Nightworld Academy: Magia de Blackwood

Nightworld Academy #5.5

by L.J. Swallow

Las reglas de la Nightworld Academy son si las rompes, lo pierdes todo.
¿Pero qué pasa si romperlas es la única forma de salvar al chico que amo?

Soy Amelia, una bruja elemental promedio en la Nightworld Academy, donde brujas, vampiros y cambiaformas viven en casas rivales. La magia llena la academia, pero usar los hechizos incorrectos—o romper las reglas—puede hacer que te expulsen… o algo peor.

Matt Kohler es la bruja más talentosa de la academia. Posee la magia más poderosa—y el ego más grande para igualarla. Aunque soy cercana a su mejor amigo, Jamie, Matt apenas me nota… hasta que nos vemos obligados a trabajar juntos. Es entonces cuando descubrimos que Matt y yo compartimos una conexión rara, más profunda que la de la mayoría de las brujas.

A diferencia de mí, a Matt no le importan las reglas, y está a un paso de la expulsión—o algo peor, un viaje a la Academia de Reforma Ravenhold. Pero su magia es mucho más peligrosa de lo que nadie ha encontrado el grimorio de Blackwood, y estoy aterrorizada de que lo consuma.

Matt promete que lo dejará, pero ya es demasiado tarde para evitar las consecuencias. No puedo quedarme en la Nightworld Academy mientras él esté en peligro. Nadie espera que la bruja que siempre sigue las reglas se arriesgue, pero una vida sin Matt me destroza. Juntos, somos más fuertes de lo que cualquiera imagina.

Arriesgaré todo para salvarlo. Pero, ¿las personas que se ofrecen a ayudarme son realmente amigos o enemigos ocultos? Y si logro encontrar a Matt, ¿será el mismo chico que conocí… o alguien cambiado para siempre por la magia de la que intentó escapar?

Blackwood Magic es una emocionante novela independiente de la serie Nightworld Academy, perfecta para los fans de las historias de romance paranormal en academias, magia prohibida, secretos peligrosos y una heroína valiente dispuesta a luchar por amor.

Aunque forma parte de la serie Nightworld Academy, este libro se centra en la relación entre Matt y Amelia y puede leerse de forma independiente sin necesidad de conocer los libros relacionados.

Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2024

About the author

LJ Swallow is a paranormal romance and urban fantasy author who is the alter-ego of bestselling contemporary romance author Lisa Swallow.

Giving in to her dark side, LJ spends time creating worlds filled with supernatural creatures who don’t fit the norm, and heroines who are more likely to kick ass than sit on theirs.

Reviews

[Denise]

This story starts before Maeve arrives at the Academy. It is the beginning of Amelia and Matt's story, I'm sure we will see even more of them in the next book. Matt is a powerful witch and he feels constrained by restrictions put on him by the Academy. He is on probation worth a threat of confining him at Ravenhold if he steps out of line again. He is under constant supervision and tasked with working on the drama production. Amelia is supposed to keep him busy assisting her backstage. She has always had a crush on him, but he doesn't know it. He has always been interested in her, but kept his distance as she seemed uninterested in him. Amelia feels her magic is weak and she struggles to keep up in her classes. One night Matt convinces her to combine her magic with his to speed up the backstage cleanup - and a witchbond is born.

Find out what happens when Matt tracks down the Blackstone grimoire and begins to memorize spells from it, you might remember this little jewel of a book from when Jamie found and used it. Let's just say that things are not going to end well for Matt. Amelia tries to stop him, but to no avail. Ravenhold it is. Until asomeone offers him a way out. So what's the catch?

I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[TXBRITGAL]

Magical intrigue! (Amelia and Matt's story!!!)

Yay!!! I love this peek inside a pair of characters within NIGHTWORLD ACADEMY series. At last we get to see deeper into the relationship of Amelia and Matt. How their romance started and blossomed, and what actually happened to get him into Ravenhold. Up to and including how he finally got out, and all the players involved. Tons of goodies for any fan of this series. Personally I think one need to have read the NIGHTWORLD ACADEMY series first in order to understand all the main players, and the subtext. However I guess it could be read without having read the other books. In true LJ Swallow fashion there's oodles of magic, snooty academy kids and caste systems within said academy....followed by caste systems within adults in the magical world. Good vs evil takes on new meaning in this exciting read!! I've long loved the character of Amelia, and it's fun seeing the other characters from the main series through this new perspective. Have fun!

[Andrea Green]

Absolutely loved this although because i am so used to the rest of the series it took me a while to settle with the storey being told from Matt & Amelia's perspective at the beginning but once i got used to it i was well and truly hooked!
This is really one of my most favorite YA series this year and is very well written with an amazing storey forming part of the academy series but as a side step - I really think Books 1-4 of the Nightworld Academy need to be read before you attempt this one otherwise alot of things wont make sense.
This book shows how Matt & Amelia become close and you can feel how strong their witch bond is and i love that we can make the journey of how they get back together with them.
This book also adds context to things going on in the world outside the Academy plus has
Some interesting new Characters which hint at a possible spin off which would be amazing.
As usual really well written with a wonderful storey line plus plenty of twists and turns to keep your imagination captivated!

[Suzanne Hare]

Matt is the most powerful witch at the Academy, in fact he is better than some of his teachers. The problem is impulse control. Amelia is a witch with limited power and one who suffers from self esteem. She tends to hind in the background. What they don’t know yet is that each have a secret crush on the other. Things rev up as Matt gets in trouble and things begin to spiral out of control.

This is a story from the Night World Academy series focusing on two characters and their struggles and romance. I think the characters were well defined and interesting complete with strengths and weakness. The emotional drama occurred as they struggled to overcome their internal struggles and external obstacles while beginning to develop a relationship with each other. The narrative and dialogue were well done. I thought the storyline flowed quickly and smoothly keeping me engaged in the story until the end. I found this book interesting and look forward to reading more about these characters.

[Nicole]

Whooaaa!!! Amelia and Matt’s story really surprised me! I’m so so glad that they’re finally together again and that by being together they strengthen each other and hold one another up! Their bond is truly special and I love how it is different to Maeve’s witch bond with Jamie. Their familiars were probably my favorite part because they are so powerful and unique. I hope that the more they strengthen their bond with each other personally, the more their witch bond will grow, as will their powers and strengths and being able to control their familiars. I loved the little snippets of Maeve and her guys and I can’t wait for more of them in Term Six! I love this world and series! I’m ready to see the the Blackwoods fall and for the good to overcome the evil around them all!

[Lisa Maher]

I have been waiting for Matt and Amelia's story for quite a while, and this didn't disappoint at all. I love how strong their bond is and how they will do whatever it takes to get back together. They don't even let Ravenhold keep them apart. This book fills in the gaps of Amelia's disappearance in the Academy books and brings more to their story. When they are separated, you can feel their anguish as it jumps off the pages. I love the depth of their emotions and bond and hope we see more of them. It also introduces Dorian Blackwood and his story is the one I really can't wait for. I cannot wait to see what happens next in this wonderful world that LJ Swallow has created.

[Rid]

I liked this story and wanted to know what the whole deal was with Matt and Amelia before Maeve joined the academy. The timeline though doesn’t seem to make sense and I can’t exactly figure out how much time passes between everything. I thought they were in their first year and Maeve joined the academy a week late? But that doesn’t account for everything that happened with Matt to get sent to Ravenhold?

I do like the way that the author referenced another series she wrote in the same world. I think the world is really interesting, if the writing was a little better I think I’d read everything by this author without stopping.

[Aimee]

Very interesting perspective on this series! I've been enjoying the Nightworld Academy series and this background on Amelia and Matt's story has been helpful. We get to see more of how Amelia is and what her motivations are, plus her connection with Matt. It is nice to get the insight of what happens when Amelia left the Academy too! Then to learn a bit more about all the crazy stuff going on in this verse is definitely good information to have! Worth a read if you like the Nightworld Academy series!

[Becci Evans]

I really enjoy the nightworld academy and this instalment didn’t disappoint. I already loved Amelia in the books but you really get to know her better and the connection between her and Matt. You get to see how his live changes and hers and their special bond and how it strengthens them. Lost of new characters, lots of excitement with twists and turns. Can’t wait for book 2 😀

[Trinitysrain]

I enjoyed this very much. I always like to sneak a peak back into the pasts of characters. The bond between Amelia and Matt is very interesting and in retrospect it makes her actions in the previous books make sense.
Now I fear I’m in for a big reread.
Can’t wait for Term 6 and maybe more backstories?

[Megan Mary]

Blackwood Magic was AHMAZING! I'm already pretty obsessed with all things Nightworld Academy but getting to know Amelia & Matt a little bit better/reading their story and seeing their relationship was a nice treat. Filled with plenty of twists and turns this was the perfect addition to one of my absolute favorite series! I will most definitely be re-reading this one a few times!

[Donna]

This book is the story of Matt Koehler and his punishment for illegal Blackwood magic use, his sentence at Ravenhold, and what happens next. Focusing on Matt and Amelia's relationship, it's a good book and fills in a lot of the blanks from the other Nightworld Academy books. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to them both next, now that they're caught up in this world.

[Saundra Wright]

Fantastic!

I loved this. I read the Nightworld Academy series first and this book can easily be read before or after. The series left me with so many questions about this couple that were answered beautifully here. Romance, danger and thrills delivered in L. J. Swallow's unique style!

[Barbara Marie Warner]

Nightworld Academy: Term One

So much going on.... book definitely keeps you intrigued... page turner, love ❤️ the characters especially Matt and Amelia...

Definitely recommend this book...

[Belinda Clemons]

I've been looking forward to this series since I started Maeves series Mat has always had me curious. Blackwood begins before Maeve comes to the academy. And is the beginning of Amelia and Matt's story, I can't wait for the next book in this series

[Mark]

Matt and Amelia's story

Gave me a much better idea of what Amelia is all about and introduces the complicated Matt. I would recommend for anyone who has read the main Nightworld academy books.

[Prismseven]

Blackwood Magic

I love that the author wrote a story about Matt and Amelia’s witch bond and budding romance. My only problem with the story is how it does not fit correctly in the timeline with the Nightworld Academy term books.

[Lau Vassallo]

I enjoyed getting to know Amelia and Matt a bit better—we’d met them briefly in previous books—and seeing how they met and fell in love. The storyline ties into the main plot, and I want to see how the saga continues. All in all, I recommend it.

[Lauren]

Read!!!

Matt and Amelia just became my favorite couple. This book throws you for a couple of loops and heart stopping moments but it pays off!

[Jenni]

Loved it

What an insight into what we’ve already seen a deeper look into the dark and mysterious world so can’t wait for the next instalment x

[Veronica]

Darkness and revelations

This fills in what happens with Marta no Amelia, as well as given extra background that helps with the main series. Definitely read after book 5.

[THall]

I was wondering what Amelia story was, I am glad her and Matt are back together, I am sucker for true love mates.

[Jacqueline Haston]

Excellent

Great to get Matt and Amelias story. Love the fact they both have familiars and can't wait to read more about.what happens next

[Pamela]

read the book in series one after another; can't differentiate. they're all super fun.

[Vbooks]

Dnf halfway. Sure it was good but I couldn’t lol

[Kelly Madison]

Love at first sight

As usual I got hooked from the 1st page, I adore LJ's writing style and imagination. The characters are fantastic and the world she creates sucks you in.