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Fire & Flood

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At Mount Olympus Academy, a little learning is a dangerous thing...

Revenge. That's why I decided to join the assassination class at Mount Olympus Academy. A monster killed my father and grandmother - and I'm going to make them pay.

But first I have to learn how.

I'm Edie. Once I was just a normal girl with asthma and a bad back. Now, though, I'm at a school taught by Greek gods. My classmates are vampires, witches, and shifters. We're all training to fight in the war between the gods and monsters.

There's also...Val. He's a vampire, but he's different from the others. Plus, he's got secrets too.

I get secrets. The wings that sprout from my back were hidden from me my entire life. I also sometimes breathe fire. But no one - including me - can figure out what I fully shift into. Honestly...a part of me doesn't want to know.

But if I'm going to avenge my family, I need to figure it out before I flunk out.

Fire & Flood is a young adult magic academy fantasy novel with non-stop action. It contains a spunky heroine, one best friend with the gift of sight...to see tomorrow's lunch menu, a mean-girl vampire roommate with a carnivorous plant, and a meet-cute with her roommate's hot twin brother that almost kills them both.

232 pages, ebook

First published August 9, 2019

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Demitria Lunetta

48 books907 followers
Demitria Lunetta is the author of BAD BLOOD (Delacorte Press/Random House) and the YA Sci-fi duology, IN THE AFTER and IN THE END (HarperTeen). She is also an editor and contributing author for the YA anthology, AMONG THE SHADOWS: 13 STORIES OF DARKNESS & LIGHT.

Her next novel, THE FADE, will release from Delacorte /Random House in 2018.

IN THE AFTER is an American Booksellers Association 2013 ABC Best Books for Children and an Amazon 2013 Top Twenty Teen Book.

Find her at demitrialunetta.blogspot.com, on twitter @DemitriaLunetta and on Facebook facebook/DemitriaLunettaAuthor.

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Profile Image for Elizabeth (Elzburg).
354 reviews946 followers
August 26, 2019
War. It’s a heavy little word. For some reason I’d had the idea that this was more of a rival gang situation.

So, what do we have here? Fire & Flood, book one of the new Mount Olympus Academy series. If you can't tell by the series name, it's set in a Percy Jackson-esque world in that it incorporates gods and monsters from greek mythology. But more than anything, I’d say that it resembles Harry Potter in how the main character gets whisked away from their crappy life into a magical boarding school that has different “classes” which are like the different “houses” in HP. And you best believe there is a super mean rival who literally has “cronies”.

While we’re doing comparisons, I’ll also throw in that not only is the main character in the Assassination Class, but that the authors also threw in the “Ass-Class” joke that fans of the Assassination Classroom series use. (Though I wouldn’t be surprised if this last reference is a coincidence.)

A banner of the Assassination Classroom manga by Yusei Matsui volume 1 cover

So yeah, there are a lot of references to other better series in this book. How does Fire & Flood hold up on its own? Unfortunately, not well.

Then he tells us to open our books to page three hundred and five. It's a chapter titled: “They're Not Actually Dead Until They Piss Themselves.”

“Alright, who wants to walk us through strangulation?” Kratos asks.

This book unfortunately reads as such a joke. Or a fanfiction. It is super not-serious, which adds comedic value at the expense of its perceived legitimacy. It didn’t help that it was pretty short and that the ending felt quite rushed. I don’t think this was a bad book by any means, it’s just that it didn’t have much going for it either. Very much the definition of a two-star book: Ok.

BONUS MEME:
“I loved your father. I loved him like he was my own son.”
Huh, that quote sounds oddly familiar…

A quote from Pewdiepie’s Minecraft series where he says the quote, Joergen was like a father to me, I loved him like my own son.


[Advanced reader’s copy solicited from one of the authors in exchange for an honest review]

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Profile Image for Dallass.
2,232 reviews
February 20, 2020
On the younger side of YA

I thought this was okay. The premise was interesting, but the characters were annoying. A lot of secrets, betrayal and mystery. Still undecided on whether or not I’ll move on to the next book.

2.5 ⭐️
Profile Image for Brianna Belbin.
478 reviews15 followers
August 7, 2019
This was a great start to a new academy series! Demitria, Kate, and Marley created a new world and put their own spin on Greek mythology and monsters. Edie soon becomes an orphan and foster child once her mom and sister go missing in Greece and her dad and grandmother die during an unpredicted storm. Hermes, the messenger god from myths, shows up and convinces Edie that she belongs at Mount Olympus Academy and that monsters killed and took her family. With revenge in reach, she packs a bag, ready to leave her past behind. At the academy, things are much harder and more confusing than she once thought with unusual classmates, bullies, not being able to shift, and many secrets to be uncovered leaving her clueless in who she is and who to trust.I really enjoyed the start of Edie’s journey in this new world and the friendships and frenemies that she made along the way. Cassie and Greg were my favorite characters with their tendency to talk too much, having weird personalities, and overall side kick friendship with Edie. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the war of gods against monsters with the students in the middle of it all!
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Steve Baumgartner.
19 reviews1 follower
March 3, 2022
When Edie's father and grandmother are killed, she learns that her life isn't what she thought it was. Ending up at the Mount Olympus Academy, she begins to realize that everything she thought she knew was wrong, and there are secrets being kept from her everywhere, and she doesn't know who she should believe and trust.

The story pulled me in to the point to want to keep reading to find out what would happen next, and to find out the answers to the secrets that seemed to be popping up everywhere. It was a very quick read, and it will be interesting to see where the story goes next.
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386 reviews5 followers
June 23, 2021
Not very well written and the plot is not executed particularly well. It’s very juvenile while also being very explicit. I added one star for entertainment value. I didn’t like it but I had fun so I may read the other books.
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2,410 reviews24 followers
November 26, 2019
This is EXACTLY the kind of book that I like- Paranormal NA/YA Romance books that draw me in completely with the entertaining story and characters and wonderful world.

I loved this book an thought it was an excellent start to a series, no complaints from me- exciting to see what happens next!
Profile Image for CristoC.
94 reviews
August 10, 2023
There should be CW at the start of the book. It would be a fun quick read if it weren't for outdated transphobic, homophobic and abelist concepts, such as:

“If you really want to eliminate wind shear, you should cut your breasts off,” she informs me, to which I politely decline. “Suit yourself,” she says, showing me her own, trim silhouette. “I can rise a hundred feet in a second.” “And I can get laid,” I tell her, which she actually laughs at.

So...women without breasts don't get laid according to these authors.

“What, Hermes and Mr. Zee? Yeah, everyone knows they bang. Hermes is the most sexually fluid person in the world. He even tried to come on to Ocypete at one point— she almost gouged his eyes out as a rejection!” Hmm. Well, there goes my feeling special about having a god flirt with me. Apparently Hermes will make a move on anything.

Men and harpies are put on the same level of "anything" Hermes would bang...alright.

“You’re telling me Ocypete isn’t all there?” I challenge her. Then I remember that my flying teacher cut her breasts off on purpose. It could be a fair assessment.

Again...women without breasts are portrayed as undesirable.

There are a few inaccuracies as well, like dragons with wings (they didn't have any in Greek mythology, and this book's worldbuilding is heavily based on it) and the use of togas, which are Roman, instead of Greek correspondents; these details didn't even bother me at first, I know it's a very<\i> light read and I expected a few results of poor research, but those passages spoiled the read and made even the smallest faults astronomically bothering.
Profile Image for Mo.
350 reviews25 followers
September 9, 2019
Fire & Flood

The sub-plots in this book are varied. The reader has to dance a bit to understand all the nuances. Pity actually being a double agent doesn't sirprise. Edie being fooled does. She's a MC who grows on a reader slowly. Val is a confusing character who I'm not sure is worth all the fuss. Tina may have more layers than a straight up crazy vampire. Cassie is difficult but lovable as Edie's friend. I kind of like Greg and am sad about Darcy. I will read book 2. 2.85 stars, happy reading!
Profile Image for Beth.
844 reviews75 followers
October 18, 2019
Some interesting bits, but the main not knowing what Leviathan is? (Yes, she was in shock but still … forced plot based obliviousness irritates me). On reflection I didn't hate it, but there was a bit of a force skim, gotta finish in a few places.

The shifters were interesting, the side kick was fun …. may come back to this if I'm really bored at some point.
Profile Image for Abi.
2,274 reviews
October 3, 2019
I liked the main character and side characters, but thought that they could have used some fleshing out. The classes weren't very detailed either. The cover is nice, and the plot in general was okay. Honestly, it felt a bit contrived and I don't think I'll read book 2 in the series. 3 stars.
Profile Image for Adrienne Carrick.
33 reviews3 followers
October 5, 2019
Such a fun take on mythology. Will appeal to fans of vampires, shape shifters, werewolves, Greek gods, not to mention romance 😉Loved Edie’s friendship with Cassie and curious to see where the next book goes!
14 reviews
January 12, 2020
Edie had been sick and couldn't go to Greece with her Mom and sister. They would be gone for 3 months. The girls and parents were all supposed to go so they rented out their house for that time.
Edie and her dad would be staying with her grandmother near the beach. OK maybe not too bad but disappointed about Greece.

After some time Dad starts to worry because Mom was missing her Skype times.

They decided to out to eat and she thought they would talk about it then. But he was getting upset he couldn't get her. Edie decided to go out on the balcony to let dad be alone.

Grandma and her friends were already on the boardwalk.

Suddenly Edie sees a wall of water headed for the beach. She told grandma to run but they couldn't get away in time.

Edie's dad grabs her from the balcony and up to the roof.

Edie is in shock and her dad told her Florida doesn't get tsunamis. Something is wrong.
Dad goes out. Gives her the if something should happen to me speach. That's the last thing she saw him. The last she talked to her he told her ichor

Edie meets a man named Hermes who wants to take her to the Academy. He mentioned ichor, her dad's passcode so that's where she is going.

She found she had wings and told she was a shifter. She's never shifted and doesn't know how. Also she needs to find out what she is and hopes she fits in.
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408 reviews23 followers
February 2, 2020
This was an ok read for me. It started better and just lost its magic and spark for me as it progressed. The characters were ok as well and honestly, did not bring any major spark for me. I liked the overall concept of the story - Greek gods and monsters. It is always fascinating to find out more about what the gods are capable of.

The FMC, Eddie, is oblivious of anything magical existing in her mundane life. However, one event changes everything for her and she is whisked away to an academy for shifters, vampires and the likes. Not knowing whom to trust and being unaware of everything that happened in her past life she is at a bit disadvantage. She makes some friends and some enemies. Thus, begins her journey to figure out what and who she really is? We do find out at the end and it is pretty cool. I liked her friend Cassie.

MMC, Val the vampire, I did not get him much and he did not wow me at all. Only thing gong for him was that he was not sparkly ;). He merely came across as meh to me and honestly, don't know must about him. His twin sister Tina, the psycho, is Eddie's roommate and is constantly in bitch mode. Again, we don't know much about them.

I feel no emotional attachment to any of the characters. There is room for character development and story development for sure. Sadly, I will not be continuing with this series.

864 reviews12 followers
May 19, 2020
Slow read and boring ...spoilers

I wanted to give this book a shot of developing into something great but after 65% of all about nothing but repetitive weak mc who can't fight or who is being bullied by her roommate with no reasons whatsoever, I had enough. Reading that far was painfully boring and nothing happened until of course at the end. Cliche storyline of adopted mc, weak with no power, block power, bully, instant love with no chemistry, and repetitive self doubt.

Nothing was a surprise on this book. I figured the mc as a dragon already at 59%. The m/m kissing scene between school staff was not needed. Writing was okay but the execution not so much. Could have been better with less characters chattering and more actions and the mc being kick ass. Instead we get a poor me and weak mc. Did not enjoy this long winded boring book. What a wasted time spent. Can't recommend this boring and predictable plotline.
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1,028 reviews
November 10, 2024
3,5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining and fast-paced this was.
Don't get me wrong, it is so clearly inspired by books like Vampire Academy, Half-Blood and even Percy Jackson that it is almost a rip-off BUT... Only almost. Edie is enough of her own person to carry a book that has otherwise very much been seen before - Greek Gods, magic academy, hunting monsters, all that jazz - that it is worth reading. And the authors are certainly not afraid to kill characters, even if they have spent most of the book getting the reader invested in them.
In summation, this is a series I am going to continue sooner rather than later.
Profile Image for Jessica (ThatDamFangirl).
422 reviews27 followers
December 11, 2020
This book was better than I thought it would be. I was a little iffy going into it but I ended up really enjoying it!

What I liked:

-Cassie is my favorite character! I love her personality and I feel really bad for her because not many people lile her.
- The plot twist at the end took me by surprise. I didn't expect it at all.
- The first few chapters really hook you and get you intrigued for what happens next.
- I knew that Pity was lying about the gods being the bad guys but I didn't expect her to be the leaders. Even tough she was telling the monsters to not kill any of the students I don't think she really cared.
-I really liled how Themis was potrayed in this.

What I didn't like:

-How th other gods were betrayed. It felt out of character for me since I like Greek mythology and have read other books based off these myths (like Percy Jackson.) Many of the gods wouldn't be hiding under a table during a moster attack. They would be fighting back.
-I'm kind of getting sick of the sexy vampires and the main character falling in love with him.
-Tina is so mean. Like, chill girl. Don't go around saying a student is causing murders without further evidence.

Overall, Ii really enjoyed this! I would say it's like a mix between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson so if you like those books, I recommend picking this up!

Thanks for reading!
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27 reviews
January 5, 2020
Cool.

I like the plot of the story and the characters, I plan to read the second book because of the cliffhanger and that it's part of the kindle unlimited, otherwise i wouldn't waste my money. This story was rushed, two months go by with zero progress. The first two chapters ate the conflict and resolve for vengeance, the entire rest of the book is the main character lollygaging because she doesn't want to know what she shifts into.

I like all the characters but there was tons of room for more character development and school building. Seems like he authors had a two week deadline to get the book out. I'm interested in the story to read for free, but developed zero emotional attachment to any of the characters. Here's to hoping they add "more" to book two.
218 reviews4 followers
August 28, 2021
Way too short and leaves you hanging

Why oh why can't a YA author write longer books instead of stretching the series out forever? That kind of ploy for a YAs dollars is sad. Especially when the storyline is reasonably interesting. Even though I'm an adult, I did like the book, but these books are just too short for my taste.

The dialogue is sometimes stilted and unrealistic. The school is too much like the Percy Jackson books. But I did enjoy the fact that the Heroine was an unknown variety of shifter. Will I read the next? Doubtful, but I did enjoy this one. 3-1/2 stars for me.
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298 reviews1 follower
April 21, 2020
Great storyline

I love academy paranormal stories like this. And the story was a little cliche but I still ate it up. But wow this books needs editing done really REALLY badly. I am not great at grammar but this one was to the point of annoying. I saw a characters name get misspelled once, saw a conversation switch characters and it was mushed into one paragraph. Tons of sentences that didn't make sense. I still finished the book because this genre is my favorite but I was flabbergasted at how many errors it contained.
Profile Image for Mel.
1,475 reviews10 followers
March 10, 2021
A less historically / mythically sound version of Percy Jackson with an angsty female protagonist. There were a mish-mash of fantasy creatures (such as vampires and werewolves) that didn’t necessarily belong amongst Greek Gods and for me they just weren’t knitted together well enough; it was almost as though the authors had tried to cram in as many fantasy elements and possible rather than focusing on fewer and ensuring they made more plot sense and gelled together. The characters were quite stereotypical, tongue in cheek at times with the expected teenage cliques.
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2,850 reviews20 followers
February 25, 2020
An interesting take...

An interesting take on the Greek pantheon, monsters, and academy fantasy worlds.
Edie has health issues, so she is left behind with her Grandmother and Father when her Mother and Sister go to Greece.
When her Grandmother and Father are killed, she finds herself invited to enroll in Mount Olympus Academy, a place where beings are taught to kill the monsters, and Edie wants revenge.
A good start to the series, although not everything is as it seems!
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32 reviews3 followers
April 23, 2021
Very interesting story

I like that there are many ways this story can continue. So far some things have gone the way I expected. I don't like the back and forth between characters as much (dating then not liking then not friends then not) but it's not that big a deal 🤗 the biggest value at this point is that this first book has set up about 10 different open paths for the story to go. We will see where we are taken next!
Profile Image for Shannon Risdon.
707 reviews
July 6, 2021
Full on academy adventure

Losing everyone and suddenly landing (literally) at an academy run by gods, turns Edie's life upside down. Gaining wings, having a seer as a best friend, dating a vamp, and hanging with bat shifters are just some of the new weird in her life. Secrets abound, betrayal....and myth becoming reality...lots of surprises. Which I think will continue through to the next one.....!!
Profile Image for La-Shawn Price.
132 reviews3 followers
January 31, 2020
Nice Intro Book

This was a nice introductory book to the series.

After tragedy strikes, Edie is thrown into a not so friendly or accepting world.

Things are not what they seem, people are not who they are believed to be. We're not quite sure who the good guys and bad guys are.

Looking forward to seeing more secrets revealed in the upcoming books
Profile Image for Larina.
104 reviews3 followers
February 9, 2020
Loved it

I didn't want to like this book. All the mythology pulled me in. I would have liked a little more history on the gods themselves but hey it wasn't about them right? So who exactly is Edie? What is she? So many different types of shifters! A seer as a best friend that only predicts the lunch menu...my kind of friend. The heroin of the book pretty badass
Profile Image for April M.
202 reviews4 followers
May 4, 2020
Loved when she finally shifted.

The beginning made me sad. But really set up for the rest of the book. Cassie was a great character. I think Tina and Val have a secret that will be revealed. Who is really the bad guy??? I think Mr Zee and Themis are on opposite sides. What's the true purpose of the academy and who is the bad guys. Aw
Profile Image for Donna Marie.
380 reviews1 follower
January 29, 2021
This is fantastic and I loved it.
I guessed right what she was and it was so obvious and drove me mad the teachers didn’t or pretended not to know.
I can’t wait to read the next book and hopefully we find out more of her past.
I really hope something happens between Val and Edie or she finds someone even better.
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1,826 reviews14 followers
July 24, 2021
TOTALLY AWESOME 😁

Wow, this wasn't what I expected, but by far, sooo much better 😃. Geek girl loses everybody, then suddenly gets thrust into a completely different school and life 😉. Lots of action, tweaky characters and interesting situations 😲. Thanks Kate, Quinn, Demitria and Marley, I absolutely Loved this story and look forward to reading more 🤓.
649 reviews
December 19, 2021
Different good

Ment for young adult readers but interesting for any age. After losing her entire family in less than 24 hours she is found by the messenger of the gods Hermes and sent to live at the academy. She learns she's a shifter but doesn't know what kind till the end of the story. Great read!
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June 23, 2020
Edie

Five stars! This book was fabulous...angsty and mysterious and full of suspense. Edie's entire life is unraveling and she is stronger than she ever realized. Will she figure out who she really is before her enemies do?! Eep!
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