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phatelyn's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure if I liked this unfortunately won’t be reading the next book
book_lover_97's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing start to a new series. There is detailed world building along characterizations. This is a very interesting read with very likable characters. I am very excited for the next book.
theowlsnestbooks's review
3.0
I truly hate giving 3 stars I wish I could give more but I just couldn’t, I really liked the idea of this story but the characters were just well the h was horrible I felt like she was beyond co dependent and rude, and just well I am sorry I really didn’t love her .. and her interests they were a little better but I hate to say this but as much as I enjoyed the idea I was rushing through parts to see if something interesting would happen ...
elpisgalaxy's review
5.0
Advanced Dragon studies is the first book of the latest Ember Academy arc. It has a bit of a slow beginning but by the later half of the book, things have heated up (no pun intended). Skye is an interesting protagonist because she at least as far as I know isn’t ND like much of the other protagonists in Snowverse. The dragon aspect is also interesting to read as well as I don’t remember much talk about them in other snowverse books.
mxphoebesviewpoint's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
5.0
L.C. Mawson concentrates on Skye’s personal development while the mystery builds in the background. Skye has never had magic before and therefore is already an oddity in the world she lives in when Mawson adds a twist to her physical being. She not only has to struggle with those issues, but her family has been keeping secrets that end up coming to light and not in a good way for Skye.
Mawson tries to help Skye along by sending her to the Ember Academy. The Academy used to be only open to witches, but now is open to all Magical Beings. Unfortunately, Skye feels just as lonely and confused there.
Mawson fills the story with diversity from cultures, gender, and sexual identities. One of the reasons that Mawson is one of my favorite authors. The secondary cast has people who have struggled much like Skye has. They deal with autism, assasination attempts, the pressure of getting good grades, family dynamics, and fighting against a future they do not want.
Mawson includes issues that everyone faces today, or has faced, bullying, break-ups, lust, unrequited love, ostracism, and just trying to figure out who you want to be. This is done while Skye is trying to figure out all of the new changes in her body while not falling down in front of anyone. Easier said than done.
Mawson has a couple of teaser mysteries and then the big one which this story ends with. There are yet more secrets, betrayals, and lots of emotional pain. I cannot wait to read the next book in the “Ember Academy for Magical Beings”. Mawson keeps a reader on their toes or maybe that is Skye practicing her fire control. (laugh)
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
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