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rebekkaar's review
5.0
Semester 3
Wow, if I thought semester two had action in the end, it had nothing on this one.
I was crying, smiling and couldn’t sit still and towards the end... It had so much excitement that I would jump up, i read while i paced back and forth only to sit down again and repeat five minutes later.
I recommend this series so much, i will be jumping into book 4. And that ending? I am working on my reviewing abilities without giving out spoilers, but Oh Mah Gaaad!! I soo wish people read reviews after reading a book so it could be a discussion post instead!
Wow, if I thought semester two had action in the end, it had nothing on this one.
I was crying, smiling and couldn’t sit still and towards the end... It had so much excitement that I would jump up, i read while i paced back and forth only to sit down again and repeat five minutes later.
I recommend this series so much, i will be jumping into book 4. And that ending? I am working on my reviewing abilities without giving out spoilers, but Oh Mah Gaaad!! I soo wish people read reviews after reading a book so it could be a discussion post instead!
krys1993's review
I’m not sure how I even made it to book 3, took me over a year to finish would not recommend this book or the series in general. It feels poorly structured and as if a 13 year old has written it.
miss_elite's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
bookwormbetty's review
5.0
picking up
This is finally moving from syrupy sweet, to more action, a few more twist, and more plot development. I as highly annoyed with the fmc, nobody is that dang dense, it’s ridiculous. She has finally started being a little more ba, and less giggly and dense as stone. There are way more plot points that I won’t talk about cause I don’t want to ruin anything, but it’s picking up.
This is finally moving from syrupy sweet, to more action, a few more twist, and more plot development. I as highly annoyed with the fmc, nobody is that dang dense, it’s ridiculous. She has finally started being a little more ba, and less giggly and dense as stone. There are way more plot points that I won’t talk about cause I don’t want to ruin anything, but it’s picking up.
mrose21's review
3.0
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Brianne Marie Harlow
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What happens?
Brianne is on her third semester. Shes grown in more ways than one and is looking forward to a semester with her best friends and boyfriends. However the man that killed her sister's partner shows up and it becomes clearer she is there for bigger things.
Final thoughts
4 stars feels too much but 3 seems too low. This is a good read but, Brianne is still very immature. The boys don't seem to take her seriously and this feels very YA in feeling rather than adult which is kind of what I assumed this was at the start.
I'll keep reading this series just to see where it goes but this is the third book and nothing really happens aside from the last few chapters. The gay issue is a side thing and while interesting to see addressed not very exciting in terms of what this author should be bringing to the world.
I do think that the whole multiple partners and them being not all the same gender is very interesting and I do enjoy that part of it. I'd have been curious to have Brianne with a girl as well as the boys but that is just personal preference.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Brianne Marie Harlow
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What happens?
Brianne is on her third semester. Shes grown in more ways than one and is looking forward to a semester with her best friends and boyfriends. However the man that killed her sister's partner shows up and it becomes clearer she is there for bigger things.
Final thoughts
4 stars feels too much but 3 seems too low. This is a good read but, Brianne is still very immature. The boys don't seem to take her seriously and this feels very YA in feeling rather than adult which is kind of what I assumed this was at the start.
I'll keep reading this series just to see where it goes but this is the third book and nothing really happens aside from the last few chapters. The gay issue is a side thing and while interesting to see addressed not very exciting in terms of what this author should be bringing to the world.
I do think that the whole multiple partners and them being not all the same gender is very interesting and I do enjoy that part of it. I'd have been curious to have Brianne with a girl as well as the boys but that is just personal preference.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
bookish_embers's review
5.0
Semester Three Review
My heart hurts for Finnick. I really hope that he gets his happy ending and realizes just how valuable he is to those around him. I know Brianne and the guys will be there for him if he chooses to lean on them while he heals. I'm ready for the next book now to see how this plays out.
My heart hurts for Finnick. I really hope that he gets his happy ending and realizes just how valuable he is to those around him. I know Brianne and the guys will be there for him if he chooses to lean on them while he heals. I'm ready for the next book now to see how this plays out.
booklovingredhead's review
4.0
“I love your tattoos, and I like how you love sweets and unicorns. When you wear your unicorn slippers especially, it makes me want to hug you like a teddy bear."
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Wow, this book was such a ride. I absolutely adored the characters, the world, and the storyline. To be honest, I was not sure what to think about this book when I first started it but as soon as the story got to the academy I was hooked. I read the first three books back to back and literally could not stop. I did not want to sleep.
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What I loved about this book was how the men in this book were not the stereotypical men that I am used to reading about. All four men were manly but they all enjoyed bright colours, unicorns, dancing, and so much more. Two of the guys wore unicorn and kitty slippers and I loved it. I do not think I’ve ever read a book were the men are like that. We need more books with men like these guys. It was refreshing to read a book that had men like this. They were truly themselves and did not give a shit about what people thought about them. I fell in love with Jax, Conner, Kaito, and Finnick. These four guys own my heart.
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Avery Song did an amazing job writing this book. This book and the next two books in the series gets 4 stars from me. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
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Wow, this book was such a ride. I absolutely adored the characters, the world, and the storyline. To be honest, I was not sure what to think about this book when I first started it but as soon as the story got to the academy I was hooked. I read the first three books back to back and literally could not stop. I did not want to sleep.
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What I loved about this book was how the men in this book were not the stereotypical men that I am used to reading about. All four men were manly but they all enjoyed bright colours, unicorns, dancing, and so much more. Two of the guys wore unicorn and kitty slippers and I loved it. I do not think I’ve ever read a book were the men are like that. We need more books with men like these guys. It was refreshing to read a book that had men like this. They were truly themselves and did not give a shit about what people thought about them. I fell in love with Jax, Conner, Kaito, and Finnick. These four guys own my heart.
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Avery Song did an amazing job writing this book. This book and the next two books in the series gets 4 stars from me. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
bookwormbunny's review
5.0
Welcome to Semester Three with Bri and her harem of boyfriends, her two best friends, and her adorable familiar Elsa. It's a break in between the semesters so everyone is enjoying themselves and having fun. Brianne is getting closer to her guys and enjoying her time with her two new best friends and their familiars. While everyone is having a good time it's not all sunshine and happy times. Problems are brewing inside of the crew and of course when school starts back...the drama hits full force from all sides. As there is more to come to the question arises...can Brianne and her boyfriends handle this and come out the other side?
I thoroughly enjoyed Witchling Academy 3 and I am pleased that there is some development with Brianne as a character. She's still pretty "naive" but with some help from the twins, she's learning a few things and coming out of that a bit at a time. I loved that I got to learn more about the guys in this book. Jax's history and a story about his sister come out as well as the truth about things with Elisha. There are absolutely some heartbreaking moments in this story, but they help to balance out some of the more juvenile aspects of it as well. I'm so happy that Elsa and Luna don't have tiny roles in this story either. They are so cute and I love how the author has them interacting together so well and caring for each other. Also, I know it's silly as it's literally a blip in the story but the fact that the author has Brianne use a song from BTS as her routine...I nearly fell out I squealed so hard. I'm a huge fan of them and loved that the author incorporated that into the story regardless of how small it is.
While Brianne does grow a bit in this story, I'm still a bit annoyed at how naive she is. She's almost 18, but she doesn't act like. I think I'd get it more if she had led a sheltered life, was home-schooled and kept in a bubble, but that's not the case. There is a lot of drama in this story, and a lot of truth comes out, but we don't see the aftermath of it. I'm a bit disappointed because it feels like there is a gap in the story because of it. The author puts a lot of focus on it the scene, but then nothing comes of it.
There is a lot going on in this book and not all of it has to do with Brianne which I really liked. This book is full of drama and crazy situations, but I'm looking forward to more and less of "naive" Brianne. I'm honestly hopeful that we'll get to know some of the fall-outs from a couple of situations the author gives us and then walks away from.
I am rating this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. Brianne is still a bit too naive for me to be believable, but I love how so many of the characters bloom and how karma comes back for a couple as well. I'm looking forward to more of the new characters added in and hope that they and the twins won't get sidelined. This book does end on a crazy cliffhanger so just prepare yourself. I can't wait for semester 4!
I thoroughly enjoyed Witchling Academy 3 and I am pleased that there is some development with Brianne as a character. She's still pretty "naive" but with some help from the twins, she's learning a few things and coming out of that a bit at a time. I loved that I got to learn more about the guys in this book. Jax's history and a story about his sister come out as well as the truth about things with Elisha. There are absolutely some heartbreaking moments in this story, but they help to balance out some of the more juvenile aspects of it as well. I'm so happy that Elsa and Luna don't have tiny roles in this story either. They are so cute and I love how the author has them interacting together so well and caring for each other. Also, I know it's silly as it's literally a blip in the story but the fact that the author has Brianne use a song from BTS as her routine...I nearly fell out I squealed so hard. I'm a huge fan of them and loved that the author incorporated that into the story regardless of how small it is.
While Brianne does grow a bit in this story, I'm still a bit annoyed at how naive she is. She's almost 18, but she doesn't act like. I think I'd get it more if she had led a sheltered life, was home-schooled and kept in a bubble, but that's not the case. There is a lot of drama in this story, and a lot of truth comes out, but we don't see the aftermath of it. I'm a bit disappointed because it feels like there is a gap in the story because of it. The author puts a lot of focus on it the scene, but then nothing comes of it.
There is a lot going on in this book and not all of it has to do with Brianne which I really liked. This book is full of drama and crazy situations, but I'm looking forward to more and less of "naive" Brianne. I'm honestly hopeful that we'll get to know some of the fall-outs from a couple of situations the author gives us and then walks away from.
I am rating this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. Brianne is still a bit too naive for me to be believable, but I love how so many of the characters bloom and how karma comes back for a couple as well. I'm looking forward to more of the new characters added in and hope that they and the twins won't get sidelined. This book does end on a crazy cliffhanger so just prepare yourself. I can't wait for semester 4!
bookish_penguin's review
4.0
AAAAAAAH. LOVELOVELOVE.
Okay, I could(and really want to) just sit here and gush over this entire book. BUT instead I’m going to sum up exactly why it deserves to be way more popular.
1) Healthy relationships. From boyfriends, to best friends, to sisters and soon to be mother in laws? *suggestively raises eyebrows* All of Bri’s relationships and built on trust and respect and NOT ONCE has the miscommunication trope been used. Mad respect for -uh...all the respect.
2) Period rep! It is already a good day when a book character even mentions periods. But for Bri to actually sit and have a conversation with a GUY about them?! And it wasn’t an embarrassing thing, it was just the two talking and it made my soul happy.
3) Different sexualities rep! Bri’s whole speech about loving who you want? Connor stepping in and saving Finnick, not caring if others judged him for his personal decisions? UMMMM-YES.
4) Very hot guys Errr...I mean a great magic system! It didn’t t feel dumped on you, and it actually aided the plot without overpowering it. And I Love Bri’s power. Brings me back to being five and playing make believe and proudly announcing: ‘I have the power of all powers!’
PLEASE.PLEASE.PLEASE. READ THIS SERIES! They are pretty short too! I promise that if you have taste you won’t regret it!
Okay, I could(and really want to) just sit here and gush over this entire book. BUT instead I’m going to sum up exactly why it deserves to be way more popular.
1) Healthy relationships. From boyfriends, to best friends, to sisters and soon to be mother in laws? *suggestively raises eyebrows* All of Bri’s relationships and built on trust and respect and NOT ONCE has the miscommunication trope been used. Mad respect for -uh...all the respect.
2) Period rep! It is already a good day when a book character even mentions periods. But for Bri to actually sit and have a conversation with a GUY about them?! And it wasn’t an embarrassing thing, it was just the two talking and it made my soul happy.
3) Different sexualities rep! Bri’s whole speech about loving who you want? Connor stepping in and saving Finnick, not caring if others judged him for his personal decisions? UMMMM-YES.
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PLEASE.PLEASE.PLEASE. READ THIS SERIES! They are pretty short too! I promise that if you have taste you won’t regret it!