The White Thread (The Gateway Chronicles #3)

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The White Thread (The Gateway Chronicles #3)

by K.B. Hoyle (Goodreads Author)

4.6 of 5 stars 4.60 · rating details · 30 ratings · 12 reviews

For the duration of her freshman year, Darcy Pennington agonized over the fate of her dear friend, the nark Yahto Veli, who sacrificed himself to the Oracle to set her free. As her third trip to camp, and to the magical land, approaches, Darcy wonders if she’s capable of the daring rescue she wants to embark upon, but soon realizes there’s much more at stake.

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Published August 16th 2012 by The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House

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Jul 19, 2012 Glass rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, arc, girl-power, magic, favorites

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First, I have to tell you, guys, something. Actually, ask you. Why aren't you reading this series? All of you who have NetGalley account, go there now and request it! I don't care what you've been up to! Do it NOW!

I've been lucky to be part of blog tours for first two books: The Six and The Oracle. This time I can't wait for tour to talk about this book - The White Tread is the best one so far. I told this already to K.B. Hoyle, but I'll tell it ag...more

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Nov 12, 2011 Stefanie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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K.B. Hoyle does a FANTASTIC job of drawing you in to every, single book. This story doesn't disappoint. I have loaned this (as well as the first two books-also wonderfully done!) to several people, who read it in a day-then went out and BOUGHT it themselves so they could re-read it. K.B. Hoyle designed the characters to be very "relate-able" and they are consistent the whole book series. You start to learn valuable information about backgrounds of each character-making you love them even more. A...more

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Aug 19, 2012 Mary Grace rated it 4 of 5 stars

In the thrid installment of the Gateway Prophecies, the six is faced with yet another dilemma and it seems like the culminating battle between good and evil is nearing. Tselloch is on the move and devising a plan unknown to everybody but the most important matter now is how will the group save Yahto Velli from the Oracle. Voitto Vessa is under a “coma”, for the lack of a better word, for divulging the secret that the oracle imparted. Darcy, Sam, Perry, Dean, Lewis and Amelie together with Rubidi...more In the thrid installment of the Gateway Prophecies, the six is faced with yet another dilemma and it seems like the culminating battle between good and evil is nearing. Tselloch is on the move and devising a plan unknown to everybody but the most important matter now is how will the group save Yahto Velli from the Oracle. Voitto Vessa is under a “coma”, for the lack of a better word, for divulging the secret that the oracle imparted. Darcy, Sam, Perry, Dean, Lewis and Amelie together with Rubidius and a group embarked on a mission to find the oracle and save Yahto Velli and probably save Voitto Vessa as well.

The White Thread doesn’t lack the adventure that I was thirsting for from my hang over The Six and The Oracle. Compared from the first two, for me The White Thread is the preparation for what’s about to happen in Alitheia in the future. It seems like all the events are connected with each other and this is also the reason why one must read the series in order.

Collin was hinted from The Oracle to be a big part of the story but The White Thread confirms this angle, so we’ll be seeing more of Collin in the next installment. Yey on the extra bad guy, but I still don’t know how Hoyle will play this one out. One reason more to anticipate the next books.

Darcy surprisingly matured a little in The White Thread but Darcy hasn’t failed to disappoint me yet again. This time its an issue about respect. Don’t want to discuss what that is but I’ll say this, sometimes you have to consider if your actions is worth it and if that action wouldn’t hurt anybody. If the urge is too strong, I believe telling the person directly would be best than keeping it until the person hears it from someone else. Enough about Darcy. Tellius is maturing, finally! It is time that he sees action that he deserves and in this installment, it seems like Tellius is developing feelings for Darcy as well. So that’s exciting to read in the next books. Perry was arrogant and immature, Sam was amazing – loyal as ever but the rift between Darcy and her was something new knowing that Sam is someone not to get angry easily. Amelia, Lewis and Dean was so so. They are visible but I want more. It’s about time the other characters get the highlight asides Darcy.

With what happened, it seems like the Oracle is somewhat connected to Tselloch in a way so I am looking forward to how the story continues. One may think that these are separate events but thinking about the story and their progress, it seems like everything is connected with one another. I still don’t know how the story will go (one thing I love about this series is that it’s not predictable, it keeps e guessing) so I have to wait it out.

To wrap it up – I have a love and hate relationship with The White Thread and the whole The Gateway Chronicles but not the kind of hate you are thinking. I love the story, the world building, the writing, the characters, everything but I hate NOT GETTING more of the story immediately. That’s how good this series is. Its very addictive and not reading what happens next is making me very moody and impatient. I want more and I want it now!(less)

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Aug 11, 2012 Melinda Le Baron rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is a YA supernatural adventure/ rescue story which is part of a series. It's exuberance reminds me of Lloyd Alexander in his Prydain Chronicles. Their spirit of adventure is the same. While our protagonist is a strong female is this book, Lloyd's is a male, it make's little difference – they both have that special something that makes a series great. K.B. Hoyle should be proud to create such a series as this for young adults. I remember reading the Alexander books as a kid, as well as...more

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Aug 01, 2012 Megan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First Thoughts:
I couldn’t WAIT to read this book! It is one of the first series I started reading when I began my blog, and although the first book wasn’t my favorite, they all just keep getting better and better so I was very excited for The White Thread.
The Main Character:
Darcy, in the first 2 books I found her to be whiney and immature and just plain annoying!
But in The White Thread, she is totally coming into herself, she is no longer whiney or immature, in fact she shows throughout almost...more First Thoughts:
I couldn’t WAIT to read this book! It is one of the first series I started reading when I began my blog, and although the first book wasn’t my favorite, they all just keep getting better and better so I was very excited for The White Thread.
The Main Character:
Darcy, in the first 2 books I found her to be whiney and immature and just plain annoying!
But in The White Thread, she is totally coming into herself, she is no longer whiney or immature, in fact she shows throughout almost the whole book how much she is actually maturing.
She is still a little annoying, but it’s mainly because she spends a lot of time thinking about Perry who ugh I am totally not a fan of!
Love is in the Air:
Perry, I am totally not a fan, from the very first book he has not impressed me at all. K.B. Hoyle has done a really good job of creating a very selfish and over confident character. He is a very important part of the story, and has been throughout the series, but as a love interest for Darcy? YUK!
Tellius, now here is the perfect match for Darcy. He is a prince (they are always awesome) and although in the beginning of the series I wasn’t a fan, now that he is hitting 16 he is definitely maturing as much if not more then Darcy has. I just can’t believe how oblivious she is to how he feels… he is totally in love with her no matter what has been discussed between them in the past.
Ending:
*sigh* cliffhangers suck!
The White Thread was able to answer a lot of questions I had left from the previous book which was great and I was super happy. But then I realized I was almost done this book, and I was scared to continue because I knew it would just leave me with even more questions that I will have to wait to get answered!
Final Thoughts:
Fantastic book! Its super fantasy, with romance starting to take a major role because they are all growing up! I was so happy about the way the whole Darcy-Perry thing happened, (as I have said I am totally not Team Perry)
The cliffhanger? Well that just means it was a fantastic book because I can’t stop thinking about where the next book will take me!
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Aug 12, 2012 Shaheen rated it 3 of 5 stars

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With each successive Gateway Chronicles book I find myself increasingly absorbed by the world and characters that Hoyle has created. The White Thread does not disappoint. Since readers are following the same six characters from the age of 11 to about 18, I expect we will get to see them grow up in extraordinary ways. The expansion of the world, to introduce us to some new places and cultures, is admirable and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Darcy finally displays the maturity and forward thinking I alwa...more With each successive Gateway Chronicles book I find myself increasingly absorbed by the world and characters that Hoyle has created. The White Thread does not disappoint. Since readers are following the same six characters from the age of 11 to about 18, I expect we will get to see them grow up in extraordinary ways. The expansion of the world, to introduce us to some new places and cultures, is admirable and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Darcy finally displays the maturity and forward thinking I always felt lacking in the other books, because now, as a fifteen year old, she has a lot more responsibility to shoulder. She's nicer to her family, especially her brother, and isn't annoyed by everything all the time. This is not to say that she doesn't make mistakes, but at least now Darcy is thinking through many of her decisions and being a lot more open with those around her. I continue to like Tellius - when I reviewed The Oracle I said that I can see him becoming a great man and think that romance between him and Darcy would be awesome, and I think my point was proved in this book. I really liked Perry's storyline as well since it shows that sometimes we can mistakenly believe we want something, but when we get it we realise we didn't.

The narks continue to be the most awesome creatures and ensemble of characters in this world, and I enjoyed getting to know more about their culture. Yahto Veli is still incredible - the author manages to create his presence throughout the book even though he is trapped by the Oracle. We also get to see a bit more of the Oracle, and it was enlightening to say the least. There is also the introduction of a few new cultures, and a new Goddess or spirit, and an air spirit (she was pretty cool).

The six continue to engage and interest me with their adventures in Alitheia, and I think a lot of people would be pleasantly surprised by the series. The White Thread has been the book I have enjoyed the most so far because of the growth of the characters, and the cliff-hanger ending has me pining for more!

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.
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Dec 14, 2011 Schledia Benefield rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The White Thrread was my favorite in the Gateway Chronicles series. I was captivated from the beginning and could not put it down. I am astounded at the author's gift of weaving riddles throughout her storyline! It is truly amazing to me. I cannot wait to read the next one in the series.

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Aug 18, 2012 Angelya (The Oaken Bookcase) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, teen, fantasy, reviewed

This review was originally posted on The Oaken Bookcase (along with a giveaway) on August 18, 2012.

The Six teenagers are now fifteen and head back to Cedar Cove for summer camp. This year things are slightly more tense in Alitheia as the population start becoming displeased with the lack of progress against the dark forces of Tselloch. The group doesn’t get to do anything about it though, as they are all swept off on a rescue mission to liberate the Nark, Yahto Veli, from the Oracle. A sea journ...more This review was originally posted on The Oaken Bookcase (along with a giveaway) on August 18, 2012.

The Six teenagers are now fifteen and head back to Cedar Cove for summer camp. This year things are slightly more tense in Alitheia as the population start becoming displeased with the lack of progress against the dark forces of Tselloch. The group doesn’t get to do anything about it though, as they are all swept off on a rescue mission to liberate the Nark, Yahto Veli, from the Oracle. A sea journey, mysterious islands and evil gods are just some of the obstacles to content with, not to mention new riddles from the Oracle itself.

I am a little conflicted with this book. You know how sometimes, in big fantasy series, you read a whole book and feel that nothing much has happened with the main storyline? I felt a little that way with The White Thread. I’ve loved the three books in this series so far and I’ve loved the character and relationship developments in each story, but I was a little disappointed that there was no actual visible progress against Tselloch’s forces during this year.

That’s not to say this isn’t a great instalment in the tale! The adventures are still exciting and very well told, and I enjoyed the budding romances within the group of teenagers. I really love the interactions between characters – they seem very realistic to me which makes the story very enjoyable to read. K.B. Hoyle has continued to write what she started with The Six and The Oracle – an action-packed story with plenty of fantasy elements both familiar and imaginatively new.

The White Thread is pretty much the Darcy Show – she solves all the riddles herself and saves the group’s lives on more than one occasion, occasionally with a bit of help from Tellius. I suppose this is part of her growing sense of responsibility and of settling into her role in Alitheria but I hope that in coming stories we get to see the rest of the Six taking a greater part.

The ending felt a little rushed and then left on a cliff-hanger – I really hope the next book isn’t far away because I’m anxious to find out what has happened now!

Overall, The White Thread is a solid and enjoyable addition to the Gateway Chronicles, even if the main storyline was not visibly progressed. Fans of teen Fantasy, get a hold of this series! You won’t regret it!(less)

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Aug 07, 2012 Bridgid Dianne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

My first thought after reading was: Harry Potter through the Wardrobe. There was some magic and the kids had to go through a secret portal (gateway) to get to another time and place. I like to read a book twice because I invariably will miss something the first time. I enjoy the book and wished I had read the first two in the series first. I went to the library to see if I could find them but they didn't have them. So I will order them, read them and then give them to my 12 year old grandson.
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Jul 24, 2012 Ny rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is definitely the best book in the series thus far. I love how the author actually has the characters acting their age so you can see the growth in their emotions and personalities. If you haven't read this series let me give you a quick synopsis. There are six teenagers who stumble into a parallel world called Alitheia. They find out that they are from a prophecy which states that they have to save this world b...more Check out more reviews at http://msbookqueen.com

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This is definitely the best book in the series thus far. I love how the author actually has the characters acting their age so you can see the growth in their emotions and personalities. If you haven't read this series let me give you a quick synopsis. There are six teenagers who stumble into a parallel world called Alitheia. They find out that they are from a prophecy which states that they have to save this world but they have no idea how or when. They experience a few adventures and trials that help them to learn more about what's going on in this new world. They only stay in Alitheia for a year at a time which only lasts a few minutes in the real world. In this novel, this is the character's third trip into Alitheia and you can't help but wonder what they will experience next. Darcy has grown a lot from the slightly selfish girl we met in the first novel. I'm actually very happy with the route her character is taking because I love strong heroines and she's turning out to be a great one. Tellius wasn't my favorite character in previous books but now it seems that as he grows he's going to be one of the best characters in this series. Everyone's a bit older so things definitely get a bit more interesting with a love triangle. This book is full of adventure and gives you a new look at the world of Alitheia. There is a lot more places and more adventure to be had in Alitheia and I'm really excited to see more of that. Every time we're introduced to a new character or place in Alitheia the magic of the world grows and just draws you in. I really enjoyed the way the world-building has developed and I think it is absolutely amazing the way this fantasy series was created and continues to grow. At the end of this book I can say that I am extremely excited to see where K. B. Hoyle takes her characters next. I definitely recommend this novel but I also recommend that you read the first two, The Six and The Oracle, before you tackle this one.(less)

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Nov 24, 2011 Donna (Girl Who Reads) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'm left with so many questions. And I have a few guesses. I don't know if I can wait until 2012 for the next book. I need everyone to read this series so I have people to discuss my theories with! See my full review: http://www.girl-who-reads.com/2011/11...

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LOVE this series and absolutely love the author! :)

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K. B. Hoyle is a wife to a wonderful husband, a mother to three rambunctious little boys, and has been a classical educator for five years. She always knew from a young age that she wanted to write stories that would inspire people. Her favorite genre to read and write is Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, so that is where her journey began. K. B. Hoyle began writing her first fantasy novel...more

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