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Heir Academy #3
The Hunt of Night
Fate plays funny games. It crowned me a princess, then ripped it away overnight. It gave me the determination to restore my family name, despite the hatred of my kind throughout the kingdom. It gave me the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s mine.
But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me. This journey has led me through trials and up against enemies I could have never foreseen.
Despite all this lies a glimmer of hope in four men I never saw coming.
Raiden. Kryll. Brody. Cassian.
For better or worse, fate has brought us together and I can no longer fight it.
The hunt for the crown has commenced. And only time will tell what fate has in store for me.
But the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much I want to take the reins, it has its own plan for me. This journey has led me through trials and up against enemies I could have never foreseen.
Despite all this lies a glimmer of hope in four men I never saw coming.
Raiden. Kryll. Brody. Cassian.
For better or worse, fate has brought us together and I can no longer fight it.
The hunt for the crown has commenced. And only time will tell what fate has in store for me.
546 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2024
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September 13, 2024
When they invented the term the most perfect fictional man they actually had KRYLL in mind. In fact, the word "perfect" was created specifically to describe him. Argue with the wall!!!!
⤷ “This view leaves me breathless,” I gush, unable to contain the awe it strikes in my bones.
“I couldn’t agree more.” Turning to him, my cheeks heat when I realize he’s not basking in our surroundings like I am. No.
He’s staring straight at me.
Like I knew I would love him because my weakness is always the quiet, distant, mysterious guy BUT DIDN'T EXPECT TO LOVE HIM THIS MUCH WHAT THE FUCK
Brace yourself because I'm gonna word vomit - I'm gonna use this opportunity to FREAK OUT over our fae princess and her stupid kryptos <3
The way Kryll treats Addi, the way he talks to Addi, the way he handles Addi???? He just knows when to give her space but also acknowledges that he's so far gone when it comes to her, he seems to always know what she needs, and what to say, but he's also a little shy, and maybe a little insecure, and it's just all SO PERFECT?!
I thought I knew why his nickname for Addi is princess, even after he said that "you think I call you princess because of *that*?" I thought I could read between the lines there. BUT OH BOYYYYYYYY I DIDNT REALIZE HE MEANS PRINCESS...........LIKE THAT. MAN I COULD TALK ABOUT THIS FOR HOURSSSSSSSS KRYLL THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
but also BRODY?! the way he shows his love for Addi in this book is SO heartwarming.
gone is the manwhore Brody we know in the beginning of book 1 and we love that for him
also his lil moment of vulnerability there????
⤷ “How do I make her love me?”
AND THEN RAIDEN?!?!
I have to mention that I LOVE that these boys show their love for Addi in different ways - not all perfect but at the end of the day all it comes down to is that they love her (THEY'RE STILL IN DENIAL ABOUT IT BUT IM NOT STUPID YALL ARE IN LOVE JUST ADMIT IT)
While Kryll and Brody knows when to give Addi her space to breathe, Raiden just DOES NOT want to be apart from Addi, like EVER. And he ain't shy about letting everyone know that either.
⤷ I’m done wasting time letting her be mad at me. Well, she can stay mad, but I’m done staying away.
Vampire origins are known to be self centered & only care about themselves, so this feeling of protectiveness & longing are new to Raiden. I love the way he slowly learns how to *healthily* love someone. His whole *I know I need to do some groveling and I'm willing to do SO much of it I just need you to tell me how to grovel because I've never done it* thing was SO CUTE MAN 😭😭😭
⤷ “Your friend, she told me I had to give you space, and I did, I fucking did, but here you are, with your damn sass, cold shoulder, and beautiful, beautiful face.”
*and then he storms out bc he angy*
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH PLEASE 😭
And then, and then, when he first finally feels content for the first time in his life after he pretty much shows Addi how much she means to him & how he's hers and she's his ~against the wall~ *if you know what I mean* HAHAHA but the feelings feel foreign to him, man it goes from sexy to wholesome in a blinkkkkk
⤷ “What does it mean if I feel weightless? Like, my heart is calm, my soul full, and my entire body is serene?”
It's actually hard choosing which quotes to use and highlight here because THERE ARE SO MANY
AND CASSIAN?!!!!
He's grumpy, hardheaded, which is why he clashes with Addi SO much, they fight all the time because they both have strong personalities, I guess, and it's also just their love language (✿◡‿◡)
DEEEFINITELY their *love language* if you get what I'm putting down lol
I also find it cute how Addi is not afraid to shade Cassian 😭 shows that she's comfortable with him which means A LOT to someone like Addi who's never had anyone to trust before in her life.
⤷ It’s almost creepy to see Cassian smile like that; it’s so unnatural it makes me cringe
GIRL 😭😭😭 you don't know it yet but he's your man pls 😭
But one thing that Cassian knows with absolute certainty is that Addi is his woman. And I cannot stress it enough how much he knows this fact 🥹
⤷ “I am yours, and you are mine. Now, forever, and always.”
I love how in this book they are all finally acknowledging their feelings; mainly Addi. She's been against feeling anything, especially towards the guys, to almost an annoying degree (I personally find it endearing), and it was actually kind of funny seeing her deal with the fact that she DID care about the guys and she DID care whether they get hurt or not 😭
Addi finally letting her walls down around the guys little by little makes me so giddy and excited for the future 🥹
so I speedrun this series like it was an e-sport and I was the IGL. KC Kean might have just gotten inside my mind and plucked all the things I hoped to happen in book 3 right out of my brain and just...made it happen.
no notes no complaints, are there flaws? yes absolutely but I'm gonna be completely honest with you guys I do not care even a little bit lmaoooooo GIVE ME MORE KRYLL RIGHT NEOW
⤷ “This view leaves me breathless,” I gush, unable to contain the awe it strikes in my bones.
“I couldn’t agree more.” Turning to him, my cheeks heat when I realize he’s not basking in our surroundings like I am. No.
He’s staring straight at me.
Like I knew I would love him because my weakness is always the quiet, distant, mysterious guy BUT DIDN'T EXPECT TO LOVE HIM THIS MUCH WHAT THE FUCK
Brace yourself because I'm gonna word vomit - I'm gonna use this opportunity to FREAK OUT over our fae princess and her stupid kryptos <3
The way Kryll treats Addi, the way he talks to Addi, the way he handles Addi???? He just knows when to give her space but also acknowledges that he's so far gone when it comes to her, he seems to always know what she needs, and what to say, but he's also a little shy, and maybe a little insecure, and it's just all SO PERFECT?!
I thought I knew why his nickname for Addi is princess, even after he said that "you think I call you princess because of *that*?" I thought I could read between the lines there. BUT OH BOYYYYYYYY I DIDNT REALIZE HE MEANS PRINCESS...........LIKE THAT. MAN I COULD TALK ABOUT THIS FOR HOURSSSSSSSS KRYLL THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
but also BRODY?! the way he shows his love for Addi in this book is SO heartwarming.
gone is the manwhore Brody we know in the beginning of book 1 and we love that for him
also his lil moment of vulnerability there????
⤷ “How do I make her love me?”
AND THEN RAIDEN?!?!
I have to mention that I LOVE that these boys show their love for Addi in different ways - not all perfect but at the end of the day all it comes down to is that they love her (THEY'RE STILL IN DENIAL ABOUT IT BUT IM NOT STUPID YALL ARE IN LOVE JUST ADMIT IT)
While Kryll and Brody knows when to give Addi her space to breathe, Raiden just DOES NOT want to be apart from Addi, like EVER. And he ain't shy about letting everyone know that either.
⤷ I’m done wasting time letting her be mad at me. Well, she can stay mad, but I’m done staying away.
Vampire origins are known to be self centered & only care about themselves, so this feeling of protectiveness & longing are new to Raiden. I love the way he slowly learns how to *healthily* love someone. His whole *I know I need to do some groveling and I'm willing to do SO much of it I just need you to tell me how to grovel because I've never done it* thing was SO CUTE MAN 😭😭😭
⤷ “Your friend, she told me I had to give you space, and I did, I fucking did, but here you are, with your damn sass, cold shoulder, and beautiful, beautiful face.”
*and then he storms out bc he angy*
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH PLEASE 😭
And then, and then, when he first finally feels content for the first time in his life after he pretty much shows Addi how much she means to him & how he's hers and she's his ~against the wall~ *if you know what I mean* HAHAHA but the feelings feel foreign to him, man it goes from sexy to wholesome in a blinkkkkk
⤷ “What does it mean if I feel weightless? Like, my heart is calm, my soul full, and my entire body is serene?”
It's actually hard choosing which quotes to use and highlight here because THERE ARE SO MANY
AND CASSIAN?!!!!
He's grumpy, hardheaded, which is why he clashes with Addi SO much, they fight all the time because they both have strong personalities, I guess, and it's also just their love language (✿◡‿◡)
DEEEFINITELY their *love language* if you get what I'm putting down lol
I also find it cute how Addi is not afraid to shade Cassian 😭 shows that she's comfortable with him which means A LOT to someone like Addi who's never had anyone to trust before in her life.
⤷ It’s almost creepy to see Cassian smile like that; it’s so unnatural it makes me cringe
GIRL 😭😭😭 you don't know it yet but he's your man pls 😭
But one thing that Cassian knows with absolute certainty is that Addi is his woman. And I cannot stress it enough how much he knows this fact 🥹
⤷ “I am yours, and you are mine. Now, forever, and always.”
I love how in this book they are all finally acknowledging their feelings; mainly Addi. She's been against feeling anything, especially towards the guys, to almost an annoying degree (I personally find it endearing), and it was actually kind of funny seeing her deal with the fact that she DID care about the guys and she DID care whether they get hurt or not 😭
Addi finally letting her walls down around the guys little by little makes me so giddy and excited for the future 🥹
so I speedrun this series like it was an e-sport and I was the IGL. KC Kean might have just gotten inside my mind and plucked all the things I hoped to happen in book 3 right out of my brain and just...made it happen.
no notes no complaints, are there flaws? yes absolutely but I'm gonna be completely honest with you guys I do not care even a little bit lmaoooooo GIVE ME MORE KRYLL RIGHT NEOW
October 9, 2024
2.5 Meh.
March 5, 2025
Bro can’t they just talk without having sex for once
May 20, 2025
4.5 ⭐'s
I've said it once, I'll say it again; this author and their cliffhangers! I really enjoyed that ending because Addi finally unlocked another level to her bad-assery.
I originally had this at 5 stars, but I took away because I was trying to think back on what happened and I don't really remember anything except for Kryll and the ending. So, that lost some of the sparkle for me.
I'm kind of feeling this starting to get a little slower... I really hope I'm wrong.
I've said it once, I'll say it again; this author and their cliffhangers! I really enjoyed that ending because Addi finally unlocked another level to her bad-assery.
I originally had this at 5 stars, but I took away because I was trying to think back on what happened and I don't really remember anything except for Kryll and the ending. So, that lost some of the sparkle for me.
I'm kind of feeling this starting to get a little slower... I really hope I'm wrong.
September 5, 2024
Even though this book started out sooooooooo slow it definitely picked up at about the 60% mark. I was so close to DNF this book and series. I lost some serious respect for Adrianna in this book. Here was a mature kick ass chick in book 1&2 that regressed to a spoiled 12 year old. She wants to be the ruler of the kingdom and can’t get her shit together. The guys on the other hand made progress by leaps and bounds. Kryll was my absolute favorite in this book! Let’s hope Adrianna makes a comeback and they can all start working as a team. I was hoping by the 3rd book there would be more progress of them as a team, sadly this still hasn’t happened.
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November 5, 2025Not rating because it is a DNF @ 36%.
BOOOO TOMATO TOMATO TOMATOOOO
Really mad about this because I actually enjoyed the first book! I thought the main character was a badass, I thought the world was interesting, but then the second book was kinda meh, and this one just downright sucked.
Why is this supposedly badass, take-no-shit woman taking shit from these stupid men??? The body betrayal in this is so crazy.
She mixed up the names of two minor characters, which I'm sure most people wouldn't notice, but it INFURIATED me.
Then I realized these were published back-to-back which is probably why the writing, characters, and plot immediately fall off after the first one.
BOOOO TOMATO TOMATO TOMATOOOO
Really mad about this because I actually enjoyed the first book! I thought the main character was a badass, I thought the world was interesting, but then the second book was kinda meh, and this one just downright sucked.
Why is this supposedly badass, take-no-shit woman taking shit from these stupid men??? The body betrayal in this is so crazy.
She mixed up the names of two minor characters, which I'm sure most people wouldn't notice, but it INFURIATED me.
Then I realized these were published back-to-back which is probably why the writing, characters, and plot immediately fall off after the first one.
October 18, 2024
DNF at like half of it
There is only so much impulsive fu**ing I can take honestly. You’d think of the third book we’d be a little bit more into the story.
- everyone is sooo immature. Cassian is always broody but it’s not even cute. Dude, TALK. And for someone that has awaited for her moment her whole life, you’d think Adrianna would be a little more mature and calculated. They’re all 20/22 so it’s normal but dammit put a responsible adult it the mix, like a nanny or something.
- you would ALSO think that the relationships were a little bit more developed. It’s so quick yet so slow, she almost slept with everyone but barely speaks to them. It’s not even funny anymore.
- finally, I HATE HATE HATE we the girl comes magically without any type of stimulation. The most unrealistic part in the whole series imo.
I liked the vibe at the beginning but vibes alone don’t build a good story. The first two books should have been only one, and the first half of the third should have been the first two chapters of the second book.
Bit of spoilers after this line
Also I can already tell Kryl is going to be a dragon. And of course he’ll take out the kiss of death
Anyway, I think the serie is a good foot in the door to start romantasy but I’m past that point.
There is only so much impulsive fu**ing I can take honestly. You’d think of the third book we’d be a little bit more into the story.
- everyone is sooo immature. Cassian is always broody but it’s not even cute. Dude, TALK. And for someone that has awaited for her moment her whole life, you’d think Adrianna would be a little more mature and calculated. They’re all 20/22 so it’s normal but dammit put a responsible adult it the mix, like a nanny or something.
- you would ALSO think that the relationships were a little bit more developed. It’s so quick yet so slow, she almost slept with everyone but barely speaks to them. It’s not even funny anymore.
- finally, I HATE HATE HATE we the girl comes magically without any type of stimulation. The most unrealistic part in the whole series imo.
I liked the vibe at the beginning but vibes alone don’t build a good story. The first two books should have been only one, and the first half of the third should have been the first two chapters of the second book.
Bit of spoilers after this line
Also I can already tell Kryl is going to be a dragon. And of course he’ll take out the kiss of death
Anyway, I think the serie is a good foot in the door to start romantasy but I’m past that point.
December 11, 2024
Still very amusing
September 2, 2024
Wow this story left you wondering what’s going to happen next. We get two big twists and finally some relationships happen! I hope that book four gives us more of those twists. The only problem I had is that Addi was to indecisive but finally got her head on straight. Such a good book.
September 1, 2024
Holymotherofgod, i am speechless. I am just picking my jaw up off the floor 😳 that is a drop the friggin mic ending. My actual heart is racing and with questions.
Instantly, you are thrown back into Heir Academy in an explosive way, and the raw, heightened emotion you feel is captured beautifully!!
And I can not get enough!! The epic twists and turns, the unknown and Addi's badassary, will leave you devouring the pages.
SWOON, the guys have fully captured my heart and left me absolutely swooning after them. I love how KC enabled us to connect and understand the guys in more depth and damn... I am all friggin for it. Did I mention the SPICE? Addi is one lucky ladyyy for sure 🥵🥵🥵
I am so friggin excited to see where this goes within the series and can we appreciate how KC leaves the cliffhanger 👀🙈❤️
Instantly, you are thrown back into Heir Academy in an explosive way, and the raw, heightened emotion you feel is captured beautifully!!
And I can not get enough!! The epic twists and turns, the unknown and Addi's badassary, will leave you devouring the pages.
SWOON, the guys have fully captured my heart and left me absolutely swooning after them. I love how KC enabled us to connect and understand the guys in more depth and damn... I am all friggin for it. Did I mention the SPICE? Addi is one lucky ladyyy for sure 🥵🥵🥵
I am so friggin excited to see where this goes within the series and can we appreciate how KC leaves the cliffhanger 👀🙈❤️
August 23, 2024
This series has me utterly consumed! Seriously KCs best one yet, I need ALL the words!!!
October 16, 2024
Honestly, we got a few reveals in this book but nothing really substantial happened. I had higher expectations I guess. I might read the rest when they are out, but I might move on to some better books at this point.
September 21, 2024
🙃
This was my least fav. I feel like for this being book 3 the plot should be moving a long a bit but it's not. Ole girl and her kryptos (hate that word) are just arguing all the time or getting it on and nothing else is happening which sucks because I really liked the first two books.
This was my least fav. I feel like for this being book 3 the plot should be moving a long a bit but it's not. Ole girl and her kryptos (hate that word) are just arguing all the time or getting it on and nothing else is happening which sucks because I really liked the first two books.
January 7, 2025
I’m not sure the author was even present for…
Was the author even present during the creation of this book? I mean, come on. This book was a whole lot of nothing. I mean, there was probably lots of sex, but I lost interest so many times during this one that I can’t even remember!
There weren’t many lasting major events with the majority of the action being small, insignificant and leading to nothing further. The majority of the book was spent in their heads with the guys coming to the realization and admitting to themselves how they felt about Addi, each individually and then somewhat as a group and with Addi acting immature and in denial, constantly backtracking on her feelings for the guys, individually.
This books further reiterates what I said in another review about the author just piecing things together because it’s made clear in this one that despite all the training that Addi said she’s had for the last 16 years n preparation for leading the kingdom, she still doesn’t know much about the other origins. You would think her father would teach her as much about wolves as possible, considering he knew the truth, but overall, the ruler should know more details about all the origins in the country they plan to govern. She doesn’t even know the key players of each origin!
Then she was written to saw and do a lot of dumb stuff that really undermines the vision of seeing her as a leader. Speaking of, the way they grown ass men that are her guys cater to their evil ass parents is also undermining to the idea that they came to this academy to be the heir. If they are still doing everything things their parents tell them to and coming when summoned, will they be doing the same thing if they won the throne? It’s really ridiculous. It’s like the author forgot the ages that they are supposed to be and why they are there in the first place. They are acting more like high schoolers playing adults.
Anyway, on to the next one because this one also ends with them all being idiots for Kenner. This man seems to be really smart because he duped King Augustine Reagan and now he’s doing the same to the next generation as well.
See my notes, highlights and commentary on Goodreads. Happy reading!
Was the author even present during the creation of this book? I mean, come on. This book was a whole lot of nothing. I mean, there was probably lots of sex, but I lost interest so many times during this one that I can’t even remember!
There weren’t many lasting major events with the majority of the action being small, insignificant and leading to nothing further. The majority of the book was spent in their heads with the guys coming to the realization and admitting to themselves how they felt about Addi, each individually and then somewhat as a group and with Addi acting immature and in denial, constantly backtracking on her feelings for the guys, individually.
This books further reiterates what I said in another review about the author just piecing things together because it’s made clear in this one that despite all the training that Addi said she’s had for the last 16 years n preparation for leading the kingdom, she still doesn’t know much about the other origins. You would think her father would teach her as much about wolves as possible, considering he knew the truth, but overall, the ruler should know more details about all the origins in the country they plan to govern. She doesn’t even know the key players of each origin!
Then she was written to saw and do a lot of dumb stuff that really undermines the vision of seeing her as a leader. Speaking of, the way they grown ass men that are her guys cater to their evil ass parents is also undermining to the idea that they came to this academy to be the heir. If they are still doing everything things their parents tell them to and coming when summoned, will they be doing the same thing if they won the throne? It’s really ridiculous. It’s like the author forgot the ages that they are supposed to be and why they are there in the first place. They are acting more like high schoolers playing adults.
Anyway, on to the next one because this one also ends with them all being idiots for Kenner. This man seems to be really smart because he duped King Augustine Reagan and now he’s doing the same to the next generation as well.
See my notes, highlights and commentary on Goodreads. Happy reading!
October 18, 2024
Great
This was another great installment. The bonds/ romance was still a bit slow with Addi spending most of the book STILL pushing the guys away. But she's finally let them in..... and seemingly walked into a trap if that cliff has anything to say 😭 I'm really hoping the next book isn't them under mind control as it's not a trope I enjoy.....
This was another great installment. The bonds/ romance was still a bit slow with Addi spending most of the book STILL pushing the guys away. But she's finally let them in..... and seemingly walked into a trap if that cliff has anything to say 😭 I'm really hoping the next book isn't them under mind control as it's not a trope I enjoy.....
August 7, 2025
DNF - if you can control water and air, you should be untouchable. You can literally control the water in anyone’s body and stop them in their tracks. Or control the air and suck the breath from their lungs. But this girl seems to forget what she’s capable of. She falls into an icy lake and has to be rescued???? Why couldn’t she simply remove herself from the water then dry herself off? She controls water!!! But no she needs to be rescued and then rest afterwards as if she’s human. Nope. The premise has been set… Stick to it. Either she controls water or she doesn’t.
September 17, 2024
searching for book 4 immediately
I’m not sure what the author added to this book but it’s addictive. The relationship growth in this book was great and now I need some epic plot development in book 4.
I’m not sure what the author added to this book but it’s addictive. The relationship growth in this book was great and now I need some epic plot development in book 4.
January 17, 2025
A dragon....i knew it. Story just gets better. Having so much fun! ❤️🔥💯😘💋🐲🐺🧛♂️🧙♂️👸
dnf
March 28, 2025DNF at 17%
January 27, 2025
I can’t finish this I just can’t.
I kept reading this series because… idk maybe I was just bored. But when she started calling them her “Kryptos” I couldn’t handle how cringey it was anymore.
The world building is minimal at best and downright stupid at worst, half the dialogue is either redundant or superficial, and the plot is… not even there. It’s just SO dumb and I couldn’t look past it anymore.
I kept reading this series because… idk maybe I was just bored. But when she started calling them her “Kryptos” I couldn’t handle how cringey it was anymore.
The world building is minimal at best and downright stupid at worst, half the dialogue is either redundant or superficial, and the plot is… not even there. It’s just SO dumb and I couldn’t look past it anymore.
October 13, 2024
Loved the first book, liked the second and almost dnfd this one. At this point, it feels like she is just desperately trying to prolong the story to justify more books. Addi was so amazing in book one, only to be reduced to an absolute stubborn, unreasonable, unintelligent brat. I get being overwhelmed, but every sentence she delivers is just another sass or snark or outright dismissive anger. There is nothing of her leadership qualities left. We get next to nothing on Flora, and when her sister is trying to tell her that she is being a b**ch, she just dismisses her. Also, nothing relevant to the story happens until about 70 percent in. I will finish the series because I still like the story and really loved the first book but please please please let there be more to Addies personality in the next book.
November 14, 2024
My god. Who were these characters. They went so far into left field I felt like I stumbled into a different book. This one just wasn’t good. Mature characters regressed, specifically the FMC who had hissy fits because “you don’t get to tell me what to do” however “if you don’t do what I say there will be consequences.” Hypocritical much?
There’s no real communication between the characters, just “let’s bang and everything will be fine.” Plus the plot is going in freakin circles and not in a good way. It’s to the point that I really just don’t care about any of it.
There’s no real communication between the characters, just “let’s bang and everything will be fine.” Plus the plot is going in freakin circles and not in a good way. It’s to the point that I really just don’t care about any of it.
September 9, 2024
Stubborn Girl…
This book had me wanting to shake some sense into Adrianna. Yes her life and secrets were exposed but she came off as if she was all alone. She has Cassian, Brody, Kryll and Raiden to help her but she keeps them at arms length.
Her stubbornness causes more trouble to keep coming her way. She’s got to grow a lot if she wants to be the ruler of the kingdom.
We get some answers but this was a slow moving book and I feel there is still so much we need to know. There’s still this rift in the relationships between Adrianna and the guys. Hopefully the next book will bring them together stronger and ready to claim the kingdom.
This book had me wanting to shake some sense into Adrianna. Yes her life and secrets were exposed but she came off as if she was all alone. She has Cassian, Brody, Kryll and Raiden to help her but she keeps them at arms length.
Her stubbornness causes more trouble to keep coming her way. She’s got to grow a lot if she wants to be the ruler of the kingdom.
We get some answers but this was a slow moving book and I feel there is still so much we need to know. There’s still this rift in the relationships between Adrianna and the guys. Hopefully the next book will bring them together stronger and ready to claim the kingdom.
July 30, 2025
Now this third book? I definitely enjoyed it more than the last one!
First off, I have to admit, I was totally wrong about the whole professor trope. Like Kryll said in the fourth book, “He’s been about as useful as a chocolate teapot.” I mean, I really thought he was going to be someone important. He’s the head professor of Fae, for crying out loud, and yet he’s practically nonexistent. Add that to the fact that even King August told Addi she could trust him with her life—but for what? He hasn’t shown up for anything crucial, hasn’t done anything. At all. Period. 🙄
Meanwhile, we’re seeing more of Professor Beau (which I totally don’t hate 🥵), but it really makes me wonder, what even is Fairbourne’s purpose??
Anyway! There was a lot more action and exciting stuff in this one, which definitely kept me hooked. And can we talk about Addi? I love how she always stands on business.
Yes, she has four whipped kryptos who basically worships the ground she walks on and will do anything for her but I love how she's always her own woman. Strong, independent, capable, and fierce. Even though she can rely on them, she makes it a point to fight her own battles. She’s such a badass. This kind of FMC is exactly what I seek and LOVE to read about.
Gods, I adore her. And Addi with her four kryptos? She walks them like a dog. Yes. Oh my god. I love them. The way they each express their love for her? Ugh! I'm all for it. Who can blame Addi? I'd want them all for myself too. 😩
“I choose neither.” 💯
My alpha. (THIS FUCKING GETS ME EVERYTIME! I AM SO FERAL FOR HIM!! 🥵)
“Aww, you’re growing,” I joke, hearing the patronizing tone to my voice, but he doesn’t acknowledge it.
“Growing? I feel like I’m falling.”
“Falling?”
“For you.”
“You’ve been busy,” I state, cocking a brow at him, and he grins.
“I had someone to be busy for.” He says it so casually, like there’s barely any weight to those words, but I feel them. Every ounce.
Alpha, help me. (I SWEAR I CAN'T 😩)
“Fuck Bozzelli. I’m here to win, Cassian. W. I. N. Against Bozzelli’s liking, against Vallie, against every wolf, every vampire, or any other origin who desperately wants my head on a spike. I’m here to win against all of you. Whatever it takes. Including whatever this is.”
“I walked through the doors of the academy with one thing in mind: become the next leader, the new heir, the royal I know I can be.” My chest tightens, aware that I’m no longer the same man who walked through those doors such a short time ago, and it’s all because of her. “But if it comes down to it, if it was just me and you at the end of the race…I’d fall and stumble to watch you rise, to see you shine, to be in the presence of your greatness as you reclaim who you were always meant to be.”
“What does it mean if I feel weightless? Like, my heart is calm, my soul full, and my entire body is serene?”
“I’m quite sure that’s how I would describe feeling content.”
Content.
Huh.
“That’s how you make me feel,” I blurt, and her smile somehow gets cuter, warmer, happier.
“This view leaves me breathless,” I gush, unable to contain the awe it strikes in my bones.
“I couldn’t agree more.”
Turning to him, my cheeks heat when I realize he’s not basking in our surroundings like I am.
No.
He’s staring straight at me.
(KRYLL AND CASSIAN HAVE ME ON A FUCKING CHOKEHOLD)
First off, I have to admit, I was totally wrong about the whole professor trope. Like Kryll said in the fourth book, “He’s been about as useful as a chocolate teapot.” I mean, I really thought he was going to be someone important. He’s the head professor of Fae, for crying out loud, and yet he’s practically nonexistent. Add that to the fact that even King August told Addi she could trust him with her life—but for what? He hasn’t shown up for anything crucial, hasn’t done anything. At all. Period. 🙄
Meanwhile, we’re seeing more of Professor Beau (which I totally don’t hate 🥵), but it really makes me wonder, what even is Fairbourne’s purpose??
Anyway! There was a lot more action and exciting stuff in this one, which definitely kept me hooked. And can we talk about Addi? I love how she always stands on business.
Yes, she has four whipped kryptos who basically worships the ground she walks on and will do anything for her but I love how she's always her own woman. Strong, independent, capable, and fierce. Even though she can rely on them, she makes it a point to fight her own battles. She’s such a badass. This kind of FMC is exactly what I seek and LOVE to read about.
Gods, I adore her. And Addi with her four kryptos? She walks them like a dog. Yes. Oh my god. I love them. The way they each express their love for her? Ugh! I'm all for it. Who can blame Addi? I'd want them all for myself too. 😩
“I choose neither.” 💯
My alpha. (THIS FUCKING GETS ME EVERYTIME! I AM SO FERAL FOR HIM!! 🥵)
“Aww, you’re growing,” I joke, hearing the patronizing tone to my voice, but he doesn’t acknowledge it.
“Growing? I feel like I’m falling.”
“Falling?”
“For you.”
“You’ve been busy,” I state, cocking a brow at him, and he grins.
“I had someone to be busy for.” He says it so casually, like there’s barely any weight to those words, but I feel them. Every ounce.
Alpha, help me. (I SWEAR I CAN'T 😩)
“Fuck Bozzelli. I’m here to win, Cassian. W. I. N. Against Bozzelli’s liking, against Vallie, against every wolf, every vampire, or any other origin who desperately wants my head on a spike. I’m here to win against all of you. Whatever it takes. Including whatever this is.”
“I walked through the doors of the academy with one thing in mind: become the next leader, the new heir, the royal I know I can be.” My chest tightens, aware that I’m no longer the same man who walked through those doors such a short time ago, and it’s all because of her. “But if it comes down to it, if it was just me and you at the end of the race…I’d fall and stumble to watch you rise, to see you shine, to be in the presence of your greatness as you reclaim who you were always meant to be.”
“What does it mean if I feel weightless? Like, my heart is calm, my soul full, and my entire body is serene?”
“I’m quite sure that’s how I would describe feeling content.”
Content.
Huh.
“That’s how you make me feel,” I blurt, and her smile somehow gets cuter, warmer, happier.
“This view leaves me breathless,” I gush, unable to contain the awe it strikes in my bones.
“I couldn’t agree more.”
Turning to him, my cheeks heat when I realize he’s not basking in our surroundings like I am.
No.
He’s staring straight at me.
(KRYLL AND CASSIAN HAVE ME ON A FUCKING CHOKEHOLD)
September 4, 2024
The more I read of this series, the more I want to devour the remainder of it.... as soon as I can get my paws on them. I read this book in one sitting. The pacing is fantastic as it sits right on that line of page turning to find out what happens next while also making yourself slow down here and there to savor the book since it's all you have until the next book releases. It's quite a conundrum, but who doesn't love a book they can't put down?!?!?
This book picked right up where book 2 ended and Addi is MAAAAAAAD. Mad at the council, Kenner, and even some of her men. Kenner needs to kick the bucket like yesterday and I'm just salivating because I know when he gets his it will be SOOOO satisfying, but it doesn't make the wait easier. Addi proves to the council that she's not a pushover and is way more powerful than they assumed. It was magnificent! Also, her anger at Raiden was misplaced but amusing to watch as KC has written him perfectly as an individual who doesn't necessarily understand the nuances of emotion. I giggled a few times through his confusion over her being angry. Brody is lucky I already loved him so much. Kryll, be still my beating heart. And Cassian is the growly grump who is perfect at pulling Addi out of her own mind.
I'm not going into what happens in this book because the twists and turns are so good. The council are regrouping after their first attempt at forcing Addi to bond. Who knows if any of them will end up being redeemable. That doesn't include Kenner. He's irredeemable after the cruelty he showed on Addi and Nora as children as well as how he runs his pack. From that cliffhanger, I'd love nothing more than for what he planned to backfire and Addi takes him out in the beginning of book 4. Would serve is smug behind what he deserves. HERE ME OUT KC... can't she beat the snot out of him at least?
Anyway, in case it's not obvious, I definitely recommend this book and am eagerly anticipating book 4!
This book picked right up where book 2 ended and Addi is MAAAAAAAD. Mad at the council, Kenner, and even some of her men. Kenner needs to kick the bucket like yesterday and I'm just salivating because I know when he gets his it will be SOOOO satisfying, but it doesn't make the wait easier. Addi proves to the council that she's not a pushover and is way more powerful than they assumed. It was magnificent! Also, her anger at Raiden was misplaced but amusing to watch as KC has written him perfectly as an individual who doesn't necessarily understand the nuances of emotion. I giggled a few times through his confusion over her being angry. Brody is lucky I already loved him so much. Kryll, be still my beating heart. And Cassian is the growly grump who is perfect at pulling Addi out of her own mind.
I'm not going into what happens in this book because the twists and turns are so good. The council are regrouping after their first attempt at forcing Addi to bond. Who knows if any of them will end up being redeemable. That doesn't include Kenner. He's irredeemable after the cruelty he showed on Addi and Nora as children as well as how he runs his pack. From that cliffhanger, I'd love nothing more than for what he planned to backfire and Addi takes him out in the beginning of book 4. Would serve is smug behind what he deserves. HERE ME OUT KC... can't she beat the snot out of him at least?
Anyway, in case it's not obvious, I definitely recommend this book and am eagerly anticipating book 4!
December 24, 2024
I loved it!
Warning: For mature audiences. Contains mature content and themes.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. This book is Book 3 of 5 of the Heir Academy series. Once upon a time, a wondrous Kingdom flourished under the reign of its proud Fae king and his family. Though all was not as it seemed when poisonous schemes and utter betrayal lead to the downfall of an empire. Sixteen years have since passed, the lands now lay in ruin and crime prevails despite the will of The Council. Their mission becomes clear produce an heir and unite the Kingdom to restore its former glory, and so becomes Heir Academy, the ultimate trial of strength and perseverance to forge the Kingdom’s savior. Fate plays funny games, it crowned her a princess, then ripped it away overnight, it gave her the determination to restore her family name, despite the hatred of her kind throughout the kingdom, and it gave her the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s hers; but the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much she wants to take the reins, it has its own plan for her. This journey has led her through trials and up against enemies she could have never foreseen. Despite all this, lies a glimmer of hope in four men she never saw coming, Raiden, Kryll, Brody, and Cassian, for better or worse, fate has brought them together and she can no longer fight it. The hunt for the crown has commenced, and only time will tell what fate has in store for her. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
Warning: For mature audiences. Contains mature content and themes.
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. This book is Book 3 of 5 of the Heir Academy series. Once upon a time, a wondrous Kingdom flourished under the reign of its proud Fae king and his family. Though all was not as it seemed when poisonous schemes and utter betrayal lead to the downfall of an empire. Sixteen years have since passed, the lands now lay in ruin and crime prevails despite the will of The Council. Their mission becomes clear produce an heir and unite the Kingdom to restore its former glory, and so becomes Heir Academy, the ultimate trial of strength and perseverance to forge the Kingdom’s savior. Fate plays funny games, it crowned her a princess, then ripped it away overnight, it gave her the determination to restore her family name, despite the hatred of her kind throughout the kingdom, and it gave her the courage to walk through the gates of Heir Academy and fight for what’s hers; but the funny thing about fate is, no matter how much she wants to take the reins, it has its own plan for her. This journey has led her through trials and up against enemies she could have never foreseen. Despite all this, lies a glimmer of hope in four men she never saw coming, Raiden, Kryll, Brody, and Cassian, for better or worse, fate has brought them together and she can no longer fight it. The hunt for the crown has commenced, and only time will tell what fate has in store for her. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. It’s a must read. I highly recommend to everyone.
August 29, 2024
I’ve been in a bit of a slump lately and haven’t really felt like reading but let me tell you…once I started reading this book I didn’t want to put it down. I have been anxiously awaiting this book especially given the cliffhanger that we were left with on the last one. As I expected this one picked up right where The Reign of Blood left off and it was exactly what I wanted. Addi is such a badass and I absolutely LOVE it! And the guys? Oh man the guys all stepped it up in this book and I was so here for it! Kryll is still my favorite and I’m so glad that I we got to find out what type up shifter he is. And even though it was exactly what I was expecting there were still a few twists with him that I didn’t see coming from the beginning. But I have to say that seeing Raiden actually owing up to his feelings for Addi was everything that I could have hoped for.
Having said all of that, there are some characters that had me yelling at my kindle and ready to throw it. I’m really going to need these characters to go away. Preferably in a deep, deep pit, covered in dirt just like they deserve.
There is of course a cliffhanger with this one but it’s KC Kean and I wouldn’t expect any less. Now I just have to impatiently wait for the next book to come out to find out what happens next. Whatever it is, I know there’s going to be action, fighting, snark, and spice. And I’m incredibly excited that there’s going to be 5 books in this series because I love this world and these characters and I’m not going to want to say goodbye to them, so at least with an extra book I can hold on for a little longer.
Having said all of that, there are some characters that had me yelling at my kindle and ready to throw it. I’m really going to need these characters to go away. Preferably in a deep, deep pit, covered in dirt just like they deserve.
There is of course a cliffhanger with this one but it’s KC Kean and I wouldn’t expect any less. Now I just have to impatiently wait for the next book to come out to find out what happens next. Whatever it is, I know there’s going to be action, fighting, snark, and spice. And I’m incredibly excited that there’s going to be 5 books in this series because I love this world and these characters and I’m not going to want to say goodbye to them, so at least with an extra book I can hold on for a little longer.
September 2, 2024
That Ending!
Ugh! It was a doozy. I had expected it but I hoped I was wrong. There was no clear path forward for them. Given the ending of the last book where the guys parents all were in on a plan to force them to magically be fated mates to her and she mowed them all down with her magic. Unfortunately, not enough of them died and with Bozellei on a warpath of vengeance on her she’s doing everything she can to stick to her guns and be who the Kingdom needs. The Heir. As the reader, we get to read their point of views and with how they’re acting towards her, we know she’s their True fated mate. She’s starting to get it but is still sticking her heels in the sand and not wanting to vocalize she feels the same way. We learn the Vampires play a huge part in why the world fears them, and not just because they’re deadly, but because they can. There’s a few ways to rule but Fear has always been a prominent version in many leadership roles in this world. Bozellei being a Vampire and the Dean of the Heir Academy spells trouble for all the species that aren’t Vampires.
She finds out she’s also part Wolf, and she never deals with big truths well. She typically runs away whenever something heavy hits her. The guys all just want to be there for her. There isn’t a Lot that happens in this book action wise but it does build a proper picture of what they are fighting to be the Heir for. Her sister is magically healed, along with her father and that magical gem in his back is gone. I can’t wait for the next book! So glad it comes out in October! Some series I read it takes a full year to have the next one out.
Ugh! It was a doozy. I had expected it but I hoped I was wrong. There was no clear path forward for them. Given the ending of the last book where the guys parents all were in on a plan to force them to magically be fated mates to her and she mowed them all down with her magic. Unfortunately, not enough of them died and with Bozellei on a warpath of vengeance on her she’s doing everything she can to stick to her guns and be who the Kingdom needs. The Heir. As the reader, we get to read their point of views and with how they’re acting towards her, we know she’s their True fated mate. She’s starting to get it but is still sticking her heels in the sand and not wanting to vocalize she feels the same way. We learn the Vampires play a huge part in why the world fears them, and not just because they’re deadly, but because they can. There’s a few ways to rule but Fear has always been a prominent version in many leadership roles in this world. Bozellei being a Vampire and the Dean of the Heir Academy spells trouble for all the species that aren’t Vampires.
She finds out she’s also part Wolf, and she never deals with big truths well. She typically runs away whenever something heavy hits her. The guys all just want to be there for her. There isn’t a Lot that happens in this book action wise but it does build a proper picture of what they are fighting to be the Heir for. Her sister is magically healed, along with her father and that magical gem in his back is gone. I can’t wait for the next book! So glad it comes out in October! Some series I read it takes a full year to have the next one out.
August 30, 2024
Another stellar read by KC Kean. Every time I finish one of her books, I think she cannot possibly top that one...then she proves me wrong every single time. Her books just keep getting better and better.
This is the third book in the Heir Academy series and takes off right where book two ended. Addi shows the true depth of her power right out of the gate saving her sister and her men from the forced mating by the council. She is a single woman Army and her guys are all seeing hearts in their eyes. Of course the action does not stop there with enemies around every corner and secrets revealed. This book is non-stop action. Raiden, Brody, Cassian, and Kryll all find themselves falling deeper into Addi's orbit and she is starting to admit she wants them by her side. We finally find out what kind of shifter Kryll is and wow what a reveal! There was so much going on in this one but the plot flows so seamlessly it still took me less than a day to read it. I absolutely could not put it down.
I loved that we get more in depth with each of the characters, including Flora who really stepped up and surprised me with her bravery and abilities. There is so much to love about this group and how protective they are of one another. I could say so much more but do not want to chance revealing too much and spoiling it for anyone.
I knew there would be a cliffhanger when I started this book but man oh man did this one leave me breathless. KC Kean can spin a tale like no other and I cannot wait for the next chapter in this amazing saga.
This is the third book in the Heir Academy series and takes off right where book two ended. Addi shows the true depth of her power right out of the gate saving her sister and her men from the forced mating by the council. She is a single woman Army and her guys are all seeing hearts in their eyes. Of course the action does not stop there with enemies around every corner and secrets revealed. This book is non-stop action. Raiden, Brody, Cassian, and Kryll all find themselves falling deeper into Addi's orbit and she is starting to admit she wants them by her side. We finally find out what kind of shifter Kryll is and wow what a reveal! There was so much going on in this one but the plot flows so seamlessly it still took me less than a day to read it. I absolutely could not put it down.
I loved that we get more in depth with each of the characters, including Flora who really stepped up and surprised me with her bravery and abilities. There is so much to love about this group and how protective they are of one another. I could say so much more but do not want to chance revealing too much and spoiling it for anyone.
I knew there would be a cliffhanger when I started this book but man oh man did this one leave me breathless. KC Kean can spin a tale like no other and I cannot wait for the next chapter in this amazing saga.
August 30, 2024
*Reverse Harem
*Paranormal
*Multi-PoV
*Academy Setting
*Crown Trials
*Hidden Identity
*Mixed ‘species’
*Building Harem (4?)
*Slow Burn
*3/5
Secrets, surprises, and suspicions!
This book starts with a bang and ends in a boom, with plenty of fireworks in the middle 🤯 you start with seeing Addi flex her true powers in a stand against the councils manipulation and boy has the girl got some brass 😄 yet she has some tough decisions to make in regards to her family 😩 not only that but she has to decipher her only feelings for those she’s named her kryptonites 🤣it’s amusing to see Addi start to connect with her fuzzies and she the development of her relationship with the men 😍 you get to learn more about Kryll and his secrets 😮 Cass becomes more selfless and stands beside his Alpha, Brody is his usual self and Raiden learns a few surprises that will impact the group 😬 this one, to me, felt more focused on the relationships development than the overall storyline of what’s going on with the country but I think it needed it as you finally feel the harem and Adriana have now come together and are working in the right direction 🥰that’s not to say her mum and Kenner don’t make an appearance…especially one that’s going to have a huge impact on the next book 😩
*Paranormal
*Multi-PoV
*Academy Setting
*Crown Trials
*Hidden Identity
*Mixed ‘species’
*Building Harem (4?)
*Slow Burn
*3/5
Secrets, surprises, and suspicions!
This book starts with a bang and ends in a boom, with plenty of fireworks in the middle 🤯 you start with seeing Addi flex her true powers in a stand against the councils manipulation and boy has the girl got some brass 😄 yet she has some tough decisions to make in regards to her family 😩 not only that but she has to decipher her only feelings for those she’s named her kryptonites 🤣it’s amusing to see Addi start to connect with her fuzzies and she the development of her relationship with the men 😍 you get to learn more about Kryll and his secrets 😮 Cass becomes more selfless and stands beside his Alpha, Brody is his usual self and Raiden learns a few surprises that will impact the group 😬 this one, to me, felt more focused on the relationships development than the overall storyline of what’s going on with the country but I think it needed it as you finally feel the harem and Adriana have now come together and are working in the right direction 🥰that’s not to say her mum and Kenner don’t make an appearance…especially one that’s going to have a huge impact on the next book 😩
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