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Everly Academy #1
Everly Academy: Book One of Everly Academy
Fans of fairy tales and mythical creatures, get ready for a world like no other.Molly Dillinger is ecstatic to begin her very first teaching job. When she is offered a position at Everly Academy, a mysterious school with an elite student body, the opportunity seems surreal. She gets to live in a magnificent mansion where all her wants are catered to while teaching ten brilliant girls. Of course, when something seems too good too be true, it most probably is.Molly soon discovers that her new students are no ordinary girls at all. They each have a back story that is eerily similar to a fairy tale, only there is no happy ending for these girls. They’ve been cursed by a coven of witches and the deadline is quickly approaching before the curses become unbreakable.The head mistress of Everly Academy has tasked Molly with an impossible feat. She must crack the code to break the curses before time runs out. As if that isn’t enough of a challenge, there are only five elixirs and ten girls. Things are on the verge of becoming cutthroat as enemies are made and alliances are formed.Molly is trapped at the academy until her job is complete. Will she help her students find their happily ever after or will she be bound to the academy forever?Don’t forget to check out the prequel trilogy, The Everly Girls (Forever Snow, Forever Ella, and Forever Scarlett).
- GenresFantasy
571 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2019
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March 29, 2019
The heroine of the story, Molly, is at a crossroads in her life. She's recently been certified as a teacher, and her boyfriend has run off with her best friend. She's not having much luck at a job fair until a mysterious woman offers her a position at a very exclusive school for young women. She is not told much detail but decides that this new challenge could be just what she needs to restart her life. She is whisked away to the school in a stagecoach, of all things--this is a contemporary story!
What surprises are in store for her at the school! She discovers that the students are being protected as well as they can be, but the clock is ticking on when harm will befall them. It is her job he tried to keep them safe, both from the curse and from each other, while trying to figure out solve the curse dilemma.
I enjoyed the mysterious beginning of this book. The prologue set the tone, giving the setup of why this school existed. It was clear that the headmistress of the school did not want to divulge much until she took Molly away to the school. Everly Academy is a place of secrets, lies, and double-crosses, which makes it a fascinating world to watch unfold.
If you enjoy stories about strange goings-on at a mysterious, mystical school, you might enjoy this gripping read.
I received an advance reader copy, but this did not affect my review.
What surprises are in store for her at the school! She discovers that the students are being protected as well as they can be, but the clock is ticking on when harm will befall them. It is her job he tried to keep them safe, both from the curse and from each other, while trying to figure out solve the curse dilemma.
I enjoyed the mysterious beginning of this book. The prologue set the tone, giving the setup of why this school existed. It was clear that the headmistress of the school did not want to divulge much until she took Molly away to the school. Everly Academy is a place of secrets, lies, and double-crosses, which makes it a fascinating world to watch unfold.
If you enjoy stories about strange goings-on at a mysterious, mystical school, you might enjoy this gripping read.
I received an advance reader copy, but this did not affect my review.
November 12, 2018
Fairy tales - but not as you know them!
Molly has finally found a job as a teacher. But, this isn’t a normal school… Once she’s in, she’s stuck in a school full of fairy tale characters she can’t leave until she helps them break the curse an evil coven of witches has set on them.
I really, really liked it. In fact, I would even go as far as saying I loved it. Such a fantastic story idea! A uniquely, magical experience. An enchanting tale! And it was very more-ish. The story itself would have deserved 5 stars…
But I had to deduct a star because there were sooooooo many mistakes. Maybe this isn’t fair of me, because I did read an early copy and the mistakes could be edited out by now, but there were so many! Or should I say ‘their were so many’. Or ‘they’re were so many’. I even had to turn automatic spell check off, because it wouldn’t let me write this! That’s the kind of errors that I found throughout the whole book. Whole instead of hole. Be for instead of before. Fair in square instead of fair and square. Read instead of red. I can’t imagine all the errors are edited out now, but if they are, I do apologize.
One other thing: please match the cover with the description. One of the first things mentioned is that Molly had chopped her long blond locks off! As beautiful as the cover is, it just doesn’t match up!
A cliffhanger at the end leaves me wanting more: I will definitely want the read the next installment! This is just the beginning of a fantastical journey.
Molly has finally found a job as a teacher. But, this isn’t a normal school… Once she’s in, she’s stuck in a school full of fairy tale characters she can’t leave until she helps them break the curse an evil coven of witches has set on them.
I really, really liked it. In fact, I would even go as far as saying I loved it. Such a fantastic story idea! A uniquely, magical experience. An enchanting tale! And it was very more-ish. The story itself would have deserved 5 stars…
But I had to deduct a star because there were sooooooo many mistakes. Maybe this isn’t fair of me, because I did read an early copy and the mistakes could be edited out by now, but there were so many! Or should I say ‘their were so many’. Or ‘they’re were so many’. I even had to turn automatic spell check off, because it wouldn’t let me write this! That’s the kind of errors that I found throughout the whole book. Whole instead of hole. Be for instead of before. Fair in square instead of fair and square. Read instead of red. I can’t imagine all the errors are edited out now, but if they are, I do apologize.
One other thing: please match the cover with the description. One of the first things mentioned is that Molly had chopped her long blond locks off! As beautiful as the cover is, it just doesn’t match up!
A cliffhanger at the end leaves me wanting more: I will definitely want the read the next installment! This is just the beginning of a fantastical journey.
October 23, 2018
Everly Academy is where princesses go to hide from the witches who have cursed them with night terrors and eternal life. Molly is a naive ingenue who accepts a teaching position there, unaware of the true nature of the academy. Eventually she comes to care about the girls and tries to help them break their curses.
The writing was only so-so. It was like the author had lots of ideas of different plot devices, and couldn't settle on just one goal. At first it's one thing, but then, without indicating any change in the narrative, all of a sudden the characters are looking for a different solution, but still speaking of it as if it were the original one.
It's not a complicated story, but the first-draft, poorly-edited nature of the writing made it difficult to read without getting distracted. It's the first book in a series, and I'm invested enough in the characters that I'm interested in seeing it through, but I hope that there are some notable improvements.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
The writing was only so-so. It was like the author had lots of ideas of different plot devices, and couldn't settle on just one goal. At first it's one thing, but then, without indicating any change in the narrative, all of a sudden the characters are looking for a different solution, but still speaking of it as if it were the original one.
It's not a complicated story, but the first-draft, poorly-edited nature of the writing made it difficult to read without getting distracted. It's the first book in a series, and I'm invested enough in the characters that I'm interested in seeing it through, but I hope that there are some notable improvements.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
October 27, 2018
A truly unique tale of "Grimm's Fairy Tales meet the Hunger Games" at Everly Academy. Molly is a new teacher hired to teach 10 girls. She soon learns that the girls are part of fairy tales and are cursed. The author changes the names of the girls from their original stories which makes them seem more real. Each character is well developed and interesting. I found myself drawn into the retelling and turning pages until the end. I am invested in the story line and looking forward to the next in series. Received a copy from Hidden Gems and this is my voluntary and honest review.
April 3, 2019
When Molly arrives at Everly Academy to work as a teacher to 10 teenage girls, the last thing she expects is to meet fairy tale characters who are cursed and she's supposed to help break the curse. While the clock is ticking, Molly might be the key to unlocking the secrets behind the solution.
An original approach to classic fairytales characters. The plot is intriguing and well defined, and each character is like a piece of a puzzle, who when combined create the whole picture.
The book ends in a cliffhanger. I'm anxiously waiting for the next instrallment.
An original approach to classic fairytales characters. The plot is intriguing and well defined, and each character is like a piece of a puzzle, who when combined create the whole picture.
The book ends in a cliffhanger. I'm anxiously waiting for the next instrallment.
April 8, 2019
I've read about magical schools, mage schools, dragon schools, well this is one I have never come across.
All fairy tales are real and each princess & fairy tale protagonist was cursed by witches to pay for their father's actions more than 200 years back. Back in the present time all these princess live in a secluded academy where they strive to find a way to break the curse.
As a concept extremely interesting
As a book very intriguing
Plot - well written
Imagery - Vivid
Characters - real
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
All fairy tales are real and each princess & fairy tale protagonist was cursed by witches to pay for their father's actions more than 200 years back. Back in the present time all these princess live in a secluded academy where they strive to find a way to break the curse.
As a concept extremely interesting
As a book very intriguing
Plot - well written
Imagery - Vivid
Characters - real
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 3, 2019
Everly Academy
Book One of Everly Academy
V.B. Marlowe
This was perfect. I loved the story. You need to find a way to break the curse before the time runs out. Oh yeah by the way - there are ten girls and we have five cure anyway - better see who will get them. What a way to foster enemies at the school. Of course I thought this was full of action, and twists that kept me on my toes which is what I love in a book. I can't wait to see what will come up next.
Book One of Everly Academy
V.B. Marlowe
This was perfect. I loved the story. You need to find a way to break the curse before the time runs out. Oh yeah by the way - there are ten girls and we have five cure anyway - better see who will get them. What a way to foster enemies at the school. Of course I thought this was full of action, and twists that kept me on my toes which is what I love in a book. I can't wait to see what will come up next.
April 5, 2019
Interesting Concept
Well written story that keeps you turning the pages. Molly accepts at teaching job at Everly Academy without knowing a thing about the job, or even the name of the school! Mysteries abound and many exciting adventures await Molly and her ten students. Nothing is as it appears. Strong women persevere using their intelligence and bravery. Deeply satisfying read. Looking forward to the next in this intriguing series!
Well written story that keeps you turning the pages. Molly accepts at teaching job at Everly Academy without knowing a thing about the job, or even the name of the school! Mysteries abound and many exciting adventures await Molly and her ten students. Nothing is as it appears. Strong women persevere using their intelligence and bravery. Deeply satisfying read. Looking forward to the next in this intriguing series!
April 3, 2019
This was great. The plot of the story was believable. Molly wasn't sure she wanted to be there but eventually came around to help the girls. The characters were written so wonderfully. I cant wait to read the next chapter and see who goes next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2019
Great first book.
I looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I’m hoping there’ll be a book for each adventure and princess. There’s curses that need to be broken and the girls need to work together with the help of their teacher.
I looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I’m hoping there’ll be a book for each adventure and princess. There’s curses that need to be broken and the girls need to work together with the help of their teacher.
April 3, 2019
This was a very enjoyable book. There is a good combination of suspense, drama, and action. This was a really fun take on childhood fairytales.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2019
Everly Academy Book One by V.B. Marlowe is amazing. This is an amazing story to read by a new amazing author I just found. It is book 1 in a new series which is gonna be an amazing series. I highly recommend this story to everyone, I so enjyed reading this story very much .
March 1, 2019
I Loved it !! So much. Great book about fairy tales. Can't wait for book 2.
May 20, 2019
This is an amazingly original version of some of my favorite fairy tales! I loved the sinister spin on the stories! I can’t wait to read more!
February 8, 2022
Very cool.
This book is very good. I enjoyed the characters a lot. Their unique situation is very interesting I look forward to seeing how each girls problem is solved.
This book is very good. I enjoyed the characters a lot. Their unique situation is very interesting I look forward to seeing how each girls problem is solved.
February 14, 2023
Honestly a great book, a nice twist on how the fairy tales we know and love can change over the years
July 9, 2019
A new take on classic figures from fairy tale we all have grown up with.
Now started book 2
Now started book 2
December 12, 2018
This was a great first book in this new series. Everly Academy is a magical place, where it’s residents are locked in the curses of their fairy tales unless they can find a cure by the next blood moon. Full of magic, adventure and betrayal, this story draws you in from the beginning and keeps you eagerly turning pages to the end.
The characters were well-developed and the plot was wonderfully creative. I can’t wait for the next story!
The characters were well-developed and the plot was wonderfully creative. I can’t wait for the next story!
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