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Jeweler's Apprentice: A Five Gems Book Kindle Edition

by E. Kaiser Writes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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"...[E. Kaiser Writes] created a world that is easy to visualize, and people you'd like to spend time with. When you finish reading this novel you'll be left wanting more." Kathryn Svendson, Canadian reviewer

"...[E. Kaiser Writes] has created a heroine worthy to stand alongside such relatable and spirited female protagonists as Miri from "Princess Academy" and Alanna from "The Song of the Lioness" series." Melika Dannese Lux, British author

When a bookish country lass stumbles onto a court secret while trying to save the princess (and the princess turns out to be in no danger at all) the Chancellor sends her on an apprenticeship to a high mountain jeweler to get her out of the way; but he is unaware that the civil war in the neighboring kingdom is spilling over into the jeweler's house.
Fia Brithin is beginning an adventure.

On her first visit to the palace, 16 year old Fia Brithin stumbles into a court intrigue. To keep the secret safe, the Chancelor sends her off as apprentice to a famous, and reclusive, high mountain jeweler.
...And straight into adventure.
Discovering gems with deep secrets and new friends with the same, Fia learns a whole lot more than just modeling wax. When to trust a stranger, and when not to; why not to try stealing from gem thieves; what heroism is, what royalty ought to be, and that the mountains themselves can sometimes be the greatest danger of all.

The first in a series, Jeweler's Apprentice introduces protagonist Fia Brithin to the wide, wide world, and starts her on a journey toward adventures, and that difficult thing called growing up.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006MW636A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hearth Books (December 14, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2146 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 219 pages
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"...[E. Kaiser Writes] created a world that is easy to visualize, and people you'd like to spend time with. When you finish reading this novel you'll be left wanting more." Canadian reviewer Kathryn Svendson

"...[E. Kaiser Writes] has created a heroine worthy to stand alongside such relatable and spirited female protagonists as Miri from "Princess Academy" and Alanna from "The Song of the Lioness" series." British author Melika Dannese Lux

"...utterly lovely..." U.S. reviewer Shantelle Mary

E. Kaiser Writes began publishing professionally in 2011, and has been read internationally. Reviews and interviews from all over reflect a growing recognition for her immersive worlds, Hi-Definiton three dimensional characters, and uniquely flavored plot lines.

She credits her nearly nomadic childhood for the vast reach of her fictional worlds; she has lived (and gotten to know the locals) in the Rocky Mtns, the Smoky Mtns, the plains, the deep forest, the searing Texas summer and frozen Minnesota north.

Her second series, the THAW:-books of fairytale retellings; starts with "Thaw: Winter's Child", a combination of The Snow Child, Snegurken, & The Snow Queen. The series debuted Jan. 2015, and will continue through many more fairytales from there.

Her first novel, Jeweler's Apprentice, is a light-fantasy adventure for teens. The shy, bookish heroine is thrust out on the first step toward the adventure that awaits, and growing up.

Traitor's Knife, 2nd in the series, ups the stakes as Fia grows bolder. More in this series to come.

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A good story for the intended age group
Ms. Writes does a good job conveying her love of horses and the animals in the story. While it starts fairly slowly it was an enjoyable read overall.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review: The Jeweler's Apprentice
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012
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Age Appropriate For: All Ages

I met Elizabeth online not too long after I started Homeschool Authors. I have had her book on my Kindle waiting to read, but something always kept me from it. When her next book comes out, nothing will keep me from it. I can't wait to find out what happens next!

This is Elizabeth's first book, and at points it shows. There were a couple of weak spots where I wasn't exactly sure what was going on. However, those were few and far between and did little to detract from the delightful story found within the pages of The Jeweler's Apprentice.

This was the kind of book I was wanted to read as a child: Full of adventure, daring yet feminine maidens, and good morals as the foundation of the story. It is so hard to find these kinds of books these days, although it seems the homeschool authors are working hard to fill the void.
As others have pointed out, Elizabeth has a great gift for word building. She built her non-magical fantasy world and culture very well.

I really loved how Fia loves her family, even when they are far apart. So many books have siblings that fight all the time or don't like each other, but this book was different. I also enjoyed the peek into Jewelry making.

I highly recommend this book for children, youth, or anyone who likes adventure, clean fun, and non-magical fantasy.
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DanW
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and fun!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2012
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I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next installment. Fia is a good soul who has more than her share of adventures and always seems to be in the thick of things. Definitely worth buying, and I recommend this book to all who love a good tale.
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Kelsey Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars A World to Escape to
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2012
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I found this story captivating from the very start. Elizabeth Kaiser's writing voice is unique, engaging, and picturesque. Her descriptions are elegant, quenching my thirst for good prose. They contribute to her skilled crafting of a scene. The story and its well thought-out world seem set in a historical background. And of course, the intrigue keeps one guessing and anxious to find out what is going on.
I particularly liked the parts when Fia, the main character, was in the mountains at Olayin House; I could easily picture and even feel the whole environment. It reminded me of the Alps and why I love the mountains. One of my favorite scenes, and a very complete, descriptive one at that, involved a dwarf and his curiosity shop.
I felt a thrill in my spine when Fia set off on her mission. Fia, the unlikely heroine! I was quite proud of her. The arc of Fia's coming-of-age, which included a few lessons on growing up, was a meaningful part of the plot.
The entire story probably could have been expanded a little more, but it feels that way because it's the first of a series. I think that the fact I want more is a testimony of Miss Kaiser's good writing and imaginative fantasy world! I can't wait for another book from this author.
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Mitzi VanCleve
5.0 out of 5 stars A skillfully excuted story of adventure and wonder!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2015
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E. Kaiser writes with the eyes and the spirit of an adventurer in a way that brings out that precious gift of wonder that we all felt when we were children. I, for one, never want to lose that spirit and therefore found delight in this story.
The main character Fia, is deeply attuned to everything in her world. I suppose you could say that she’s a perspicacious child. For Fia, everything is worthy of notice. The scope of her vision is wide, from the tiniest details in nature, to the grand majesty of the mountains. She carefully observes the joy and wonder of the animal world and is perceptive in her notice of the personalities of the people in her life. Fia - just sees it all and even apart from the adventure she is on, her vision would likely cause her to marvel at the things in life which many of us might consider ordinary.
E. Kaiser, using the medium of words, paints a world of adventure with all the skill of a seasoned artist. A thoroughly enjoyable read!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good story for the intended age group
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Ms. Writes does a good job conveying her love of horses and the animals in the story. While it starts fairly slowly it was an enjoyable read overall.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good story for the intended age group
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Ms. Writes does a good job conveying her love of horses and the animals in the story. While it starts fairly slowly it was an enjoyable read overall.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Like main character
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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The character grows well and in that respect the ending works. It is borderline in terms of plot, but better than many I have read. 3 star. Like main character a lot.
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Emily Kopf
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Christian Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
4.5 stars

The Jeweler’s Apprentice by E. Kaiser Writes is a clean YA fantasy.

The girl in this book is really good at being in the wrong place at the wrong time. When her family is invited to the palace, she accidentally sees a conversation she shouldn’t have concerning the war, and when she is discovered, she is sent away from her family for her own protection. But she gets her dream job in the process — an apprenticeship to the best (and most secretive) jeweler in the country.

Wow, I loved this story! It has layers of complexity in the plot, and it’s kind of funny to see the main character humbling herself into discovering secrets and getting into trouble multiple times. She’s a good girl, not trying to, but even as she gets into the wrong places at the wrong times, she also is able to turn the situations around by using her knowledge to help the country and those around her. I’m curious about what will happen next, especially with the supposedly magical jewel the enemies are hunting down.

I really enjoyed the characters and their depth. The main character, the women and young men she lives with for her apprenticeship, her large family, and so many others were full of personality and realistic relationships and struggles. And I loved the mentorship that went on between the main character and her “master.”

Also, isn’t the new cover gorgeous?!

I highly recommend this story, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I have. Although ... beware the semi-cliffhanger ending.

I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for sharing them.
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