BLOG TOUR # 5 - BOOK REVIEW - THE SECRET OF THE KEEPERS by ELIZABETH ISAACS - KAILMEYRA # 2

By: Elizabeth Isaacs

Published By: EFIsaacs

Released ; Available Now

Details : Ebook , 219 Pages

RATING : 4.25 RUNE STARS!!!!

Book Blurb : Taken From Goodreads

The Kailmeyra Chronicles: Book Two--


Life for Nora couldn't be better; she has married the man of her dreams and loves living in the pristine land of Kailmeyra.


That is, until the darkness threatens her perfect world.


Now war is upon the land. She and Gavin must strengthen their clan and prepare to fight. But the enemy has an ally—one that not only wields power, but holds knowledge of the ancients' secrets. Secrets that could destroy creation itself.


As the darkness grows, doubt seeps in ... protectiveness hinders progress ... and the unthinkable comes to pass.


Bewildered and alone, Nora shoulders the responsibility of leading an entire race to war. As she struggles with decisions that seem impossible to make, she is haunted by one choice.


"No one has ever doubted that you would die for those you love. The question then becomes ... would you live?"



BOOK REVIEW:



Another gorgeously written tale by Elizabeth Isaacs, for those of you who haven’t read anything by Elizabeth you are in for a beautifully written journey. ‘The Light of Asteria’, book # 1 was a rather mind blowing read for me. Elizabeth has this very unique writing style that you will not come across very often. There is a lot of passion in her words, but also a gentleness.


‘The Secret of the Keepers’ starts off where The Light of Asteria finished. Gavin and Nora are off on their road trip , so to speak, for their honeymoon destination, to the white cottage and the Spider’s Respite.


Ester stops them along the way and gives Nora a box inlaid with precious stones. Poor Ester gets herself into all sorts of strife in this book.


Gavin and Nora have this most inspiring love for each other. They are so connected and love just oozes off the pages. Elizabeth writes their love so beautifully. Gavin and Nora are just so in tune with each other.

There is a funny scene where Nora drinks some tea and gets a bit tiddly and Gavin, he goes off. He is very protective.


Nora does become more stubborn in this book and won’t allow herself to be coddled. She knows what she needs to do and she won’t stay pampered and protected if it means her friends will be in trouble. I felt Nora’s character grew in this book.


Nora has 6 levels of conscious thought:


1st thought - Captain keeps them in order


2nd thought - In charge of energy


3rd thought - Memories


4th thought - Sights


5th - Smells


6th - Wild Child = warrior= defense


I did like the wild child as Nora can be very beautifully flowing as a character and the wild child pops out and you get more from her character.


Malachi is still Nora’s wise mentor who will only let Nora know so much. She has to work a lot out for herself. Nora is the last of her kind she needs to strengthen and understand.


Rune is a wonderful new character. I love this tartan wearing ,flute playing, outspoken protector. He is so loyal and does not muck around. He knows what he has to do and does it. I hope he finds his Molly.


Weylin , well hello to you. I am looking forward to reading more about Gavin’s friend.


I do love the way Elizabeth puts the art into her storyline with the intent that the creator of the art has put into the piece, very different and original.


This is a story with passion, betrayal, friendship, new beginnings, loyalty, little Simian’s ( gorgeous I want one), the Dokkalfar ( baddies), war, understanding and a love that will not let anything stand in its way.


I did find the first half of the book, slower paced but the second half made up for it. Elizabeth has a very imaginative mind which is quite special to read. I am looking forward to book 3.

Michelle

INTERVIEW - ELIZABETH ISAACS AUTHOR OF THE SECRET OF THE KEEPERS - KAILMEYRA # 2 - BLOG TOUR

I would like to welcome author ELIZABETH ISAACS, to Novels On The Run and thank her for taking the time to answer some questions for my interview.

This is part of , 'THE SECRET OF THE KEEPERS', Blog Tour I will have the book review up shortly.

Michelle: What was the last book you read that really blew your mind?


Elizabeth: I love to read, but mind blowing books for me are few and far between. The last true book that was so creative that I marvelled at the imaginative mastery was probably the fourth book in the Harry Potter series.

Michelle:  You are such a creative person with your writing style. I was just wondering do you have a special place where you go to write as four walls in an office seems at odds with your writing style.

Elizabeth: I have an old kitchen table set in the laptop, printer, paper for notes and scripting something out. It’s a simple set up, but what I love about it is that it’s quiet. I find that I cannot write with music blaring, and if I try to take the laptop outdoors or to a coffee shop I’m too distracted with the sights and sounds around me. I have to have complete quiet when I write, and I often write in the dark. It helps me focus.

Michelle:  What 5 or 6 words would you as the author use to describe the following: The Light of Asteria, The Secret of The Keepers, Gavin, Nora, Rune.


Elizabeth :

The Light of Asteria-- A story of love and forgiveness.


The Secret of the Keepers-- A story of dedication and devotion.


Gavin-- Warrior, protector, one who understands love.


Nora-- Pure, devoted, one who understands intent.


Rune-- Fierce fighter, guardian, original, loyal

Michelle:  I sometimes ask this question , what song would you use to describe Nora and Gavin’s relationship.

Elizabeth: This one’s a toughy. There’s not a popular song that I can think of ... what reminds me of Nora and Gavin is this old Celtic tune that has a sweet, haunting melody on the sopranino (like a baby recorder of sorts). It haunts me in my dreams. The music on the trailers is close, but it isn’t the same melody. I’ve looked for three years for the music. I know I’ve heard it somewhere but have no idea where or when. I just know it’s their song.


Michelle:  I personally have tried to think of actors and actresses that would fill the shoes of Gavin and Nora and Rena and Tark. Who would you choose to cast as these characters?

I once wrote an interview about the fact that Rena’s character originate from my best friend in college. The real Rena was a dancer and a fighter. She hailed from Chicago and had seen more in her short 17 years of life than I believe I have today. Her small stature and fierce determination always struck me as the most original combination. The real Rena asked a long time ago that I refrain from pulling out the old college photos and posting them for the world to see. And so, if I had to choose and actress, Rena would be cast as Rachel Lee Cook. Her smile lights up her face, and she looks great in a tan in darker hair.

Nora is an extremely difficult character to cast because she has to have this innocent , pure quality , and yet not come off as a cream puff. There is a strip of steel running through her that would humble superman. The audience would have to "feel" that coming from her, and so I knew we'd need an accomplished actress. One who would portray Nora in an authentic way, and Amanda Seyfried fits the bill nicely.

Gavin is in a category all his own to me. I see him clearly in my mind's eye . He has to be a door full of man. He has to have a gentle quality tempered with steel. He has to have the sensitivity of a poet, the heart of a warrior, the brains of a scholar , and be able to lead an entire nation. I know, Gavin is larger than life. I've never found an actor that compares . But if I had to come up with someone Tatum Channing comes awfully close.

Tark would be Hayden Christensen. I love that he has this quality about him that seems laid back, yet there is something simmering under the surface. He smiles like a man whose seen more than his young years should know, and he seems like he could turn on a dime and be ruthless. After Elias, Tark's character was the easiest to pick. If anyone in the film industry is reading , I'd personally love to see ole Hayden in some main leads that would explore this side of his personality . I'm just sayin!

Michelle:  Rune is a wonderful new character you have brought to The Secret of the Keepers. How did you come to develop him as he is a great supporting character who I think readers will call one of their favourites.


Elizabeth: Rune originally started as a shy, childlike creature that Nora happens upon in the caves. I quickly discovered that his voicing was off and my mind’s eye didn’t have a clear picture of him. So I went back to the drawing board and came at it from a different angle. I threw out the character sketch I had of him and allowed him to become an unknown. It wasn’t until the second revision that his character blazed to life in my mind. I couldn’t be happier with how he turned out.


Thank you for stopping by Novels On The Run and we wish you all the best with your book.


Pop over to Elizabeth's web page and you can read some great quotes from other bloggers, errr....including myself for The Light of Asteria plus other great stuff HERE

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Michelle

BLOG TOUR #5 BOOK REVIEW: THE SECRET OF THE KEEPERS by ELIZABETH ISAACS

Title:   THE SECRET OF THE KEEPERS (Kailmeyra #2)
Author: ELIZABETH ISAACS
Format:  ebook
Pages: 294 (digital)


RATING:  4.5 SECRET STARS !



DESCRIPTION:

The Kailmeyra Chronicles: Book Two--

Life for Nora couldn't be better; she has married the man of her dreams and loves living in the pristine land of Kailmeyra.

That is, until the darkness threatens her perfect world.

Now war is upon the land. She and Gavin must strengthen their clan and prepare to fight. But the enemy has an ally—one that not only wields power, but holds knowledge of the ancients' secrets. Secrets that could destroy creation itself.

As the darkness grows, doubt seeps in ... protectiveness hinders progress ... and the unthinkable comes to pass.

Bewildered and alone, Nora shoulders the responsibility of leading an entire race to war. As she struggles with decisions that seem impossible to make, she is haunted by one choice.

"No one has ever doubted that you would die for those you love. The question then becomes ... would you live?"

REVIEW:

Elizabeth Isaacs has again delivered an awe inspiring novel filled with raw emotion, passion and sense driven visualisation.  

The Secrets of the Keeper (Kailmeyra #2) is a wonderful creation continuing the story of Nora and her new found life with her love Gavin in his world of Kailmeyra.

As a reader you will grow alongside Nora as she discovers her six thought lines, her ambition to connect with the people of Kailmerya and her constant and ever evolving love and understanding for Gavin.

I love the "human" and "earthly" qualities Nora retains as she learns how to be not just a princess, but a citizen of world she never knew existed. Her comments that leave locals bewildered by their meaning leave me quietly chuckling as I picture the looks of astonishment and at times misunderstanding by those of Kailmeyra.

We get to met a character that has become a favourite of mine, Rune. His gruff (and feathery!) exterior masking a loving creature. I'm not sure if I want him as a pet or a sidekick!

True to Elizabeth Isaacs' writing skill, I found myself at times emotionally exhausted from the overwhelming inclusion of every possible emotion one could fathom....and that's not a bad thing!  The storyline was fairly even paced throughout with a nice progression forward - it never felt too rushed or waning in its movement.

A normal review barely does justice....these books are certainly something that my mere words could never describe successfully - Elizabeth's writing is something that can only be read first hand to understand and appreciate their magnitude.......plus I don't do spoilers and I would be just itching to tell more than I should if I keep going!!!!

ENJOY!

MARISSA

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