Customer Reviews

Gatekeepers (Dreamhouse Kings Series, Book 3)

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Xander and David King will do anything to get their mother back. After they moved into their creepy, old house they discovered a secret hallway filled with portals to different places in time. Their mother was captured by a maniac and vanished into one of the worlds. After a long search, a recent clue might lead to her whereabouts.

Meanwhile, the mysterious and sinister Taksidian is causing more trouble for the King family and will do anything to stop their mission. When all hope seems lost, a strange old man arrives offering answers to Xander and David's questions. It seems that their involvement with the house is more than a coincidence. It's time for the brothers to embrace their role as Gatekeepers.

Gatekeepers is everything I have come to expect in this groundbreaking new series from Robert Liparulo. This exciting installment is jam packed with action, adventure, suspense, and a subtle does of heart. It is impossible to sit down and not devour this well crafted tale that is full of twists, turns, and astonishing surprises.

Amidst the chaos and frenetic pace, we find a silver lining message about the importance of family and what it means to fight for those you love. While this series is geared towards the young adult audience, I cannot help but find myself captivated by these beloved characters and their dangerous quest.

If you haven't checked out the Dreamhouse Kings series yet, I highly recommend that you start with the first two books (House of Dark Shadows and Watcher in the Woods). Not only are they well worth your time, but both need to be read to fully grasp the gist of this story. This series is truly some of Liparulo's best work and with three books to go I can't wait to see what he has in store for us next.

As soon as I saw GATEKEEPRS on the shelf at the local bookstore, I grabbed it and ran -- stopping momentarily to throw some money at the man behind the cash register. As soon as I was able to sit down at home, I devoured this latest offering from Robert Liparulo. And as with the previous two books in THE DREAMHOUSE KINGS series, I was not disappointed.

This book opens up right after WATCHER IN THE WOODS -- almost so close to that ending, that I had to go back and refresh myself on what had happened at the close of WATCHER. There's even a warning right up front that says to read the first two books before starting in on GATEKEEPERS. And that is definitely recommended. It's almost like the series is one large story having to be broken up by books because otherwise it would be ridiculously long for one single book.

I'm not going to talk much about plot here, other than to mention that this installment brings out a couple answers to nagging questions that had been burrowing around in my mind after the first two, and the ending will leave you wishing you didn't have to wait until July for book four.

Liparulo definitely knows how to amp up the action and suspense. Things are never easy for the King family as they deal with mysterious strangers, red tape, and danger in every world they visit through their house. This is a must-read for any fan of suspenseful and terrifying fantasy. Don't leave this one on the bookshelf. Read and don't stop until you've come to the end, gasping for the next one. I know I'm going to be waiting and watching for book four with a lot of anticipation.

Since Robert Liparulo is one of my favorite authors, I just HAD to pick this series up despite it being more for the tween/teen set. I'm glad I did! This is a fun, fast-paced, action thriller that just gets better and better with each installment. I do recommend you read the first two books before you read this one, but as others have said, it's still a good story either way.

I would recommend you read them yourself prior to allowing your children read them though. They can get rather intense at times, and only you know whether or not your children can handle it.

I can't wait for the fourth one to come out!

The Gatekeepers is the third book in the Dream House Kings Series. It is a connecting book, setting up the scene for more action in the next book. It was slower than the other books (including the subsequent books). I am enjoying the series much more than I thought I would because they are written for a YA audience. The action is exciting. The premise of time travel is well done. I would rate the other books 4 stars.

The King family continues to discover new and dangerous secrets about their house. The boys, Xander and David, continue to search for their mother but find someone else instead. The strange man, Taksidian, continues to try and get the Kings out of the house in any way he can.

The third book in the Dreamhouse Kings series continues to offer great action. The characters are still a bit stagnant and none of them seem to be anywhere closer to their goals. While there is little resolution, there is still a lot of forwrd momentum that is driving the story forward.

3/5

This is very interesting series for the right age group. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Just make sure that you read it from part 1.

Gatekeeper is a YA novel that fits solidly in the speculative genre. Many people adore these books, and can't get enough of them. It is tightly tied to the first two books, making it tricky to jump in and read this book on it's own. That said, if you've got a teen who loves sci fi or speculative books, then definitely give these a try. The series would make a great Christmas gift.

I am very interested in high suspense stories. This book did not disappoint. However, when I ordered it, I did not immediately realize is was the third book in a series. Unfortunately, I did NOT read the other two books first. I truly feel as though I am "missing some pieces," so I now intend to read the other two books. After reading them, I intend to read this again. Considering I already liked this book very much, I look forward to reading it again in sequence. I am always frustrated by a "cliffhanger" ending ... but it certainly leaves me wanting more. I will look forward to another book in this series.

I have read this whole series and I could barely put it down. Every page was exciting. Also, I recently bought something from Barnes and Noble because I had a gift card, I won't buy anything through them again. Amazon is MUCH quicker in getting my selections to me. Thank you Amazon.

Gail Childs

Easy read and yet delightfully entertaining. It is a story that leaves you wanting more.