I agree with the other reviewer, this was the best of the three. Zoe was the most interesting character for me.

I was a tiny bit dissapointed by the ending. I had hoped there would be a big fancy struggle like in the first book. But other than that. It was good. I liked that the author wrote about this other world of sorcerers, goddesses (?) I didn't know she was interested in that stuff. It was a refreshing change :)

This is my first Nora Roberts book and I understand it is the third of a trilogy. Took me a bit to comprehend the intrusion of Greek gods and godesses in the lives of normal Americans living in Pennsylvania. I was really skeptical the plot would work, but overall, Nora did well with it. It was a fun read with the objection that Ms. Roberts depicts her characters too crudely -- both men and women gush needless cussing. Is being foul-mouthed with one's fiance cute or romantic? Hardly. It comes off hard-hearted and flippant -- making the relationships appear quite shallow.

With Zoe reeling from the painful struggle of having been an abandoned, unwed teenage mother, it is highly unlikely that she would have been so shockingly forceful initiating sex with Bradley - a man she was just beginning to develop a friendship with. Nora did well depicting Zoe's inner struggles with a mother who used her, but never understood her and a burning desire to escape from impoverished Red Neck living. Most endearing was Zoe repeatedly rejoicing in her decision to not have an abortion and raise her son (however inconvenient and stressful). Little Simon had turned out to be the best thing in her life -- a wonderful, thoughtful, little boy who really loved his mom. Zoe's concern that Bradley would be a good father to Simon shows her sincere love for her son. In real life, too many mothers proceed selfishly into marriage regardless of the effects on her child(ren).

The search for the key was a journey into Zoe's own soul and the key was found when Zoe ultimately surrendered to finding herself.

it was a little more adult than im used to (im only 13) but its hard to find a faerie novel that doesnt suck monkey butt

I have read all three of this series.
Nora has done a wonderful job of creating a exciting book out of what would seem to be a pretty dull subject, women that are struggling with themselves and what they must deal with from day to day. Then fate steps in as two faery creatures. Their lives become intertwined to retrieve three keys for the fay and all the dangers that happens to these three ladies. And of course, the romance of the men in their lives. Great books!! I just wish the books were longer LOL.