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The Blackthorn Key was a phenomenal read. Its genres are historical/paranormal fiction. The story is set in 1665 in London England. The novel contains many codes and puzzles in which the main character (Christopher Rowe) has to decipher. Kevin Sands has really created a masterpiece of a book. I would highly recommend The Blackthorn Key if you love suspense, mystery, action, and fantasy rolled all into one fantastic novel! @MrsBabki

The Blackthorn Key looks at the life of Christopher Rowe- a young apprentice apothecary who must use his knowledge and skills to save London before a terrible secret gets into the wrong hands. A multitude of murders put London‘s apothecaries into danger and many begin to fear the worst. As the Cult of Archangel strikes again, Christopher finds his master Benedict Blackthorn, dead in their shop.

This book, is beyond words. It‘s full of action and is so well written, I could read it a thousand times over and never be bored of it. Kevin Sands used so many confusing yet mind grabbing codes that all came together in the end. No matter what kind of books you like, give this a read, you wouldn‘t be disappointed!

I recently finished The Blackthorn Key and I enjoyed it, although it would not be one of my favorites. The story was good, although there was nothing special about it, in my opinion. All in all, it was a quick read, I enjoyed it, and I would recommend this book to everyone.

I am currently reading the blackthorn key by kevin sands. I have read this book before but it keeps catching me off guard with the plot twists. I enjoy the genre of this book and would recommend this to anyone who likes murder mystery and books based in the 1600s. I would rate this 8/10

Christopher Rowe is a young apprentice who works in a shop full of magic. He works alongside his beloved master Benedict Blackthorn, Christopher spends his days creating powerful medicines and recipes of magic. But when a mysterious cult of murders haunt the streets of London, Christopher has no choice but to solve the mystery. Before it‘s too late. I would rate this book an 8/10, I enjoyed it! It was a quick read for me!

Genre: HIstorical Fiction, Paranormal Fiction
Date started: November 14, 2019
Date finished: November 20, 2019
Why I chose this book: I chose this book because it's full of mystery and it was had an interesting plot.
Summary: In the year 1665, and an orphan apprentice named Christopher Rowe (protagonist) is assisting his master Benedict Blackthorn.

The Blackthorn key is about a boy named Christopher who‘s master (teacher) comes home late at night with burns on his back. After a few short days Christoper comes home to his master tied with rope and dead. Heartbroken him and his best friend Tom search to solve the mystery behind his death. While uncovering the true meaning behind his work. If you like books that are about mysteries and adventures you will love this book! The genre is fiction.

The Blackthorn Key was a very good book with suspense and mystery. The wording was good and something that I liked about the book was that the recipes used by the apothecaries were used by real ones in the setting and timeframes of the book. Some parts of the book were a little dragging but once you got past them it got very flowing.

Summary: It's the year 1665 and Christopher Rowe is an orphan apprenticed to the great apothecary master Benedict Blackthorn.Except for a fewexplosions here and there,his life is great.His master is kind and intelligent,andChristopher has what it takes to become a great apothecary himself.The book did not appeal to me as much as I thought it would,so it was hard to read.I think this book is also targeted to a younger audience, judging by the theme

Genre : Paranormal fiction
Date started : 10/1/19
Date completed : 10/16/19
How did you choose this book : It interested me in the library
Who was the protagonist; what was his/her problem and how was the problem resolved ? (next post)

When a cult of murderers go around London a boy named Christopher Rowe and his master find themselves in a dangerous place. And when Christopher finds something that could end the world he doesn‘t know who his allies are... I would say that the tone is dark but your friends are always there. If you like magic and suspense this is for you.

I think for the first time ever I am disappointed in #Bookoutlet. I ordered some GN for my swaps. One came in as vol 2 instead of vol 1, and the other came in in the movie tie in edition which was NOT what I ordered.

Then there is this. This is clearly a used book. I do NOT buy used books for swaps (I give books used by me, but I don‘t buy them). I knew it was scratch and dent but as you can see from the library markings...👇🏻

Starting this one this week. A recommendation by a friend.

It was a good book I read it at the start of the year and it was done just like that I loved it.

Read to my son. This is pretty interesting.

#raisingreaders

#booksandtea

I really liked this book at first it was a little slow but it got really good after the slow part. The covers are very appealing. It was not confusing at all it was very easy to follow.And it also created a good picture in my mind.I would recommend this book to most people that just like a good long read

Really enjoyed this one and already grabbed the second in the series.

This is middle school reading at its best. Adventure, history and puzzles are combined with a great story and a comforting conclusion. I really enjoyed it

I was very excited to meet Kevin Sands at Word On The Street in Lethbridge today - I have a very sentimental attachment to his book, The Blackthorn Key, as it was the first book I was able to read cover to cover after having my stroke.

Love 🌹

I'll take three-word titles starting with The for $500, Alex #holidayreads #vacation

This was an enjoyable read. Had a few good twists, and pulls you into the period. The main characters are likeable and easy to root for. I cringed a little when they were using Mercury, imagining kids reading this wanting to play with it, but the use is authentic for the time, so it makes sense.

It was a little odd in the audiobook version listening to the decoding. The reader read each letter/symbol -- lost in translation without seeing it.

Heading to the beach for a week in a few days, and I think I've assembled the book pile that's coming with me. #summerreads #beachreads

"Tom raised his eyebrows. “Master Benedict keeps cannon fuse?” “We use it to light things from far away,” I said. “You know,” Tom said, “things you have to light from far away probably shouldn‘t be lit at all.”

Ein genialer Auftakt der Blackthorn Reihe, der mich auf ganzer Ebene begeistern konnte.
Ein gut durchdachte Handlung, ausdrucksstarke Charaktere und eine Spannung die sich immer mehr aufbaut.
Dazu gibt es Wendungen, die vollkommen gelungen sind und alles in den Schatten stellen.
Emotional, magisch und sehr spannend.
komplette Rezension auf dem Blog.

http://magischemomentefuermich.blogspot.de/2017/01/rezension-kevin-sands-der-bla...

I managed to finish this today. It is classified as a 9-12yr old novel. It is historical fiction with some good action and adventure, alchemy and intrigue. I may read book 2 if I can wrangle up a copy.

I haven't been on Litsy since last weekend as I ended up in the hospital with a stroke on last Monday. Overall I am very lucky, but do have some recovering to do. The stroke has given me terrible headaches and affected my vision. It has taken me 4 days to read 200 pages of this kids book - but you know what? I'm reading and I am never going to stop

I read this for book club. I never would have picked it up on my own but I did like it. The apothecary elements were interesting, it read well, and the action kept me going. I liked it-- it just didn't have that special sparkle that makes me love a book. But I am going to read the sequel.

I started this book while in line to vote, and I enjoyed it much more than the results of the election! I thought the mystery was well-paced and the characters believable. I also appreciated the historical alchemy woven throughout!

Neues #currentlyreading 😍
#derblackthorncode #kevinsands

Seriously loving this book!

Opened up Soulless and found a bookmark and guess who has the book. Almost forgot I bought it at the Raise-A-Reader

Opened up Soulless and found a bookmark and guess who has the book. Almost forgot I bought it at the Raise-A-Reader

Simply put, THE NAME OF THE ROSE for teens. Great mystery, action, characters-- and some super smart moments kept me guessing.

A really fun story!! Written for young readers but I enjoyed the mystery and action. I read it to see if my son should read it. I think he'll love it and it will give us something to talk about as he works out the mysteries and action. I'll be getting the next book in the series.

Trying this out to see if it's appropriate for my son. Anyone have thoughts on that?