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Isobel Key #2
The Key Inheritance
Ten years after the trip to Scotland that changed her life, Lou is back in the misty, magical country. This time, however, she’s not on vacation: Lou is there to settle some distasteful and depressing family business. When Brian, her old Highland fling, turns up, Lou is forced to wrestle with a past that she thought was dead and buried. As tension between the former lovers mounts, something wicked is stirring in Scotland. Lou must use all her strength to handle the increasingly desperate situation, but will she be strong enough to battle both a vengeful ghost and her heart?
The Key Inheritance is a novella that takes place a decade after the events of The Burning of Isobel Key. This contemporary story crosses into the supernatural as Lou discovers evidence of a long-dead spirit who refuses to rest in peace. Lou may have thought that she was finished with the witch Isobel Key, but her inheritance is more than the young woman can handle alone.
The Key Inheritance is a novella that takes place a decade after the events of The Burning of Isobel Key. This contemporary story crosses into the supernatural as Lou discovers evidence of a long-dead spirit who refuses to rest in peace. Lou may have thought that she was finished with the witch Isobel Key, but her inheritance is more than the young woman can handle alone.
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26 books270 followersJen McConnel is an award winning author. She writes Young Adult and New Adult fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. When she isn’t writing, she can be found on her yoga mat, teaching, or wandering off on another adventure.
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February 27, 2013
“The Key Inheritance” represents another home run for Jen McConnel. The sequel to “The Burning of Isobel Key” bounces once again between the present and the distant past, ushering readers once more into the worlds of Lou and Isobel Key.
When we last saw Lou, she was abandoning the man she loved to reconnect with long-lost family. In the decade since, she’s made great strides—most notably, from bookstore clerk to professor—but she still hasn’t rediscovered love … although all of that may change as she returns to Scotland on the heels of a relative’s death.
Lou never expects to run into her old lover. Or a ghost from her distant past.
In “The Burning of Isobel Key,” I felt the historical piece was the more compelling than the contemporary part. The tables are turned in “The Key Inheritance.” The tension between Lou and Brian—coupled with the inevitable “what might have been” heartstring tugs—overshadows the blasts from the past. Again, it isn’t a bad thing, as this is clearly Lou and Brian’s story.
How does it end? Do the star-crossed ex-lovers reconcile? Will a ghost from the past wreak havoc on their tale? Why does Lou’s mouth taste like dirty laundry? WTF does Sharon have to come out of the broom closet about? And who the hell is Sharon, anyway?
The answers to these questions, and more, can be found within the pages (or pixels) of “The Key Inheritance.” I highly recommend it to YA, NA, paranormal and even light fantasy fans.
When we last saw Lou, she was abandoning the man she loved to reconnect with long-lost family. In the decade since, she’s made great strides—most notably, from bookstore clerk to professor—but she still hasn’t rediscovered love … although all of that may change as she returns to Scotland on the heels of a relative’s death.
Lou never expects to run into her old lover. Or a ghost from her distant past.
In “The Burning of Isobel Key,” I felt the historical piece was the more compelling than the contemporary part. The tables are turned in “The Key Inheritance.” The tension between Lou and Brian—coupled with the inevitable “what might have been” heartstring tugs—overshadows the blasts from the past. Again, it isn’t a bad thing, as this is clearly Lou and Brian’s story.
How does it end? Do the star-crossed ex-lovers reconcile? Will a ghost from the past wreak havoc on their tale? Why does Lou’s mouth taste like dirty laundry? WTF does Sharon have to come out of the broom closet about? And who the hell is Sharon, anyway?
The answers to these questions, and more, can be found within the pages (or pixels) of “The Key Inheritance.” I highly recommend it to YA, NA, paranormal and even light fantasy fans.
January 24, 2013
This is a follow-up novella, following The Burning of Isobel Key, and a must read if you loved the first book. Isobel Key left us wondering what would happen with Brian, her sexy Highland fling, wondering if that was over forever. It also left us wondering what would happen to Lou, with all of the new discoveries she had made in Scotland. Key Inheritance answered those questions for us, along with lots of unexpected twists and turns.
Things to love about Key Inheritance...
The reunion of Lou and Brian. I love, love, love that the author didn't make their reunion unrealistically perfect from the moment they set eyes upon each other once again. It was rife with hurt feelings and trust issues and that is the reality of a situation like that.
The storytelling. Once again, the story went back and forth in time, this time using letters and journals as the primary vehicle for that to happen.
The magic. 10 years later and Lou is clearly more comfortable with her magic and her faith. There was a lot more of the magic and the paranormal in this book and it made the story pretty engrossing.
The characters: Going back in time in this book dealt with other characters, the doctor and Alexander. We met them in the first book, but it is their stories that were told in this book. Alexander was a bit of a jerk in the first book, and wasn't much better in this one. The doctor was the one that surprised me. The story was told more from his point of view than Isobel's and gave us a different perspective on him.
Things that I wanted more of...
Alexander. I really wanted to know even more about why he treated Isobel as he did and how he felt about what he did.
Lou's adopted family: At the end of the first book, I wondered how Lou's adopted parents were going to feel about Lou's need to seek out her biological family. From the beginning of this book, it was clear that Lou and uprooted herself and moved to be in her bio-family, but there was no mention of where things stood with her adopted family.
Definitely a wonderful series that I am glad I read! If you like good witchy tales and historical fiction, this is a good fit. Added bonus, it is steeped in Scottishness!
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Things to love about Key Inheritance...
The reunion of Lou and Brian. I love, love, love that the author didn't make their reunion unrealistically perfect from the moment they set eyes upon each other once again. It was rife with hurt feelings and trust issues and that is the reality of a situation like that.
The storytelling. Once again, the story went back and forth in time, this time using letters and journals as the primary vehicle for that to happen.
The magic. 10 years later and Lou is clearly more comfortable with her magic and her faith. There was a lot more of the magic and the paranormal in this book and it made the story pretty engrossing.
The characters: Going back in time in this book dealt with other characters, the doctor and Alexander. We met them in the first book, but it is their stories that were told in this book. Alexander was a bit of a jerk in the first book, and wasn't much better in this one. The doctor was the one that surprised me. The story was told more from his point of view than Isobel's and gave us a different perspective on him.
Things that I wanted more of...
Alexander. I really wanted to know even more about why he treated Isobel as he did and how he felt about what he did.
Lou's adopted family: At the end of the first book, I wondered how Lou's adopted parents were going to feel about Lou's need to seek out her biological family. From the beginning of this book, it was clear that Lou and uprooted herself and moved to be in her bio-family, but there was no mention of where things stood with her adopted family.
Definitely a wonderful series that I am glad I read! If you like good witchy tales and historical fiction, this is a good fit. Added bonus, it is steeped in Scottishness!
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January 5, 2013
I am very happy to say that this book brought me what I thought was missing from The Burning of Isobel Key, magic! And it even brought a bit of the paranormal with a ghost. I thought this novella was pretty fast paced as the story moved along quickly. My main complaint is that I think I could have done without the visits to the past. For me these were the slower moments in the book and I don't really feel like they added much to the story. That said I did like the suspense that I found in this book as we discovered that Lou was being haunted by a vicious ghost out for vengeance.
We get to see that Lou is more comfortable with the fact that she is a witch and is no longer afraid to practice her art. We see that she has grown into a much more mature young woman who has finally accepted who she is.
On top of getting to see her use magic we get to see Brian again as she sees him for the first time in ten years! And I loved the tension between her and Brian as he was torn between hating her and loving her. I was really happy to see that there was no instant love, and that they didn't just pick up right where they left off after 10 years.
However, I really wish that this novella took place closer to the ending of The Burning of Isobel Key because I really feel like a lot of time had passed. It would have been really nice to get glimpses into Lou's life as she grew to be that mature, confidant young woman.
Overall a really good, fast paced read that gives you a spark of magic, a splash of paranormal and the tingling of romance.
*Author gave me an ARC in exchange for an honest review
We get to see that Lou is more comfortable with the fact that she is a witch and is no longer afraid to practice her art. We see that she has grown into a much more mature young woman who has finally accepted who she is.
On top of getting to see her use magic we get to see Brian again as she sees him for the first time in ten years! And I loved the tension between her and Brian as he was torn between hating her and loving her. I was really happy to see that there was no instant love, and that they didn't just pick up right where they left off after 10 years.
However, I really wish that this novella took place closer to the ending of The Burning of Isobel Key because I really feel like a lot of time had passed. It would have been really nice to get glimpses into Lou's life as she grew to be that mature, confidant young woman.
Overall a really good, fast paced read that gives you a spark of magic, a splash of paranormal and the tingling of romance.
*Author gave me an ARC in exchange for an honest review
March 14, 2013
I enjoyed this book as a continuance from the first book. I liked the new past story that again paralleled the present day one. However, this felt way too short. I was also disappointed in Lou. I know she is a fictional character, but it bothered me that she didn't keep in touch with anyone, not even the relative that made finding her birth family possible. I guess it just didn't seem like it stayed true to the Lou I met in the first book. This book also left out any mention of Lou's adoptive parents? What happened there? Did she ever tell them about her religion? Did they ever accept it? How did they feel about her finding her adoptive family? Or Lou going back to Scotland? Or her decision in the end? Lou calls home to talk to Tammy a couple of times, but never does she even think of her adoptive parents. Also, the way it read, I expected the creepy guy in the shop to play a larger role in the final spell, even if he was creepy and twisted.
I really did love getting to read further into the life of Lou and honestly hope the author revisits her again. And I hope if she does, the book is a longer one. This one was great, but I would have like a lot more development in the haunting and more explanation regarding the intervening years between the books.
I guess that isn't a bad thing though, when readers love the story enough to wish it was longer. This book could have easily been twice as long and I would have happily read it.
I really did love getting to read further into the life of Lou and honestly hope the author revisits her again. And I hope if she does, the book is a longer one. This one was great, but I would have like a lot more development in the haunting and more explanation regarding the intervening years between the books.
I guess that isn't a bad thing though, when readers love the story enough to wish it was longer. This book could have easily been twice as long and I would have happily read it.
January 9, 2013
This is the second book in the series and I couldn't wait to get it on my e-reader. The first book ends where you are left to wonder if Lou will ever see Brian again or what will happen when she meets her biological family. This book picks up 10 years later when Lou goes back to Scotland to take care of some family matters, things have changed over the past 10 years but she meets Brian when she arrives. They have their ups and downs emotionally as would be expected after how Lou left Brian standing at the airport when he asked he to stay in Scotland 10 years ago. This is a shorter book, including more magic in it and we learn a bit more about Lou and her magical background. We also see more into the Isobel Key story just like in the first book we go back in time here and there. This time we learn more about the Dr. and Alexander, how they met and more about their personality. The characters are well developed along with a great story line of love, witchcraft and ghosts!
The author gave me a ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The author gave me a ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 19, 2018
So life has gone full circle for Lou and she is returning to the place where she found herself 5 years ago. She has grown up and achieved much during those years but she still wonders what will happen if she happens to run into Brian. Let me tell you, sparks fly! Brian is not the same, easy going laddie that he used to be and yes, some of that is Lou's fault - if you can call it that as she just wasn't ready to settle down. I think I actually like Brian a bit more in this book because he's grown into such a strong character. He still has feelings and compassion but now he won't let anyone, even Lou, tell him what he's got to do.
This story is compact but still full of action. It is very well written and comes to a satisfying conclusion. The characters have more depth which makes them more engaging than ever. A perfect sequel to The Secret of Isobel Key. The only problem I have is that I still want more! ;)
This story is compact but still full of action. It is very well written and comes to a satisfying conclusion. The characters have more depth which makes them more engaging than ever. A perfect sequel to The Secret of Isobel Key. The only problem I have is that I still want more! ;)
June 16, 2015
It was even better than what I had expected. A befitting ending to Lou's as well as Isobel's story. Lou returned to Scotland after five years when professor dies and now she has to sort through his things and accept her inheritance.
The first surprise she got was Brian, apparently the professor had written to him as well, requesting that he helped Lou. The second surprise was Brian's behavior towards her. Not to mention she had to deal with a vengeful ghost as well.
In this book we learn a little more about Isobel's brother-in-law and his friendship with the doctor, who caused that tragedy all these years ago. I liked the fact that in this book the story from past and present continued side by side, just like book 1. I had fun reading more about Lou and Isobel Key. I thing every fan of paranormal must read these books :)
The first surprise she got was Brian, apparently the professor had written to him as well, requesting that he helped Lou. The second surprise was Brian's behavior towards her. Not to mention she had to deal with a vengeful ghost as well.
In this book we learn a little more about Isobel's brother-in-law and his friendship with the doctor, who caused that tragedy all these years ago. I liked the fact that in this book the story from past and present continued side by side, just like book 1. I had fun reading more about Lou and Isobel Key. I thing every fan of paranormal must read these books :)
February 19, 2013
Review: This book is the second in a series the first being The Burning of Isobel Key. I haven’t read the first yet but that no way detracted from this book. I found it engaging from the first with just the right amount of mystery revolving around Lou. Coming back to Scotland after ten years to wrap up her cousins estate and running into a old love is hard enough but she must deal with left over ghosts of the distant past relatives. Using her faith as a witch to help. Now I must go get the first book and get filled in on the details of that past. I found this a pleasant read. In all areas I give it a 4.
April 12, 2013
Jen McConnel's short novel, The Key Inheritance, is a mix of a love story and the supernatural, and evolves around the main character Lou. She returns to Scotland after ten years, to tidy up an inherited estate, hoping that Brian, the only man she has ever felt anything for, still has a place for her in his heart.
Lou finds that Brian is extremely cold and that the house she has inherited is haunted by a an ancestor from many generations ago, who is certainly not friendly.
I found this story a little slow, but kept reading to find out if Lou and Brian ended up to together.
Lou finds that Brian is extremely cold and that the house she has inherited is haunted by a an ancestor from many generations ago, who is certainly not friendly.
I found this story a little slow, but kept reading to find out if Lou and Brian ended up to together.
February 14, 2013
This was second in the series about Lou and her adventures in Scotland 10 years after her first visit. She returns and meets Brian once again. I really enjoyed both on this series and would love to read more about them.
March 18, 2013
Well, I finished it, and I'm giving it 5 stars. Not because it's a masterpiece of literature, but because it made me smile :)
March 19, 2013
I'm only disappointed it wasn't longer...
February 2, 2013
Great ending to a the previous Isobel book. I will look for more by this author.
August 31, 2014
You can read this and many other reviews on my YA book blog The White Unicorn!
An Open Letter To Her Secret Inheritance,
I have to be honest. I don't think you were as great as the book that you follow. You fell a little flat for me, but to be fair I still really enjoyed you. You were a fun, fast, easy read and you brought back some characters that I really enjoyed the first time around. So thank you for that...
-The White Unicorn
I was excited when I heard that McConnel was coming out with a follow up novel to "The Secret of Isobel Key". I really enjoyed it and I was really excited to jump back into Lou's world. Perhaps it was the short length of this book that left me wanting more, or maybe it was the fact that I was actually satisfied with the ending of the first book, but this story felt a little redundant to me. That being said, I'm still a huge fan of McConnel's writing.
In the beginning of the book we get dropped into Lou's story 5 years down the line from where we last saw her. She's more sure of herself and of her magic, which is a delightful development. However, her once flirtatious and amazing chemistry with Brian seemed tedious this time around. I understand that 5 years is a long time, but they held so much resentment over something that most likely ended up helping Lou find herself in the long run.
I guess it goes back to the "let's not talk about it" romance trope that isn't my favorite. In this case my dislike for a romance that I dug the first time around is probably more of a "It's not you, it's me" type of thing.
I do love how McConnel manages to drop you into her setting. She world building makes you feel like you're traipsing around Scotland and that's awesome!
The mystery ties into the last book and continues the story of Isobel Key, but from a different point of view. I really like that we get to see some bits of history as well as all the modern happenings, it gives the book a fresh feel. In this case it also makes the book feel a pretty repetitive. I felt like the same things were done in both books and that this novel didn't end up being as exciting.
I know that this review isn't full of glowing praise, but don't let that fool you. I did enjoy this one and I got through it quickly because I wanted to know what happened in the end. I'd say if you're a fan of the first book, definitely check this one out. If you haven't read either yet, you should.
An Open Letter To Her Secret Inheritance,
I have to be honest. I don't think you were as great as the book that you follow. You fell a little flat for me, but to be fair I still really enjoyed you. You were a fun, fast, easy read and you brought back some characters that I really enjoyed the first time around. So thank you for that...
-The White Unicorn
I was excited when I heard that McConnel was coming out with a follow up novel to "The Secret of Isobel Key". I really enjoyed it and I was really excited to jump back into Lou's world. Perhaps it was the short length of this book that left me wanting more, or maybe it was the fact that I was actually satisfied with the ending of the first book, but this story felt a little redundant to me. That being said, I'm still a huge fan of McConnel's writing.
In the beginning of the book we get dropped into Lou's story 5 years down the line from where we last saw her. She's more sure of herself and of her magic, which is a delightful development. However, her once flirtatious and amazing chemistry with Brian seemed tedious this time around. I understand that 5 years is a long time, but they held so much resentment over something that most likely ended up helping Lou find herself in the long run.
I guess it goes back to the "let's not talk about it" romance trope that isn't my favorite. In this case my dislike for a romance that I dug the first time around is probably more of a "It's not you, it's me" type of thing.
I do love how McConnel manages to drop you into her setting. She world building makes you feel like you're traipsing around Scotland and that's awesome!
The mystery ties into the last book and continues the story of Isobel Key, but from a different point of view. I really like that we get to see some bits of history as well as all the modern happenings, it gives the book a fresh feel. In this case it also makes the book feel a pretty repetitive. I felt like the same things were done in both books and that this novel didn't end up being as exciting.
I know that this review isn't full of glowing praise, but don't let that fool you. I did enjoy this one and I got through it quickly because I wanted to know what happened in the end. I'd say if you're a fan of the first book, definitely check this one out. If you haven't read either yet, you should.
June 9, 2014
After reading The Secret of Isobel Key, I joined the author street team on Facebook, so I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this novella sequel for review!
Her Secret Inheritance starts 5 years after the end of Isobel, and before I talk any more about the book, be warned, it's likely that there will be spoilers for the previous book. Lou is once again on her way to Scotland, and this time her reason to go there is not as happy an occasion as it was the previous time.
It seems that despite the sort of closure we got by the end of the last book about the ghosts of the past, not everything was set to rest, and so Lou finds herself involved in unexpected paranormal happenings. Not only that, she has to face her choices in the past when she meets Brian again, the boy she left behind when she chose to find herself and get to know her biological family.
That was actually one of my favourite parts of the last book, how finding a guy she liked and could love and that could be in love with her was not all the answers that she needed. Of course that means that meeting Brian again is tough to face for her, and not at all easy for him either.
Once again we switch perspectives from the present to the past, and from Lou to Brian, and that helps presenting a fuller picture of the whole story, not just for this book but also for Isobel Key. I'm thinking I really want to read a purely historical fiction book from Jen badly, because she writes about the past so wonderfully!
Brian was not as charming in this one as he was on the first book, and to a point I can understand him being wounded and unhappy about being left behind without much of an explanation, but he acting a bit too much like an ass on a couple of occasions. Lou has grown up, she's found herself and what she loves and she's grown, but she hasn't lost her tendency to not stand up for herself when the going gets rough. She should have called Brian on his bullshit a lil earlier for my taste, and maybe simply talk about things first to clear the air, no matter how hard it'd seemed.
I was glad to read how everything was wrapped up, how Lou decided on her path once again on her own reasons, and not just for a swoony guy, no matter how swoony he might be, but at the same time I liked how the possibility of a second chance is presented.
All in all, a quick read that reminded me of my love for Scotland and that was quite a satisfying sequel. Well deserved 3 to 3.5 stars.
Her Secret Inheritance starts 5 years after the end of Isobel, and before I talk any more about the book, be warned, it's likely that there will be spoilers for the previous book. Lou is once again on her way to Scotland, and this time her reason to go there is not as happy an occasion as it was the previous time.
It seems that despite the sort of closure we got by the end of the last book about the ghosts of the past, not everything was set to rest, and so Lou finds herself involved in unexpected paranormal happenings. Not only that, she has to face her choices in the past when she meets Brian again, the boy she left behind when she chose to find herself and get to know her biological family.
That was actually one of my favourite parts of the last book, how finding a guy she liked and could love and that could be in love with her was not all the answers that she needed. Of course that means that meeting Brian again is tough to face for her, and not at all easy for him either.
Once again we switch perspectives from the present to the past, and from Lou to Brian, and that helps presenting a fuller picture of the whole story, not just for this book but also for Isobel Key. I'm thinking I really want to read a purely historical fiction book from Jen badly, because she writes about the past so wonderfully!
Brian was not as charming in this one as he was on the first book, and to a point I can understand him being wounded and unhappy about being left behind without much of an explanation, but he acting a bit too much like an ass on a couple of occasions. Lou has grown up, she's found herself and what she loves and she's grown, but she hasn't lost her tendency to not stand up for herself when the going gets rough. She should have called Brian on his bullshit a lil earlier for my taste, and maybe simply talk about things first to clear the air, no matter how hard it'd seemed.
I was glad to read how everything was wrapped up, how Lou decided on her path once again on her own reasons, and not just for a swoony guy, no matter how swoony he might be, but at the same time I liked how the possibility of a second chance is presented.
All in all, a quick read that reminded me of my love for Scotland and that was quite a satisfying sequel. Well deserved 3 to 3.5 stars.
June 27, 2013
We last left Lou finding out that she is related to the Professor and that she has family in the states that are dying to meet her. She has left Brian standing jilted at the airport hoping that she would stay. We are thrust back into their lives 10 years later! Lou is heading back to Scotland to visit the professor’s home and who shows up on the doorstep not 10 minutes later, Brian. 10 years is a long time, people change, move on, and feelings are fleeting….or are they!?
In Lou’s journey back to Scotland she has to deal with more than Isobel’s story but an angry ghost, a sad house, and a mysterious death. She will have to put together the clues before she is the next target of this menacing ghost. We get perspectives from Lou, Brian, and a flash back to 1657! Lou is still the girl we all remember from book 1, she is determined, strong willed, and fighting her true feelings. Brian is still the sexy man we all fell in love with. This time around her is battling his feeling (angry yet still drawn to Lou) and trying not to get caught up in the spell of Lou.
The story was short and left me hanging again! You have no idea if Lou and Brian are going to rekindle their romance (even though she does hint at it..but you never know) and if Lou will be hearing more of Isobel Key and the other people from that long ago story! I was slightly disappointed that there was no building up to something magical and the story stayed even for me throughout. I must say though that Jen McConnel has an enchanting way of describing Scotland that it puts me in awe! I loved reading about the Professors house, the library, the courtyard all sounds to die for! I would move in in a heartbeat!
In Lou’s journey back to Scotland she has to deal with more than Isobel’s story but an angry ghost, a sad house, and a mysterious death. She will have to put together the clues before she is the next target of this menacing ghost. We get perspectives from Lou, Brian, and a flash back to 1657! Lou is still the girl we all remember from book 1, she is determined, strong willed, and fighting her true feelings. Brian is still the sexy man we all fell in love with. This time around her is battling his feeling (angry yet still drawn to Lou) and trying not to get caught up in the spell of Lou.
The story was short and left me hanging again! You have no idea if Lou and Brian are going to rekindle their romance (even though she does hint at it..but you never know) and if Lou will be hearing more of Isobel Key and the other people from that long ago story! I was slightly disappointed that there was no building up to something magical and the story stayed even for me throughout. I must say though that Jen McConnel has an enchanting way of describing Scotland that it puts me in awe! I loved reading about the Professors house, the library, the courtyard all sounds to die for! I would move in in a heartbeat!
July 5, 2014
Don't let the three stars deceive you. I did really like this story. This is really a 3.5 Star rating! I was excited to read more about Lou and Brian and their adventures. It was well written and had that nice bit of magic and mystery that the first book had.
My only complaint was that it was short, and I really wanted MORE. From the acknowledgements it seems that the author was asked by her fans to write more about Lou and Brian (I can't blame them!), but maybe there wasn't more to tell. I know that authors sort of have to have "the spirit" when it comes to a story line and characters, so maybe this was all there was. So if that's the case - thank you! Because I got the closure I was looking for! :-)
I still encourage anyone who's read The Secret of Isobel Key to pick this book up. You'll want to see what happens and Jen McConnel provides you with an ending that will make you smile. :-)
My only complaint was that it was short, and I really wanted MORE. From the acknowledgements it seems that the author was asked by her fans to write more about Lou and Brian (I can't blame them!), but maybe there wasn't more to tell. I know that authors sort of have to have "the spirit" when it comes to a story line and characters, so maybe this was all there was. So if that's the case - thank you! Because I got the closure I was looking for! :-)
I still encourage anyone who's read The Secret of Isobel Key to pick this book up. You'll want to see what happens and Jen McConnel provides you with an ending that will make you smile. :-)
August 20, 2013
short book, May 20, 2013
This review is from: The Key Inheritance (The Key Legacy) (Kindle Edition)
Too short. Too many things left unexplained and still left you wondering what next. This and the first book should have been one book with her 10 years included. Very good idea but not done justice.
September 4, 2015
I liked this so much better than the first book! I wish this was a novel instead of a novella because it was a great story that could've easily stretched into a longer book with more details and action. As it is, it is a fast paced read that gives us more closure for Lou and Brian. Must read as a follow-up if you've read the Secret of Isobel Key!
June 8, 2014
Lou returns to Scotland after 5 years due to a family member dying and is thrown together with Brian once she gets there. Brian annoyed me at first due to not believing and even though he comes around a bit, it feels forced. I like it because it closed Isobel Key but the book itself feels lacking.
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