Pandora's Key
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The key to saving the world hangs from her neck…
Sixteen-year-old Evangeline Theopolis doesn't know her father, her mother is having delusions, and her godmother is, at the very least, a murderer. A clandestine Order called the Archivists is trying to find and kill her for a magical talisman she believes is just a necklace with an antique key charm. And an ancient and lethal female Sect is bent on kidnapping her.
To fight her deadly adversaries Evangeline is forced to use both her wits and the supernatural talents she never imagined she possessed. Her journey takes her to the steps of Mount Olympus where she will discover her true identity and have a decision to make: accept who she really is or take responsibility for the destruction of the world.
PANDORA'S KEY is a fast-paced, edgy urban fantasy about a young woman's treacherous path to self-awareness and the realization that sometimes you have to play the hero in your own life's story. Fans of Suzanne Collins and Stephenie Meyer will appreciate the magic infused gritty realism, flawed yet powerful heroine, intricate plot and cast of characters to love, despise or pity.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this inventive debut installment of the Key Trilogy, an Oregon girl's life is uprooted by the discovery of her pivotal role in a prophecy stemming from Greek mythology. On her 16th birthday, Evangeline receives a necklace from her mother that features a small silver key; her mother, whose behavior has become increasingly erratic, explains that it was a gift from her own mother, and that she doesn't know what the key unlocks. Confused by her sudden transformation from an "ugly duckling" into a beauty, Evangeline learns that she is a descendant of Pandora and has inherited the role of keeper of the key to Pandora's box. Evangeline is thrust into a sometimes bloody battle between a sect of women committed to protecting the keeper and the Archivists, an ancient organization determined to obtain the key and the box it unlocks. Surprising twists Evangeline has good reason to doubt who she can trust add to the story's intrigue. The coauthor of several sports autobiographies, Fischer hits her stride in this quick-paced novel. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Better than Twilight
I'm a sucker for young adult books and loved Twilight, but this book is ten times better. I loved reading it - adventure, mystery, romance - its got it all. I'll be first in line to buy the sequel! Buy now - you will not be disappointed!
Fast paced intrigue
This book was a super fun read! The heroine's life is turned upside down pretty early on and she becomes forced to accept her new circumstances. I enjoyed all of the characters and the numerous twists and turns. Angeline is a true urban heroine and I'm really looking forward to where this adventure takes her in the coming books. Great job Ms. Fisher!
Dan Brown meets Twilight
I couldn't put this book down, which was unfortunate since I should have been sleeping! The beautiful prose was a pleasure to read, and the action totally drew me in. I might actually have to retread this book to wrap my head around some of the surprises that caught me so unawares. Just read it - it's fun!