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Before Reverie ever took her first breath, the story had already begun.
Get a peek into the forming of Adelaide's Faction and her beginning at Emberhold Academy.
Meet new friends and see how rivals became enemies,
When laughter still felt possible and hope still dared to linger.
Reverie was a child born of the love they created...
Get a peek into the forming of Adelaide's Faction and her beginning at Emberhold Academy.
Meet new friends and see how rivals became enemies,
When laughter still felt possible and hope still dared to linger.
Reverie was a child born of the love they created...
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2025
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January 2, 2026
Spoilers?
Alright so I went to read book four and it said I had to read the novella so I back tracked and read it. I will be honest and say I am not sure why we had to? maybe the birth scene information where she has the symbols? Because the rest was just a simple flash back of her parents.
It was okay, but I almost wish we had information on when they lost the guys? meeting at school and getting connected is fine, but the information surrounding losing Rue may have been more interesting. but alas forward I go!
Alright so I went to read book four and it said I had to read the novella so I back tracked and read it. I will be honest and say I am not sure why we had to? maybe the birth scene information where she has the symbols? Because the rest was just a simple flash back of her parents.
It was okay, but I almost wish we had information on when they lost the guys? meeting at school and getting connected is fine, but the information surrounding losing Rue may have been more interesting. but alas forward I go!
January 3, 2026
Wow
So I marked this for spoilers, although I don’t know if they’ll necessarily be spoilers.
It was great to see how Reveries parents met, especially with the ones we haven’t met or we’ll never meet possibly.
It was also insane seeing how deep the hatred Selene has toward Adelaide even before. And suffice to say that it would’ve been anybody who she would’ve gone after had Sly been a part of their faction as well, not just Adelaide’s.
Selene was and still is to this day completely obsessed with him. Her sociopathic and psychopathic tendencies were even prevalent when they were in college. So to see that she hasn’t changed except for getting worse is insane
Also, I kind of feel like I know where the epilogue was leading us, but I also really wanna know if I’m right. That’s gonna be insane especially with how book 2 ended and that’s how we’re picking up and book 4. Which I know makes no sense to everybody who’s probably reading this book 3 was her parents Novela.
I’m excited to see how this ends
So I marked this for spoilers, although I don’t know if they’ll necessarily be spoilers.
It was great to see how Reveries parents met, especially with the ones we haven’t met or we’ll never meet possibly.
It was also insane seeing how deep the hatred Selene has toward Adelaide even before. And suffice to say that it would’ve been anybody who she would’ve gone after had Sly been a part of their faction as well, not just Adelaide’s.
Selene was and still is to this day completely obsessed with him. Her sociopathic and psychopathic tendencies were even prevalent when they were in college. So to see that she hasn’t changed except for getting worse is insane
Also, I kind of feel like I know where the epilogue was leading us, but I also really wanna know if I’m right. That’s gonna be insane especially with how book 2 ended and that’s how we’re picking up and book 4. Which I know makes no sense to everybody who’s probably reading this book 3 was her parents Novela.
I’m excited to see how this ends
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2026
I loved getting to see the parents’ story and how they first met. Their instant connection was so beautiful, and it really made me smile—like mother, like daughter. 🥰
Of course, the twins are double trouble, and I absolutely love it. They bring so much chaos and fun to the story.
This book also helped me understand more about Selena and the role she plays in everything. Seeing more of the bigger picture made the story even more interesting.
I was honestly so happy when Beatrice was finally killed—those two are truly devils incarnate. Now I’m just waiting for the moment when Selena finally gets what’s coming to her. I can’t wait to see how it all ends.
Of course, the twins are double trouble, and I absolutely love it. They bring so much chaos and fun to the story.
This book also helped me understand more about Selena and the role she plays in everything. Seeing more of the bigger picture made the story even more interesting.
I was honestly so happy when Beatrice was finally killed—those two are truly devils incarnate. Now I’m just waiting for the moment when Selena finally gets what’s coming to her. I can’t wait to see how it all ends.
February 14, 2026
Reverie 2.5
This made me angry. I wasn't going to read it because I dont care about her mom and I didn't want to go backwards. But when I went to skip it the author starts the next book saying this one is a must. Spoiler alert, it's not.
Nothing important happened here except Reverie's birth, and that could have been a first chapter.
Instead we get a novella of unnecessary fluff,which snatched me r I right out of the story.
This made me angry. I wasn't going to read it because I dont care about her mom and I didn't want to go backwards. But when I went to skip it the author starts the next book saying this one is a must. Spoiler alert, it's not.
Nothing important happened here except Reverie's birth, and that could have been a first chapter.
Instead we get a novella of unnecessary fluff,which snatched me r I right out of the story.
September 22, 2025
HEART EYES For This Series
OMGoodness! This is the perfect beginning for the series. and I am so glad we got to meet Rue. I recommend this series to everyone. Emberhold Academy series is in my top 5 list of books to read again and again and again. You will not be disappointed! I love this author.
OMGoodness! This is the perfect beginning for the series. and I am so glad we got to meet Rue. I recommend this series to everyone. Emberhold Academy series is in my top 5 list of books to read again and again and again. You will not be disappointed! I love this author.
January 8, 2026
Perfect Novella
Omg this was so good!!! To see Revs parents and how her mom is like I love her mom she’s so perfect and badass and the personalities of each dad! Sly and Frosty missing in first part of series sucks. Makes a great story but sucks no less!! But I hate Selene!! I can’t wait to read the last book now and see her fall!
Omg this was so good!!! To see Revs parents and how her mom is like I love her mom she’s so perfect and badass and the personalities of each dad! Sly and Frosty missing in first part of series sucks. Makes a great story but sucks no less!! But I hate Selene!! I can’t wait to read the last book now and see her fall!
February 13, 2026
Short, sweet and perfect!
Well that was unexpected (i never check the length of books) but lovely all the same.
It was so nice to get Adelaide, John, Jesse, Sly and Rue's back story.
It was nice to get a bit of calm before the storm of which I'm sure the final book will be, I've can't wait to start!
Well that was unexpected (i never check the length of books) but lovely all the same.
It was so nice to get Adelaide, John, Jesse, Sly and Rue's back story.
It was nice to get a bit of calm before the storm of which I'm sure the final book will be, I've can't wait to start!
February 28, 2026
just wow
The writing is positively fantastic. Only lost one star for the fact this should have been a novella or a book 2.5 though it was so amazing seeing Adelaide and the dad’s story unfold. However it derails so much into their story it’s like a whole new investment. A little warning would have helped understanding we’d get this addition.
The writing is positively fantastic. Only lost one star for the fact this should have been a novella or a book 2.5 though it was so amazing seeing Adelaide and the dad’s story unfold. However it derails so much into their story it’s like a whole new investment. A little warning would have helped understanding we’d get this addition.
March 9, 2026
Ok
While I loved getting Adelaide's story, it was a disappointment not to continue the story of the series I thought I was reading. I feel that this book could have been left for another series or something. I wasn't expecting a background history. I was expecting Reverie's story to continue.
I'm not suggesting that this story is bad. It was fine. I just wasn't expecting it.
While I loved getting Adelaide's story, it was a disappointment not to continue the story of the series I thought I was reading. I feel that this book could have been left for another series or something. I wasn't expecting a background history. I was expecting Reverie's story to continue.
I'm not suggesting that this story is bad. It was fine. I just wasn't expecting it.
September 17, 2025
Excellent insight to the beginning
I found this book intriguing because we learn what is truly special about Reverie. We learn more about life before the war, which sounds pretty much the same as life after. Would highly recommend this short origin story.
I found this book intriguing because we learn what is truly special about Reverie. We learn more about life before the war, which sounds pretty much the same as life after. Would highly recommend this short origin story.
October 6, 2025
Can't wait for the 3rd book!!
This author has swept me off my feet with all of these characters and this world of magic,love,struggle,evil,spice,mate bonds and more!!! Absolutely read these books.
This author has swept me off my feet with all of these characters and this world of magic,love,struggle,evil,spice,mate bonds and more!!! Absolutely read these books.
January 2, 2026
great interlude
Nice little back story of reverie’s parents … honestly they need an entire series themselves! Great quick read. Funny. The author recommends you read it before the last in the series.
Nice little back story of reverie’s parents … honestly they need an entire series themselves! Great quick read. Funny. The author recommends you read it before the last in the series.
January 3, 2026
it's a cute little background story from Adelaide and her men. I like that we find out how she found her faction and get a little bit of a story behind the parents of Reverie.
it's great to get to know Rue and Sly because to this point there was not much about him.
it's great to get to know Rue and Sly because to this point there was not much about him.
January 7, 2026
insight
I actually really enjoyed getting to meet our fmcs parents and learning how they met. It gives us insight to them but also we can see a little bit of reverie in her parents
I actually really enjoyed getting to meet our fmcs parents and learning how they met. It gives us insight to them but also we can see a little bit of reverie in her parents
January 9, 2026
Meh. This book seemed pointless. A whole book from the parents pov about their school and daughter being born. Great to get back story but a whole book isn’t necessary especially when reverie is the main character and has so much to unfold still.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 12, 2026
quick recap
I enjoyed this flash back novella. The last book ended really tense and with a lot of dread. It was nice to get a little break from what I know is going to be rough to read and get a flash back to where this rivalry all originated
I enjoyed this flash back novella. The last book ended really tense and with a lot of dread. It was nice to get a little break from what I know is going to be rough to read and get a flash back to where this rivalry all originated
January 14, 2026
Crying
Oh my gawd. I'm so glad they got their own book/novella! Their story is so so sweet and I really wanted to read it. Were being deprived of Frosty and I demand to have him brought back, immediately! Onto the next one!
Oh my gawd. I'm so glad they got their own book/novella! Their story is so so sweet and I really wanted to read it. Were being deprived of Frosty and I demand to have him brought back, immediately! Onto the next one!
February 15, 2026
I CAN TELL NOW, THIS BOOK IS NOT A NECESSARY READ TO UNDERSTAND THE NEXT ONE!!
This book was alright. Nothing special. Just the parents book. While it did give a little context for certain things in the previous books, it still just tagged on more questions.
Ready to read the next!
This book was alright. Nothing special. Just the parents book. While it did give a little context for certain things in the previous books, it still just tagged on more questions.
Ready to read the next!
May 28, 2026
Cue Prequel Novella
This is a short story about Adelaide Hawthorne and her men, call me old fashioned if you want but I really do prefer my fiction to be written chronologically.
The ending wasn’t a huge surprise there have been enough hints. Now back to the main story!
This is a short story about Adelaide Hawthorne and her men, call me old fashioned if you want but I really do prefer my fiction to be written chronologically.
The ending wasn’t a huge surprise there have been enough hints. Now back to the main story!
June 18, 2026
Good Read
I loved seeing how Reveries’ parents came together and it also gave some context to the past and some of the things from the previous book. I would recommend giving it a read.
I loved seeing how Reveries’ parents came together and it also gave some context to the past and some of the things from the previous book. I would recommend giving it a read.
June 23, 2026
Well this was short, sweet and to the point. This gives us a lot of insight into Adelaide’s faction and some of the secrets they’ve been keeping about reverie.
It was neat to get more background on them and their limited interactions with Selene that were shown. Very eye opening.
4⭐️
It was neat to get more background on them and their limited interactions with Selene that were shown. Very eye opening.
4⭐️
August 5, 2026
I didn't see the need for this book. It could have been at the end of the series if people really wanted to read it. I was fine with like the epilogue but the rest, I didn't need to know part of the parent's time at the school.
September 13, 2025
I ate it up!!
I love this series so much! I loved getting a sneak peek into how Adelaide and her men met! Dying for the last book 😍
I love this series so much! I loved getting a sneak peek into how Adelaide and her men met! Dying for the last book 😍
September 14, 2025
Wow
Frankie James has done it again!! I absolutely love everything about it and I’m so glad she gave us a glimpse into the past. ❤️❤️
Frankie James has done it again!! I absolutely love everything about it and I’m so glad she gave us a glimpse into the past. ❤️❤️
September 14, 2025
Loved it!!!
Nice peek into how Reverie’s parents met and formed their Faction!!!! I love each and every one of these characters! Now bring on Exitus!!!
Nice peek into how Reverie’s parents met and formed their Faction!!!! I love each and every one of these characters! Now bring on Exitus!!!
September 15, 2025
Just AHHHHHH
Chef's kiss is exactly what I did when I finished. Just a wonderful holdover until the next book is released and I love it.
Chef's kiss is exactly what I did when I finished. Just a wonderful holdover until the next book is released and I love it.
January 2, 2026
It's a'ight.
January 5, 2026
Need more!
This journey has taken me by surprise. I am so invested . and oh how I hate the villains! Well written.
This journey has taken me by surprise. I am so invested . and oh how I hate the villains! Well written.
January 5, 2026
All up in my feels
Jokes on you Frankie James, I was planning on crying at all of this series. The next one night ruin me for any other authors
Jokes on you Frankie James, I was planning on crying at all of this series. The next one night ruin me for any other authors
January 17, 2026
interesting
This book took me by surprise but it was good to see how everything started out. Excited for the next one!!
This book took me by surprise but it was good to see how everything started out. Excited for the next one!!
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