I love how this story wasn’t your usual fantasy read or what you’d expect in any sense. I love how Kara sought out to pave a place for self and found a sense of worth within herself. Her courage is further exemplified with her fierce desire to combat her dangerous enemies but protect those around her as well. What I enjoyed about Kara was she was very likeable and relatable as a heroine. This story was intriguing, page-turning and powerful to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-10-25 06:53:232020-10-25 06:53:23Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Faith Jackson
This book is the fourth in the series, so it did seem like I started something from the middle. I should go back and read the first three books to understand Kara O’Keefe and her life better. The book itself is written beautifully and you can empathize with Kara, and you would want to know more about her. And the only way to know more is go backwards s in this series and read the first three books. The story of a young woman, who tries her best to be a part of the clan, honor the vow, facing an ancient enemy, Kara comes across as a dynamic, inspiring, endearing character. I liked this book and her heroine. Would come back more wiser reading the first three books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2020-10-23 22:56:542020-10-24 00:14:07Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Anantha Rusum
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-Mcphail is the fourth book in the Eternal Cycle series. I do recommend reading the series in order. I picked up here on the fourth book and enjoyed it a lot by it felt like I was missing bits and pieces. I am now going back to pick up the pieces of the story. Kara O’Keefe is a wonderful, smart, and strong female character. Her tale caught my attention and did not let go. There are attention and details paid to the world-building and story development which allowed Kara to lead the story. I really enjoyed the creativity of the book and also the extra mini-stories included at the end. It was a great bonus. I look forward to reading more from this author soon and catching up to pick up the pieces.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2020-10-23 18:18:392020-10-23 22:41:16Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Sheri Schrader
4 Star Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
Eternal Wanderings : The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe is a dark fantasy packed full of magic, action. I found myself lost in the pages as we follow Kara on her journey of finding acceptance and a place where she feels she belongs. Find out what destiny has in store for her in this must read. I truly enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this Author .
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-10-23 07:20:182020-10-23 07:20:18Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. While a little outside my reading preferences I enjoyed this story. I found myself completely drawn into the storyline. The characters are complex and pulled me right into their world. The storyline is well written and I found it to be original which is refreshing. The author does a wonderful job of writing an entertaining story that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. I’m excited to see where this author takes readers next. I’m giving this story a four star review and highly recommend it be added to your reading list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-10-23 07:16:382020-10-23 07:16:38Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Katie Kearney
I will say first off I would recommend going back and reading the rest of the other three books in the series prior to jumping into this one. I unfortunately did this backwards and started here and it made the book a tad disjointed and incomplete for me. I am sure that is because I was missing the back story and character development that was important to the story. With that said this book was quite the magical adventure and did leave me wanting more. We get a story of Kara O’Keefe and she has quite the story to tell. This book has a myriad of amazing characters and magical elements with a fabulous world built upon with each and every word. I felt as if I was transplanted to this magical place and I never wanted to leave. I will for sure be going back and checking out the previous three books and any more that should come. I loved this. I just wanted more and needed more grounding, so I am giving it a four star rating that I feel will increase when I do read the entirety of the series.
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 Vrchota2020-10-22 16:45:292020-10-22 22:06:47Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Liz Vrchota
Ackley-McPhail is a gifted storyteller and this tale was a very enthralling read. I enjoyed reading this tale filled with fantasy and magic, light and dark. I was intrigued by the journey Kara found herself on and enjoyed following her as she found her way. This story felt bigger than the pages it was confined to and I hope to read more about Kara soon.
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 Lovelace2020-10-21 23:29:342020-10-21 23:29:34Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Heather Lovelace
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Gail Guerrero
Four Stars
Eternal Wanderings was an interesting read. The characters were growing while they continued their journey. Kara was looking for her place among her people. But even that seemed like a long shot. Everywhere she went trouble seemed to follow. You could feel the animosity coming from the Romani. The fact that they didn’t except her made no sense to me. I have to say that it was a little too short for me. Though her journey is far from over. The author did a good job developing the characters. I also felt like there was many points that the author made you really think about how you would handle the situation. A very interesting series about finding who you’re and following your own path. Though Kara hasn’t found hers yet.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gail Guerrerohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGail Guerrero2020-10-21 20:46:172020-10-21 23:25:30Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Gail Guerrero
This fantasy book is about a young girl looking for her life path. Danielle Ackley-Mc Phail spins a good yarn with her book. The world she writes about is pretty. Her descriptive writing has made a picture in my mind that is so beautiful, The characters are fully developed. I felt like I was in Kara’s world and her journey to find herself. Her journey has light and dark magic and fantasy all around her. I highly recommend this story watching Kara looking for herself and being ok with what she finds.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-10-21 16:14:292020-10-21 23:21:53Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O ‘Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Erica Fish
This book is a epic fantasy and the fourth book in the series by Danielle Ackley-McPhail . The characters are all very well written and very engaging. This is a short novella and a quick read i would of prefer a longer read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2020-10-19 15:20:352020-10-19 15:20:35Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Piper Foster
I love how this story wasn’t your usual fantasy read or what you’d expect in any sense. I love how Kara sought out to pave a place for self and found a sense of worth within herself. Her courage is further exemplified with her fierce desire to combat her dangerous enemies but protect those around her as well. What I enjoyed about Kara was she was very likeable and relatable as a heroine. This story was intriguing, page-turning and powerful to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-10-18 12:47:422020-10-18 12:47:42Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Faith Jackson
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail is a very short and original fantasy story with a few odds and sods added to the end of the book. Danielle always paints a vivid tale that makes it easy to journey along with the characters. The story doesn’t flow as well as I would have liked but that said I still found the storyline interesting and full of mystery, action and magic.
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 Bishop2020-10-08 09:38:292020-10-08 09:38:29Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Jenni Bishop
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail is a good fantasy story about a girl trying to find her place. This was an interesting story to read. It was easy to connect with from the start and was well developed all the way through. Kara was a good character as the focus of the story – she was easy to engage with and kept the story going. At time’s I did find the book to be a little confusing however this soon passed and I was able to pick back up the story. Overall this is an enjoyable read and for anyone interested in this genre it is worth a go.
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 Baker2020-10-07 15:55:452020-10-07 15:55:45Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Kerry Baker
“She wandered a while, among the wagons, some brightly painted and built from wood in the tradition of the Romani people, others battered metal caravans traveling under their own power or pulled behind trucks or cars, as you would find at any campground around the world. All of them bore the essence of the Rom, brightly painted, delightfully unique. Each family had set their own camp, with carpets on the ground and cushions for sitting. Some had fire pits, others had portable grills. At some of the hearths, awnings had been raised for shelter from the elements, at others, battery-powered faerie lights had been strung from poles but the space left open to the sky.”
“The sounds of the bustling camp punctuated by the laughter of both children and adults comforted her. The calm, easy way Sveta chatted with her, telling her little details about the clan and its people as they passed, comforted her. The approaching conversation? That made her uneasy. Whatever the conversation she was to have with Markos consisted of, Kara would keep her promise to Granddame Rose. As they entered the cool dimness of the wagon Kara fought not to laugh as Beag Scath—still in his true form—scampered up her back to hide beneath her hair. Clearly, something of her amusement showed on her face, however, given Markos’s deepening glower.”
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe is the fourth book in The Eternal Cycle series by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. It is an intriguing and original fantasy- woven with such vivid detail that the story and characters came to life before my eyes. This is something Ms. Ackley-McPhail does incredibly well. But, having said that, I would like to have read a longer version of the story and gotten even more detail. There are times the story lags a little, and other times where it seemed a little disjointed and confusing. But I have come into the series on book four, so I am intrigued to go back to read the other books and see if that helps me appreciate this book better. It is a very quick read- with a several ‘bonus’ stories to be found at the conclusion of Eternal Wanderings. I love that Ms. Ackley McPhail has such a wonderfully creative imagination, as her stories are nothing if not unique and original. So, I look forward to seeing what she does next.
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 Hayes2020-09-28 13:44:052020-09-28 13:44:05Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe (The Eternal Cycle #4) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed this fantasy book about a young girl who is looking to find her own way in life. I was pulled into this book from the first page. The characters made the story feel real and really brought it to life. It is full of fantasy, immortals and so much more. I had no issues connecting to the characters as they took me on their journey. Kara made a great character. She made the story engaging and easy to read. I enjoyed watching her grow as she faces a truth of not belonging and looking for the acceptance she desires. What and where will destiny take her on her journey? This is a shorter story but it is paced full magic and action. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-09-26 15:01:012020-09-26 15:01:01Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe By Danielle Ackley-McPhail 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. It is a dark fantasy book that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. I grew to care about the character of Kara O’Keefe. She is a young woman who has joined the Romani caravan. She tries to be accepted by the clan. She also is honoring a vow that she made. I found Kara to be a strong, independent, and caring young woman. What will happen when an ancient enemy brings danger to those in the clan? Read this book to find out. The author has done a wonderful job of world-building and it is very helpful that there is a glossary of terms in the book to help better explain some terms. Both the story and the characters come alive on the pages. There are some suspenseful moments as well as emotional ones. Some bonus stories are included. I enjoyed reading them and found them to be both exciting and entertaining. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that you won’t want to put down until the final page.
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 Furuta2020-09-26 08:26:552020-09-26 11:20:11Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Laura Furuta
On a journey from the boroughs of New York to the heart of Tir na nÓg, from innocence to the deepest darkest crevices of her soul, Kara O’Keefe found power and strength in the discovery of self. But with that peace came a hard truth. As a bridge connecting many worlds, none of them held a place for her.
She must find her own way, forge her own path.
To honor a vow to Granddame Rose, a matriarch of the Kalderaš Clan, Kara joins the Romani caravan, only to find herself even more of an outsider than before. While she strives for acceptance, and to honor her vow, little does she know she has once more become a lure to an ancient and deadly enemy, drawing danger into the midst of her unsuspecting hosts.
Once savior of the world, Kara must now save herself and the innocents around her.
She has come into her legacy, but where will destiny take her?
Award-winning author, editor, and publisher Danielle Ackley-McPhail has worked both sides of the publishing industry for longer than she cares to admit. In 2014 she joined forces with husband Mike McPhail and friend Greg Schauer to form her own publishing house, eSpec Books (www.especbooks.com).
Her published works include six novels, Yesterday’s Dreams, Tomorrow’s Memories, Today’s Promise, The Halfling’s Court, The Redcaps’ Queen, and Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn, written with Day Al-Mohamed. She is also the author of the solo collections Eternal Wanderings, A Legacy of Stars, Consigned to the Sea, Flash in the Can, Transcendence, Between Darkness and Light, and the non-fiction writers’ guides The Literary Handyman and LH: Build-A-Book Workshop. She is the senior editor of the Bad-Ass Faeries anthology series, Gaslight & Grimm, Side of Good/Side of Evil, After Punk, and Footprints in the Stars. Her short stories are included in numerous other anthologies and collections.
In addition to her literary acclaim, she crafts and sells original costume horns under the moniker The Hornie Lady Custom Costume Horns, and homemade flavor-infused candied ginger under the brand of Ginger KICK! at literary conventions, on commission, and wholesale.
Danielle lives in New Jersey with husband and fellow writer, Mike McPhail and one extremely spoiled cat.
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