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The Key of Amatahns (Argetallam Saga #1)
by
Elisabeth Wheatley (Goodreads Author)
Janir had the misfortune of being born with one of the hated Argetallams for a father. But unlike other Argetallam children, she was mostly granted a normal childhood, away from the rest of her family. It looked as if she would live a relatively normal life as the foster-daughter of a powerful lord. Until one critical day Janir’s powers awakened and she became entangled in...more
Paperback, 306 pages
Published
June 30th 2011
by Chengalera Press
(first published June 24th 2011)
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I really enjoyed this book. It was the fantasy that I was looking for when I started it, but as with most Fantasy books I read I did have a lot of moments where I felt things were a little slow. I enjoy Fantasy quite a lot though, so it wasn't to big of an issue for me. Elisabeth is one of the youngest author that I have read a book by though, and I think she did an amazing job writing it. Just reading it, I would of never imagined she was such a young writer without having actually known before...more
I very much enjoyed this book, and it was one of my favorites out of this genre- I'd call it medieval fantasy?
The reason that I gave this book three stars as opposed to five is this;
I am not a huge lover of medieval fantasy. I just isn't my favorite thing to read. Now, if I did like medieval fantasy, this book would be five stars hands down.
I am definetley glad that I read it and I hope you will too!
The reason that I gave this book three stars as opposed to five is this;
I am not a huge lover of medieval fantasy. I just isn't my favorite thing to read. Now, if I did like medieval fantasy, this book would be five stars hands down.
I am definetley glad that I read it and I hope you will too!
The Key of Amatathns (Argetallam Saga #1) Elisabeth Wheatly
YA/Fantasy
This is the story of a young girl named Janir. She is the daughter of the much feared Lord Argetallam, a cruel and sinister man. She leads a normal life until her powers are revealed and her father casts her out of the family. She is on her way to the mountains, to live in solitude.
On her way she meets Karile, a somewhat wizard. They also meet Saoven, who happens to be an elf. Along the way they encounter an enchantress who get...more
YA/Fantasy
This is the story of a young girl named Janir. She is the daughter of the much feared Lord Argetallam, a cruel and sinister man. She leads a normal life until her powers are revealed and her father casts her out of the family. She is on her way to the mountains, to live in solitude.
On her way she meets Karile, a somewhat wizard. They also meet Saoven, who happens to be an elf. Along the way they encounter an enchantress who get...more
This is gonna be a mini review because 1. I plan on writing a more detailed review for the second book, and 2. I finished this book a few days ago and it's not as easy to write a lengthened review unless it's right after reading the book.
• First of all, I really liked the story line of this book. It's a lot different than other books I read, in that it isn't really set in a realistic world. Sure, there are humans. But it's more like something you read in an epic poem or something, where the her...more
• First of all, I really liked the story line of this book. It's a lot different than other books I read, in that it isn't really set in a realistic world. Sure, there are humans. But it's more like something you read in an epic poem or something, where the her...more
If you like dragons, fighting, magic and other creatures then The Key Of Amatahns is something for you!
This book was really good, the plot was fantastic and the characters were well-done. Elisabeth's writing style is great, it's formal but she has also put some humor in it. The plot is as I said, fantastic. The whole finding the key and the journey was cool. The book contained a lot of fights and mysteries, a nice mix if you ask me.
The characters are amazing, we follow Janir, and she is great. B...more
This book was really good, the plot was fantastic and the characters were well-done. Elisabeth's writing style is great, it's formal but she has also put some humor in it. The plot is as I said, fantastic. The whole finding the key and the journey was cool. The book contained a lot of fights and mysteries, a nice mix if you ask me.
The characters are amazing, we follow Janir, and she is great. B...more
4.5 stars in my rating!
It was a long time ago I read a real fantasy book and I can´t recall I have ever read a YA fantasy before! I LOVED THIS ONE! I was completely captured by the content of this book by page ONE. Some how I just think that fantasy should be written in third person. it works better some how and this book is. I usually give books a lower rating if they are written in third person because I like the books better in first person but with fantasy it works and always has for me so i...more
It was a long time ago I read a real fantasy book and I can´t recall I have ever read a YA fantasy before! I LOVED THIS ONE! I was completely captured by the content of this book by page ONE. Some how I just think that fantasy should be written in third person. it works better some how and this book is. I usually give books a lower rating if they are written in third person because I like the books better in first person but with fantasy it works and always has for me so i...more
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I won this book on good reads give away and was really excited when it arrived. It sounded really interesting from the description and I always like to read books from new authors.
This really was a good book. I probably would rate it between 4.5 and 5, but I gave it 5 because I felt 4 stars too low. I don't usually give out five stars unless it is a book I enjoy enough to buy and re-read.
The Key of Amantahns had a good story plot and development. The characters were believable. I liked how the...more
This really was a good book. I probably would rate it between 4.5 and 5, but I gave it 5 because I felt 4 stars too low. I don't usually give out five stars unless it is a book I enjoy enough to buy and re-read.
The Key of Amantahns had a good story plot and development. The characters were believable. I liked how the...more
I truly enjoyed this ya fantasy book . If you enjoy fighting, magic, dragons and other creatures than this is the book for you. The Key of Amatahns has a good plot and the characters are believable. I loved Janir she is brave and strong and even though she is Argetallom she is unbelievably kind.We also meet Karile who becomes a good friend who can be annoying at times.And we also meet the mysterious Elf Saoven. I was curious about him the entire story. I can,t wait for the next book in the serie...more
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis.)
Janir is 8 when her father sends her away. She may be the Lord of the Argetallams daughter, but she is also half Brevian (another race who the Argetallams fight with). When her party is attacked and her mother killed, Janir finds herself taken in and raised by a man called Armandius Caersynn, who as it turns out is actually her mother’s husband! (Her mother was captured by Argetallams and taken as a courtesan for...more
Janir is 8 when her father sends her away. She may be the Lord of the Argetallams daughter, but she is also half Brevian (another race who the Argetallams fight with). When her party is attacked and her mother killed, Janir finds herself taken in and raised by a man called Armandius Caersynn, who as it turns out is actually her mother’s husband! (Her mother was captured by Argetallams and taken as a courtesan for...more
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Be warned! Spoilers, (though minor), lie ahead!
High fantasy isn't a genre I'm typically interested in. In fact, I have little to no interest in it at all. (With the exception of The Lord of the Rings, but that should be obvious.) Something about the named swords, elves, goblins, etcetera doesn't do it for me. That being said, I found The Key of Amatahns to be highly enjoyable! I have a very busy day-to-day life, and often collapse on the bed after each day, u...more
Be warned! Spoilers, (though minor), lie ahead!
High fantasy isn't a genre I'm typically interested in. In fact, I have little to no interest in it at all. (With the exception of The Lord of the Rings, but that should be obvious.) Something about the named swords, elves, goblins, etcetera doesn't do it for me. That being said, I found The Key of Amatahns to be highly enjoyable! I have a very busy day-to-day life, and often collapse on the bed after each day, u...more
I was asked to read this by the author for review.
A great beginning to an epic tale, full of magic, myth, enchantment and mystery. The characters are realistic and bring the story alive in the 'magical mystery tour'.
This story has all the right ingredients for a good fantasy, and perfect for a YA audience.
Well worth a look.
A great beginning to an epic tale, full of magic, myth, enchantment and mystery. The characters are realistic and bring the story alive in the 'magical mystery tour'.
This story has all the right ingredients for a good fantasy, and perfect for a YA audience.
Well worth a look.
Review coming soon to readforyourfuture.blogspot.com :)
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Elisabeth Wheatley is a high school student homeschooled in the Texas Hill Country. When she’s not daydreaming of elves, vampires, or hot guys in armor, she is reading copious amounts of fantasy, playing with her little brothers, studying mythology, and training and showing her Jack Russell Terrier, Schnay.
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