The Black Key

By: Amy Ewing

Narrated by: Erin Spencer

The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times best-selling Lone City trilogy, which began with The Jewel, a book BCCB said "will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass's The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless".

For too long Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived in service of the royalty of the Jewel. But now the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power.

While Violet knows she is at the center of this rebellion, she has a more personal stake in it - for her sister, Hazel, has been taken by the Duchess of the Lake. Now, after fighting so hard to escape the Jewel, Violet must do everything in her power to return to save not only Hazel but the future of the Lone City.

©2016 Amy Ewing (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers

loved it

this was an amazing storyline! I love Amy's work and can't wait to go on to the next book. this series was great to see the characters change and grow

WAY BETTER THAN TYPICAL YA ROYALTY

This is the 2nd time I’ve read this series and it’s even better! A good book re-read is like coming home to visit all your favorite people (the characters) again! I’ve tried to muddle through YA royalty series like The Princess Games, but they do not hold a candle to The Jewel series. Classic YA with an original storyline, a phenomenal narrator, and well-developed characters (Garnett and Lucian). What more could you want in life? Do yourself a favor and read this series if that’s what you are seeking. It’s well worth adding and keeping in your Audible library!

Must listen

If you've been listening to the first two you won't be disappointed with the suspense to come!!! Seriously get it right now, credit or not!!

Amazingly written as always

Would you listen to The Black Key again? Why?

Yes! I have already actually! 3 times!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lucien - I just loved him from the very beginning.

Have you listened to any of Erin Spencer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Only her performances with the Jewel series. I love her, she does an amazing job and the words just flow which makes the whole experience that much better. I will be listening to more of her books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Lucien. Thats all I'm going to say so I don't ruin it.

Any additional comments?

This is an amazing dystopian series, one of the best I’ve had the pleasure of reading. The story line is addictive. The first book The Jewel, you learn about the characters and this world they live in and what is expected from them. The White Rose you learn who the characters really are as the come into themselves and their abilities. The final book, The Black Key, breaks your heart into a million pieces and builds it back together again and makes you hold your breath! It was an amazing ending to an amazing series. The story follows them from the Jewel to the White Rose and now back to the Jewel for the grand finale with the Black Key. Violet has grown a lot since the first book, when in reality the time has only been a few short months for them. Violet returns to the Jewel, looking like a new person, to save her little sister, Hazel from the Duchess of the Lake. The twists and turns in the book are never ending in a good way. You are always on your toes wondering what will happen next. This was such an amazing ending. I wish we could have seen a little from Ash's perspective. Maybe as a companion novel to the series? Pun totally intended!

I wanted 6 months for this

I couldn't help but tear up a bit on how well I connected with the characters, I love this series so much and I hope they make another book about what's outside the walls. I loved this book so much!!! RIP Cobalt 😭❤️😭❤️

Riveting

The Jewel, The White Rose and the Black Key a three book series were spellbinding. The author grabs the reader from the very first and doesn’t let you down throughout the storyline. The narrator was exceptional and characters were so well described that I didn’t want to stop reading. This series is well worth the purchase.

not bad

it is not my favorite of the series but it was a okay ending. I feel like I struggled to finish last three chapters

good story

listened to it almost non stop. it was an enjoyable story. the plot wasn't rushed in the end

Abrupt ending

I liked this book but feel like the ending left a lot of detail that was probably happening during the rebellion out. The ending felt a little too quick for me.

A Great Read

Mesmerizing! Once I started reading book one, I was hooked. Read the complete set in 2 days because I couldn’t put it down.