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Darkthorn Academy #7
Freedom
Freedom or death!
Knowing that they hadn't saved all the slaves when they'd rescued Stann, Jack and the Misfits are heading back to the strange new continent to finish the job.
But facing a society of power hungry mages isn't a simple task. The team will have to continue to grow stronger and discover more of the secrets of mana while relying on their teammates to conquer this new challenge, all the while collecting data and power to make Darkthorn Academy the most powerful academy in the world.
This is a coming-of-age, sword and sorcery fantasy adventure with gamelit aspects, including a slightly overpowered MC, a dragon companion, and a team of adventurers. Inspired by games like Skyrim and Diablo 2 and Fallout.
Knowing that they hadn't saved all the slaves when they'd rescued Stann, Jack and the Misfits are heading back to the strange new continent to finish the job.
But facing a society of power hungry mages isn't a simple task. The team will have to continue to grow stronger and discover more of the secrets of mana while relying on their teammates to conquer this new challenge, all the while collecting data and power to make Darkthorn Academy the most powerful academy in the world.
This is a coming-of-age, sword and sorcery fantasy adventure with gamelit aspects, including a slightly overpowered MC, a dragon companion, and a team of adventurers. Inspired by games like Skyrim and Diablo 2 and Fallout.
- GenresFantasy
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2023
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October 20, 2024
Fight scenes are micromanaged and makes for great speed reading
The team is split up busy being heroes and eating. At this point the number of side characters is a bit overwhelming especially when the writers feel the need to fill half a page with name filler in all its word count glory. A lot of these books are about food. You have meat, meat and veggies, meat and veggies on a stick " I think they just like to say the word kabob" stir fry, stew, and soup. Note these are all the same thing just with varying amounts of water added to it. These guys are in serious need of pasta.
The team is split up busy being heroes and eating. At this point the number of side characters is a bit overwhelming especially when the writers feel the need to fill half a page with name filler in all its word count glory. A lot of these books are about food. You have meat, meat and veggies, meat and veggies on a stick " I think they just like to say the word kabob" stir fry, stew, and soup. Note these are all the same thing just with varying amounts of water added to it. These guys are in serious need of pasta.
November 3, 2025
I found this to be the most boring book in the series. I found the premise of the four of them going off to stop slavery in another kingdom stupid. They have so many things to do around the new academy and exploring the wasteland. But they just abandoned it thinking oh well it’ll work out. The big battle with the dragons might have been interesting but no details of it. Just the aftermath. And then he doesn’t even go looking for his brother. I think they’ve got a little egotistical about what they can do. Like going after the slavers without backup. Or the witch without backup because that always ends well. Still trying to decide if I’ll get the next book
November 1, 2024
There were parts of this book that I enjoyed, but overall I didn’t really like the story, especially their plan to stop the slavers, which was just ridiculous to start with and riddled with stupid decisions.
The story has become too contrived as the author tries to make things fit together, perhaps while hoping the readers have forgotten what he has already written. Also he seems to be caught in the trap of having to make everything bigger, 'badder' and more numerous e.g. hundreds of Dragons and thousands upon thousands of Oompahs.
The story has become too contrived as the author tries to make things fit together, perhaps while hoping the readers have forgotten what he has already written. Also he seems to be caught in the trap of having to make everything bigger, 'badder' and more numerous e.g. hundreds of Dragons and thousands upon thousands of Oompahs.
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November 21, 2023i like this writer. these later books in this series are not as exciting to me for some reason, not sure if it is because the team seems to be all going their own way and the author is focusing on growth of single characters at a time... just not sure. i went thru it quickly cause i like all the characters and the settings he works in. Just did not seem to like it as much as the first several in the series. I cannot pin point why either. sorry.
April 11, 2023
Freedom from slavery is something the team can get behind.
As they further explore the old continent, they learn that many a nefarious mage has used their power to gain wealth and political power. As they delve deeper into the morass of an industrial society, they find that corruption runs much deeper than any could imagine.
As they further explore the old continent, they learn that many a nefarious mage has used their power to gain wealth and political power. As they delve deeper into the morass of an industrial society, they find that corruption runs much deeper than any could imagine.
April 19, 2023
Just when it gets good ...
Great tale with well developed characters and scenes. Just as your getting into it, one of the MC always seems too pull a boneheaded action that the author leaves hanging. Other than that, a good read.
Great tale with well developed characters and scenes. Just as your getting into it, one of the MC always seems too pull a boneheaded action that the author leaves hanging. Other than that, a good read.
November 30, 2023
Writing for my 9-year-old son: I really liked the amount of thought and detail that the author put in to how he did the magic and combat. It could have been more simple, but he did a great job. I did not like the amount of profanity in the book.
October 24, 2024
Still Engrossed & Ready For More
Definitely can’t wait to see where it goes from here! It’s not often I can’t put one down, but I’m up to teeth grinding ready for book 8. Hang on tight!
Definitely can’t wait to see where it goes from here! It’s not often I can’t put one down, but I’m up to teeth grinding ready for book 8. Hang on tight!
July 11, 2025
Lost 2 stars for NOT writing a Recap.
I think every reader needs to start doing this to force authors to write a quick Recap chapter, which readers can skip if they remember, and those who don't won't stop reading the series.
I think every reader needs to start doing this to force authors to write a quick Recap chapter, which readers can skip if they remember, and those who don't won't stop reading the series.
April 2, 2023
Fairly decent addition
Fairly decent addition to the series. It's only such because of the previous books though. I will read 8 because it's entertaining
Fairly decent addition to the series. It's only such because of the previous books though. I will read 8 because it's entertaining
April 19, 2023
This was entertaining! Not my favorite book but it wasn’t horrible!
3/5⭐️
3/5⭐️
April 24, 2023
A new site for action!
I loved having another continent for our heroes to explore. The task at hand was admirable, but the end result surprising. Great job by the authors!
I loved having another continent for our heroes to explore. The task at hand was admirable, but the end result surprising. Great job by the authors!
April 25, 2023
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
April 30, 2023
Very good storyline
It was nice to see and watch the different characters develop into other pieces of the development of this wonderful series.
It was nice to see and watch the different characters develop into other pieces of the development of this wonderful series.
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July 30, 2023Wow!
Another great installment in the lives and trials of the Misfits! The Darkthorn Academy series is still as amazing now in the seventh book as it was in the first. More please!
Another great installment in the lives and trials of the Misfits! The Darkthorn Academy series is still as amazing now in the seventh book as it was in the first. More please!
September 7, 2023
Great addition to the series
Solid addition to the story, full of the same great characters, plot, magic, and combat! Keep up the great work!
Solid addition to the story, full of the same great characters, plot, magic, and combat! Keep up the great work!
October 6, 2023
Darn they got hurt worse this time
Riveting book, had to keep reading to find out what crazy situations they would get into this time. Very well written and interesting
Riveting book, had to keep reading to find out what crazy situations they would get into this time. Very well written and interesting
February 21, 2024
Always Good
I have enjoyed every book that Robyn has written. Starting with all of the Stone Blood sagas. Don't ever stop. I am a big fan.
I have enjoyed every book that Robyn has written. Starting with all of the Stone Blood sagas. Don't ever stop. I am a big fan.
February 5, 2025
An excellent series of books with great character building story, I would highly recommend it.
Ian
Ian
February 23, 2025
typos!
While the continuing story was up the the quality of the prior books, I took a star off for the number of typographical errors.
While the continuing story was up the the quality of the prior books, I took a star off for the number of typographical errors.
July 24, 2025
This was crazy!
I am 11 years old and this book had violence sadness and action with a sad and a bit funny plot twist and others might like this.
I am 11 years old and this book had violence sadness and action with a sad and a bit funny plot twist and others might like this.
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