Gifted: Academy

Gifted #3

by Joshua Mendrala

The events of 2013 changed the universe forever. After the horrific events that occurred on the small planet fragment of Infernum, a lone Joe Stortion founds the Gifted Academy. The Academy is a school that trains Gifted, and Yaro to prep them for the inevitable coming war. The Academy's diversity is only aided by Earth's addition to the Intergalactic Alliance, Earth hosting the majority of those possessing the Gifted gene. It is the year 2020, and there is one Gifted for every ten Yaro. Neil Bismuth has joined the Academy. Rose Green is on Earth, watching as her destiny unravels. Cooper Gillian guards his colony on New Selamthia. And the powerful storm of Jupiter is dying down. Nothing is for certain, except that the universe can never be prepared for the coming storm.

285 pages, Paperback

First published June 14, 2015

About the author

Joshua Mendrala is an up-and-coming author from Colorado. Falling in love with storytelling at a young age, he self-published his first novel at age 13 and has been writing ever since. Mendrala's writing is influenced by his love for the outdoors, a fantastical view of life, and a deep-rooted faith. Inspired by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkein, Franz Kafka, and Frank Herbert, Mendrala's passion continues to grow with every novel read, and every word written.

Reviews

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as the winner of the Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

I have to start by saying that this is an excellent book. It grabbed my attention from the start, and was an exciting adventure. The book examined what it means to fight for something you believe in, even against overwhelming odds. But it didn't beat you over the head with the message. I can't wait to continue the voyage in the future installments.

[Markus Faron · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I just went and reviewed Gifted because I read it last year. Dude, keep up the good work! This sequel is amazing and left me once again in tears at the end of the book. Can't wait for Gifted: Rise!

[Stephanie Park Mendrala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent novel by an up and coming teen author!