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penkay's review against another edition
5.0
Here we are, back in the Shadowspell Academy world, and it’s so good to be back! Poor Wild is neck deep in trouble again, and she needs her friends to try to keep from getting killed. I loved this from beginning to end. There were many surprises in this one, and most of them I didn’t see coming. I came to the last page, and I was devasted to realize there was no more. I am constantly amazed at this author’s creativity, and I am in awe of her skills. If you like fast action, wonderful writing, and enthralling characters, look no further than this author. This was a great addition to the series, and I’m looking forward to the next one. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
radioactivebubbles's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
eve_ward's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm, interesting. We’ve certainly been left hanging at the end there. I’m a fan of this series, it’s fun and keeps me interested. I’m not a big fan of the romances though. There are three love interests: Rory, the childhood friend and top contender in my eyes although we hardly see him. Colt, the guy we know hardly anything about and I’m not too sure why he’s even in the ranking (he’s nice but he’s not exactly a main character. And Ethan, he’s a prick who really needs to get his shit together, he could be interesting but I don’t fully understand why Wild kinda likes him in the first place. Oh well, onto the next one.
caeralee's review against another edition
5.0
Nothing short of amazing
It never ceases to amaze me, Shannon is adept at everything she writes, whether young adult, urban fantasy, or paranormal fiction, and this book simply proves it.
Where this series started as a co-op book between her and her author friend KF Breene, Shannon took up the mantle in its entirety with this book and it’s the best book of the series yet!!
I love the group dynamic, I love even more that this dynamic could make or break Wild, everyone is important I’m their own way, a rag tag band of misfits. Colt’s introduction to the group this book was epic and I hope we haven’t seen the last of him. In this book the crew takes on the House of Wonder after a series of attacks leaves everyone shacking up there. As usual you don’t know who to trust crew and professors alike.
This book ended far too quickly for me and I can’t wait for the next to come out.
It never ceases to amaze me, Shannon is adept at everything she writes, whether young adult, urban fantasy, or paranormal fiction, and this book simply proves it.
Where this series started as a co-op book between her and her author friend KF Breene, Shannon took up the mantle in its entirety with this book and it’s the best book of the series yet!!
I love the group dynamic, I love even more that this dynamic could make or break Wild, everyone is important I’m their own way, a rag tag band of misfits. Colt’s introduction to the group this book was epic and I hope we haven’t seen the last of him. In this book the crew takes on the House of Wonder after a series of attacks leaves everyone shacking up there. As usual you don’t know who to trust crew and professors alike.
This book ended far too quickly for me and I can’t wait for the next to come out.
cricket58's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! The characters are so well written, and the story itself just draws you in from the very first page. I could not put it down.
This one is action packed and fast paced. I love the main protagonist Wild , she is smart, brave, strong and loyal to her friends and family. Wild is well, a wild card. She doesn't look for trouble but it seems to find her and when it finds her she sure doesn't back down or run. She doesn't play by the rules and she is often breaking those rules.
Her friends are all from the other houses in the academy, something frowned upon by the adults in charge. Wild is in the house of Shade. Shades are the assassins of the magical world. Funny thing is Wild is more than just a Shade, yes her survival skills are off the charts but Wild is special, and being special in the magical world can make you a target.
The other characters in this book are equally well written and lovable. Wally is the crews necromancer and she also has this strange ability to just spout off statistics about anything and everything. Then there is Pete the shape shifter that turns into a fierce Honey Badger. Orin the not yet dead Vampire; Gregory the too good looking to fit in with his own kind Goblin; and Ethan, the wealthy spoiled Mage who just seems to worry about himself. Rory the hometown old friend of Wilds that broke her heart by leaving and then allowing her and everyone else to believe he was dead. How can she ever trust him again?
These kids are about to start their first year of training after surviving The Culling Trials.
If you love a well written book, with twists and turns and action from the beginning to the very last page with characters that you will love and some that you will love to hate then this one is for you.
When you reach the last page and you turn that page looking for more, just remember I told you so.
I can not wait for the next book!
This one is action packed and fast paced. I love the main protagonist Wild , she is smart, brave, strong and loyal to her friends and family. Wild is well, a wild card. She doesn't look for trouble but it seems to find her and when it finds her she sure doesn't back down or run. She doesn't play by the rules and she is often breaking those rules.
Her friends are all from the other houses in the academy, something frowned upon by the adults in charge. Wild is in the house of Shade. Shades are the assassins of the magical world. Funny thing is Wild is more than just a Shade, yes her survival skills are off the charts but Wild is special, and being special in the magical world can make you a target.
The other characters in this book are equally well written and lovable. Wally is the crews necromancer and she also has this strange ability to just spout off statistics about anything and everything. Then there is Pete the shape shifter that turns into a fierce Honey Badger. Orin the not yet dead Vampire; Gregory the too good looking to fit in with his own kind Goblin; and Ethan, the wealthy spoiled Mage who just seems to worry about himself. Rory the hometown old friend of Wilds that broke her heart by leaving and then allowing her and everyone else to believe he was dead. How can she ever trust him again?
These kids are about to start their first year of training after surviving The Culling Trials.
If you love a well written book, with twists and turns and action from the beginning to the very last page with characters that you will love and some that you will love to hate then this one is for you.
When you reach the last page and you turn that page looking for more, just remember I told you so.
I can not wait for the next book!
itareperi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jdubs10's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.0
redhead_haze's review against another edition
5.0
Genre: contemporary fantasy, YA
Tropes: Dark Academy, magic school, magic houses, who hurt you trope, found family
Trigger Warnings: death, kidnapping
Series: Shadowspell Academy #4
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 0/5
Tropes: Dark Academy, magic school, magic houses, who hurt you trope, found family
Trigger Warnings: death, kidnapping
Series: Shadowspell Academy #4
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 0/5
greek_myth5's review against another edition
5.0
Just wow...
This book left me with my mouth hanging open more times than not by the twists and turns in the story. The emotions....there were so many reading this installment. I loved it all to be honest and cannot wait for the next one.
This book left me with my mouth hanging open more times than not by the twists and turns in the story. The emotions....there were so many reading this installment. I loved it all to be honest and cannot wait for the next one.