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The Ember Gods (Kilenya #2)

by Andrea Pearson (Goodreads Author)

4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 · rating details · 54 ratings · 25 reviews

Jacob Clark has just returned from the world of Eklaron, where he frustrated the evil plans of the Lorkon and returned the magical Key of Kilenya to its rightful owners. His quest is far from over, though—Aloren is trapped in Maivoryl City by the Ember Gods, and Jacob can't return to save her until he receives the potion that will protect his team from the corrosive influe...more

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Published September 27th 2011 by Createspace (first published September 22nd 2011)

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Sep 13, 2012 Ps rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Key of Kilenya and The Ember Gods (Kilenya Series, 2)

I recently went on a trip and took both of these books with me, largely because I suffer from vertigo and I knew I would be in mountainous territory. I was riveted to Andrea's books from the beginning and became so caught up in them that I had no problem traveling. My problem was that I couldn't put them down. I'm writing this review of both books together because once I read the first one, I had to have the second one.

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Oct 17, 2011 Andrea Kae rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Ember Gods is a great book and no I am not the author although we do have the same name :) Here is the review I have written for it! I highly recommend reading the first book, The Key of Kilenya, as well.

The Ember Gods, the second book in the Kilenya series, is a book I will recommend to anyone who is interested in fantasy stories. I have taught elementary school and I think this series would be appropriate for 10 years and older, although I am sure some of my 6 and 7 year old students would...more The Ember Gods is a great book and no I am not the author although we do have the same name :) Here is the review I have written for it! I highly recommend reading the first book, The Key of Kilenya, as well.

The Ember Gods, the second book in the Kilenya series, is a book I will recommend to anyone who is interested in fantasy stories. I have taught elementary school and I think this series would be appropriate for 10 years and older, although I am sure some of my 6 and 7 year old students would dive right into these books. After reading The Key of Kilenya, the first book in the Kilenya series, I was very excited to read The Ember Gods. I enjoyed reading the book and was left hanging at the end wanting to know what adventures next awaited our hero, Jacob.
I found the book to follow the rules and character personalities of the first book very well. The transition from one book to the next was smooth and uninterrupted. I did, however, feel that it took longer to get into the story than the first. I was so anxious to find out what happened next to the characters from the other world that I wanted the story to begin and in that I was disappointed. It took a few chapters for the story to get rolling and the fantasy and action of the story to absorb me into its world. Once the story got underway my attention was captivated and I was left to allow the author’s imagination to take me on the journey with Jacob through the world of Makalos, Lorken, and Minyas.
I really enjoyed learning with Jacob what his unique powers are and how to use them. The author does a great job connecting Jacob’s earth life with his adventures in the other world. Like any 14 year old boy Jacob has his ups and downs with school, sports, his being basketball, and his peers; because these are described so well, many people, especially teenagers, will be able to relate to him. The author also did a great job of relating to the reader through her description of Jacob’s frustration when he feels stretched too thin because of his Earthly responsibilities as well as all that is expected of him in the other world.
For anybody looking for a quick, fun read I highly recommend the Kilenya series, by Andrea Pearson.(less)

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Oct 08, 2011 Jenni G rated it 4 of 5 stars

“The Ember Gods” by Andrea Pearson is the second installment in “The Key of Kilenya” series. Jacob begins to explore his new powers and attempts to find a balance between his responsibilities in two very different worlds. The plot thickens as you learn more about the history of Eklaron and the mysterious disappearance of Prince Dmitri whose journal Jacob possesses. It introduces new characters and answers questions presented in the first book. “Ember Gods” is a set up to what you know is going t...more

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Sep 29, 2011 Misty rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the second book in Pearson's Kilenya series. [Sidenote: I've been wanting to read The Key of Kilenya since it came out, so now that the next book is out, I figured I'd better make some time! I agreed to post this review a couple days ago, but I had to read The Key of Kilenya before I could get to The Ember Gods. So see? I should have followed my insticts and read The Key of Kilenya when I first wanted to, and now my punishment is being late to post my review, which believe me, hurts me a...more This is the second book in Pearson's Kilenya series. [Sidenote: I've been wanting to read The Key of Kilenya since it came out, so now that the next book is out, I figured I'd better make some time! I agreed to post this review a couple days ago, but I had to read The Key of Kilenya before I could get to The Ember Gods. So see? I should have followed my insticts and read The Key of Kilenya when I first wanted to, and now my punishment is being late to post my review, which believe me, hurts me a lot more than it hurts you.] Returned home from his adventure in the distant world of Eklaron, Jacob has a difficult time adjusting back to real life, and to make it worse, his newfound magical powers are garnering him too much attention, and not the good kind. The story follows Jacob back into Eklaron when he attempts to save his friend, Aloren, from the Ember gods--just a little unfinished business.

The Ember Gods, like The Key of Kilenya, was filled with action. And while it serves to engage the reader quickly in the story, it can be distracting as well. It seemed I would just begin to get a picture in my mind of where the characters were, what the people and landscape looked like, and then in the next moment, the characters had harried off to a completely different setting. For me, who is used to less action-packed novels, Pearson's vivid immagination and whirlwind events sometimes frustrated more than entertained me, but for someone like my son who is firmly within the intended audience for this book, I think he would love the action and it would hook him instantly.

Since the main characters are in high school, this book would generally be loosely placed in a teen or YA genre, but it reads much more like a middle grade novel. While other novels about teens these days are themed on impossible love triangles and coming of age, The Ember Gods' fast action-based adventure and regular kid who is endowed with special abilities, with which he and only he can save the world, lends itself to the middle grade theme that everyone has something special within them. Add to that the cover of the book (which I LOVE, but I think it looks more appealing to adults than kids) and I think I was expecting The Ember Gods to be geared to an older audience. But that was my bad, not the book's.

The Ember Gods was a really fun read, and I would recommend it to anyone 12 and older (possibly as young as 9 depending on the kid).
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Sep 26, 2011 Jaclyn rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Kilenya series. I was excited to read this book after I finished Andrea's first book, The Key of Kilenya. I was glad I was able to continue the series. The book starts right up and continues from where the last book left off. I got pulled in instantly and enjoyed reentering the world of Eklaron. The creatures and the world is different from what I've read before and I loved it! Here is the synopsis:

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Jacob Clark has just returned from the worl...more This is the second book in the Kilenya series. I was excited to read this book after I finished Andrea's first book, The Key of Kilenya. I was glad I was able to continue the series. The book starts right up and continues from where the last book left off. I got pulled in instantly and enjoyed reentering the world of Eklaron. The creatures and the world is different from what I've read before and I loved it! Here is the synopsis:

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Jacob Clark has just returned from the world of Eklaron, where he frustrated the evil plans of the Lorkon and returned the magical Key of Kilenya to its rightful owners. His quest is far from over, though—Aloren is trapped in Maivoryl City by the Ember Gods, and Jacob can't return to save her until he receives the potion that will protect his team from the corrosive influence of the Lorkon.

Balancing between this new world and his own proves tricky. Not only has he started his first year of high school, but his magical abilities are bringing him too much attention. He feels pulled by both sides, hoping he'll be able to figure out his special powers to save Aloren in time.

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Jacob spent a lot of time comparing himself to his brother Matt in the first book so I'm glad we got to see more of him in the second book. I enjoyed seeing the strengths and weaknesses of both and how well they worked together. It was fun having Matt witness all of the different abilities Jacob had and instead of being jealous, he worked right along with him.

There are many twists and turns in this book to keep you hooked. Jacob has so much going on his life but he is still able to keep it together. He even shows compassion when he could easily have gotten revenge on a high school rival.

I loved the ending of the story. You have foreshadowing along the way, but you have no idea what's going to happen until you read the end. I loved it! I can't wait to see what is in store for Jacob in the next book.

You can purchase The Ember Gods here: http://www.amazon.com

Her website is here: http://www.kilenyaseries.com/(less)

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Sep 27, 2011 Heidi rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: any fans of fantasy and youth fiction

Recommended to Heidi by: Andrea Pearson

Shelves: ebook-on-the-nook, fantasy

So Jacob is at it again. I almost feel like I can't write too much about this book because of the HUGE spoiler that it would contain. I was pleasantly surprised at the twist at the end. I still think that Jacob takes the whole situation very well for a typical teenager.

School starts and Jacob deals with not being recognized for basketball. High school is a major theme as starting a new school is especially daunting in the 9th grade. (As a high school teacher I know that this can be tough for ma...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Dan Rogers rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book picks up about two days after the events which conclude the first book in the series, The Key to Kilenya. As I began this book I was expecting the nonstop action of the previous one to continue. It doesn’t. In fact, in my opinion, this book, although clearly headed in the right direction, seems to meander for quite a long time before the action really begins. Meanwhile, the author springs a very surprising twist to the story on you. Although others may have seen it coming, I certainly...more

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Dec 17, 2011 Donna Weaver rated it 4 of 5 stars

Poor Jacob. He thought things were challenging in book 1, The Key of Kilenya.

There's only a break of a couple of weeks between the end of Key and The Ember Gods, but he's got even more to deal with. Still carrying the burden the friend left behind at the end of Key, he's got to juggle things he didn't in his last story. He'd been pulled into that world and was able to focus all his attentions on it.

Now he must learn patience. Others have to put thing in order for a rescue mission. He has to bal...more

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Sep 26, 2011 Jessica Casper rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: great-read-for-teenagers-and-adults

Andrea Pearson's sequel to Book One:Key of Kilenya, The Ember Gods, is a great read for teenagers and even adults. I found the first book very interesting and intriguing and it kept me hooked from the first chapter. The second book is even more suspenseful and exciting than the first, which is saying something. There is more action and I feel like I was more into the book; I couldn't put the book down! This book contains a lot of fantasy, mythical type creatures (that are very creative I might a...more

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Jan 05, 2012 MaryAnn Dennis rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Ember Gods by Andrea Pearson
Book #2 in The Key of Kilenya Series

At the end of book one, fourteen-year-old Jacob Clark returns from Eklaron. He frustrated the evil plans of the Lorkin and returns the Key of Kilenya to its rightful owners, but for some reason, the key only works for Jacob.

When he escaped the Lorkin, he had to leave his friend, Aloren behind in order to save another friend, Akeno, who is seriously wounded. Jacob is haunted by this decision and vows to return for Aloren.

The Emb...more The Ember Gods by Andrea Pearson
Book #2 in The Key of Kilenya Series

At the end of book one, fourteen-year-old Jacob Clark returns from Eklaron. He frustrated the evil plans of the Lorkin and returns the Key of Kilenya to its rightful owners, but for some reason, the key only works for Jacob.

When he escaped the Lorkin, he had to leave his friend, Aloren behind in order to save another friend, Akeno, who is seriously wounded. Jacob is haunted by this decision and vows to return for Aloren.

The Ember Gods begins with the beginning of a new school year for Jacob. He now has to balance the demands of high school, trying out for the basketball team, friends and family, and the responsibility he feels to the Makalo and the world of Eklaron being pulled between both worlds.

Jacob learns patience and obedience the hard way (don't we all?), and learns the consequences of not listening to the adults who care for him, and his inner voice. If he had listened he not only would've saved himself and his brother, Matt some severe consequences, but he would've had more information and more protection that would've made his mission go much easier. Isn't that what we all do? We strain against obedience only to find out our lives didn't have to be so difficult if we'd have only listened. Jacob learns more about himself and his new-found abilities and learns to trust the wisdom of others.

There are several things I liked about this book: first, I really liked the development of the relationship between Jacob and his older brother, and I look forward to finding out more. Second, I enjoyed the pacing of this book more than the first. I was able to keep up with the new information. Third, there are a couple of surprises that made total sense and explained some of my questions from book one, while leaving a couple of questions for book three, August Fortress, to answer. Fourth, the action is never-ending in both worlds. Fifth, the journal entries become everything. I wonder if Mr. Coolidge turns out to be a problem in book three. He knows too much.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for a fun read and life lessons taught. I'm looking forward to August Fortress.

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Feb 17, 2012 Tamera Westhoff rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wow! I hadn't read the first one in months and yet had no problem jumping right into the second one! Jacob does a fantastic job being a "regular" teenager, while trying to save Aloren from the Lorkons, in his spare time. I love that his parents are so understanding (for a reason) and that he puts his homework first. It's great to read about someone who is in both worlds, instead of having to choose between worlds (like most do). I think this is a great book for ages 9 and up. My son was trying t...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Ember Gods, is an exciting second installment of the Kilenya Series. Jacob is back and his adventures are only just beginning. This book will have you on the edge of your seat through most of it. The story just flies off of the page and you can imagine the characters in your head easily. Andrea's imagination clearly shows in this book, because all of the monsters and things are very original and interesting. This would be a great book for anyone over the age of 9, even adults. Pick this book...more

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Nov 08, 2011 Ageofthewriters rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Ember Gods, second book from the Kilenya series by Andrea Pearson, hook me up from the very beginning. It has all a young reader can ask for: Adventure, Fantasy, Suspense, Romance, and tons of action. One of the best books I have ever read!
The Ember Gods, second book from the Kilenya series by Andrea Pearson, takes you to another world full of adventures and fantasy with Andrea's very own touch. I really recommend this book to any YA who wants to go to another world, meet new creatures, and...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Patricia rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: ten year olds & up

I am NOT like Jacob - who couldn't seem to finish reading a very important journal. He'd only get a paragraph read and then stop, leaving me to wait until he finally managed to pick it up again and give me more clues. Yes, I read this nine months ago, but I still found it impossible to put down. I kept giving myself 10-15 minute time limits for reading so I could get my work done. After dinner, I finally ignored the children needing to do homework and just read and read till I finished. It was l...more

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Jan 28, 2012 J. Morgan rated it 4 of 5 stars

The Ember Gods is the second of the Kilenya series that started with The Key of Kilenya.

In the first book, we are introduced to Jacob Clark, a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy with dreams of being a star basketball player. His life takes on a whole new dimension when he becomes involved in the peoples of another world. I'd say more on how that all happens, but that would ruin the surprises and fun found in the first book.

The Ember Gods picks up where The Key of Kilenya leaves off. There ar...more The Ember Gods is the second of the Kilenya series that started with The Key of Kilenya.

In the first book, we are introduced to Jacob Clark, a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy with dreams of being a star basketball player. His life takes on a whole new dimension when he becomes involved in the peoples of another world. I'd say more on how that all happens, but that would ruin the surprises and fun found in the first book.

The Ember Gods picks up where The Key of Kilenya leaves off. There are many elements of Jacob's newly discovered powers and his true relationship with the people in the other world that are explored in the second book of the series.

While I enjoyed the first book of the series, I found the writing in the second book to be sharper and more polished. Pearson has a fantastic imagination and as she continues to write, I feel her skill with the written word has improved.

A fun addition to the second book is the role that Jacob's older brother, Matt, plays. While Jacob continues to discover things about himself and the other world, it is Matt's reactions and observations that helps the reader relate to the odd things that happen to them.

One of the fine lines that Pearson walks in these books is that both Jacob and Matt still are living their lives on Earth, but they have the ability to travel to the other world as needed. I found this to be an interesting dynamic. On one hand, you have Jacob who is dealing with the pressures of homework, making the basketball team, and flirty girls. It is easy to relate to these situations. While on the other world, it has a high element of fantasy to it. The people are odd. The world is strange. Magic, in one form or another, is prevalent everywhere.

It helps to read these books through Jacob's fourteen-year-old eyes. At that age, we aren't as jaded and skeptical as when we are older. There is wonder to be found in the adventures Jacob encounters--don't let your adult mind persuade you otherwise.

I'm not sure how many books Pearson has planned for the series, but she most certainly has left the door wide open for more.

The Ember Gods is a fun and exciting read that evokes wonder and awe in the teenager in all of us.

Who would enjoy this book? It's a clean read with no bad language or sex. There is some minor violence and some scary situations, so I'd recommend middle school young adults and up. (less)

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Jan 18, 2012 Danica Page (One Page at a Time) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the sequel to Key of Kilenya which I also reviewed on the blog. To view that review, click this link. I received this novel to review as part of the blog tours Tristi Pinkston sets up.

The first novel was an enjoyable read and I was really excited to see how Pearson would add to the story in the sequel.

The first novel left a ton of questions unanswered and made me really curious to read the sequel. This novel did the same. It answered a lot of the questions I had from the first one, but...more

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Oct 19, 2011 Jordan Anderson rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was so excited to see Jacob's story continue in "The Ember Gods". Jacob starts high school while continuing to learn more about Eklaron. The book does a great job of capturing the life of a boy trying to live in two different worlds. Jacob's eagerness to take on whatever he faces felt very true to life. The story is imaginative and fun to read. I can't wait to see what else is in store for Jacob and his friends!

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Sep 28, 2011 Amanda Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

I couldn't stop reading this book! I thought I had figured out what was going on in Eklaron, and then the author threw in a twist that turned everything I thought I knew upside down. . .and I'm so glad she did! I can't wait to find out what will happen in the third book.

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Jan 26, 2012 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

A good, clean adventure for young teens. The writing is improved from the second book. Lovable characters, storyline keeps you guessing. Great lead-in for the the next installment.

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Jan 05, 2012 Lori rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really like this book! Come read my review on my blog: http://booksrmyfriends.blogspot.com/2...

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Jan 29, 2012 RaeBeth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing read. I love the adventure that Jacob and his friends face. The details are never dull and they make you want to read more.

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Feb 21, 2012 Michalla rated it 4 of 5 stars

It was boring with all the basketball but got better at the end

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Jan 27, 2012 Sheila rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really liked this 2nd book in the series. There are many more
things revealed to main character Jacob. I especially love the
huge thing revealed near the end of the book. I didn't see
that one coming! I look forward to the next book in the series!

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Dec 24, 2011 Mindy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another great offering in a fun series. I loved the action. I thought The Embers Gods were brought in a bit too late and all the basketball was a little distracting but all and all, still enjoyed it.

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Jan 07, 2012 Millie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, young-reader

Very exciting. Can't wait to read the next one. So many questions unanswered... sometimes that is the bad thing about series! :)

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May 12, 2013 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars

May 05, 2013 Jinky marked it as to-read

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May 14, 2013 Sherilynn rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Andrea, a Brigham Young University graduate, is an avid reader and outdoor enthusiast (hiking, fishing, boating, biking, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and taking walks). She spent a year and a half serving the Spanish speaking community in Toronto, Canada, and fluently speaks 2 ½ languages. She plays several instruments, not including the banjo, and loves putting together musical arrangeme...more

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