Title: Keepers (The Eden East #1)
Author: Sacha de Black
Published: November 17, 2017
Genre: Young adult, science fiction
How I got the book: I received a free digital review copy in exchange for an honest review
Summary:
Eden’s life is balanced…
…until her soul is bound to her enemy.When her parents are murdered, the realm of Trutinor is threatened. Then a mysterious human arrives and changes everything.
As Eden’s world spirals out of control, she doesn’t need a charismatic Siren from her past returning to complicate life.
Now, saving Trutinor is the last thing on Eden’s mind.
Three boys.
Two murdered parents.
One deadly choice.
My Review:
I have been following Sacha on her blog and social media for some time now. I’ve read and followed her through every update this book and I can’t believe the time has finally come – it is out in the world. Sacha approached me to advance read this book and I was more than happy to accept.
Keepers has the most unique plot I’ve seen in a while. The world is fleshed out to the max and the characters are super important in their own way.
We follow Eden East as she tries to do right in her world, Trutinor. Everything changes when her parents are murdered, her soul is bound to not one, but two boys. One of those boys being her enemy and neither of them being the man she truly loves. Then it’s a race against time to fix their binding and Balance their souls once more.
It’s hard to explain only because this world was so cleverly crafted and the rules are complicated (but they’re easy to understand within the pages). A lot of worldbuilding went into this book and it certainly shows. The plot revolves around Keepers, Fallons, Shifters, etc., with the occasional human sprinkled in. While I would not want to be in Eden’s shoes, the world of Trutinor seems like an interesting place.
There was a good amount of romance thrown in, as once you’re Bound your soulmates. You may not be Bound to who you love. That called for a perfect opportunity for a love triangle. I’m not a big fan of romance or love triangles, but it was well done in this story and I found rooting for one guy over the other.
I loved each and every character. They all fulfilled a certain role and no talent was wasted.
Eden made a great protagonist. I loved her voice and her strong will. I felt that she had a nice balance of being “tough” and “vulnerable” at the same time.
Victor made a nice antagonist. Though I have to admit, even though we were meant to hate him, I actually liked his character in the beginning… then I hated him.
Trey made a great supporting character as did Bo, Kato, and everyone else in the story. It was a great cast of characters.
This book was written in the third person limited through Eden. I felt that was a good choice for the narrator for this kind of novel.
The pace was smooth, yet it was action-packed. It sped up and slowed down at the right moments. I never got lost in the reading as it was easy to understand and it flowed well.
There’s a lot of learning as you read this novel. It’s a big world with many new terms, but it’s easy enough to stay caught up.
I don’t read a lot of science fiction or even this kind of fantasy for that matter, but I can very easily see myself getting sucked up in this world. The ending had a great twist. I’m really looking forward to the sequel.
Keepers (The Eden East #1) by Sacha de Black gets…
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Quote:
“Scars are memories. They’re real. Moments we shouldn’t forget.” –Sacha de Black, Keepers
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Excellent review, Rachel.
Thank you. 🙂
You’re welcome!
Thanks so much for reading it Jennie 😀
My pleasure, Sasha!
I don’t read a lot of sci-fi but this sounds super interesting. I love the way your reviews are structured too.
Gemma @ http://www.gemmasbooknook.blogspot.com
I don’t read a lot of sci-fi either, but this was great. It transported you to another world similar to how J.K. Rowling created Harry Potter.
Thank you, I’m glad you like my style. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Thanks Gemma – if you get round to reading it, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Nicely done, and I can recommend several of the books you have in your links – The It Girls and The Paris Secret were excellent!
Thank you!
I love your review and how it is split up and touches on all different points 🙂 This is right up my alley! I am a new follower now. Love your blog style 🙂 Also, your bio says you are writing a book. What kind? I am doing NaNoWriMo this month and would love to chat writing with you!
Hi Megan! Thanks, I’m glad you like my style. 🙂
Yes, I’m writing a couple of novels in various genres, but it’s mostly in mystery. My NaNo though is fantasy. What about you?
Thanks for stopping by and for the follow!
Mine is a fairytale retelling (going to be a 5 book series). I have it fairly plotted but haven’t written much at all.
That’s awesome! I love retellings. I wrote a Peter Pan retelling and am in the editing stages of it now. What retelling is yours?
The first is Cinderella and then it does kinda like Once Upon a Time and starts mashing the characters together (in a unique way, I hope!)
That sounds cool! Are you planning on publishing it when it’s done? I’d love to check it out.
Absolutely…when its FINALLY done 🙂
Great. 🙂
Awesome review Rachel! I think I’m gonna go add this book to my TBR! 🙂
You should, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Ahhh, amazing thank you for adding it to your TBR – I hope you enjoy Eden’s story as much as I do when you get a chance to read it 😀
Science Fiction is not really my style but you did a great review!
Thank you! And thanks for stopping by. 🙂
What a great review. I feel like I’d enjoy this book a lot.
Yeah, it’s great. Thanks. 🙂
If you get a chance to read it, I hope you enjoy it 😀
It’s sounds as though the author was able to capture everything that make a good YA Fantasy and articulate it in such way that made it a great YA. This book sounds like it’ll be an excellent read.
Yes, she did. It’s a great read, should you ever get the chance. 🙂
ahh thank you Cia – that’s a lovely comment – fingers crossed I did!
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Thank you so much for sharing Don 😀
You’re welcome
Sounds like such a great read! Now I want it too. Share? Haha
Can’t, book reviewer’s scout honor. 😉
But if you ever get the chance, you should definitely buy it and give it a try.
I will definitely buy it, allowing you to honor your book reviewer’s scout honor.
Thank you. 😉
aww thank you – if you do read it I really hope you enjoy it 😀
Thank you so so so so much for such an amazing review Rachel, I am absolutely honoured. I will be sharing this for a long time to come. Thank you for all the support you’ve given me along the way, I feel like we’ve been in this together from the start! I will be here cheering you on when it’s your big day too 😀
It’s been a pleasure, Sacha. I’ve really enjoyed this ride with you and I’m looking forward to reading more of your work when the time comes. 🙂
P.s. I love that you chose a quote too – that made my day ❤
Quotes are great and really make the story memorable. 🙂