Finished for the First Time!

**Elizabeth Arlen** · 11-02-2011, 09:48 AM

Ohmygoodness! This morning (at work, haha), I finally finished the Golden Key. It took me about 3 months, but it was totally worth it!

I have to admit, it took the Diviner to get me to read the Golden Key. I've owned it for 3 or 4 years now, but every time I start it, I get so BORED with the Galleria that I move onto something else. But being the collector that I am, I HAD to have the Diviner. And that (wonderful!) book gave me the strength to get past the beginning of the Golden Key. SO TOTALLY WORTH IT!

It does not surprise me at all that Melanie wrote the second part of this book. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't notice any changes in writing style throughout the book--I thought it was pretty seamless, but the second part with Arrigo/Mechella/Tazia--pure Melanie! I am forever torn which story line I like the best! Saavedra/Alejandro was so adorable but I didn't get super into it. I think the second and third parts were the most captivating for me. Eleyna is such a wonderful character! I was so happy things didn't end tragically for her! I also really adored Mechella/Cabral.

I'm so happy that I finally finished so I can explore this area of the forum now! I'm feeling a strong desire to re-read Exiles, but I think I'll take a brief Melanie break and read something a tad....shorter!

**Lady Ara** · 03-01-2012, 02:28 PM

I know what you mean! The first 50 pages or so of GK were a real hurdle for me the first time, but once I got through that I couldn't put it down! Patience certainly pays off!

I still need to finish my re-read of GK. I started in like July or something, to get ready for Diviner, but then I got swamped with my dissertation, working three jobs, and moving overseas. And now that I have more time to get back to it, I have Touchstone! Days need to be longer so we can have more time for reading.

**b4dave** · 03-01-2012, 08:17 PM

A tad shorter you say? Then I would suggest Touchstone, by our dearly beloved creator!! It is no where near as think as her previous works (around or a little longer than the Diviner), and very very good

**Elizabeth Arlen** · 03-02-2012, 05:54 PM

I am loving "Touchstone"! I'm about 1/2 way through it and I'll most likely finish it this weekend, so I can have it read when I meet Ms. Rawn on Tuesday (small squee!). I am officially the owner (and proud, happy reader) of all of her books, now, however. Love her stuff so much!

**Zyvuun** · 04-15-2012, 01:41 AM

Yes, I remember trying very hard to pick out what was written by Melanie in the Golden Key. I last read this quite a while ago, but I remember thinking I had figured out at least a few passages that were definitely Melanie, and they were all a little further in. This isn't to say she didn't have material earlier, but I wasn't able to pick it out as distinctly Melanie's work. I should read it again.

**Elizabeth Arlen** · 04-15-2012, 08:19 PM

I believe Melanie write the middle part of Golden Key. And after finding that out, I slapped a hand to my forehead and said: OF COURSE! The romance triangle made a lot of sense to me and the writing definitely screamed: Melanie! at me--it was hard for me to believe that I hadn't seen it before. I was pretty sure she had written either the second or third, but still! IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE! :3

**another_Ostin** · 04-18-2012, 07:33 PM

I also didn't know which section was Melanie's going in, but by the style I just knew the second one was. When I got to Leilas's first scene, that definitely confirmed it for me.

**Elizabeth Arlen** · 04-19-2012, 10:46 AM

For REAL.

I already want to re-read this again. Even though it took me a ridiculously long time to get through it. And I just finished it in the fall.

I really need to take a break from long books. I so don't have time to read long books!

nadiaxanders157 · 05-09-2012, 01:40 AM

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**Elizabeth Arlen** · 05-09-2012, 07:54 PM

What is it with all these spammers? Where have they come from...?

11-02-2011, 09:48 AM	#1
Elizabeth Arlen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington State, US Posts: 531	Finished for the First Time! Ohmygoodness! This morning (at work, haha), I finally finished the Golden Key. It took me about 3 months, but it was totally worth it! I have to admit, it took the Diviner to get me to read the Golden Key. I've owned it for 3 or 4 years now, but every time I start it, I get so BORED with the Galleria that I move onto something else. But being the collector that I am, I HAD to have the Diviner. And that (wonderful!) book gave me the strength to get past the beginning of the Golden Key. SO TOTALLY WORTH IT! It does not surprise me at all that Melanie wrote the second part of this book. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't notice any changes in writing style throughout the book--I thought it was pretty seamless, but the second part with Arrigo/Mechella/Tazia--pure Melanie! I am forever torn which story line I like the best! Saavedra/Alejandro was so adorable but I didn't get super into it. I think the second and third parts were the most captivating for me. Eleyna is such a wonderful character! I was so happy things didn't end tragically for her! I also really adored Mechella/Cabral. I'm so happy that I finally finished so I can explore this area of the forum now! I'm feeling a strong desire to re-read Exiles, but I think I'll take a brief Melanie break and read something a tad....shorter!

03-01-2012, 08:17 PM	#3
b4dave Glisker Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: South of Sanity Posts: 611	A tad shorter you say? Then I would suggest Touchstone, by our dearly beloved creator!! It is no where near as think as her previous works (around or a little longer than the Diviner), and very very good __________________ I will have you know that I engage in random acts of whimsical debauchery and gallant tomfoolery...now where is my drink?....I need to mingle.

04-15-2012, 01:41 AM	#5
Zyvuun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 149	Yes, I remember trying very hard to pick out what was written by Melanie in the Golden Key. I last read this quite a while ago, but I remember thinking I had figured out at least a few passages that were definitely Melanie, and they were all a little further in. This isn't to say she didn't have material earlier, but I wasn't able to pick it out as distinctly Melanie's work. I should read it again. Last edited by Zyvuun : 04-15-2012 at 04:14 AM.

04-15-2012, 08:19 PM	#6
Elizabeth Arlen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington State, US Posts: 531	I believe Melanie write the middle part of Golden Key. And after finding that out, I slapped a hand to my forehead and said: OF COURSE! The romance triangle made a lot of sense to me and the writing definitely screamed: Melanie! at me--it was hard for me to believe that I hadn't seen it before. I was pretty sure she had written either the second or third, but still! IT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE! :3 __________________ "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." ~Virginia Woolf

04-19-2012, 10:46 AM	#8
Elizabeth Arlen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington State, US Posts: 531	For REAL. I already want to re-read this again. Even though it took me a ridiculously long time to get through it. And I just finished it in the fall. I really need to take a break from long books. I so don't have time to read long books! __________________ "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." ~Virginia Woolf

03-01-2012, 02:28 PM	#2
Lady Ara The Repatriated Expat Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Boston Posts: 2,086	I know what you mean! The first 50 pages or so of GK were a real hurdle for me the first time, but once I got through that I couldn't put it down! Patience certainly pays off! I still need to finish my re-read of GK. I started in like July or something, to get ready for Diviner, but then I got swamped with my dissertation, working three jobs, and moving overseas. And now that I have more time to get back to it, I have Touchstone! Days need to be longer so we can have more time for reading.

03-02-2012, 05:54 PM	#4
Elizabeth Arlen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington State, US Posts: 531	I am loving "Touchstone"! I'm about 1/2 way through it and I'll most likely finish it this weekend, so I can have it read when I meet Ms. Rawn on Tuesday (small squee!). I am officially the owner (and proud, happy reader) of all of her books, now, however. Love her stuff so much!

04-18-2012, 07:33 PM	#7
another_Ostin Just a face in the crowd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 964	I also didn't know which section was Melanie's going in, but by the style I just knew the second one was. When I got to Leilas's first scene, that definitely confirmed it for me.

05-09-2012, 01:40 AM	#9
nadiaxanders157 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	nadiaxanders157 hello, I am nadia xanders Recently moved from Utah, originally from Denver and grew up there. I have an awesome free time,I love all dry weather , specially the Fall and with all its colors. Learning new things has been a part of my life for the last 7 years and most recently primarily on the Internet. I cannot resist to learn. As tough as it is right now, more and more people are seeking advice from people who have walked the walk and can teach others how to benefit from their experience. I am here to help those that need help and will ask for help from other people when i need it. I am a designer in the field of Engineering time management. check out my favorite sites , pearl necklace don't hesitate to interact here black pearl black pearl necklace I love to ask questions when possible I volunteer for for valid causes that help the environment. Glad to be a part of this Website and look forward to meeting you online here.

05-09-2012, 07:54 PM	#10
Elizabeth Arlen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington State, US Posts: 531	What is it with all these spammers? Where have they come from...? __________________ "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." ~Virginia Woolf

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