It was a really good book and reading it was a great joy to me. I really liked Malory with her complicated character and energy, Flynn seemed a bit weak. I liked the story and I'm going to read the other books in the series soon. ( )

I typically really enjoy books by Nora Roberts. Not this one for more reasons then I can count. I stopped reading it and that is a rare thing for me. I don’t understand the high ratings. To me it was shallow and cliche. Not interested. I will chalk it up to everyone has different tastes and that is a good thing! ( )

cheesy, but good for when you just feel like some light chick lit. ( )

Key of Light
3.5 Stars

Fate brings three women together for a chance to unlock their deepest desires. On the first of three dangerous quests, Malory Price, who has the soul of an artist and an eye for beauty, must find the Key of Light that could fulfill her destiny...or forever destroy her life.

The intriguing mythology and quest atmosphere almost compensate for the lackluster romance.

The paranormal elements are more low-key as compared to Roberts’ other series in this genre: The Sign of Seven and Circle trilogies. There is enough detail in the mythology to whet the appetite but it is not sufficiently developed. The connection between the main female characters and the magical sisters whose souls are ensnared remains unclear by the end of the book, but will hopefully be explained by the end of the series.

While Flynn and Malory are likeable characters, their relationship lacks chemistry. It also seems to undergo a confusing role reversal halfway through with Flynn becoming quite hesitant after being the initial instigator and aggressor, as opposed to Malory, who was uninterested at first, becoming the pursuer. Moreover, Flynn’s contribution to the quest is virtually non-existent other than the fact that he is friends with the men who will feature in the sequels.

The secondary characters and the dialogue are the strong points of the book. The other two couples have more sizzle in their relationships and the witty banter, especially between Malory and her gay friend from the art gallery, make this a worthwhile read.

Key of Light is a decent beginning to the overall story arc, which is interesting enough to entice me to continue reading. ( )

Tres llaves. Tres mujeres. El destino las reúne y les brinda la posibilidad de liberar sus más profundos deseos. Malory, la protagonista de este primer volumen, tiene alma de artista y un magnífico ojo para la belleza. Ella debe encontrar la Llave de la Luz, para lo cual se embarca en una búsqueda que puede satisfacer sus sueños... o destrozar su vida para siempre. He aquí el primer volumen de una apasionante trilogía llena de magia, fuerza y amor.