and instead seeks help from Shifter Oliver to teach her how to access her newly gained powers. While doing so she can't help but notice how cute Oliver is.

Ty once again finds himself alone. Betraying Lainey was unbelievably hard for him, but it was necessary to get as close as possible to the Master. Because Ty has his own mission of revenge and his time is now. But can he really forget what he has with her? After all, she is more than just his Calling...
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Writing Quality + ease of reading = 3*

pace = 3*

plot development = 3*

characters = 5* (I'd like to say I'm a Maggie)

enjoyability = 3*

insightfulness = 3,5* (forgiving yourself is important, too)
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This eArc was given to me via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kim Chance has become one of my favorite authors. Her stories are so well thought out, fun, and unique.
Seeker was just as great as Keeper and I found myself not being able to put the book down.
The relationships/friendships in Seeker are absolutely beautiful, and friendships I want in my life. Grief plays a big role in this book, and Chance did a beautiful job with it. Many books will write off the grief of a loved one, but Chance had her readers truly understand the devastation of loosing a loved one, and the real process of grief. I appreciated the authenticity, and felt even more connected with our main character through this.
Chance is an auto buy author for me now, and I cannot wait to read more from her!

E-Arc provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion

Oh, my God! I did not expect this storyline to be as amazing as it was.
Let's start talking about that amazing cover design. Girl, that's how you sell a book.
Amazing story.
Nice setting.
Well developed characters.

Sign me the F** up! I can't wait to buy a finished copy of this!

SEEKER was an excitement conclusion to this series. From beginning to end, the experience was electrifying. I was at the edge of my seat. Kim Chance's craft is drool-worthy and I can't wait to read another book from her.

This book was the typical magik book. It fell short to me. The plot was pretty easy to guess. The characters were ok.

I've been struggling to balance my reading time with other responsibilities lately; so even though I was desperate to keep reading Seeker, I knew I had to adult.

But last night . . . last night Seeker won out. I INHALED the last third of this book. xD I literally couldn't stop even if I wanted to, the pages wouldn't let me.

I don't even know where to begin! I really enjoyed Keeper and I think Seeker really showed Kim's growth as a writer. The beginning was a bit slow, but as per usual I generally prefer the story building/character building that comes with that so to me this isn't a con. Kim has created such a full cast of characters, but her shining stars are (of course) Lainey, Maggie, and Ty, and I really struggle to pick which of the three I loved more this time. Each character has an emotional journey through Seeker and it was really fun watching each of their character's develop, but I think Ty's internal struggle spoke to me just a little bit more.

Plus the new additions to the cast (cough, Oliver, cough, Zia, cough, Teddy) were definitely instant favs.

As to the overarching plot, I did see a lot of the twists coming but I didn't find the early prediction changed my enjoyment of the story. The epilogue absolutely cracked me up!

Guys. Just read it. If you haven't read Keeper, give it a shot. Truly, Seeker is just such an -enjoyable- read. <3

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Kim Chance hit it out of the ball park with this one. I don't normally find a sequel that I love just as much as-or more than-the first book, but I have to say that Seeker did all of that for me and squeezed into my faves for sure! I could definitely tell that Chance's craft was stronger in Seeker. Her prose roped me in, making me feel everything that the characters were feeling. It usually takes me a while to get into new POVs but I was immediately engaged in Ty and Maggie's paths in addition to Lainey's of course. The story was woven expertly in terms of the external and internal plots. I felt all of the emotion and like I was actually there in the scene, with all of the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, temperatures, etc. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I can't wait to read her future books!

I saw the struggles Kim Chance went through when writing this novel, and let me just say, it does pay off.

The writing is unique and intriguing, the metaphors used from even the first page are refreshing in a world full of overused metaphors.

It kept me in the edge of my seat, and I had no other option but to read it all continuously, Chance just wouldn't let me take a break.

Although I had problems with the characters and how plain and common their personalities can be, it is surely entertaining to watch them react and struggle to the plot. I do feel like this is one of the books that in five years I will remember nothing off (but that happens with almost every book).

Yeah, I'm the odd one out again with my opinion, but... what in the ever-loving world happened?
The only reason I could bring myself to round up the rating for this book to 3 stars was because of the great showdown towards the end. And the fact that the hero, Ty, eventually grew on me again after hating his guts for most of the book.

While I really liked the main protagonist, Lainey, in book one, I found it hard to do so in this one. For more than half of the time, she was a self-absorbed, angsty whiner, contantly crying and vying for everyone's attention. Yeah, she was hard to tolerate sometimes. She did improve a little towards the end but all in all, she wasn't a pleasant character anymore.
I did end up liking Ty and Maggie in the end, even though I didn't really see the need to have the latter's POV sometimes. All those comic book references were silly at best, annoying at worst- I get it, she's a nerd - and more often than not, her narration didn't actually add anything substancial to the story. I enjoyed her character more when she was the goofy but loyal-to-a-fault sidekick.

The pacing was a little messy, too... There were stretches when I felt like nothing happened at all, then the events of several days were being summarized in one or two sentences. Also the ending felt terribly rushed. I would have loved to read more of the aftermath of what happened at the Hetaeria camp.

Of course there were things I enjoyed, obviously, or else I wouldn't have settled on 3 stars.
I really liked the setting and how Lainey ended up there through the events of the first book. I was fascinated by the background story of the Grimoire and the Keepers, Lainey's ancestors and their stories. Some of the secondary characters, like Zia and Oliver, had promise and added quite some bad-assery to the story. And the grand finale, especially the little turn of events (view spoiler), had me aaaawwing.
All in all, this was quite a page-turner, despite its flaws.

So, there you have it. Make of it what you want.
This series had lots of potential but sadly, it wasn't exploited to the fullest.