I have to say Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble has been quite a unique story for me. It seems quite a unique story line. It’s a mystery, it’s a romance, it’s a supernatural creature event. The characters are interesting and there is plenty of room for elaboration. This story is just a taste, with a big promise of great things to come. This is a story well worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2020-11-20 20:04:132020-11-20 21:53:25Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Jonell Collins
This is an enjoyable and engaging YA paranormal novel and the first book in the new ‘Daughters of Anubis’ series by Kimble. Iris and her family move to a close-knit small town called Salvation in West Virginia where Iris just wants to fit in and graduate from Salvation high. However, her and her family are seen as newcomers and the other students don’t take to Iris as there is something a bit different about her. Having met the mysterious Mr. Anu, also an outsider, he offers Iris an opportunity she can’t refuse but soon he is telling Iris strange things about who and what she really is and is meant for. The residents of Salvation our quick to protect their own and when things go wrong Iris soon finds herself expelled from school, homeless and in opposition with the townspeople. After her father is arrested by the formidable Sheriff Stone things quickly escalate and in the midst of all this confusion she meets Jacob and feels drawn to him but is unsure if he feels the same. Iris starts to wonder if the things Mr. Anu told her about soulmates, and about herself our actually true, especially when she starts sprouting fur. This is a coming of age story about a young women who just wants to be accepted for who she is with a paranormal twist. I loved the characters who all added something different to the story and Iris is a relatable character who the author makes you really feel engaged with, which helped me become immersed in the story. I became hooked whilst reading this novel, the storyline flows well and the plot has plenty going on in it to keep you turning the pages. I look forward to book two in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-11-20 16:18:562020-11-20 20:02:15Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis #1) by Kelli Kimble
This is the first book I’ve read by Kimble. I will definitely be on the lookout for more.
Iris doesn’t fit in and isn’t comfortable in her new town. She doesn’t have any friends and isn’t making any. She meets Mr. Anu and he helps in more ways than one. The quote I chose for Iris is: “Mr. Anu has been nothing but kind to me. And it’s not as if we’ll be sitting around like regular houseguests. He has plenty of work to do around the farm and no hands except for me. Daddy and I can help outside, and Mother can make meals and clean and properly stock his pantry.”
Jacob is someone who can relate to Iris. He doesn’t fit in and when his sister tells him about Mr. Anu he doesn’t believe. Things make him see light once he meets Iris. The quote I chose for Jacob is: “I can’t tell you. But it’s gonna be great.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2020-11-20 14:02:142020-11-20 14:02:14Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis #1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Amanda Kimble
The is the first book in the Daughters of Anubis series and wow what a start. It contained two of the things I love, paranormal and Egyptian history. The twists and turns in this book are amazing to keep you guessing. The characters are likeable and the lead character Iris is very strong.
Iris is just another girl who’s moved to a new town, started a new school and struggles to make friends. When a chance encounter with a Mr Anu happens her life is turned upside down and things happen she could never imagine.
Is what Mr Anu telling her the truth about who and what she is? Is her destiny really already written for her? Do soul mates exist? And can she survive in a town when everyone in it is out to get her and her family?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-11-20 12:57:292020-11-20 12:57:29Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Kerry Carr
This is a story of acceptance, belonging and how not belonging can cause a lot of trouble, both for the individual and those around them.
Iris has just moved to Salvation with her parents, it is a close knit community where everyone knows everyone else, they have a close bond with each other and will do anything to protect what they have. She is seventeen and wants a normal life, but she just doesn’t fit in no matter how much she tries and history is repeating itself as usual when being different isn’t something any teenager wants.
Then one day as she is cycling home from school, she gets a flat tire, as she is deciding to walk home with it and dreading it, she is approached by a stranger in a flatbed truck who offers her a lift home, as she is considering the offer, the man introduces himself as Mr Anu and he won’t take no for an answer, so Iris accepts his offer and as they speak during the drive, Mr Anu asks whether there are any local boys who would like to help him out at his farm, Iris says she will ask, although not having friends is going to make that difficult, she gets the details of the offer and after Mr Anu drops Iris off at the corner of her street, she thanks him and starts to head home.
The next thing she knows is that another truck pulls alongside her filled with some of the local boys and one in particular insists on helping her with her bicycle, he is rather pushy and again, doesn’t take no for an answer. Iris escapes by going inside, but he hangs outside the house holding her bicycle until her father arrives home, starts making polite conversation and gets himself an invite to dinner. Over dinner Iris is feeling more and more uncomfortable and is trying to be polite until Gary leaves, but not without making her feel as uncomfortable as it gets.
As Iris is trying to tell her parents what happened, she is dismissed as not being polite and heaving no manners, but talk moves onto college and her future, but her father says that she shouldn’t go to college, but get a job instead and settle down, this is where Iris has the idea to take on the work at Mr Anu’s farm and her parents agree to it, although they aren’t impressed when they find out what kind of works she is doing. As Iris finds that she is happiest when working for and with Mr Anu, he talks about his past and her own past and herself, these questions lead to an unforeseen answer to why she feels different and in the meantime, at school Gary is becoming more pushy and still not taking no for an answer.
This is where things take a turn for the worse and the town’s loyalties come to the fore when Iris makes a choice with terrible consequences and the whole town bands against her and her family. What will happen to Iris and her family, are the consequences she faces going to impact others as well as herself? Will the town ever leave them alone and will this new knowledge about her past and future become a part of her and those around her, or rip her world apart?
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I LOVED this book! It is very well written and the author has mastered captivating an audience. Mr. Anu is so mysterious and patient. It’s hard not to look forward to what else he may reveal about himself and this new life that he is offering. The connection between Iris and Jacob is adorable. I’m overjoyed with the ending of the book and how everything tied together! Book 2 has been added to my TBR pile!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Tacketthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Tackett2020-11-20 10:09:112020-11-20 10:09:11Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Ashley Tackett
Kimble writes an intriguing YA fantasy tale. I was intrigued by the premise and immediately drawn in by the beautiful cover. I enjoyed diving into the pages and finding out what made this little town, and Iris, tick. Something all ages will enjoy and plenty of room left to explore in future books. Looking forward to reading more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-11-18 08:19:172020-11-18 08:19:17Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Heather Lovelace
This was an interesting read for me. I wanted to read it the moment I finished the blurb and saw the cover. It may be geared or marketed towards young adults but this is a genre I normally devour fastly no matter what. This book was hard for me to get into. I did enjoy the idea behind it with it being about a young girl who just wants so badly to fit in with those in her small and narrow minded town, but unfortunately she is different and has abilities that will make that even harder to achieve this. I think this book could have had a bit more. A bit more character history and a bit more drama, maybe a bit more intensity and I would have been sucked away for a few hours. Instead I felt like this was more a second draft. I will definitely give the next book a shot and see if we have increased all these areas I wanted in. If it sucks me in I may revisit this one too. Overall this was a nice and easy read just not as exciting as I was hoping so I am gonna give it a solid 4 star review for now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-11-16 17:34:372020-11-16 20:02:11Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Liz Vrchota
Bonds That Beckon is the first book in the Daughters of Anubis seriesby Kelli Kimble. It is a YA small town paranormal tale- a bit of a coming of age story about fitting in, acceptance, small town mentality, feeling like the outcast, prejudices, friendship, family, drama, and self-discovery. I didn’t connect with the story or characters like I had hoped to- as this story should have been right up my alley. I felt like something was missing and wanted to know more about the characters, backstories, and situation. But, I plan on revisiting it soon, before I start on the next book, to see if I still feel the same way- or if I was merely having an ‘off’ reading day with it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-11-15 05:55:242020-11-15 06:50:37Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Angela Hayes
Bonds That Beckon by Kelli Kimble is the first book in the Daughters of Anubis series. This is a young adult paranormal story with a strong premise. I enjoyed the overall story on this book and could clearly see what the author was trying to achieve. I did at times struggle with the characters a little, I didn’t always fully connect with them. However their journey combined with the story made for a great read the whole way through. This is the first book that I have read by this author and while I felt there were a coupon of bits that could have just done with a bit more work I definitely enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-11-13 15:02:492020-11-13 15:02:49Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Kerry Baker
Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) By – Kelli Kemble Review by Kaitlyn Stewart 4 out of 5 stars
Iris doesn’t fit in with her new town. Iris just wants to make money so she can go to college. Her mother wants her to be an everyday housewife. While her father loves the idea of her learning hard work. So when Iris is given the chance she takes it. She got a job on a farm working for a man named Mr. Anu. When Iris finds out that Mr. Anu isn’t what he seems. Pick up the book and find out what else is in store for the smart and beautiful Iris!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlyn Stewarthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlyn Stewart2020-11-13 10:37:302020-11-13 10:37:30Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Kaitlyn Stewart
Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble is a YA paranormal story. It is the story of a young woman who just wants to be accepted in the small mindedness of the people in the town she is in. She is more than she seems and finds someone who can help her. But she also finds her true mate whilst trying to figure it all out. The premise is great, and I liked the characters, but I felt the relationship between the main characters could have been explored more and it felt a little unreal. I also found Iris to be a little naive when it came to trusting others. The story is aimed at YA’s so they may feel a little differently to me when they read it. Give it a go.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-11-13 08:37:492020-11-13 08:37:49Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Jenni Bishop
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This book is different in a lot of ways. It is has with ancient creatures, small minded townsfolk, it’s set in the sixties and has a guy who talks craziness. This has a bit of real-ness mixed with the unbelievable.
I am shocked the main character bought into everything so easily. She is a hard worker and seems smart. New kid in a new unforgiving town. I could see the attachment to Mr Anu. I loved the connection between the parents and daughter. Very believable. The soul mate connection was very hard to swallow. I felt no connection..no frozen moments. Just one day…poof…mated.
Overall I liked the whole small town problem here. That was great and made me wonder what would happen next. The rest fell short for me. Sorry.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2020-11-07 08:53:352020-11-07 13:03:03Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Lisa Helmick
Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) By Kelli Kimble 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble. It is an amazing story and has amazing characters. I loved the character of Iris. She just wants to fit in in the small town of Salvation, Wes Virginia. When she meets Mr. Anu she is told many things about what she is. She is also drawn to a young man named Jacob. What does the future hold for Iris? Read this book to find out. I grew to care about Iris with each chapter that I read. She is intelligent, independent, and strong. I was rooting for her to find her way. I also enjoyed the character of Mr. Anu. He is so mysterious. Does Jacob feel drawn to Iris as well? Other characters are introduced and while some of them have their agenda others are helpful to Iris and her family. The author makes the story and the characters come alive. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining story that you will not want to put down until the final page. It is a wonderful start to a series. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-11-02 17:07:502020-11-02 22:16:09Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Laura Furuta
I enjoyed this young-adult, paranormal story. This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a fantasy story about Iris. She is a young girl that just wants to be accepted but outsiders are not necessarily viewed as good by the town. What will she do when she is presented with an opportunity by a stranger that she may not be able to resist? This is where the story really picks up and was hard to put down. What will happen with Iris and the town? Iris made such a great character. She is connectable, strong and really made the story for me. The story has a realistic feel and just pops. This is a great story that I highly recommend.
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Iris is the newcomer in close-knit Salvation, West Virginia. It’s a small town, and she’s finding out that the townspeople don’t view outsiders with a favorable eye. She just wants to fit in and graduate from Salvation high, but there’s something about her that the other students just don’t get. Then she meets the mysterious Mr. Anu — also an outsider — who offers her an opportunity she can’t pass by.
Things in Salvation aren’t as sleepy as they seem, and the residents are quick to protect their own. What will Iris do, when she ends up in opposition with the townspeople, and more importantly, the formidable Sheriff Stone?
Things take a turn for the worse and Iris finds herself dropped out of school, homeless, and exposed when Sheriff Stone arrests her father. Mr. Anu is telling her crazy things about what she is and what she’s meant for. And then she meets the handsome and driven Jacob. She feels drawn to him, even though he doesn’t seem to want to return the favor.
She’ll have to decide if she believes in Mr. Anu, in soulmates, and most of all in herself. Will she be able to do all of that? Especially when she sprouts . . . fur?
Kelli Kimble has lived in Northeast Ohio since before Lebron James made it cool. She lives with her husband, two kids, and two rescue dogs: the perfect balance. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found reading, quilting, or doing her best to avoid cleaning the house.
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