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The Marked Son Keepers of Life #1 Shea Berkley Books

Picked this book up because it was on the daily deal. It's a little simplistic for an adult reader, but cute and suitable for young teens.

Kudos for actually having a male protagonist. The feminist movement in literature has most of the world convinced that any book that doesn't focus entirely on females is sexist in nature -- a stance I find sexist in itself.

Can't give it a full five because the use of the 1st person was distracting. New writers like to use it because they think it's easier, but in reality, very few authors can handle it effectively.


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The Marked Son Keepers of Life #1 Shea Berkley Books Reviews

The Marked Son by Shea Berkeley is a fantastic read. I loved how the story was told from Dylan's point of view. It's an exciting action-packed adventure that's sure to please not only young adults but their parents as well. Looking forward to reading the next one.
I found the idea of existing on two different dimensions, to be intriguing. I would like for the story to go on and everything to be resolved. Interesting characters were Kera and Dylan.
(4.5 stars) I really enjoyed this story and specifically Dylan, the main protagonist. Initially, I had a little difficulty switching between the Dylan's first person contemporary point-of-view and Kera's third person fantasy story. But by halfway through the book, I couldn't put it down. Although I am not a heavy fantasy reader, I grew to enjoy the alternate realm Shea Berkley creates--especially the pux. I look forward to the next book in the saga.
So when I first ordered THE MARKED SON (Keepers Of Life) for my , the posted plot summery wasn't really clear on exactly what kind of paranormal story this was going to be; just that it was from Dylan's pov. A 17 year old, who's recently been abandoned by his only know parent and if that isn't life jarring enough, now he's seeing the real life incarnation of the girl who's been haunting his dreams since he was a small child. So I'm going in expecting... well, I'm not really sure what I'm expecting, a ghost story of some sort maybe? But the reviews are encouraging and I'm looking for something new.

We'll this is definitely not a ghost story per se, but something so much more... a tale full of humor, of love and sacrifice and most certainly one abundant in magic. All the characters felt well thought out and pretty colorful in their own right. I challenge readers not to fall for he off beat quirky and sarcastic Dylan from the get; who displays a sweet honest nature and a quiet strength as he deals with his mother who is isn't winning any awards for being a loving caring parent anytime soon. But even with his less than happy situation, Dylan's personality and inner dialog kept smile on my face.

And then there's the girl (isn't there always a girl)... but I'll let you find out for yourself what direction she takes Dylan and the story in; because I think in the end, the vagueness of the books given plot description, really did the story a solid. I was genuinely surprised and shocked throughout the entire journey, oh and what a rollercoaster of a ride it was... and one that I highly recommend you take.
Wow! I finished this book a half hour ago and my heart is still in hyper drive. The action in this book doesn't let up for a second and I loved every minute of it! You enter this world with Dylan as he is being driven to his grandparents' house by his mother. He assumes it is just another stop on their every changing living environment, but is shocked when his mother takes off one night without even saying goodbye. He is abandoned by the only person that has been a constant in his life and left with people that may be family, but he has never met until a couple of days ago. Dylan is not really big on family since his mother has not exactly been a loving parent, but he is willing to give his grandparents a try. He is with them a couple of days when he sees her, the girl he has dreamed about his whole life and thought did not actually exist. Her name is Kera and the pull he feels toward her overwhelms him. He has to be near her with no understanding as to why at first. He soon discovers she is from another dimension that runs parallel to ours called Taeg and they two of them share more in common than Dylan could have ever imagined.

I will admit that I have not really been in love with young adult lately. It seems to be a lot of the same story and I was starting to become cynical about it. Thank goodness I have found an author that has reaffirmed my faith in young adult literature. The Marked Son is a refreshing and magical start to a new series that caught me completely off guard and has left me yearning for more.

One of the most interesting aspects of this book was the point of view changes. Most of the story is told from Dylan's first person point of view, but when we switch to Kera it is in the third person. I have never seen this done before in a novel. At first it did throw me off and take me a little time to adjust, but once I did I really enjoyed this style. I loved getting to see both sides of this story and the way the author chose to portray the voices was unique and intriguing. It was also essential to see Kera's life so we could understand the politics of Taeg and how life is in this other dimension.

The secondary characters also had great presence in the story. Dylan does not make true friends easily. He has spent his life always trying to keep people at a distance, but when he moves in with his grandparents he meets two boys who he quickly forms a bond with. Leo and Jason have grown up together and are very loyal once they form friendships. They help Dylan when needed and even go into Taeg at one point to help him rescue Kera, knowing it is going to be a dangerous road. Leo and Jason's humor were welcome at many tense moments and help lighten the mood for both the reader and Dylan.

Something I did not expect was the level of emotion this book pulled from me. Shea has written her characters so well that it is easy to become emotionally invested in their well-being. There are moments that brought tears to my eyes and had me shouting at the injustice that befell them. I was so engrossed in this world and the many characters that I have grown attached too already. While it did tug at my heartstrings to watch events unfold, it was an exhilarating ride to be on with Dylan and Kera through the highs and the lows.

Overall, this book is just fantastic. I have not read a young adult book in a long time that I have enjoyed as much as this one. Shea has given us an amazing cast of characters, some to love and some to hate, a plot that is full of twists and turns leaving you on the edge of your seat and a beautiful and innocent romance that infuses the two main characters with strength and courage that they need to survive. If you have not found this book yet, I highly recommend that you do. It is a must read and a series I cannot wait to see more of in the future.
This is a solid, simply written teen fantasy. Character development was strong especially the teenage boy from a dysfunctional home. The plot line and background made sense and was disclosed in a logical way. The dialogue was stilted - this is always the hardest part to get just right.

One of the strengths of the book is the number of characters and the good job she does staying true to each one in their actions. I especially liked the selfish vs. rightful action tension of Dylon. Also well done was plot development - it may surprise you.
Picked this book up because it was on the daily deal. It's a little simplistic for an adult reader, but cute and suitable for young teens.

Kudos for actually having a male protagonist. The feminist movement in literature has most of the world convinced that any book that doesn't focus entirely on females is sexist in nature -- a stance I find sexist in itself.

Can't give it a full five because the use of the 1st person was distracting. New writers like to use it because they think it's easier, but in reality, very few authors can handle it effectively.