two new characters and a lot to learn about them through this book
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Long time love is the theme of this book. As well as plenty of gritty action and some back story to these characters i am becoming addicted to reading. This book jumps around between the past and present a bit, but for me it was enticing to get snippets of information about the characters at different times in their journey
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I like the general atmosphere of this book, the characters are all interesting and although at first some may seem appalling, in the end they turn out to be honorable. As you know I always had a weakness for Aeduan and Iseult, know that nothing has changed and that its even stronger. I think they have changed so much, Iseult has become stronger, she has grown to maturity. Aeduan is aware of certain things and I like his way of reacting. I find that their relationship is constantly evolving and I love it.

Merik is the character we see the most in Windwitch, he discovers certain things about his sister and another person whose name I don't shake and thats upset him.
We discovered Vivia, at first this character didn't inspire me particularly confidence but she is a WaterWitch and for that reason I can only love her.
I loved Truthwitch but I think that with Windwitch, Susan surpassed herself, allowing her characters to evolve separately. Even if it's hard to see them separated, it's also very nice to meet new people and see them interacting together.
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other reviews have stated these are two very interesting characters with a very dynamic relationship. The world of the story is also very well detailed and explained. This world allows for a coupling of magic and technology that is both familiar and new.  I will say that in this first book there was a lot of discussion between the two characters that was often of a repetitive nature. Now that the two characters and their relationship has been fairly well established, I am hoping that in the next book there was a bit more action like in the  opening and climactic sequences of this book.

But, I had a wonderful time listening to this book with my 11 year old daughter, and even my 7 year old daughter enjoyed aspects of it. Its a real good family listen.  I also think the struggled, and so far platonic, nature of the romantic relationship is a good way to initiate a discussion about boys with a preteen girl.  I wouldnt mind if my technically minded 11 year old used this book as a guide to find the right kind of "mage" for herself.
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The first book in the trilogy introduces us to Gwen, a girl in London with an unusual family, that has a gene for time travel. Only certain members of the family inherit this, and her cousin, Charlotte, has a birthdate that indicates that it will be her. Charlotte spends much time in training in languages, history, and social mores of the time period she will travel to once the talent starts. What Gwen doesn't realize is that her mother lied about her birthdate, and she is also a possible candidate. At first, even Gwen doesn't believe the truth, but when she finally tells her mother, she is indoctrinated into the truths behind time travel and the society's mission. We also get some history into her ancestry, both recent and past. She also meets her young male counterpart, Gideon, and their first trip together is much more exciting than anyone expected.  This first book spends a great deal of time on setup and background, so I have high hopes that the second book will move the story forward and develop the characters.
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I'm so glad we get to get attached to these characters!  This book was much better than the first because we're getting more information.  She's still not great about descriptions and details, but this book was better. I'll keep reading them.
1838518
Not the most original storyline but great characters. The first 2/3rds of the book was fast-paced and well-done. The characters were fresh, new,and chocked full of back-story and potential. However, by the end, I was more interested in learning more about the characters than the end of the story.
Well-worth reading, really hoping for more with these folks!
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This book has a lot going for it, especially the creatively realistic historical fantasy setting and a clever plot that keeps the reader guessing until the last minute.

Most of the characters from the first Thieftaker book return here in their same roles, and this tended to make some of their interactions a bit predictable. But there were some interesting new additions: in particular Dr. Rickman and Mariz. These two seem to be well set up to make appearances in later volumes.

The character development I liked best was the continuing relationship between Sephira and Kaille. In contrast to the first book, where her major interaction with Kaille was to repeatedly order her henchmen to beat him up, there's some more complex psychological banter at play this time, and there might even be a hint of respect for him behind her evil faade. This is a good thing, because otherwise there's a risk of her becoming a bit boring, and not having her as a POV character, we don't get a deeper view of her motives.

There is also some more exploration of the magical system and the possibilities for extending it, which should add to the interest in future stories. Regarding that system, I wonder if we've reached the point where the Latin conjuring phrases don't need to be repeated in English each time - at least the ones we've seen used before. The readers can probably figure it out from context even if we don't remember. Also I still found the conjurers strangely lacking in curiosity about the nature of their power, but I expect this will be further expanded upon in subsequent volumes.

All in all, a solid continuation of this engaging series; looking forward to the next one.
1591486
A good addition to the series and worth the read.
4198975
Continues the story by focusing on one set of characters and offering more depth to their story and their relationships with each other.
3208131
In a sort amount of time we get to learn quite a bit about the young mage and the veteran fighter who are traveling together.  There are also references to much deeper backstories to be revealed for both of these characters.  The descriptive writing style used for the book paints a vivid picture of the world these characters are inhabiting, with hints to a much larger world still to be explored.
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Picking up where the previous one left off, readers are able to journey to the past as Jewel uncovers more of her memories, giving us a backstory to Evol and how she met several of the other characters. I like when authors explore a character's history as it gives us a better understanding of who they are and where they come from , adding more elements to the story.
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Rivers gives us a new glance into the world of the Others by introducing us to the Others of Seattle. We get to meet a whole new cast of characters (some with beautiful accents), as well as getting a glimpse into some very familiar ones.

I love authors who do cross-overs, as there's a real comfort in familiarity. While Roxy, Trevor, and the gang are all new to readers, their abilities, and the rules of their magic, makes sense and fit into the greater Others ecosystem. I liked that Roxy was strong, but had some very normal insecurities. It made her evolution throughout the story more interesting. Trevor equally was strong, but not the typical alpha male, and his sensitivity will certainly call to the ladies. There's also a fun supporting cast, from Joey to Sorcha and Fiona, and others. And plenty of bad guys to hate as well (Kathryn and Dina sort of take the cake here, for me. Reserving judgment on Jordan for now).

Looking forward to where seeing where the Others of Seattle series goes!
2114480
Good story but not much to it but feel it's a build up for further books getting to know New characters
295546
I really enjoyed this book.  Situations you can relate to, with characters that seem real.  As always, I'm a little disappointed that previous characters weren't mentioned more, but I understand that if every previous character was mentioned there would be no room for the current story.

I really liked the new characters.  Weirdly, I liked Lucas.  He seemed to genuinely care for Jen, and her family. Jen's situation with Jack was interesting, and Steven brought a nice element to the book.  Zoe and Miguel are great, I hope that future books follow their paths.
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As a disclaimer I read an ARC for this novel so some bits may have changed.
 I really enjoyed this book even more than the second in this series.  It was a bit of a departure in its approach to the story in that its better taken as a parable than a classic narrative.  It has all the great characters from the first one that everyone loves (me included).
I will avoid any spoilers here but there is some great development of new characters that I cannot wait to see interact more with this well thought out and living world.  Bull really gets a starring scene and I think its my favorite part in all of these books.  Cassie is a new character that I found enjoyable due to her somewhat conflicted outlook.
The downsides were the parents seemed a bit one dimensional as just an obstacle to be avoided throughout the story. The plot was a bit more of a theme and as such it tended to jump around a bit and could get confusing as the story unfolded.
All in all I think this book was a setup for great things and I really look forward to how the world unfolds as more books come out.
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This book is the sequel to The Child Stealers in The Cursed Ground series and I was surprised to find it did not follow on from where the first book left off. Instead, we follow the story of a new character, Temper, and are given a different perspective of another group of peoples and their ideas and reactions to the impending foment. Its almost like a new story in itself but with several references to other people featured in the first book. I found this to be quite a different way in continuing the series but I found it actually gave extra information and understanding in the storyline for the series and I am hoping it will all come together as we move on through the saga.

The main character, Temper, is a caring, intelligent, headstrong female lead character and she possesses strong morals and ethics. I really liked Temper and I felt I was able to connect with her more easily in this book than I could with the main character of Boon in the first book.

There are a lot more characters in this story than in the first book, including some members from other groups of people. I found that Beacon is an interesting character, and there seems to be a lot more to him and his ways than was let on during this story and Im sure more about him will be revealed further into the series. Apart from Temper, I also liked the characters of Tempers brother and her great-grandfather.

As with the first book, Children Of The Keeper is well written and has detailed descriptions of the surroundings, the peoples, and the general way of life and beliefs the characters have, and it is easy to imagine this ancient world Mr King has created. The series is obviously well researched with the interweaving of historical aspects into the story.

This book was an engaging read and I found it quite intriguing. I have some anticipation about how the different peoples and characters are going to link up in the series and how they are all going to handle the foment and Im looking forward to the next book. According to the authors website, The Cursed Ground series will be a set of five short books.

Children Of The Keeper is a great historical adventure story and I recommend it to those who like historical fiction or adventure stories. If youve already read and enjoyed the first book in the series, The Child Stealers, you will also enjoy this one.
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Get to know a new charcter.  And a new situation for Betsy and Smythe.  And "forges ahead" takes on new meaning.  You will not be disappointed with this new book.