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bookwormbunny's review
5.0
Bloodshed Academy Year 1 is the first book in Jen L. Grey’s new paranormal academy series. Meet Raven, a wolf shifter is preparing for the end of high school and the things that will come with it. Her boyfriend is excited at the prospects of being recruited to Bloodshed Academy, and she’s looking forward to the break that will come from him being gone. Well, all of that gets thrown upside down when she finds herself being the one that the recruiter was coming for. Her boyfriend isn't pleased, but there is no saying "no" to Bloodshed Academy.
Bloodshed Academy is probably my favorite book by this author. The characters are well done and my attention was captured from the very beginning. Raven is a shifter, but she can't connect with her wolf and that is causing her control problems. Add in that jerk she has for a boyfriend and well...life just isn't that great. There is a lot going on in this book and I loved every second of it. You get that spark that something is up between Raven and another character when they make an appearance in the story and it just fueled me to delve deeper into the storyline. I love the twists, the secrets, and the surprises. I'm eager to learn what is next in store for the next book because I'm really hoping that some secrets come to light and soon.
If I had to say anything that I don't like about this book? Well, there wouldn't be a thing that I could say. This story is well balanced and a real page-turner. I will warn readers of this...there is sex in this book. Two different scenes. The author does not ever become explicit or overly-detailed, but for those who prefer to skip the sex...sorry...there is no "fade to black - use your imagination." LOL!
All in all, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. It's a must-read in my book and I'm eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.
Bloodshed Academy is probably my favorite book by this author. The characters are well done and my attention was captured from the very beginning. Raven is a shifter, but she can't connect with her wolf and that is causing her control problems. Add in that jerk she has for a boyfriend and well...life just isn't that great. There is a lot going on in this book and I loved every second of it. You get that spark that something is up between Raven and another character when they make an appearance in the story and it just fueled me to delve deeper into the storyline. I love the twists, the secrets, and the surprises. I'm eager to learn what is next in store for the next book because I'm really hoping that some secrets come to light and soon.
If I had to say anything that I don't like about this book? Well, there wouldn't be a thing that I could say. This story is well balanced and a real page-turner. I will warn readers of this...there is sex in this book. Two different scenes. The author does not ever become explicit or overly-detailed, but for those who prefer to skip the sex...sorry...there is no "fade to black - use your imagination." LOL!
All in all, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. It's a must-read in my book and I'm eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.
shelovestoread81's review
5.0
This was a great book. I loved everything about it and can't wait for more.
bibliophilelair96's review
5.0
Amazing audio book. I couldn't put it down. Loved it. Highly recommend it.
keepingitread's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a decent easy quick read, was enjoyable. Finished it in two reading sessions, so I guess that says something. Its a nice short just over 200 pages and nice refresher palette cleanser book. I am excited to see where the other two book take this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Animal death
shortandsweetreviewsbysam's review
4.0
Before I begin my review for Year One (Bloodshed Academy) by Jen L. Grey I would personally like to thank the author, the publishers and Booksprout for the opportunity to read this ARC and I have reviewed it honestly.
Welcome to Bloodshed Academy, an elite supernatural academy with a history as bloody as its name, Year One (Bloodshed Academy) by Jen L. Grey is a rousing read. With a snarky and inappropriate vampire, a quiet and reserved bear shifter, a gorgeous, womanising wolf shifter and a sassy fae roommate, Ravens life is about to get exciting as hell.
Year One (Bloodshed Academy) features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Supernatural academy
○ Supernatural creatures
○ Wolf shifters
○ College drama
○ Steamy scenes
○ NA fantasy romance
○ Secrets
My overall rating for Year One (Bloodshed Academy) is…
4 Stars!
I loved connecting with the characters in this book! With three swoon-worthy supernatural men, a sassy best friend Fae and a protagonist struggling to connect with herself, there wasn’t much not to love about them. Add in the supernatural academy, the slow burn romance and a unique storyline and you get a peachy page-turner.
Year One (Bloodshed Academy) is available now for purchase! Or get it free with kindle unlimited!
infinitybooks11's review
4.0
In the beginning, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the characters. Then that all changed. By the end of the book I was more than ready to dive into the next book. Great characters, different type of academy, and undertones of something more to come.
bookly68's review
5.0
Great start to a promising series!! I love paranormal academy, and this one is fantastic! Narrator does a great job on this too!!
the_juliest's review
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0