I was given the awesome opportunity of reading this book for an honest review and I am so stoked to deliver it on this. So thank you so much Ashley foI was given the awesome opportunity of reading this book for an honest review and I am so stoked to deliver it on this. So thank you so much Ashley for letting me read an ARC of this. So...
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Wow there was legit SO much to love about this book. First off, being an academy based book was a fantastic start but even if I put that aside I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading this story. It wasn't long after starting that I was like I'm so gonna love this and I was right. Clearly I know what I like lol. I'm gonna have to give this book like maybe a 4.8 ⭐️
There were so many aspects of this story that I loved. I was intrigued right from the beginning, the story development was well-paced for my liking, the characters were well thought out (which to me is something that is SUPER important), it had awesome friendships that I know are only going to grow more and a plot that I feel is developing quite nicely indeed.
Onto the juicer stuff ;)
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That's me ↑ can never not talk about the romance side...and oh man the love interest...adorable. It starts off in I guess the cliche way of guy not liking girl, girl not understanding why...but I kinda like those relationships the most. I think it spices up the book lol. It's not until further into the book that our lovely Mr Handsome Wardwell sees beyond her Legacy title and that just because she entered the school without taking the tests didn't mean she was entitled or thought that everything should just be handed to her because of her family name. Sometimes it just takes the guys longer to learn that you shouldn't take things at face value.
“Well . . . not exactly. But definitely a legacy—from a good family, wealthy, attractive. That you hadn’t bothered to read the paperwork frustrated me. It reminded me of something that I believed Hunter would do. So I took all my anger out on you. With every class, it became more clear that you were unprepared to be here. And I’ll admit I thought you were glory-seeking when the fae was trying to shift Amethyst through the circle. That only added fuel to my fire.” I let out an exasperated huff. “This apology is going south fast.” “It was dumb—all of it,” Alex amended, “but I took my first perception and ran with it. Some say the Wardwells have a temper—although I’m pretty sure that’s only my side of the family. Hunter seems to charm everyone.”
....“After we returned from our trial and I saw your face, I knew that I’d misjudged you. You may not be prepared to be here, and you might have gone a little overboard with the saving Amethyst thing, but it’s just because you really care about others. You’re not some entitled legacy.”
But guys these two are like super duper perfect for each other! I'll just leave it at that...still being the hopeless romantic that I am I was a little disappointed that a lot of the romance side of things was brushed over. Like I wanted just a little more information on things to get a deeper feel for the bond that was building from day one. But I still enjoyed it.
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The one thing that did make me drop my rating of this book just a little bit was sometimes it felt like bulk amounts of time were passing and I get that a whole year needed to be covered in this book but there was just something in me that didn't 100% like that lost time. Especially with the fact that Odette wasn't as familiar with the magical world as everyone else at the academy...maybe it was more to do with the fact that her learning curb of this world was lost a little with the time jumping. I'm not really sure.
Okay so just a little about the book, the blurb is pretty good at explaining the settings. But basically Odette is a witch who has been brought up in the limelight in Hollywood with rich parents that never really encouraged magic use and even kept their distance from other magical connections. She never really knew just how big a deal her parents were even though she was a legacy kid. This life was clearly not something her parents wanted for her, you see that right from the beginning.
But going to Spellcasters Academy was something Odie had always had her heart set on and so she never relented and that's how she finds herself at the school. Nothing though is ever that easy right though? From her first day of classes she realises that her lack of knowledge and experience in the magical world has put her at a disadvantage and when her magic refuses to show much potential her status as a Legacy not doing the entrance exam, makes her a bit of a social outcast. And earns her one heck of a mean girl. But what is an academy book without that one character lol?
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Right from the beginning though she is lucky to meet her suite mate Eva in the most hilarious of settings in their joint bathroom and it involved a fair amount of powder lol. The two hit it off extremely well and become tight friends then a little down the line Hunter Wardwell - yes you know that last name right? Mister Handsome Jerk yes? nope...it's his cousin. A cousin that involves feuding families.
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These guys friendships and characters you will seriously love from the moment you meet them! Believe me.
But all that aside there was a reason Odette's parents didn't want her going to the school. One that you don't learn until a lot further into the story...but when people start turning up dead (surprising to Odie not so surprising to the other students who have been in on the magical gossip), Odie is made aware of this 'curse' that has been at the academy taking students lives and things really start coming alive then.
I won't say much more but I thoroughly loved the twist of adding in the legends of Merlin & Morgan Le Fay and the use of magical totems and people of the same bloodlines of these magic users had me thoroughly intrigued.
I am truly intrigued to learn what happens next.
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If you love worlds of the paranormal with magical users, demons, vampires, fae and academy schools where you can watch as the MC develops and grows this is the perfect story to dive into. I'd def suggest giving this book a go.
Anywho...now that I've talked your ears off..I'm gonna go lol.
Welcome to a new year at the Monster Ball. Be ready to be swept away into a world of magic, love, destiny's being found, enemies nefarious plots cominWelcome to a new year at the Monster Ball. Be ready to be swept away into a world of magic, love, destiny's being found, enemies nefarious plots coming to light and secrets being kept...its all in this one book of short stories.
To be honest I didn't really know what to expect with this book and I'm kinda embarrassed to say that only like a few of the characters were familiar to me...but even not knowing who the characters were it was an interesting experiment for me to read and enjoyable. I did struggle a little with some of the stories but there were plenty that I DID enjoy and that either made me laugh or become more invested within that person's story. My only complaint was that by not being used to reading a bunch of shorter stories...I was like I NEED more than just this lol!
Reviewing as a whole is also a new thing for me but I did enjoy it and seeing the intertwining stories and connecting them and being like "oh hey I read about this character in the such and such short story". I'm odd like that.
My all-time favourite out of these stories would have to be Assassin's Match...I knew before even starting to begin it, who it was going to be about. Don't ask me how but the clue from one of the authors Avatar's? if that's what its called, gave it away lol. But being extremely invested in the books they are from and to see that they finally broke what was holding them back at love I was fist-pumping the air in my happiness. I would never have been happy if I didn't get that story.
I'm really terrible at remembering the names of all the ones that really stood out to me but a few were ones like...Spies Like Us, Lost Imprint, From the Shadows, Agents of Night and quite a few more.
So if you love to get lost in a world where Monsters come together for the ball of the year to let loose and be who they are and maybe finally find a chance at meeting their potenital soul-mates...don't miss this Anthology....more
Holy flying Atlantean babies everywhere! This book guys...let me tell you is FAN-FLIPPIN'-TASTIC!! I cannot describe the amount of turmoil you will goHoly flying Atlantean babies everywhere! This book guys...let me tell you is FAN-FLIPPIN'-TASTIC!! I cannot describe the amount of turmoil you will go through in this book. It was like the equivalent of this.
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I was not prepared for the world of hurt this book would put me through. When I finished reading the book I was like I think I'm losing my mind. I even tried begging for more and asking if she really wanted to risk me imploding... It still didn't work. Why I do not know. Authors clearly like to be a tease. Who would've known?
I need to get creative though because,
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In the meantime, this will be me.
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I honestly don't know what I can say about this book without just blurting out the spoilers. but I will say...The year starts off extremely promising and then KABOOMIE IT ALL GOES TO HELL!
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But I kinda think she set herself up with this line
“So far, the year of purple has started out perfectly,”
She should've thought of her own words, after saying this to Ilia lol.
I snorted. “Way to put that out into the universe. You’ve just screwed yourself.”
But man do they really go through so much and so many obstacles, that its kinda mind-blowing how they have all stayed sane. The key though to keeping your sanity is the people that you surround yourself with...and this is exactly what Maddie did. Her best friends Ilia and Larisa were such amazing characters and a serious strength to her and they supported her through it all. They are the kind of friends you really need in life. Loyal as they come. I absolutely loved as well how much these characters grew and the bond that really solidified even stronger between them.
Then we have the Atlantean Five and these boys wow...I LOVE everything about their bond together. It's so hard to explain...but the love all of them have for Maddison and her for them is off the charts. They will literally do anything for her. Even if that means staying away. (hehe had to drop a little something, something to tease you guys). But honestly, they are tight. There was just something so truly beautiful how these guys and her best friends just pull together. I love all these peeps so much!!
They truly lived up to this:
"Family. It was my theme for this year."
And it truly was.
Through this book Maddi's strength and resilience is incredible. I felt so proud of her for putting herself back together as best she could. She suffered a lot of pain throughout this book (not saying the others didn't but being an unaware party she didn't understand why people were being like they were). She learns a lot annnnnd guess who we meet here in the book??! Yes the Supernatural Prison books crossover! We get to see Jessa (making girlpower gangs - lovethis chick!) and Braxton (who help to train her), along with Tyson and Louis (yep he's still around!). We even get a small sneaksie of one of the twins :D - that was soooo cool having the books-crossover like that. And Jaymin was SUPER clever by doing this.
"She’d mentioned dragon marked, but I had no idea what that was. I wished there was a book I could check out that would tell me everything. I paused. Amanda said they were famous. Maybe there was a book in the library about it. I’d find out soon enough."
Subtle but so blatantly obvious and right there...it totally cracked me up and I appreciated that little addition. ...more
Soooo I promised a crazy review so lets see what I can cook up and since Heather liked my last one I gotto make this a real good one. Let's cook up a Soooo I promised a crazy review so lets see what I can cook up and since Heather liked my last one I gotto make this a real good one. Let's cook up a storm.
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Oh gosh I don't even know where to begin with this one...but I carry across from what I said from my last review. If I sound like a crazy person its because Heather broke my brain. She's very good at it. It's like her superpower...so once again after a full day of reading...my next morning result is once again this...
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So really all you need to know is that this book is crazy good and it'll put you through the worlds largest emotional wringer eva, spit you out and then you'll be chewed on lol....whhhyyy u do this to me Heather!? It's a good thing I live for this crazy stuff and love to be messed with. Must be how I get my adrenaline rush. lol...But seriously guys...
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Soo i'm gonna try really hard not to give any spoilers for THIS book but I'm guessing if you're reading this then surely you've read the first one right? If not there will be spoilers from the first book.
So pretty much this book picks up with Raegan heading back to the school after a summer away trying to process all that has happened and to you know...process Enzo's betrayal. But she knows she has to return coz there is the threat of her crazy "mother" Malina out there...up to the same game. you know of taking over the world lol.
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Aside from Malina's threats weeeelll she totally couldn't leave Gemma and Aunt Jules behind. They already shooting off crazy texts as it is, trying to get her to call them. Sooo would you really want to mess with those two? Honestly I wouldn't lol. But that tackle hug Gemma gave when she saw Rae for the first time...was like, this is hitting all the feels. Their friendship is #friendshipgoals
Jumping onto the story side of things I loved how quickly this story got right back into it. There was no dilly-dallying and before you know it you're right in the thick of things.
I know I said I wouldn't spoil anything and I'm really trying to keep my mouth shut. But can I just say the moment she saw Enzo for the first time and taking in his dejected self I was like oh boy...I can't take all these feels. But right from the get-go, I knew there was a reason behind why he did what he did because derh there was no other alternative...Enzo is meant to be hers. But having said that and knowing now the full reason...I was like ok let's give him a little grief and make him work for his forgiveness (coz well *shrugs* I'm evil like that)...but ok lets start mending the bridge guys. Soo although
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It just may take Rae a little bit of time getting there...so be patient lol...But well we all know that once Enzo is ushered a challenge and he sees hope for them...he is determined not to give up on her. And thats where I'm all like...
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Let me give you a little sneak peek of this in action.
"If—and that was a big if—I forgave him, there would be many more moments of groveling on his part. There was no making this easy for him after what he had done. “Do whatever you want, Enzo. You’re a big boy and you can make your own decisions, but try not to be too disappointed when things don’t go your way.” I patted his chest and then pushed him away before moving back toward the stairs. When I stepped onto the platform and turned around to press the button for the main floor, Enzo was still standing there with a grin on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. Damn. I just gave him a challenge, and he wasn’t even remotely afraid of it. I’d done the opposite of pushing him away, and I was in trouble."
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So a lot really goes down in this book and we meet some really awesome characters that you are seriously going to love!
We also learn more about her dragon side after she comes in contact with this epic chick JayLeigh (you are seriously gonna love this one! All I'm gonna say is panty burp ...more
I very much enjoyed reading this book! The story development was perfectly set up and the growth of the story and charaI give this book a 4.5 ⭐️ score
I very much enjoyed reading this book! The story development was perfectly set up and the growth of the story and characters really caught me and brought me into it...making the story come alive.
The story for me personally did take a little bit of time for me to fall into the world and truly grab me but once I was in, I was in.
[image] I enjoyed the characters within this story and the personalities that shown through. I instantly loved her twin Kayla and was totally into Hunter from the get go...I also loved when Zalia stepped out of her prejudice thinking and began making friends outside of the “expected” and “normal” way in this current world. The friendships made were very special and it was awesome watching them become closer. Showing friends don’t just have to be within a particular species (in this instance) or culture etc. I just loved how they all really popped out at me even the ones that were being snobby. But please can I just say thank goodness she told Brody what for...he was a jerk. Hunter much better choice hehe ...more
This is a nearly 5 ⭐️read for me...soo close I nearly just put that lucky little number there! I have no doubt by the following book it will receive iThis is a nearly 5 ⭐️read for me...soo close I nearly just put that lucky little number there! I have no doubt by the following book it will receive it ...more
4.5 ⭐️! I really enjoyed this first book by Sully Gray & E.C Farrell. It’s the first book I have ever read by either of these authors and I’m intrigue4.5 ⭐️! I really enjoyed this first book by Sully Gray & E.C Farrell. It’s the first book I have ever read by either of these authors and I’m intrigued to find out what else they have floating out there.
This was a slightly different Academy book to the ones I’ve normally read where they go and learn more about their abilities etc but with this unique twist, they are going to the Academy because they have lost their powers or they have been suppressed. So I loved that uniqueness about it.
One thing I must say is don’t give up on Cade! She may seem like a snob and brat but she does a lot of learning and development in this story and finds who she was always just underneath the surface but hadn’t been given the chance to show due to her previous life and friends.
In this book, Cade finds some truly amazing friends that are willing to be there regardless of what she has lost and I love watching as more start to see the real Cade. I have so many favourite characters in this story and just loved watching friendships blossom and the cheekiness of some of them ahem Kurt hehe ...more
If you are after a fairly short, straight forward story then this isnt a bad pick. I think the audiobook was only just over 2 1/2 half hours so very sIf you are after a fairly short, straight forward story then this isnt a bad pick. I think the audiobook was only just over 2 1/2 half hours so very short. But it was an easy listen to.
I don't think it helped that my expectations were pretty high especially just after reading Heather Renee's book and it didn't really hold up to that level for me.
Don't get me wrong like i said it isn't a bad pick and I did enjoy it but at the moment I struggled to find that deeper connection with the character. I'm hoping that as the story develops and unfolds the characters may become a bit more alive on the page.
Having said that I'm kinda in love with her cat he's snarky and I loved it.
I'm interested to see where this story will lead as it does have great potential from where it finished off. A war seems to be brewing and with Josy's powers unlocked this will definitely allow for major growth in the story. I haven't actually read a book that's ever said "episode 1" before and I'm wondering if that was why the story was so short. I think maybe that maybe this could be the reason why I was struggling to make a connection to the story because it didn't quite give me enough time within that world? That could be a possibility.
Anywho it was an enjoyable easy read and I'm curious to see where it heads.
REVIEW FOR ASSASSIN'S MENACE BY EVERLY FROST An easy 5++++++++++++⭐️
I knew that I wanted a book just for Cain but until I had this book in my handsREVIEW FOR ASSASSIN'S MENACE BY EVERLY FROST An easy 5++++++++++++⭐️
I knew that I wanted a book just for Cain but until I had this book in my hands I didn't honestly know how much. Everly this waaaaaay exceeded my expectations! This book was literally mind blowing, I kid you not!!!
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From the first page Everly easily sucked me right in and I was hooked from page 1. You easily fall in love with the characters she creates and I loved seeing even deeper into Cain Carter and the love and compassion he has. You can see this in Hunters story but nothing like this!
Although I love Cain's character I really did love reading the book in Grace's POV. Seeing him from an outsiders eye one that wasn't within the "assassins world". Grace's character is so easy to love and you will have no dramas connecting/relating to her. I really loved her fighting spirit and how willing she was to fight for others...to protect them. I also really enjoyed seeing her character come to life and to literally bloom before your eyes and that even though her life was never easy she never shut love out or lost herself in the darkness. It was truly beautiful watching her slowly open up and becoming the Protector you knew she was, right from the beginning.
I must also add her love for books was the first thing that solidified our bond. And never underestimate a book lover...coz books can save lives. Just ask Grace. ;)
I honestly don't know what else to say...
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It was just such an incredible yet torturous read and I can't WAIT to see what follows.
I guarantee you...that someone (ahem Mrs Frost) will turn that heat dial up to a whole new notch. And coz I'm crazy and love to torture myself on her work I am SOOOO ready for it. Bring the heat.
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Heads up readers: Major Book-hangover alert.
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Thank you so much to the loveliest lady for giving me the chance to read this before everyone else and for signing my book sooo perfectly. It brought tears to my eyes when I saw your words on the books page. Sounds silly but it means so much to me. Your books are truly a masterpiece and I betcha this will be a top-seller. I'm so proud of you my friend.
Okay time hasn't helped Heather broke me good and proper.
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Goodness where to even beginOkay time hasn't helped Heather broke me good and proper.
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Goodness where to even begin. I know I say this a lot but there ARE a lot of awesome books out there and I have read some seriously fantastic ones this year. But holy smokes Heather I think this is one of your best yet! There's gotto be some witchcraft involved right?!
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and while that is a possibility since its a book of magic but its mostly the good kind so who cares. *shrugs*
First I'm going to give you some advice. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing, can prepare you for the journey that is up ahead of you, when you start reading this book.
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So if you go down this road just throw all caution to the wind and don't even try to prepare. Just throw what you think might happen aside.
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Okay so a little about this story. Lets see if I can get through this without blurting out any spoilers. I promise to put them in spoiler brackets if I can't help myself.
So we have Raegan a 17 year old nearly 18, who has lost her parents recently and has gone to live with her aunt Jules, who she didn't know about as apparently Jules and her parents had a falling out. But recently these new abilities have started to show themselves, like say glowing fingers or moving objects accidentally. She's not really sure if she's just been imagining these things happening due to the emotional stress of losing her parents but one day when she goes to the cemetery to see her mum and dad she's attacked by this man that she can see these shadows around. A man named Enzo saves her but afterwards wants to take her to this school called "Shadow Veil Academy". Without saying too much more she goes although reluctantly, learning that her Aunt hasn't been all that forth right with her about a whole other world were Shapeshifters, Witches, Elves, Vampires you name it exist. Cool right?
But everything isn't as easy as just starting a new school. Raegan somehow has been kept out of the system and nobody had even known she existed up until this point. No trail whatsoever of her existence. Curious and curiouser. But to then top it off she learns she's not just one race but has multiple inside her making her a hybrid. Which isn't all that different until they learn she is waaaaay more unique then that. But something else is brewing at the school and its nothing good. From the moment Rae got to the school she felt a pull that became stronger and stronger and its not until she's standing in front of this door that she's told is nothing but bad news but can't ignore the pull that it has over her. When that door opens it unleashes an evil sorceress who hitches a ride inside Rae's head. And nothing good can EVER come from that. I'm gonna stop there otherwise I'm gonna spill all the beans and its just to awesome to do that.
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Anyways because she's been brought into this world a lot later then usual she has to have a mentor to help her to catch up. And who else would it be but the most infuriating, arrogant but sexy Elf on the planet Enzo who she and me both are sooo not crushing on hehe. Let the fireworks begin lol.
Raegan automatically clicks with Gemma the girl that first showed her around the school and guys you are soooo going to love this chick! She is epic and everything we all want in a BFF. She's so full of spunk and just absolutely perfect for her. Their friendship is like #friendshipgoals. The friendship these two have and how they stick together is truly something to read.
The characters in this book are so epically written that you really felt you were in on everything. You loved who Rae loved and hated who she did and everything in between. So amazing work there Heather!!
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I absolutely LOVED how much this book took me in and although nothing like crazy full on happened until like towards the end there was so much story world building happening and a heap of information we needed for that explosion of an end. Not once did it feel like nothing was happening though, its more in the sense you could feel things slowly heating up bit by bit and tensions increasing in a steady crescendo as it prepared for that whopper final to be unleashed. This has got to be one of my favourites as Academy worlds go. So I take my hat off to you for accomplishing that Heather.
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There's seriously so much to be said about this book it was truly an incredible read! And I cannot wait to have the next book. I have soo many questions that I need answered coz I kinda feel like my world is crumbling (kinda dramatic but whatevs you'll understand it when you read it). I just seriously can't get over that ending. Like it surprised me. And not to sound like I'm full of myself but this is honestly a rarity to happen. Like never would I have guessed that certain people were involved and roles they played. Like I worked out some but
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Heather it has been an incredible honour to be apart of your ARC team. I know your totally enjoying all our torment but daaang girl you take being kicked in the gut to a whole new level lol. I nearly had a mental breakdown bc the page on my ipad wouldn't turn anymore. I wanted to yell and scream at it coz it just had to be broken and that Heather couldn't leave me hanging like that but well in the end it was just me that was broken (see first gif lol). So when that happened I seriously felt the need to hug my pillow and cry.
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The things us readers put ourselves through. Totally go read that book!
Okay there's a tonne of other stuff running through my head even now a day later. But I'm gonna stop there otherwise we will be here for evvveer! lol. Can't wait to see what's in store for us next hurry up already.
What an interesting and fantastical story by Katie Cross. This book picks right off after the events of Flame continuing the story of the 2 powerful sWhat an interesting and fantastical story by Katie Cross. This book picks right off after the events of Flame continuing the story of the 2 powerful sisters, Isadora and Sanna. Get lost in this fantastical world of magic, dragons and gods that have plans of their own.
I loved watching both sisters find themselves and learn their capabilities and powers, to see their full potential and rise to the occasion. I love how both of them are strong willed and willing to fight for what they think is right no matter what that means for them. Neither of these sisters realise what they are capable of, and through this story they grow and change into the people they always were. So there’s definitely beauty in that.
The characters are ones you can easily fall in love with and your love of them just grows in this book. My favourites still remain the same from the first book lol. Love watching Luteis and Sanna together and their bond, it’s something quite special and amusing at Times. And also love Maximillion and Isadora. Their relationship is very interesting and I love watching their firey, stubborn characters together. They are seriously perfect for one another. Maximillion I think you may have found the one person that won’t just do whatever you say. Better watch out for that Isadora lol.
I loved how the story grew within this book and watching as the story expanded and unravelled, showing new and deeper twists. I especially loved the intensity that built up towards the end. Because even though I really did enjoy this story and their characters at times I did find myself not 100% immersed within the story which I missed; it wasn’t til at least I was halfway through the book that my attention clicked in a bit more. I’m not sure why but at times it just couldn’t hold my attention. This could though have a huge lot to do with the fact my chronic illness has been at its worse and reading has been very hard. So it could just be me.
I think a lot of young adult readers that love stories of dragons and magic would really enjoy this series. I’m curious where the 2 sisters story will go next and explore more of their newfound power/abilities.
Well I'll be damned! I knew this book was going to be EPIC but Everly just hit that ball waaay out of the park! Guys with this book you're in for a reWell I'll be damned! I knew this book was going to be EPIC but Everly just hit that ball waaay out of the park! Guys with this book you're in for a real treat. This book is going to take you on a hell of a ride.
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I can't express how much I flipping loved this book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, totally engrossed in this world of its own magic really. It's funny but do you know that feeling when you get so absorbed in a book that you forget whats going on around you? Well this is exactly what happens with this final book for Hunter. I got to the point where I was legit so busting to go to the bathroom but I just didn't want to get up.
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I kid you not...this book will suck you right in and hours will pass without you noticing at all....Well until you look at the clock and be like
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and then you're just like...
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Coz you honestly don't care because derh it was time well spent.
This series is just so unique and hence the journey it took me on was raw and powerful. I felt their pain, their fear, their love and loyalty and it moved me so much! I can't honestly express how amazingly written this story is.
Follow Hunter and her friends as they as a team take down Amalia and find truths and strengths within themselves they didn't know they had. I honestly loved how amazingly written these characters were, I seriously have fallen hard for each one of these characters. They have a depth to them that can sometimes be missed but this is not the case here. You become friends with them all (well except the bad guys, but that's just a given lol) and feel everything they feel. These friendships are life long and beautiful to read and experience.
I know this isn't mentioning much about the journey of the book but honestly what can I say without blurting out all the spoilers in the world? I just can't. Just be prepared that at times it may feel like you've been sucker punched right in the gut.
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But I promise that special moment at the end will happen and you will just happily sigh and feel all the amazing feels in the world and be 100% satisfied.
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I'll leave you with this quote: "Remember always: you can overcome darkness"
I’m very sad an emotional that Hunters story has come to an end... but it was finished off so absabloominlutely perfect! That ending before the epilogue...intense much!...but I really feel that everything was superbly finished off for Hunter's part and for that I am happy (How super cute was that ending tho *sigh* my heart melted with happiness).
An author can have a fantastic story but if the ending doesn't do it for me it does unfortunately ruin the whole thing. I'm very relieved how neatly she brought all the strings together before tying it in a metaphorical bow. Now just sending my powerful vibes to Everly to create a story for Tansy, coz we all know theres gotto be one for her, its only fair hehe 😉
Now I'm feeling lost and am completeley unsure what to do with my life now that, that incredible story has been finished. Ergh MAJOR BOOK-HANGOVER!
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Anywho I feel so honoured and gifted to have been taken on this very special journey with Everly and your characters...I can’t wait to read what u have next up ur sleeve.
So I literally just finished this book and the only steady words coming to mind is holy damn that was incredible! Unfortunately for me those words jusSo I literally just finished this book and the only steady words coming to mind is holy damn that was incredible! Unfortunately for me those words just don't feel sufficient enough. In all honesty I don't think there is any word or words that can fully portray the epicness of this book/series.
This book perfectly completes the Fallen Academy series in a bang of intensity. No kidding this book knows not the meaning of bored. It's go, go, go right up til the second last chapter. Then the last chapter you just die of happiness. Don't worry no spoilers here. ;)
Are you ready fall more in love with the characters of this series even more? You didn't think that was possible did you? Bump barm wrong! It so is. I was thinking along the same lines too but then you get sucked right back in and see different things happen that just draw you in closer that just make you love them more.
The only thing that had me slightly disappointed (if that's even the right word), was the loss of seeing more of Lincoln's mates (Noah, Blake & Darren) that you get to know throughout the series; like you know they are out there fighting as the wars picking up but I did miss them. The other being I missed was Sera, I was literally so close to shouting for joy when Brie and her were reunited. I just absolutely loved the spunky, sarcastic character Leia created for her weapon. You almost at times forgot she wasn't actually a person she just had soo much voice if that makes sense. I think she would have to be up there in my favourite list for characters. She always made me laugh without a doubt.
Here let's have a small taste of our Sera, yeah?
"'I say you drop the shield, and let me give his scrotum a piece of my mind,' Sera suggested. Opening my mind to my soul weapon, I pushed all of my recent training and thoughts at her. She’d always been my number one battle strategist, and I wanted her to know all I had learned without having to explain it all, because there was no time. ‘Ohhh,’ she cooed. ‘You trained with Michael? How is he? I miss the way he smells.’ ‘Can we focus on the Devil for now?’ I asked her."
Be prepared for the epic throw-down of Lucy and Brielle and to pull up your big girl panties as this is no easy ride. It'll take you on a journey of a million emotions that will have you snickering, crying, loving harder then you thought possible and out right panic attacks you name it, it'll be there. There was so many times that I just wanted to pull the covers over my head or just sitting there staring at the book hyperventilating. Other times I took the advice I'm giving you now of pulling up my big girl pants and reading at speeds that should be illegal to just find out what was happening. I found it soooo freaking hard to put this book down. The only thing that managed to completeley captivate my attention when the book was put aside was my new little gorgeous nephew. Believe me guys this book is chocked full of nail-biting, gut wrenching power punches that will leave you gasping for breath and needing more. You can't honestly get enough of this book.
Experience the Fallen Academy's thrilling suspenseful finale for yourself. You won't regret it.
With all hell breaking loose is Brie and her friends ready to take on Lucy himself? Hell yes! #lucysgoingdown
Looking forward to reading further spin-offs to this series coz just these 4 books is just not enough.
Thank you to the amazing Leia Stone for allowing me the honour of reading this incredible series. You should be more then proud of yourself for the accomplishment of a story this fantastic! Thank you so much for the incredible journey you took me on. :D
You think your prepared for this book but let me tell you guys...nothing...and I mean absolutely nothing can prepare you for the ride of pure raw emotYou think your prepared for this book but let me tell you guys...nothing...and I mean absolutely nothing can prepare you for the ride of pure raw emotions this book will take you on! Its crazy good and written so perfectly. It’s a roller-coaster of emotions for sure but one that is very well crafted.
This book takes you on the journey Lincoln goes through after Brie is taken to hell. You’ll see his agonising POV come to life in this book. Your heart will break and feel everything right along side his and sometimes it’ll be so hard to read through the own raw emotion building in your own chest and throat but you just can’t help but read on because you want to know. You want to see it to the end. You want to get to that moment when you see them back together, both hearts mending each other. That even through all the changes they still love each other so wholeheartedly. There’s nothing more beautiful.
This book although focused on Lincoln does also show you more into the friendships of all our most fav characters. I loved seeing how Shea and Linc worked together refusing to let Brie go. And even his best friend Noah and Raphael standing by his side even when he tries to push everyone aside. I also loved the new addition Catia I just know we are going to see more of her in the future ...more
Holy Damn I don't think there is anything in the world that will prepare you for this book.
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But it honestly doesn't matter how much torment and Holy Damn I don't think there is anything in the world that will prepare you for this book.
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But it honestly doesn't matter how much torment and torture this book puts you through because in the end it so dang worth it. You will regret nothing!
I find it weird how much we as readers love the torment a book puts us through and mostly in the end that is how we judge it by. If this is truly the case then this book put me through the purest kind of pain - so much so that it went soul deep. My heart ached when hers did and broke when I saw the pain in not only her but also between her and Slade and the distance that was pulling at them creating masks and walls to block it all. But not only that but the characters are so well constructed that you cant help but love them all you bond to them all and it kills you inside when certain things happen. My heart is still so torn up at one of the scenes that transpires towards the end. Like I wanna scream and I want it not to be real soo bad but yeah...it totally is.
This story has an amazing intensity level that literally ups the game for all books, it is sitting on the edge of your seat page turning, captivating in all senses of the word, and honestly doesn't even understand the meaning of what slow paced is. There wasn't one moment during this book that I got bored or wanted it to pick up speed. So much so that when I reached the end of the book I almost didn't believe it and also didn't want to believe it. Like I legit just stared at the last page on my kindle wishing it would turn - alas it did not though, so very rude in my opinion lol.
But to any readers that have read this amazing book did you guess what was coming at the end? I was pretty pleased to have been on the right track but even being right it didn't take away from the reveal at the end in one bit.
I can honestly not wait for the next instalment for this series. It has been a truly incredible journey so far but it only leaves me wanting and needing more. I'm super excited that we will receive a companion story (Assassin's Menace) for Cain Carter. From the very beginning I always had a huge draw to his character wanting to see deeper inside him. Also hoping against hope that maybe we'll get one for Vlad too. The moment I saw this character I was like damn this character is so unique to this story - as in he shows a different side right from the beginning that is not usually a characteristic shown in the Assassin's. I would just love to see him get his own story. :)
Oh and be prepared for that crash landing to earth when you finish. I honestly still don't know what to do with myself.
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Anywho I'm just going to leave you with these very important words:
"Just because you're born into darkness, doesn't mean you can't overcome it."
Wowsah....Just wowsah. When I finished this book last night I legit just had no words for the journey this book took me on. It was hands down one of tWowsah....Just wowsah. When I finished this book last night I legit just had no words for the journey this book took me on. It was hands down one of the best yet heart wrenching new read books I have read this year. I literally just have so many emotions when it comes to this story, I'm honestly not really sure how to process them all. This series is truly a work of out and one that Leia should be extra, extra proud of.
With this book I knew it was going to be a hard read, especially with how things end up at the end of Year Two - with Bri being taken into Hell and thought dead by all her friends and family. This story picks up right off from there with Bri in Hell and let me tell you you literally experience everything right there with her. Her heart ache, determination, fears, defeat, strength, sadness...its all yours too. As Lucy (our favourite nickname for the Evil Big Bad Lucifer), tries to break Bri and to meld her into his perfect protege be prepared you may need some tissues, like seriously I'm not kidding. He literally uses everything against her to get her onboard. But it is through this that Bri finds her inner self and light and learns there's a lot more beneath her surface than she ever realised (with Sera's help of course too ...more
Wow holy dang...that was just WOW! I think actually my mind might be broken right now. So much just went down in that book, I'm kinda nearly wordless.Wow holy dang...that was just WOW! I think actually my mind might be broken right now. So much just went down in that book, I'm kinda nearly wordless. Okay just give me a minute....or two.
Okay lets do this.
First I just gotto say...isn't that Cover just to die for?? It's so eye-catching and completely perfect. Love, Love, LOVE it. 😍
This was truly an incredibly structured story. Not only did it have kick-butt characters but the development of each character through this story was so beautifully done. You not just read about each one of them but you formed connections with them, became friends, and enemies. Hating on the characters that the MC disliked and wanting to get your own good sucker punch in. I was legit captured right away and drawn into the story. It was like Everly herself grabbed her fingers around me and pulled me into her world. And what an incredible world it was.
There was so much that I loved about this book. Like SO much. It had so many awesome elements. But lets hear a little bit about the story itself.
It has a strong lead female character, Hunter, who is dead set on collecting an item that was taken by the Master Assassin, to protect the work her mother had died to keep hidden. To do any of this she needs to get accepted into the Assassins realm but the problem is, females are not usually part of the legion. Can Hunter prove to all the Assassins and the Master himself that she is worthy to become an Assassin in training?
"It grows heavier and heavier. I know I cant hold on much longer. But if I fall before Slade, I'll be out. It won't matter that I held on longer than most of the males. I'm female. A different standard applies to me. Master Gareth will never agree to train me unless I beat all of them. I grit my teeth and hold on.....Master Gareth leans closer, a gleam in his eyes....He says 'No woman has ever been allowed to train in my Legion. You will not be the first.' I meet his eyes, allowing the slightest challenge to enter mine."
Lets just say there is absolutely no love between the Master and Hunter. Lets just say he knows what it could cost by letting this girl into his Legion and he is not about to make it easy. Life is just about to get a hell of a lot more interesting for Hunter.
This is the perfect time to introduce Slade the one guy who decides to throw all caution to the wind and have Hunter's back without understanding or knowing why he would risk so much for this girl and heck yes he's gorgeous and swoon worthy. Could he maybe her soul mate? Guess you'll have to read to find out.😉
Guys just pick up the book and let the magic unfold. This is one unique story you don't want to miss out on.
Thank you Everly Frost for this amazing read. It truly was a whirlwind of emotions and craziness. I hope you're all ready for it. There's a truck load of awesomeness in this book and its popping with twists and turns. You won't regret picking up this book. Believe me.
Now for the readers who have already made it to the end of this book....can we just take a moment for that ending??? I think my heart literally hurts. Why are you doing this to us Everly? Why?
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And yet I still wanted more...call me crazy. But I live for this stuff.
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Thanks again Everly Frost another amazing book! Cannot. Wait. To. Read. More.
That was seriously a phenomenal read! Not surprised honestly with it being written by Leia Stone! She totally nailed this for me! 5++++++++++++++++⭐️
That was seriously a phenomenal read! Not surprised honestly with it being written by Leia Stone! She totally nailed this for me! First off hello it’s an academy book...so that right away checks all the boxes for me ✅...more
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