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emmascr's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Rae for sending me a copy of this book for review. I first heard of these books during Harper Impulse Fortnight last April/May time. I read Sienna's story back then but unfortunately I haven't had the time to read the rest od the series until now. The Keepers series focus' on the Bennett brothers, Archer, Declan and Ethan and their witch Sienna Beckham. Each book focuses on one of the Keepers. Archer's book is first.
Sienna and Archer while having a Keeper, witch relationship also have something else. There has always been this chemistry between them. However, a romantic relationship between a keeper and their witch is forbidden and cursed. In this book we see Sienna and Archer's constant struggle with their feelings and what they know they should be doing.
This book will constantly surprise you. Every time you think you have something figured out, bam! Rae takes it in a direction you didn't see coming.
This is Rae's debut and I have to say she really makes her mark. Her writing is captivating and addictive. Rae is most definitely not afraid to push the boundaries and test your emotions.
As soon as I finished this book I started on Declan's. I'm extremely excited for this one as Declan is most definitely my favourite.
Sienna and Archer while having a Keeper, witch relationship also have something else. There has always been this chemistry between them. However, a romantic relationship between a keeper and their witch is forbidden and cursed. In this book we see Sienna and Archer's constant struggle with their feelings and what they know they should be doing.
This book will constantly surprise you. Every time you think you have something figured out, bam! Rae takes it in a direction you didn't see coming.
This is Rae's debut and I have to say she really makes her mark. Her writing is captivating and addictive. Rae is most definitely not afraid to push the boundaries and test your emotions.
As soon as I finished this book I started on Declan's. I'm extremely excited for this one as Declan is most definitely my favourite.
elsawinckler's review
5.0
Loved this story by fellow South African author, Rae Rivers. I'm not really into witches, but for Sienna's Keepers, I'm willing to make an exception!
laurapatriciarosereads's review
5.0
I absolutely loved the sound of this book so was really excited when HarperImpulse allowed me to have a preview. It is the first in a trilogy by Rae Rivers and I have never come across a story quite like this before, so was intrigued to know what this first paranormal romance story from HarperImpulse would be like.
I love books that get straight into the action. No dillydallying, no long descriptions of the scenery around them- just straight to point and it is clear what is going on within the first couple of pages. And this is exactly what this book was like.
Sienna is a Beckham witch and the darker world are after her. Luckily for Sienna she has three Keepers to look out for her, one of them named Archer. But Sienna left Rapid Falls and her Keepers behind two years ago and I really wanted to know what had caused her to run away. She had cast a spell that meant that her Keepers could not find her. But luckily for Sienna Archer does finds her.
Within the first chapter Sienna is attacked and Archer comes to her rescue. The reader immediately knows that Archer is in love with her. Having searched for her for two years he has finally found her and has to resist the urge to hold her against him and never let go. But Sienna doesn't want him back in her life, she doesn't want anything to do with her powers, but she can't escape the fact that she is a witch with a destiny, and Archer and her other two Keepers are bound to look after her at all costs.
This novel had me gripped the whole way through, so much kept happening and it was not at all predictable. I literally could not put it down and so much so that I was not much company on Father's Day (whoops!).
The relationship between Archer and Sienna is extremely hot! They are forbidden to fall in love, and I really wanted to know why. I could really feel the frustration between the two of them. I desperately wanted them to be together. There is clearly a history between them and the romance that begins to rekindle is so believable and I loved the scenes with Archer and Sienna.
Also the descriptions of Archer and his brothers Ethan and Declan made me wish they were real people- extremely handsome and strong, protective men- what I personally like in a man (LOL!). I loved how protective they all were over Sienna and I could really relate to them when Sienna wasn't being cooperative and putting them in tricky situations, when all they wanted to do was help her. They all feel protective over her in different ways and it goes deeper than them being bound to protect her.
Sienna's character is also brilliant- strong and feisty with her fiery red hair. She was headstrong and would't let anyone tell her what to do, but I liked that there was still a vulnerable side to her that she tried to keep hidden, as this made her more real. It was great as she developed as a character throughout the book.
I think the only criticism I have of this book is that there was a point where an action packed chapter ended with the characters discussing what they needed to do and then the next chapter jumped to them already having done what they had discussed. It left me with a couple of questions as to how they had managed it. But at the same time it still kept the story moving at its fast pace.
So much more happens in this book, but I really can't say much more as I'm worried I will give it away, so I will have to leave it there.
This was a fantastic new story on witches, keepers and magic and I would definitely recommend as it's a real page turner! I really cannot wait for the next in the trilogy as the ending has left me craving as to what will happen next.
I love books that get straight into the action. No dillydallying, no long descriptions of the scenery around them- just straight to point and it is clear what is going on within the first couple of pages. And this is exactly what this book was like.
Sienna is a Beckham witch and the darker world are after her. Luckily for Sienna she has three Keepers to look out for her, one of them named Archer. But Sienna left Rapid Falls and her Keepers behind two years ago and I really wanted to know what had caused her to run away. She had cast a spell that meant that her Keepers could not find her. But luckily for Sienna Archer does finds her.
Within the first chapter Sienna is attacked and Archer comes to her rescue. The reader immediately knows that Archer is in love with her. Having searched for her for two years he has finally found her and has to resist the urge to hold her against him and never let go. But Sienna doesn't want him back in her life, she doesn't want anything to do with her powers, but she can't escape the fact that she is a witch with a destiny, and Archer and her other two Keepers are bound to look after her at all costs.
This novel had me gripped the whole way through, so much kept happening and it was not at all predictable. I literally could not put it down and so much so that I was not much company on Father's Day (whoops!).
The relationship between Archer and Sienna is extremely hot! They are forbidden to fall in love, and I really wanted to know why. I could really feel the frustration between the two of them. I desperately wanted them to be together. There is clearly a history between them and the romance that begins to rekindle is so believable and I loved the scenes with Archer and Sienna.
Also the descriptions of Archer and his brothers Ethan and Declan made me wish they were real people- extremely handsome and strong, protective men- what I personally like in a man (LOL!). I loved how protective they all were over Sienna and I could really relate to them when Sienna wasn't being cooperative and putting them in tricky situations, when all they wanted to do was help her. They all feel protective over her in different ways and it goes deeper than them being bound to protect her.
Sienna's character is also brilliant- strong and feisty with her fiery red hair. She was headstrong and would't let anyone tell her what to do, but I liked that there was still a vulnerable side to her that she tried to keep hidden, as this made her more real. It was great as she developed as a character throughout the book.
I think the only criticism I have of this book is that there was a point where an action packed chapter ended with the characters discussing what they needed to do and then the next chapter jumped to them already having done what they had discussed. It left me with a couple of questions as to how they had managed it. But at the same time it still kept the story moving at its fast pace.
So much more happens in this book, but I really can't say much more as I'm worried I will give it away, so I will have to leave it there.
This was a fantastic new story on witches, keepers and magic and I would definitely recommend as it's a real page turner! I really cannot wait for the next in the trilogy as the ending has left me craving as to what will happen next.
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