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Keir

by Pippa Jay (Goodreads Author)

4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 · rating details · 58 ratings · 32 reviews

Outcast. Cursed. Dying. Is Keir beyond redemption? For Keirlan de Corizi--the legendary 'Blue Demon' of Adalucien--death seems the only escape from a world where his discolored skin marks him as an oddity and condemns him to life as a pariah. But salvation comes in an unexpected guise: Tarquin Secker, a young woman who can travel the stars with a wave of her hand. But Quin...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Shaheen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Keir is Pippa Jay's fist published novel, and I am hoping she's got more in store for us because I really liked it! Spunky and fun, the book follows Keir and Quin on an exciting planet-hopping adventure as they hunt down Quin's ancient enemies and investigate Keir's mysterious past.

Keir begins strongly, introducing readers to the medieval-esque society of Adalucienwhere Keir is imprisoned. Starved, weak and depressed, he is on the brink of death when he is joined in his prison by a strange woman...more Keir is Pippa Jay's fist published novel, and I am hoping she's got more in store for us because I really liked it! Spunky and fun, the book follows Keir and Quin on an exciting planet-hopping adventure as they hunt down Quin's ancient enemies and investigate Keir's mysterious past.

Keir begins strongly, introducing readers to the medieval-esque society of Adalucien where Keir is imprisoned. Starved, weak and depressed, he is on the brink of death when he is joined in his prison by a strange woman - who promptly escapes. One hair-brained adventure follows another, with Keir being introduced to societies where his differences aren't so important, and sometimes mark him as special. He slowly begins to accept himself, feel comfortable in his own skin, and I really liked the character development he goes through. Quin, on the other hand, is already self-assured and confident, and although she's still easy to relate to and likeable, her growth as a character isn't as marked. She's always very much in charge, and always compassionate, wilful and loyal. But she has a lot of hurt inside her and basically wants to be accepted and loved just like Keir.

The world building is really cool in this book - Earth has been destroyed, but some humans live on in a genetically enhanced form that has given them powers - telekinesis, telepathy and the like. Quin, who became immortal and gained these powers after Earth was destroyed, has spent hundreds of years searching for the alien responsible on other inhabited planets through the use of "gateways" (wormholes) that allow her to cross into any time and space she wishes. We get to see a few awesome aliens in this book, and I have to say the ones that made the biggest impression on me are Surei and the Metraxian people. I love the idea of palaces made from coral! I think the book would have benefited from more clarification on the impacts of Quin's time travels - she never really hits any paradoxes or explains why she can't just go home and try again if something fails.

My complaints about the book are few and for the most part didn't worry me much. I feel the characters use too much slang native to our society - phrases common to our world but unlikely to develop naturally on another world. "Speak now, or forever hold your peace" is used in the context of a judicial proceeding, as is "The burden of proof lies with the prosecution", and Keir describes a large knife as "machette-like" despite the author having repeatedly given us evidence that Keir is unfamiliar with things from our world. While I think the plot is tight and well paced, it feels like there are three separate stories told in this book, haphazardly thrown together: Keir's rescue, the island interlude, and Quin's misadventure with the mysterious Emissary. Connections between them seem contrived, almost forced, and I felt that Quin jumps too easily from one adventure to the next.

Pippa Jay's debut is not one to miss - full of action and humour and two kick-butt protagonists, it's sure to entertain. I really enjoyed it, and will look forward to reading more.

A copy of this book was provided by the author for review.
You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic .(less)

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Aug 26, 2012 Tara-lee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-reading-spree

I loved the whole romance, action, and adventure aspect of the novel. Keri and Quin were so cute how they both denied their feelings for each other and thought the other didn't like them back. Their little island adventure finally had open up to each other. >_< Still I wonder if Keir is immortal like Quin?

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Apr 14, 2013 Marlene rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Keir is an absolutely stunning work of science fiction romance. when I say stunning I mean that in the best possible sense of the word. When I finished I just sat staring for several minutes, because I couldn't quite pull myself away from the story's spell.

Tarquin Secker comes to Adalucien pursuing the legend of the "Blue Demon". In the bowels of the royal prison, she finds an emaciated young man on the brink of death, with tattoos and rags covering his blu...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Gaele rated it 4 of 5 stars

Combining otherworldly elements with science fiction and some hesitant romantic encounters, the author has created an interesting story that demands attention while delivering its message. I will be honest and say that Keir, the hero, was a little more self-indulgent and emo than I normally like: more than one I really wanted him to just “man up” and get on with things. Which is a testament to the writer in that a character moves you to talk at them (don’t judge) as you read along in their story...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Niina rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-challenge

I can't say Keir was a fit with me. There was nothing wrong with Pippa Jay's writing or the story, in fact I imagine readers of sci-fi and urban fantasy will enjoy this! For me being a reader of romance there were few points that didn't quite do it for me. I do read the occasional sweet romance, but those tend to be contemporary and goofy.

Keir's character spent a good portion of the beginning of the book in angst and feeling low and dying and depressed, not that that's bad per say but I’m used t...more

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Jul 12, 2012 Masquerade Crew rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

BEC'S REVIEW

This book reads more like two shorter stories as opposed to the novel it is, albeit two sequential short stories. While this may put some people off, in that the major plot seems to change halfway through with the first half dealing with Keir’s heritage and parentage, I still found myself enjoying the story (or stories). Even with the two halves seeming to have few connections in terms of plot beyond the shared main characters, both halves have a way of drawing you in and making you...more

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May 10, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A broken, emaciated man lies in the shadows of a sewer, trapped behind iron gates. Persecuted every day of his life for the color of his skin, Keirlan de Corizi is taunted even in his last, lonely hours. He wishes for death to claim him. Death denied him. When an odd young woman named Quin is tossed into his cell, he is confounded by her light regard for her situation. She claims she can get out of anywhere and promises to take him with her. At the moment, he doesn’t have enough energy left in h...more A broken, emaciated man lies in the shadows of a sewer, trapped behind iron gates. Persecuted every day of his life for the color of his skin, Keirlan de Corizi is taunted even in his last, lonely hours. He wishes for death to claim him. Death denied him. When an odd young woman named Quin is tossed into his cell, he is confounded by her light regard for her situation. She claims she can get out of anywhere and promises to take him with her. At the moment, he doesn’t have enough energy left in his body to hope that she can. There’s much he doesn’t understand in their first day together. Why does she drag him out of the sewer to freedom? Why does she care for him after their escape? Why does she refuse to leave him behind when his deteriorating condition guarantees she will be recaptured. But, she keeps her promise and takes him home with her. The man known as the ‘Blue Demon’ of Adalucien has one moment of peace and is grateful for it even as he fades away.

Keir wakes up in a strange room where he is treated gently by a woman with purple hair and fangs. She gives him clothes and introduces him to others in the compound. They are all very different…from him, the Andalucian, and each other. Strays, the kind woman calls them. He finds his savior, Tarquin Secker sitting alone in a garden. He wants to be near her. Having avoided other people all of his life, the desire terrifies him.

I seldom cast books as I read, but in this case, both leads quickly acquired living models. For me, Keir is Orlando Bloom in Nightcrawler (X-men) make-up, complete with symbols carved and inked in his skin. Quin is Bryce Dallas Howard channeling the 12th incarnation of Dr. Who. That’s more about me than Pippa Jay or her delightful novel, but I felt like sharing.

Keir is a clever amalgamation of science fiction plot devices, fantasy realms, and literary themes. It is built within a construct of futuristic devices, fantastic locations, and alien power sufficiently advanced to be considered magic. At it heart, though, it is a character driven story about embracing differences. Over the course of our lives, humans acquire memory, fears, and regrets. We either overcome our mistakes and our losses, or they overwhelm us. The one thing we cannot turn time back on them. We cannot abandon or undo them, as much as we’d like to. They become part of us, define who we are, and inform our relationships with other people. Keirlan de Corizi symbolizes a personal demon, and finding in Quin a kindred soul, he feels drawn to her and trusts her well before he learns the first details of her many secrets.

First, they must survive Keir’s home planet, a world contemporary with pre-Industrial Europe, where everyone is human, where the powerful rule the masses by force, superstition, and fear of things they don’t understand. In Pippa Jay’s universe, Andalucian is the exception, not the rule.

Keir reminded me of Dr. Who in many ways, Stargate SG-1 in others. I would sincerely recommend this book to fans of either series. (less)

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Jul 18, 2012 Cate rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I. Loved. This. Loved it. It's some of the best science fiction I've read in a while, with two incredibly different main characters who discover that they're not so different after all.

Yes, there are alien races, yes there are other planets, but deep down, what I love most about this book is that it's a book about people.

Keir has been ostracized his entire life because of his blue skin. Otherwise seemingly normal, Keir has been forced to hide in the shadows, scavenge for food, and fend off attac...more I. Loved. This. Loved it. It's some of the best science fiction I've read in a while, with two incredibly different main characters who discover that they're not so different after all.

Yes, there are alien races, yes there are other planets, but deep down, what I love most about this book is that it's a book about people.

Keir has been ostracized his entire life because of his blue skin. Otherwise seemingly normal, Keir has been forced to hide in the shadows, scavenge for food, and fend off attackers since a young age. As a result, he's incredibly distrusting. When he first meets Quin, he's being held in a storage room, a beaten and battered prisoner. The pair manages to escape, leading them down a road where Keir finds not only acceptance, but a deep, abiding love.

Of course, that's not all, and you're gonna have to read the book to find out. The world(s) Pippa creates are wonderfully done, each having its own customs, lore, and geology. Nothing felt...contrived, or too difficult to understand, if that makes any sense. Each world the characters travel to feels like it could exist somewhere, and the different alien races are fleshed out with their own political issues, customs, etc.

At its heart, Keir is a story of love and redemption for both Keir and Quin, two incredibly broken people who find healing with one another. Though Keir has suffered the most physically and mentally, Quin has suffered emotionally. Immortal after the destruction of her world, Quin has traveled the stars searching for the being responsible for destroying everything and everyone she loved. She's loved and lost along the way, and each loss has left its scar. Once she starts falling for her Smurfin companion, she wonders if he could ever love her, but buries her feelings. The middle of the book is when their love story truly starts, and it's pretty amazing to read. I laughed and cried with both as they found their ways to each other.

And just FYI, the last 20 pages or so nearly scarred me. I was almost bawling.

Pippa Jay's Keir is most definitely a fantastic science fiction read (admittedly, I read it all in one day). It's also a fantastic read that happens to be science fiction. I would recommend this heavily.(less)

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May 28, 2012 Ryan Lawler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Do you like fantasy? What about sci-fi? And perhaps romance? Author Pippa Jay obviously likes all three and as such has attempted to blend these three genre's together in her debut novel Keir. The result? A romantic adventure through space and time that feels a bit like a Doctor Who story for adults.

The story begins by introducing us to Keirlan de Corizi (Keir for short), a man who had the misfortune of being born with blue skin, a man who is imprisoned and tortured at the instigation of his own...more Do you like fantasy? What about sci-fi? And perhaps romance? Author Pippa Jay obviously likes all three and as such has attempted to blend these three genre's together in her debut novel Keir. The result? A romantic adventure through space and time that feels a bit like a Doctor Who story for adults.

The story begins by introducing us to Keirlan de Corizi (Keir for short), a man who had the misfortune of being born with blue skin, a man who is imprisoned and tortured at the instigation of his own family. Enter our mighty heroine Tarquin Secker (Quin for short), the 'witch' with bright red hair who tears up the prison and rescues Keir to her space station located far away in space and time. What ensues is the rebuilding of a broken man, returning to Keir's home planet to face the demons of his past, and travelling to new planets to exorcise the demons buried deep within his psyche. This, like most stories of redemption, is a heartwarming story where you really feel for the main character and just want to be happy and end up with the girl of his dreams. This is a well written story, slightly contrived in places (the whole desert island sequence for example), tightly plotted and well paced, and despite the use of a rudimentry time travel mechanic there are very few if any plot holes. There are also lot of little threads and subplots that add depth to this world, but these are not handled as well as the main storyline, are not really resolved, and as victims of the time travel mechanic they are plagued with plot holes. This is acceptable for a debut novel, but definitely something Jay will need to address in future novels.

Speaking of the time travel mechanic, this is probably the one area of weakness that permeates throughout the book. For the most part it works, and as you piece together more information about how it works it starts to become more solid. But for me, it was too powerful, too versatile, and lead to a bunch of different questions like "Why dont they just travel back in time a few days earlier?" Also there was no real exploration of mechanics like the butterfly effect or the grandfather paradox that have plagued time travel books throughout the last 60 years, even though our characters travel back in time and interact with Keir's ancestors. I wanted to just go with it, but I have read a lot of time travel books and my analytical brain just kept picking and picking at it.

Where this book really shines is the characters, and the way they interact with each other. Keir and Quin are a great couple of protagonists, their personalities, strengths and weaknesses compliment each other, and relationship that slowly builds between them feels like a natural progression. They are both broken characters though, and it can be frustrating to read during their rebuilding because they are so timid, fallible, and quick to judge based on past experiences. The way that Jay does a lot of head hopping here increases the frustration, telling you what one character wants, then showing how the other character completely misinterprets this want as something else. It makes for great drama, great suspense, and is fun to read.

Keir is a very capable debut from Jay, and for the most part was an enjoyable read from start to finish. There are a few things that Jay will need to work on for future novels, but the basics are solid and her characterisation is better than most. Sci-fi fans may have a few issues reading this book but fantasy and romance fans should really enjoy this.

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Feb 28, 2013 Marlene Relja rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Science fiction romance readers

Recommended to Marlene by: Karen Bynum

I didn't expect to like this book because I am more of a sci-fi/paranormal romance (heavy on the romance) reader. But this story sucked me in from the beginning. The romance is slow to develop but once it's there it's there with a bang! And ohhh it's so sweet. It had me smiling the whole time. And the end... holy moley. I was completely shocked and then I cried!

Oh and the sci-fi part is fabulous. It has everything lovers of science fictions want: Interesting worlds and alien cultures, cool weap...more

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Apr 15, 2013 C.E. Kilgore rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-sfr-reading-challenge, science-fiction-romance

I began reading Keir with no expectations, despite having read and loved a novella from the same author. I knew that Keir was Pippa's debut work, so I went into it with an less critical approach for that reason. What I got was a manuscript that read like it was written by a seasoned author. Pippa has a knack for painting scenes with descriptions that provide good details without floundering in it. Her characters, even the supportive cast, are strong, can stand on their own and are presented with...more I began reading Keir with no expectations, despite having read and loved a novella from the same author. I knew that Keir was Pippa's debut work, so I went into it with an less critical approach for that reason. What I got was a manuscript that read like it was written by a seasoned author. Pippa has a knack for painting scenes with descriptions that provide good details without floundering in it. Her characters, even the supportive cast, are strong, can stand on their own and are presented within a three-dimensional context. I think flat-characters would be eaten alive in the world that Pippa has created with Keir, which I have discovered while reading is part of the same universe for her upcoming YA sci-fi adventure release of Gethyon.

One further comment about the world building - Pippa uses a backwards or persistent world-building technique that may throw some readers off. This means that her characters think, react and converse in full knowledge of their own histories even if the reader has not yet been introduced or is aware of these histories. These histories are explained as the story develops that shed light on a conversation that you may have read a few chapters before. This is different from the progressive world-building technique that most authors use. There is nothing at all wrong with this approach, and it can add some nice plot-twist elements, you just need to trust that even if you don't fully understand the conversation two characters are having in one scene that it will be relevant and explained later on. Pippa does make all those scenes relevant and I didn't find any loose strings by the end of the story.

I will say that the beginning of this book had me scratching my head a little bit. The first couple of chapters read like a fantasy story more than a sci-fi book, but as the story develops you learn why. Pippa has created a book that mixes elements from fanatasy, science fiction and science fantasy. The fantasy elements come in to play because one of the planets in the book hasn't developed science yet, and so they treat science as witch-craft and even name the heroine, Quin, as the Red Witch, and Keir as The Blue Demon. The planet reminded me of earth during the Spanish Inquisition. Once I figured this out, the story came to life. I would almost recommend a prologue or a first chapter to set this up to avoid confusion or losing readers in the first couple chapters who are wondering if they did buy a Science Fiction book.

There are sci-fi fantasy elements with Time-Travel, Psi-powers, gateways and telepathy. Though this may turn off hard-core science fiction readers, I thought it was done very well and explained within a believable context.

Now, about the romance - It is a sweet, but tormented, romance. Both of the leads have some heavy baggage, each with a richly developed history that is explained throughout the book. Their is a strong connection between them to start, but neither of them throws themselves at the other (which is refreshing). Both have real reasons for proceeding cautiously or misinterpreting the actions or intentions of the other. The intimacy scenes, though not quite as hot as I like, were extremely well written and beautiful. I think it suited both characters.

And the ending. Oh the ending. OH THE ENDING... not going to say anything else except to encourage you to see this book to the very end. You will be glad you did. (less)

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Sep 03, 2012 Imogene Nix rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: keeper

I loved this book. From the first moment it hooked me with the tale of despair that was the life of Keirlan De Corizi. Then Tarquin Secker (Quin) came along. Recognising Keir as broken, sick and ready to give in, yet somehow he was prepared to save her.

For me there it was.

Both are broken characters in their own ways, but it is what pulls them together that makes this book stand out from the rest.

Buy this book. Read it. It is so fabulous that it has already made it's way to my keeper shelf.

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Oct 13, 2012 Karen Bynum rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Loved this book! Keir was a fantastic read. The hero (Keir) and the heroine (Quin) had so much rich character development. Both of them were riddled with emotional--and physical--scarring; however, it was beautifully woven into the storyline to make them stronger people. Together they were able to overcome their insecurities.

Keir is packed with action, adventure, intrigue and spicy love scenes...but one of my favorite things was the role reversal. Keir was the inexperienced one, and I loved that...more

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Aug 09, 2012 S.J. Wist rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite-covers, fantasy-cookie-read, sci-fi-fantasy, romance, fantasy, scifi

When Quin sets out to find the 'Blue Demon' of legend, she finds prison and Keir, a man who has all but given up on any kind of future for himself. Quin refuses to let him give up after he saves her life, and he gets dragged along with her across the stars. Fortunately, he gets to pick up the broken and missing pieces of his ancestry in the process.

I love stories that mix medieval times-like settings with futuristic ones, and Keir does not disappoint. While Keir has some powerful strengths, he s...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Andra rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've just finished reading this one. I have never read a lot of science Fiction. Honestly though I love watching Sci-Fi, I was never moved to pick up a book and read it.

This was an amazing book. Pippa has done an amazing job of developing characters and the worlds they travel to. I could see clearly the places and people she described. Rarely have I read a book that made, me laugh, cry, my heart race etc. This book was beautifully written and a wonderful story.

If this is where Pippa is startin...more

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Mar 08, 2012 Lauri J Owen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It will leave you sighing.

I had the pleasure of reading this book before it released, and what a treat that was! It starts in the darkness, and moves from darkness to light, from air to water, from despair to hope to despair, but leaves you with a smile on your face and a light in your heart.

I love Quin, the protag. She's amazing. And Keir - well - as you can see, he is someone I wouldn't mind spending an hour or two perking up as well.

Buy it. You'll read it twice - I promise.

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Jun 23, 2012 J.C. Cassels rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

From the first scene I was hooked. I found myself rooting for Keir before I knew his story. The author weaves a sympathetic tale following tortured souls through a life-changing adventure. Her light touch keeps the characters easily relatable without ever dissolving into schmaltz.

Quin is an engaging heroine whose self-assurance, ingenuity and desire to help others immediately establishes her as a heroine of epic proportions. Keir is almost an anti-hero whose journey of self-discovery takes him...more

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Mar 26, 2013 T.K. Toppin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A beautifully written tale about an outcast (Keir) and his saviour, a time traveller (Quin). I was immediately drawn into the story, not really by the characters, but by Pippa Jay's simple, clean and yet descriptive style of writing. With few words, she has managed to bring out the tortured soul that is Keir, and the coltish and brave young woman (not that young) that is Quin and still paint the world around them with vibrant colour. Through the clever use of gateways, we are taken from a mediev...more

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Jun 23, 2012 Laurel C rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction, romance

This is a story of tortured souls, love and redemption. On a strange world Quin, a human traveller who moves among the stars on a quest for a lost friend, discovers Keir, an outcast in his society. All Keir wants to do is die, believing himself condemned and cursed, while Quin soon wishes to save him, having seen a glimpse of who he really is.

From this starting point follows an adventure that will warm science fiction and romance readers alike. As one hops between planets with this delightful pa...more

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May 17, 2012 Raul Delaplaya rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A friend made me read this. It wasn't what I'd expected. It was so much better. It reminded me of a Doctor Who adventure, only there wasn't a TARDIS and the Doctor was a girl. It really moved. I'll look for more from this author.

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Jun 19, 2012 Gem Sivad rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read this during my vacation and there were passages so vividly described I forgot I was on the beach. Beautiful prose and awesome world building!

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Jul 19, 2012 Kerrianne Coombes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Totally loved this book. So wonderfully written I just love the pull of a tortured hero. BRAVO!
Cant wait for another Pippa Jay book!

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Sep 15, 2012 T. rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

An enjoyable tale, once I got farther into the story and understood what was happening. The author has set up plenty of elaborate world-building, which tended to drag down the pace in several areas. The romantic side of the novel is what one would come to expect, though the relationship seemed to be extremely rushed for the amount of time the two main characters spent together. I was also a bit disappointed that the full reveal of the main villain was broadcast by one of the main characters well...more

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Dec 24, 2012 Rachel Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

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When I saw the fifth review on here talking about how this book read like a Doctor Who adventure, I knew I had to read it. It did not disappoint! This Whovian thoroughly enjoyed the romp.

As a fan of tortured heroes I enjoyed it even more. Keir is everything I love in a good hero, without being melodramatic. If you don't like heroes who struggle to find their place and accept said place, you won't like Keir.

The world-building sucked me in with just the right amount of description, especially the...more

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May 09, 2012 Chantal Halpin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm not usually a sci-fi fan, but Keir may have changed all that. Thankfully it's not too heavy on the techie side and there was chemistry from the off from the 'Blue Demon' and the 'Red Witch' lol! I loved Quinn - she was absolutely brilliant and is now one of my fave kick-a$$ heroines.

This is an epic adventure story with space travel and magic, heart break and pain. There is real character growth too. The writing is just beautiful and made everything very visual. It was a thoroughly entertaini...more

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May 22, 2012 Liana Brooks rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Not quite what I was expecting, but still a wonderful book. Keir is different than the usual brash, alpha-male hero you find in the genre. He was refreshingly real.

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

Enjoyed it very much!, very touching.

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May 10, 2013 Patrick rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

How can I describe the masterpiece that is Keir and do it justice? Honestly, I can't. You have to read it for yourself to witness the journey of discovery, liberation, and wonder on your own and see that love conquers all. Pippa crafted an amazing story, and you will be denying yourself the chance to read a truly great book if you don't.

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Jul 05, 2012 Natalie Wright rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi-romance

If you like sci fi, read this.
If you like romance, read this.
If you like to read well-written books, read this.

Full review coming soon.

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Apr 16, 2013 Imogene Nix rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was a great book. I enjoyed the growth of the relationship particularly between the hero & heroine.

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A stay-at-home mum of three who spent twelve years working as an Analytical Chemist in a Metals and Minerals laboratory, Pippa Jay bases her stories on a lifetime addiction to science-fiction books and films. Somewhere along the line a touch of romance crept into her work and refused to leave. In between torturing her plethora of characters, she spends the odd free moments trying to learn guitar,...more

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Keir

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