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storyline, almost wish there was a second but it was summed up well Just get a copy, find a quiet spot and enjoy the ride! I picked this book up because I love Greek mythology and am always thirsty for more.
I read everything I can get my hands on, This book was interesting, but the pace was slow, and then suddenly extremely fast, I felt like I couldn't get my breath while reading, felt hurried and panicked as I turned the pages.
These sensations had nothing to do with what was happening on the pages, so the pacing kind of ruined the experience for me, but it was still a stunning idea with a fun ending.
I loved how the characters were forced to think of classic Greek stories in a different way in order to get out of dangerous situations.
Couldn't get into this one, The author had an interesting idea about the reality behind Greek mythology but apparently thought the only way to get it in print was to make it a massive info dump at the end of a bad Indiana Jones knockoff.
The characters are all completely flat, especially the villains, Why even bother writing chapters about them if you aren't going to flesh out the characters or provide much any really insight into their motivations And why is there a leadership conference that

gives girls scholarships based on how well they finish obstacle courses This idea, as stupid as it is, isn't even explored.
It's dropped after it gets the girls to the labyrinth and never brought up again, Terrible book made all the worse because the writing is actually pretty good for the most part, The author should put her talents towards better ideas, Lilith Bennette runs at midnight, She scales walls in the dark and climbs without a harness, She hopes that if she follows exactly in the steps of her strong air force pilot mother, shell somehow figure out the mystery of her mothers deathand the reason why her necklace of Greek symbols has been missing ever since.


So when Lil is invited to Crete for a Future Leaders International conference, the same conference her mom attended years ago, she jumps at the chance to find some answers.
But things in Melios Manor are not what they seem, Lil finds herself ensnared in an adventure of mythological proportions that leads her and her friends through the very labyrinth in which the real Minotaur was imprisoned.
And theyre not in there alone, What secrets does the labyrinth hold, and will they help Lil find the truth about her mother ,stars!

Spoilers

Keepers of the Labyrinth is ponderously paced, The first hundred pages are a bore, I was introduced to characters that I don't really care about and an ominous backstory on Lil, Overall, the chapters plod through in a very stale manner,

Yet, there is some originality to the plot, I thought it was quite clever how each dorm had a mythological backstory, And I quite liked the incorporation of the point of view from the antagonist side, However, I felt the characters were flat and difficult to differentiate, And I easily began to dislike Sydney and Lil the second half of the book, It's clear to say that they do not do well in pressurized, deadly situations, and thus, grate on my nerves with their hostility.
Interesting story with lots of mythology elements, The characters are a little weak, and the main story seems a little rushed, but it was still entertaining.
I just can't do this book right now, I don't know if it's just my mood or if it's the style of the book, either way, I can't bring myself to be even remotely interested.


But, to be fair to the book, it isn't bad, Probably just written for a younger audience then what I read, Good action and interesting premise, but the writing is uneven, Some parts border on poetic, but others are chaotic and choppy to the point of confusion, Also, the characters are all flat, Lilith Bennette's mother supposedly died by her own hand, but Lil isn't so sure, When she attends a leadership camp in Greece, she is really going to try to unravel some of the many secrets her mother held.
What she will get is mythology and some secrets to keep of her own,

An okay story, but somewhat fragmented and difficult to follow, A predictable ending. The best part was the reimagining of the Greek myths, which didn't come until the very end, Loved this fantasy set in plain sight! With realistic characters and a depth of Greek mythology it gave me plenty of curiosity to pursue over the summer! middle and upper grades skews younger, few mild cusswords at end
third person POV
no AR test but only just published
appears to be start of a series
contemporary / adventure

Lil is still reeling from the apparent suicide of her mother when she attends a Youth Leadership Conference in Crete.
She is intrigued because she has a photo of her mother and one of the counselors, and she sees symbols that were on her mother's necklace which disappeared when she died.
The girls are divided intoteams ofto compete for scholarships, Unbeknownst to them the competition is actually a way for the counselors to select the next group for their secret society.


Lil and her teammates are sneaking out at night to the library when they stumble on the villains attacking one of their counselors.
In an attempt to escape they end up in the underground labyrinth, with the villains in hot pursuit, The four must work together to solve all the puzzles or die in each chamber, They do manage to outwit the villains and escape from the labyrinth, and are asked if they are willing to join the secret society.
And Lil discovers that her mother was a member, too, and she did NOT commit suicide, The story wraps up neatly but the setup would allow multiple future volumes,

Greek myths are central the Minotaur, Europa, Daedalus and Icarus, Ariadne and the evil villains belong to a secret society worshipping Zeus.
A review said it's great for students who enjoyed Rick Riordan, There was no romance there are almost no boys and it's a story aboutstrong girls, I just thought the writing was a little pedestrian, too much "telling" rather than "showing, "
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Quick amp Dirty: Keepers of the Labyrinth is an interesting read because of its take on Greek Mythology but the slow beginning and choppy writing may take away from the enjoyment.


Opening Sentence: The wind blew in from the Aegean and swept toward the Libyan Sea,

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I was really excited to read Keepers of the Labyrinth because I really love Greek Mythology and I couldnt wait to see how the Minotaur and the Labyrinth would play out in modern day.
My only problem with this book was how long it took me to get into it, The set up took way too long and I just couldnt quite figure out what was supposed to happen.
What I did love about this book was how Erin explained the origin of mythology and gave everything a twist which could only be discovered by going through the labyrinth.


Lilith Bennettes mother committed suicide a few years before the books opens, Lil didnt believe her mother would do a thing when her motto for life is, “Min zeis aplos, Zeis tolmira. . Do not just live. Live boldly. “ So when Lil gets accepted to go to Crete to a Future Leaders International conference in order to win a scholarship she jumps on it.
It was the same program her mother went through as a teenager, She believes that she can reconstruct her mothers life on the island through pictures and hopefully a woman who knew her mother at the camp.


At the camp, Lil meets three other girls whom she gets teamed up with in order to win the scholarship.
Their virtues and strengths will be tested and judged for worthiness, As the story progresses, Lil stumbles upon some strange occurrences and even over hears the leaders speaking of her mothers death.
Then one night the camp is attacked and Lil and her friends venture into the labyrinth in order to get the answers that Lil needs.


Lil is a strong young female character, along with her friends Charlie, Sydney and Kat, They each have their strengths and weaknesses as pointed out in the novel, They are a little reckless and even when things seem a little bleak they are still in it together.
There are some spoilery things that I wont discuss especially about a team member but when its life and death on the line, some things are said and some things happen which dont look good for the group.


There are several third person point of views in this novel which I think also kind of threw me off.
The main focus is Lil but a couple of the Zephylites, basically the “bad guys”, are shown in order to know their motivation for their attack on the compound in Crete.


The writing was a little stilted and jarring at times and it made it hard for me to focus, especially in the beginning.
I would have to reread scenes again in order to make sure I understood what was happening, The writing is very descriptive in the beginning trying to set up everything that is going on with Lilith, the conference and Zephylites.
After the girls descended into the labyrinth, I was able to get into the story more and the last half of the book went by in a flash.


I would recommend this book for those who want something a little different and love Greek Mythology but I would warn about the slow buildup.
The ending was well thought out and worth it,

Notable Scene:

“The police said it was suicide,” Lil said, “No questions asked. ” She shook her head.

“And she had this necklace” Charlie said, scribbling in her notebook,

Sydney extended her hand for the picture, Lil passed it over to her, “And she knew Bente,” Sydney said, circling Bentes picture on her own chart,

“Before we arrived on the rock,” Kat said, her knitting needles clicking, “you were talking to her.
Did she give any indication of knowing what happened to your mom”

“Thats just it,” Lil said, pulling her feet up onto the chair.
“She said it wasnt like my mom to commit suicide, ” She paused. “My mom had this saying, She said it was an old Greek adage, Min zeis aplos. Zeis tolmira. Do not just live. Live boldly. . Bente must have know this, because she said it to me before I started climbing the rock wall, ”

“Thats weird,” Sydney said,

FTC Advisory: Erin E, Moulton graciously provided me with a copy of Keepers of the Labyrinth, No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review, .