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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I love this series sooo much! And I’m glad it wasn’t RH. Asher and Maddis relationship is just too good!
The first half of the book was good. It moved slow but I didn’t mind because we were being introduced to this new world. But the second half is what ruined it for me.
For one, Maddi was entirely too obsessed with Asher and they didn’t have enough scenes together for it to seem realistic. If you’re gonna have two characters all over each other, at least build up their relationship first.
The second half moved too fast. There were a couple of one or two month time jumps so it was impossible to see how Maddi was working on developing her powers or building her relationships with the guys. Instead we’re just told that she can control herself and the guys are her rocks. The author went from showing to telling and it almost seems like there was a rush to be done with the book.
The plot is pretty week, there’s no goals or endgame until the last few chapters. And there’s entirely too much focus on parties and dances and the outfits the girls are wearing. We know they’re hot. We don’t need to read about it in every chapter when there are better things to discuss.
Those aren’t huge issues but it just makes it harder to connect with the book and characters. But at least it wasn’t reverse harem. And for that, I am definitely going to continue reading the series.
For one, Maddi was entirely too obsessed with Asher and they didn’t have enough scenes together for it to seem realistic. If you’re gonna have two characters all over each other, at least build up their relationship first.
The second half moved too fast. There were a couple of one or two month time jumps so it was impossible to see how Maddi was working on developing her powers or building her relationships with the guys. Instead we’re just told that she can control herself and the guys are her rocks. The author went from showing to telling and it almost seems like there was a rush to be done with the book.
The plot is pretty week, there’s no goals or endgame until the last few chapters. And there’s entirely too much focus on parties and dances and the outfits the girls are wearing. We know they’re hot. We don’t need to read about it in every chapter when there are better things to discuss.
Those aren’t huge issues but it just makes it harder to connect with the book and characters. But at least it wasn’t reverse harem. And for that, I am definitely going to continue reading the series.
Same world, new facet
If you’ve read any of the Supernatural Prison Books, then you will recognize this world - and even one character. If you haven’t, no worries - this is a new addition to that growing world and can be read with prior experience.
Maddison is thrown head first into a world she didn’t expect, but fortunately, there are a few gentle souls to help catch her - and one very intense pair of Atlantean eyes. It’s magical, convoluted and academy rich enough to satisfy even the most ardent of magical school fans.
Pros:
- LOVE this world and how it grows with each new addition.
- Louis.... he’s barely a character here, but I still squealed.
- The Atlantean five.... almost too powerful for one school. Not a bully book though, rest easy. Nor is it RH, sadly.
Cons:
- Foreshadowing gets a bit blatant.
- Perfect RH set up.... but nope.
If you’ve read any of the Supernatural Prison Books, then you will recognize this world - and even one character. If you haven’t, no worries - this is a new addition to that growing world and can be read with prior experience.
Maddison is thrown head first into a world she didn’t expect, but fortunately, there are a few gentle souls to help catch her - and one very intense pair of Atlantean eyes. It’s magical, convoluted and academy rich enough to satisfy even the most ardent of magical school fans.
Pros:
- LOVE this world and how it grows with each new addition.
- Louis.... he’s barely a character here, but I still squealed.
- The Atlantean five.... almost too powerful for one school. Not a bully book though, rest easy. Nor is it RH, sadly.
Cons:
- Foreshadowing gets a bit blatant.
- Perfect RH set up.... but nope.
“You’re diff—”
“If you say different,” I interrupted, “I’m going to punch you. Don’t separate me out from other women. They’re my people.”
A fun urban fantasy by Janine Eve.
Maddison finds out she’s a supernatural and gets a scholarship to supernatural college. Her powers are sealed but flare with stress. There are five guys and she’s attracted to the baddest one.
It seems to be a theme from this author. This isn’t a reverse harem.
It’s set in the same world as the dragon prison series.
Recommended if you are in the mood for a new adult fantasy.
“If you say different,” I interrupted, “I’m going to punch you. Don’t separate me out from other women. They’re my people.”
A fun urban fantasy by Janine Eve.
Maddison finds out she’s a supernatural and gets a scholarship to supernatural college. Her powers are sealed but flare with stress. There are five guys and she’s attracted to the baddest one.
It seems to be a theme from this author. This isn’t a reverse harem.
It’s set in the same world as the dragon prison series.
Recommended if you are in the mood for a new adult fantasy.
I’m sure I’ve come across Jaymin Eve before, whether it was in the Amazon KU or Facebook world, I can’t say for sure, but as soon as I saw her Rejected Shadow Beast Shifters book, I wanted it immediately after I read the synopsis. I decided to wait though until either the series ended or the couple’s story that’s being featured now is done. Now I know I could have checked something else of hers out right then, but I’m a freak and waited awhile before doing that. I’ve always been intrigued by the cover for Supernatural Academy: Year One — okay, it’s pretty, I like pretty things, plus I love all things paranormal/supernatural, so I was the next most drawn to it. It sounded good, I read a preview liked it, got it, then loved it! Seriously, I loved this book so much, it satisfied all my supernatural love and I just couldn’t get enough!
Supernatural Academy: Year One was fascinating, entertaining, and thrilling. It was so exciting being in this world and learning all about it right alongside Maddie. It was fun and fresh and I can’t wait to read the next two books!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars
Supernatural Academy: Year One was fascinating, entertaining, and thrilling. It was so exciting being in this world and learning all about it right alongside Maddie. It was fun and fresh and I can’t wait to read the next two books!
~ Sonja, 5 Stars
Really enjoyed this book! Read it in the one sitting.
I’m extremely excited and a bit impatient for the next in the series.
I’m extremely excited and a bit impatient for the next in the series.
4 stars
I liked this book but I didn’t LOVE it. The writing was good and it certainly has the storyline potential, but the execution was just slightly lacking. I didn’t totally feel the relationship building between Asher and Maddison. They weren’t together very often, and when they were it was mostly skipped over. Then suddenly they were willing to sacrifice and bawl their eyes out over one another? It just didn’t feel right to me.
I liked this book but I didn’t LOVE it. The writing was good and it certainly has the storyline potential, but the execution was just slightly lacking. I didn’t totally feel the relationship building between Asher and Maddison. They weren’t together very often, and when they were it was mostly skipped over. Then suddenly they were willing to sacrifice and bawl their eyes out over one another? It just didn’t feel right to me.
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal
Tropes: magic academy, from human to supernatural, Atlantis
Series: Supernatural Academy #1
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 1/5
Tropes: magic academy, from human to supernatural, Atlantis
Series: Supernatural Academy #1
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 1/5
Well I’m now fully invested in the lives of Atlanteans and their hot men. I ate this book up pretty quickly. I loved how sassy Maddi is and who wouldn’t fall in love with Asher am I right? I’m excited to learn more about maddi’s backstory in book two and have even more angsty moments between the couples that have emerged from the ending of book one. I will be reading all of these books and recommending them to my friends 100%