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twin2's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 stars
Short and fun. This is interesting enough for me to want to continue reading the next book to see what happens.
Short and fun. This is interesting enough for me to want to continue reading the next book to see what happens.
titi_reads_more's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Blood
misskk's review
3.0
I think this book is a solid 3.5 stars.
I listened to this book on Audiobook. I think the narration of the story made it 3.5 instead of 2.5. The narrators have beautiful voices for these characters and really brought the story to life in my personal opinion which I'm not sure if reading a physical copy or even on kindle would've done for me.
The premise for me is sort of like if Mutants went Hogwarts which I have to admit I really did like about this story. There are plenty of gift academy type stories out there but this one was different for me personally so I really enjoyed that aspect.
The author does an amazing job for the setting and the plot was fun. There was definitely interesting scenes that were great to listen too and I personally loved Carter and Briear? Breear? Our fave wifi spirit girl as characters. A lot of detail went into the story as a whole and the actual writing was good which is easier to pinpoint when listening to audiobook so the author did a good job.
My reasons for not giving this a higher rating is simply because I couldn't relate to neither Reina or Kai.
Reina just comes off as an air head pushover who can't see the red flags to save her life and Kai whilst he slightly see's his own faults as the story goes along, still acts like a obnoxious dick. I understand that they both started out as bestie surfs? Serfs? together and had their first kiss all those years ago but that is no excuse for Reina to excuse all his shit and still crush on him.
Then we have mister
"I-bully-my-former-bestie-to protect-her-from-other-bullies."
Like what? What kind of dumb logic is that?
I had to take a short break because they both irritated me but the actual premise itself made me come back to it so I tip my hat off to the author but there's nothing about this relationship that I support and It's genuinely only because of the ending which is the reason I believe I will listen to the next two audiobooks in the series because the ending I didn't see coming, which realistically the signs were there for two characters but I missed them so I tip my hat again.
I liked a lot of the other characters, even that one Kai and Miranda scene made me laugh and look at her in a new light.
I'd recommend this story for the plot and setting but definitely not for the relationship. I will say that however that I'd this is better and healthier than the likes of Zodiac Academy but I"m still hate the bully enemies to lovers trope.
I would definitely buy the audiobooks for the narration and paperbacks because the covers of this, the brave and the broken and the strong and the stolen are absolutely beautiful.
Which ultimately I hate because I have so much conflicting but I'm a strong and I am curious to find about the fallen and find out what happens next I just hope that the relationship will be healthy during the next two books. Realistically I wouldn't want to see them dating but it's a fantasy Romance so I'm sure they'll get together
I listened to this book on Audiobook. I think the narration of the story made it 3.5 instead of 2.5. The narrators have beautiful voices for these characters and really brought the story to life in my personal opinion which I'm not sure if reading a physical copy or even on kindle would've done for me.
The premise for me is sort of like if Mutants went Hogwarts which I have to admit I really did like about this story. There are plenty of gift academy type stories out there but this one was different for me personally so I really enjoyed that aspect.
The author does an amazing job for the setting and the plot was fun. There was definitely interesting scenes that were great to listen too and I personally loved Carter and Briear? Breear? Our fave wifi spirit girl as characters. A lot of detail went into the story as a whole and the actual writing was good which is easier to pinpoint when listening to audiobook so the author did a good job.
My reasons for not giving this a higher rating is simply because I couldn't relate to neither Reina or Kai.
Reina just comes off as an air head pushover who can't see the red flags to save her life and Kai whilst he slightly see's his own faults as the story goes along, still acts like a obnoxious dick. I understand that they both started out as bestie surfs? Serfs? together and had their first kiss all those years ago but that is no excuse for Reina to excuse all his shit and still crush on him.
Then we have mister
"I-bully-my-former-bestie-to protect-her-from-other-bullies."
Like what? What kind of dumb logic is that?
I had to take a short break because they both irritated me but the actual premise itself made me come back to it so I tip my hat off to the author but there's nothing about this relationship that I support and It's genuinely only because of the ending which is the reason I believe I will listen to the next two audiobooks in the series because the ending I didn't see coming, which realistically the signs were there for two characters but I missed them so I tip my hat again.
I liked a lot of the other characters, even that one Kai and Miranda scene made me laugh and look at her in a new light.
I'd recommend this story for the plot and setting but definitely not for the relationship. I will say that however that I'd this is better and healthier than the likes of Zodiac Academy but I"m still hate the bully enemies to lovers trope.
I would definitely buy the audiobooks for the narration and paperbacks because the covers of this, the brave and the broken and the strong and the stolen are absolutely beautiful.
Which ultimately I hate because I have so much conflicting but I'm a strong and I am curious to find about the fallen and find out what happens next I just hope that the relationship will be healthy during the next two books. Realistically I wouldn't want to see them dating but it's a fantasy Romance so I'm sure they'll get together
peachytude's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kenzee06's review
1.0
*I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway*
This book was a mess.
First off, am I the only one who thought this was basically My Hero Academia but instead of two boy main characters, it's one boy and one girl and the world and characters are no where near as well thought out? The parallels are painfully obvious. I'm wondering if this might have started out as a fanfiction?
On to the book itself. Let's start with the levels of power (Serf, Common, Elite, Fae) - these words don't line up in a way that makes sense. And you can't take common words like Serf and Fae, use them in an entirely different way, and not EXPLAIN what they mean at the start. The entire society didn't make sense - nor did how the powers were used. Why can Reina's power of "truth" be turned into a blade, and Briara's power to intercept radio waves can't, or Kaito's levitation power? I'll tell you why, because it makes Reina more powerful. That is the only reason. Some powers make logical sense, but not our main character or the one Fae everyone is obsessed with because they're sooooo special.
"The Noble Four": Are there only powerful people in sophomore year? Duplication and Speed aren't even impressive gifts, no offense. And why are they even nicknamed? Someone help me understand how people aren't laughing at them.
Moving on to the romance. NO. That is an abusive relationship. CAN WE PLEASE STOP GLORIFYING THAT FOR TEENAGERS? If you want to turn that into a romance, you need to make that a very slow burn where both characters grow up, change their behavior and slowly regain trust.
The constant sex talk. Teenagers have sex, that's fine. Even some conversations would be fine. But someone you just met telling you about hook up spots and then being able to tell you are a virgin by how you look is not a regular conversation. Also why would this matter in a world where you can be killed by a touch? I'd wager that would put a pretty big dimmer on sex. In fact, it would make more sense for people to avoid even kissing in this society. Also I'm sorry but the majority of people don't shame virgins nor are they shocked when the person is 15. At 17/18 - pre college, pressure might be on but not as a sophomore. And the part where Kai thought about how he "almost took her there" - in public...no teenager thinks like that. Also, why does this dominate almost every characters thoughts. PEOPLE CAN KILL OR SERIOUSLY INJURE YOU WITH A TOUCH! Why is anyone willing to have sex with the "nobles"? And also no, the whole school of girls would not be so obsessed with the same four guys that they get violent with new girls. It's such a painfully childish viewpoint.
Then we have the bad guys. I'm sorry, but I don't understand the logic there either. There was talk about "survival of the fittest" so it was okay the Fallen killed the Fae. But if that's the case, is it not the same when the Fae kill weaker people? This makes no sense. The reasoning behind the Fallen's origin and rise wasn't well explained.
I honestly can't tell you a single thing I liked about this book other than some of the powers seemed cool. Carter's gift was interesting. Reina's could've been if didn't develop into a blade.
This book was a mess.
First off, am I the only one who thought this was basically My Hero Academia but instead of two boy main characters, it's one boy and one girl and the world and characters are no where near as well thought out? The parallels are painfully obvious. I'm wondering if this might have started out as a fanfiction?
On to the book itself. Let's start with the levels of power (Serf, Common, Elite, Fae) - these words don't line up in a way that makes sense. And you can't take common words like Serf and Fae, use them in an entirely different way, and not EXPLAIN what they mean at the start. The entire society didn't make sense - nor did how the powers were used. Why can Reina's power of "truth" be turned into a blade, and Briara's power to intercept radio waves can't, or Kaito's levitation power? I'll tell you why, because it makes Reina more powerful. That is the only reason. Some powers make logical sense, but not our main character or the one Fae everyone is obsessed with because they're sooooo special.
"The Noble Four": Are there only powerful people in sophomore year? Duplication and Speed aren't even impressive gifts, no offense. And why are they even nicknamed? Someone help me understand how people aren't laughing at them.
Moving on to the romance. NO. That is an abusive relationship. CAN WE PLEASE STOP GLORIFYING THAT FOR TEENAGERS? If you want to turn that into a romance, you need to make that a very slow burn where both characters grow up, change their behavior and slowly regain trust.
The constant sex talk. Teenagers have sex, that's fine. Even some conversations would be fine. But someone you just met telling you about hook up spots and then being able to tell you are a virgin by how you look is not a regular conversation. Also why would this matter in a world where you can be killed by a touch? I'd wager that would put a pretty big dimmer on sex. In fact, it would make more sense for people to avoid even kissing in this society. Also I'm sorry but the majority of people don't shame virgins nor are they shocked when the person is 15. At 17/18 - pre college, pressure might be on but not as a sophomore. And the part where Kai thought about how he "almost took her there" - in public...no teenager thinks like that. Also, why does this dominate almost every characters thoughts. PEOPLE CAN KILL OR SERIOUSLY INJURE YOU WITH A TOUCH! Why is anyone willing to have sex with the "nobles"? And also no, the whole school of girls would not be so obsessed with the same four guys that they get violent with new girls. It's such a painfully childish viewpoint.
Then we have the bad guys. I'm sorry, but I don't understand the logic there either. There was talk about "survival of the fittest" so it was okay the Fallen killed the Fae. But if that's the case, is it not the same when the Fae kill weaker people? This makes no sense. The reasoning behind the Fallen's origin and rise wasn't well explained.
I honestly can't tell you a single thing I liked about this book other than some of the powers seemed cool. Carter's gift was interesting. Reina's could've been if didn't develop into a blade.
kaydawn's review
3.0
Dual POV. Some writing and plot points or segues were a little off but mostly this was decent. Characters could use a bit more depth (not background story wise since I feel that was mentioned but I just didn’t truly connect with them). Fairly juvenile though it is YA so not too unexpected. I did end up reading the whole book so… I thought about not finishing it early on but was intrigued enough to continue. I think it has really good ideas and plot lines but could be better on execution. And im sorry but the name “Yemoja Roux “ was mentioned so much. 101 times. Ages: sophomores in high school (so probably 15-16).
gypsydawn's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up
I gave this more than a 3 because the world building is pretty fantastic and unique. It’s dystopian, though that is not apparent for some time. Instead, the influx of information pertains to powers, and those that can use them. With an X-men vibe, it navigates around these supernatural abilities, though never really fully explains what they are, how people got them, or how the most powerful BECOME fae. It’s strange, original and a touch confusing. When it becomes clear that this is an “after” world, the rest almost makes sense.... until you get to the characters. Alright, I kinda love the FMC. She’s not exactly tough, nor snarky, but she has a battle spirit that keeps on trucking. Kais, the MMC, on the other hand, is a jerk. Dual POV offers a bit of insight there, while trying to smooth his rough edges.... it didn’t work. He’s a bully, plain and simple - and I can’t believe this smart and fairly straightforward girl can still look at him. Oden is a much better choice.
Upper YA, fantasy, Academy, Cliffhanger.
Character age range = unknown, but they are supposed to be sophomores in HS, despite the fact that their reactions and situations paint them much older.
Pros:
- Unique setting.
- Is it magic? Is it science? I don’t know, but I like it.
- The allegory between cultural divides, those with powers and those without, is a stark example of our own world.
- Cover
Cons:
- Kais.
- How The heck old ARE they?? These situations man...
- naive.... so naive
- Explain The powers?
I gave this more than a 3 because the world building is pretty fantastic and unique. It’s dystopian, though that is not apparent for some time. Instead, the influx of information pertains to powers, and those that can use them. With an X-men vibe, it navigates around these supernatural abilities, though never really fully explains what they are, how people got them, or how the most powerful BECOME fae. It’s strange, original and a touch confusing. When it becomes clear that this is an “after” world, the rest almost makes sense.... until you get to the characters. Alright, I kinda love the FMC. She’s not exactly tough, nor snarky, but she has a battle spirit that keeps on trucking. Kais, the MMC, on the other hand, is a jerk. Dual POV offers a bit of insight there, while trying to smooth his rough edges.... it didn’t work. He’s a bully, plain and simple - and I can’t believe this smart and fairly straightforward girl can still look at him. Oden is a much better choice.
Upper YA, fantasy, Academy, Cliffhanger.
Character age range = unknown, but they are supposed to be sophomores in HS, despite the fact that their reactions and situations paint them much older.
Pros:
- Unique setting.
- Is it magic? Is it science? I don’t know, but I like it.
- The allegory between cultural divides, those with powers and those without, is a stark example of our own world.
- Cover
Cons:
- Kais.
- How The heck old ARE they?? These situations man...
- naive.... so naive
- Explain The powers?
nikkieliz13's review
3.0
Complete Series Review
Rating: 3.5 Stars
POV(s): Dual—First Person
Relationship: M/F
Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Romance
❥
I enjoyed this series, but it wasn’t without its faults. My main issue had to do with the characters, and not in the way you might expect.
I actually liked the characters, and this includes the antagonist (he’d make the perfect MMC in a dark romance—damaged, touch starved, with a dash of psychotic tendencies? Sign me up.) No, instead my issue is that:
Overall, I did genuinely enjoy this reading experience, and would recommend it to others.
❥
Title:[b: “The Fae & The Fallen (Gifted Fae Academy #1)” by Brittni Chenelle]
Interconnected Series: Yes
Standalone: No—Trilogy
Cliffhanger: End of books #1-2
HEA:
Triggers: Yes
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Academy-Romance
➢ Childhood-Companions
➢ Childhood-Crush
➢ Friends-to-Enemies-to-Lovers
➢ High-School
Rating: 3.5 Stars
POV(s): Dual—First Person
Relationship: M/F
Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Romance
❥
I enjoyed this series, but it wasn’t without its faults. My main issue had to do with the characters, and not in the way you might expect.
I actually liked the characters, and this includes the antagonist (he’d make the perfect MMC in a dark romance—damaged, touch starved, with a dash of psychotic tendencies? Sign me up.) No, instead my issue is that:
1) Outside of our main characters, a lot of the secondary characters from book one (and even two) were gone and replaced with new characters in book three, as if this was a tv show where the actors had scheduling conflicts that prevented them from reprising their roles.
2) Relationships—platonic, romantic, familial, etc.—hardly ever developed on page. There's a lot of telling instead of showing, especially in the cases of Reina and Kai’s romance and Reina and Bri’s friendship. There were actually two relationships whose on-page development I found to be done well—Reina and Yemoja’s familial relationship, and oddly enough, Kai’s “friendship” with the antagonist.
Overall, I did genuinely enjoy this reading experience, and would recommend it to others.
❥
Title:[b: “The Fae & The Fallen (Gifted Fae Academy #1)” by Brittni Chenelle]
Interconnected Series: Yes
Standalone: No—Trilogy
Cliffhanger: End of books #1-2
HEA:
Spoiler
End of book #3Triggers: Yes
Spoiler
Grief, AbuseTags/Tropes:
➢ Academy-Romance
➢ Childhood-Companions
➢ Childhood-Crush
➢ Friends-to-Enemies-to-Lovers
➢ High-School
madelyngreenebooks's review
5.0
4.5 ⭐️ I haven’t read an Academy book in many years and loved the start to the Gifted Fae Academy series, The Fae and The Fallen by Brittni Chenelle. Yes, I said FAE, and the main reason I picked the book up. The Fae in this book are bit different than the Fae I’ve read about recently, but I still enjoyed. I am loving Brittni’s writing style! The world building, the magic system, the characters, the intrigue were so well executed. I enjoyed the plot and that there weren’t too many different storylines or things to keep up with - it was just what I needed. I’m enjoying the POV of the two main characters, Reina and Kaito. I say “enjoying” as I’m already reading the second book in the trilogy - The Brave and The Broken. I think that should tell you how much I enjoyed the first book - I immediately ordered the next 2. If you are looking for a series that is FUN and a quick read give Gifted Fae Academy series a try!