from bucketofrhymes

First of all, thanks to the publisher and goodreads for a free copy of the Blackthorn Key. Looks like I'm hooked on a new series now!I've always been fascinated with stories about apothecaries and alchemists, so I knew I was going to enjoy the Blackthorn Key. And it still exceeded all of my expec...

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Christopher Rowe has seen an improvement of his life situation after being in an orphan. He's apprenticed to Benedict Blackthorn who is a thoughtful mentor. When Benedict is murdered, Christopher is determined to figure out who is behind it, what their aim is, and how to hold on to some of his li...

from mountie9

Fabulous fast paced thriller for the middle grade reader (and for those of any age who just enjoy a well written adventure) The Characters are likeable, the story interesting and deftly written and the setting , absolute perfection. I could go on and on about the shop and the Library (Yeah, I kno...

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Very good book but very violent for a middle grade book

from acargile

This novel presents clues as the main characters try to uncover a mysterious message without getting killed. Master Benedict Blackthorn rescues Christopher Rowe from an orphanage and takes him as an apprentice apothecary. Christopher is very smart and shows great aptitude for the arts, but he doe...