Teen Review - The Keepers' Tattoo by Gill Arbuthnott

The Keepers' Tattoo by Gill Arbuthnott

The Keepers' Tattoo is about fourteen year old Nyssa who, orphaned at a young age, now lives in a local Tavern where she works and lives a peaceful life. Occasionally plagued by strange and horrible dreams she thinks nothing of them until she learns she is a descendant to the ancient and forgotten clan of Keepers, once wise and respected by all other Clans until destroyed by the Shadowmen.

Nyssa is hunted because of the strange words inked onto the back of her head which hold mysterious and dangerous power. Now running for her life, Nyssa discovers an uncle, old friends reappear to her aid and the past Nyssa could never remember comes to her in unexpected ways. But as she runs the Shadowmen grow closer. Will Nyssa be able to run away from the Shadowmen forever or will she be caught and the knowledge of the Keeper's forever used for darkness by the Shadowmen.

I admit, at first this book was a chore to read. I found that the first few chapters were unorganized, confusing and went by much too quickly. Finally the book did slow down to a more comfortable pace and became shocking and exciting!!!

I highly recommend The Keepers' Tattoo to anyone who likes reading books with adventure, mythical worlds and mystery. You will not be disappointed!!!

- Sarah aka Rumpleteaserkitty