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Druid Academy #3

Primal Magic

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When academies start to die…

…The future of druid-kind hangs in the balance.

Is Dragondale next?

The students have something else on their mind.

The Four Nations Cup is coming, and it’s all anyone can talk about. Lyssa wants nothing to do with it – humiliation on an international scale isn’t how she rolls. But when her friends convince her to try out, who knows where it will lead?

And what it will cost her.

There are new students at Dragondale – and they’re not even druids. Refugees from a cursed academy, the newcomers have their work cut out fitting in. Lyssa’s attempts to reach out to them fall flat, and most of the other students aren’t even trying. Are old prejudices rising to the surface, or are the students right not to trust the newcomers?

The pressure is piling up on Lyssa and her friends to make the decisions that will shape their future. But one wrong choice, and there may not be a future left to worry about.

Will this final year prove one too many for Lyssa, and for Dragondale itself?

You’ll love this Academy fantasy because of the twists, turns, and magical surprises.

346 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 28, 2020

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Profile Image for Christina Luberts.
2,767 reviews7 followers
June 4, 2020
We have action, suspense and more. Last book in this series and it did not disappoint. Lyssa is back for her third year and its time to make a decision on what she is going to do after this year. Sam and Kelsey are talking about the Four Nation Cup, and now she is going to try out. Then they have new students at there school cause theirs has a curse. How is she going to train for the Cup and be Captain of her team? Now the other schools are having trouble? Who is behind this? Can they stop it before it gets to them? Can she win the Cup? Can her team win their games? Who is out to sabotage her? What will she pick to do after school?

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950 reviews17 followers
May 31, 2020
This is the third book of the Druid Academy series and continues to follow Lyssa and her friends as they start the third and final year of their studies as Druids. Lyssa gained her third elemental power late last year, the only other druid with control over three is her father Raphael, who tried to kill her for a second time last year! She is eager to see her hippogryff Stormclaw after the long summer break and her favourite teacher, Professor Alden. She is asked to captain the Fire Itealta, as the previous captain had graduated and is now going to be responsible for choosing and training new recruits for the team. On top of that, her best friends Sam, Kelsey and Leo are asking her what subjects she is planning to take this year. She hasn’t thought about it at all!

The end of the third year will see them sent out into the world and they need to decide what career she may want to follow. At the moment she is clueless. It seems all her friends have already chosen their subjects and their career paths. The main topic of importance to everyone else, is the upcoming Four Nations Cup, where only two champions from each academy go up against the best from the other academies in the other nations of the UK. Eight champions will fight for the ultimate kudos and pride for their academy and it will also lead to some fantastic job offers and pay deals. Everyone is excited, that is all but Lyssa. She already has too much to think about and third year is going to be that much harder, with loads more studying required and a huge work load.

Her friends encourage her to sign up for the challenge and amidst her reluctance, she joins up, thinking she will have no chance of getting through anyway. The academy has a small influx of students from a non-druid academy that has had to close suddenly. It turns out their academy has been cursed and the very living centre of their academy has been affected. No-one knows why this is happening. Lyssa tries to be friendly towards three of the group of students, but only one, Kayden, even bothers to talk to them. The other two are very quiet and somewhat aloof. Lyssa and her friends have to decide which career talks to attend and Lyssa is forced to sign up by Sam and the request of one of her professors, a former enforcer, Professor Dougan. He arranges an unexpected trip to the magical prison, Daoradh, along with the three extra students, to ensure they don’t feel unwanted or not trusted.

There has been many wars and differences between all the magical communities and the druids seem to be the ones that have placed themselves on to the top of heap, thinking themselves better than shifters and other supernatural beings out there! This is causing problems around the world and especially in the UK. Lyssa, coming from a non-magical life, has no preconceived ideas about other magic users and this has enabled her to stand up for Kelsey, a half breed druid/shifter, who is not accepted by either group. Lyssa knows how these three students feel and tries to make up for some of the hatred sent to them by others in the academy, but that’s not exactly easy, when they don’t want to accept any friendship!

A final year with more than just exams to worry about as more danger is placed in their way and an epic battle for the very academy they all call home, is coming. Her evil dad will no doubt be in the midst of all problems she comes across, as old prejudices rise to the surface and newcomers aren’t welcome. How much trust and effort Lyssa should put into trying to make or keep friends, is going to be a turning point for her. An injury to an animal she holds dear and to herself, are from a long held antagonistic foe, but go far beyond what was expected. Can they all pull together, when so many factions are split apart, to stop a war that could topple everything they ever knew? This could be the end of Lyssa, Dragondale and all she holds dear, as a fated battle nears. Lots of great action in this book of the series, with the Itealta competitions, the Four Nations Cup challenge seeking out the academy champions, cursed academies and the usual backstabbing actions of those close to the main characters as well as their enemies. Who to trust and who you can count on, are going to be difficult choices for all. A fantastic final year and a great read. I’ve loved every book, but this one surpasses all of the rest. I can’t wait to see if there will be more to come as they all go out into the wide magical world around them and start jobs. I hope so! I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
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905 reviews20 followers
May 30, 2020
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. As I’ve said before, I always give honest reviews whether people appreciate them or not.

This is the third and final story in the Druid Academy series from Ms. Churton. Lyssa is shopping for school supplies with her best friends Kelsey and Sam. She’s trying to ignore and avoid answering the age-old question of ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Her friends also start filling her in on the latest druid gossip - the Four Nations Cup! Apparently this is when the four druid academies in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales have two students each compete to win a cup. Sound familiar? Even Ms. Churton winks at how intimate this is to that other wizard story.

Once they are all back at the Academy, Headmaster Talendale fills them all in about it during his usual welcome back speech. He also shocks them by telling them that the school will have some special guests this year. The Braeseth Academy of Unclassified Magic had to shut down, so each druid academy is taking some of their students in. That’s right, the new students aren’t druids! So, we have new students, a huge competition and Lyssa is Captain of the Fire Itealta team! So she’s basically booked for the year. We find out that Braeseth had to shut down because they were cursed. … Yes, the Academy was cursed, so their students had to spread out to the druid academies.

I have read and reviewed all the books in this series now. I said the first one was a fun read and the second was a full on Primeval Whirl. I can’t even come up with an adequate description for this one! Holy cow! Except for the first chapter where Ms. Churton is introducing this year’s story, Lyssa doesn’t even stop to catch her breath the entire book. I loved that we got to know Ava in this one and that we see a lot of Stormclaw too. I enjoyed the students from Braeseth and definitely the ones from the other druid academies too. Can I just say the Scottish school, underneath the loch? How cool is that? This is a phenomenal series! I’m almost disappointed that there won’t be any more stories in it, but Ms. Churton assures us at the end that we should look forward to more Lyssa stories in her job/career after school ends. YAY!
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7,177 reviews69 followers
May 30, 2020
ANOTHER INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!!!
Droopy dragons! Churton lays this baby out in stunning wonder, taking one on the chin and bouncing forward full throttle delivering this chart topping bombshell, wrapping this incredible dynamo up sleek, shiny and tight. Bearing the burdens and taking down foes with this action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block busting whirlwind, ratcheting up the exuberance and intensity, blasting this baby to a whole new level. Shenanigans, chaos and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, anxiety, intrigue, animosity, danger, mounting suspense and intense situations along with a boatload of underlying threats, you have one jaw dropping adventure. Blurring boundaries and leaping lines, exposing the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, booting this gem into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, knocking it into overdrive, catapulting it into a tailspin with a mind-blowing realization. Vexing mishaps and unsettling happenstance, swirl with the formidable trials and challenging tribulations, spinning alongside the heart dropping twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. The characters are complex and genuine with traits and qualities that add depth and realism, blend and flow transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions that feel as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Churlton, thanks for sharing this lil' fella with us.
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5,783 reviews72 followers
May 31, 2020
When academies start to die…
…The future of druid-kind hangs in the balance.
Is Dragondale next?
The students have something else on their mind.
The Four Nations Cup is coming, and it’s all anyone can talk about. Lyssa wants nothing to do with it – humiliation on an international scale isn’t how she rolls. But when her friends convince her to try out, who knows where it will lead?
And what it will cost her.
There are new students at Dragondale – and they’re not even druids. Refugees from a cursed academy, the newcomers have their work cut out fitting in. Lyssa’s attempts to reach out to them fall flat, and most of the other students aren’t even trying. Are old prejudices rising to the surface, or are the students right not to trust the newcomers?
The pressure is piling up on Lyssa and her friends to make the decisions that will shape their future. But one wrong choice, and there may not be a future left to worry about.
Will this final year prove one too many for Lyssa, and for Dragondale itself?

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
908 reviews18 followers
June 17, 2020
Book 3 happens to be the last book in the Druid Academy Series but there's a note by the author that we may see more of Lyssa and her adventures.

Starting right where book 2 ended, this book was a series of spins & twists coming so close to each other that you will feel as if you're on a never ending ride of magic, intrigue, mystery and grit.

Though I'm sad that this series has come to an end, I'm looking forward for what might be coming up later in the year.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
44 reviews1 follower
July 7, 2020
Plenty of action, but!

I will say the book has a lot of action, and love the main characters in the series, but some parts on the series as a whole, felt like the characters where teenagers, instead of adults. The scenes where the academy sports was depicted with a flying mystical creature and ball, has so much resemblance to the sports in another famous series, but off course with a different kink to it.
That is the reason I give it a three star rate.
27 reviews
January 3, 2023
Good Book

Once again, Lyssa, her friends and classmates are off on another series of adventures only now it’s her final year at academy. There’s the Itealta team, an inter academy tournament and just passing her classes. And she may have more family than she thought.
Now add in a curse affecting another academy and new, different students and much mayhem will result. It’s a good final book and wraps most things up nicely.
4 reviews
April 30, 2023
This last book of the first saga was just so great ! I even had tears at the end, and I couldn't have thought better to end this saga. I really like the end of it, even if I wish all of them survived, C.S. Churton made it realistic to kill some of the characters.

I don't if I'm gonna read the next chapter of Lyssa's life, but I would be sure happy to end with her story where I finished at the 3rd and last year the Dragondale academy. Best of luck to this character !
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7,445 reviews53 followers
May 30, 2020
Primal Magic (Druid Academy 3) by C. S. Churton is an amazing story to read. This is book number three in this amazing series that I have loved reading since book number one. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about magic and fantasy.

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1,231 reviews4 followers
June 14, 2020
Magical read!

I highly recommend this fantastic and thrilling series to all readers of fantasy, supernatural, and mystery. These books are amazing filled with superb characters, and a menagerie of creatures that despite their personal flaws overcome great obstacles in their academic lives, and their world. Enjoy!
121 reviews
August 12, 2020
Solid Conclusion

The Druid Academy series is a solid and entertaining magic academy story. Primal Magic does a good job finishing everything up. If you're a fan of the genre, and are looking for something without the romantic subplots, I recommend the series. It doesn't break new ground but it's fun.
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561 reviews1 follower
December 9, 2023
Exciting and compelling!

This is the third book in the trilogy and amazing. Lots of surprises in store for you. C. S. Churton takes the reader on a journey to other schools for a National Championship Cup contest. Some of the schools are being cursed. Read this book to find out who is cursing the schools. Great series!
Profile Image for Tina Chandler.
252 reviews1 follower
September 26, 2020
Graduation

The third and final year. I remember all those feelings when I graduated. Time spent with friends, games, etc. Lucas had a lot to live up too this year and she hit it as hard as a gryff. I'd like to see how all high she'll soar
7 reviews
November 29, 2020
Great Read

The entire series was amazing from start to finish!! I could not put these books down!! Can't wait to start another series by C.S. Churton, I am certain it will be just as good! Thank you!
Profile Image for Tyrannosaurus regina.
1,199 reviews26 followers
December 31, 2020
I think the most fundamental issue I had with this is that we never really got to know anyone, so a lot of the climactic moments were robbed of their emotional weight. However, I bumped up the rating a bit when I realised that we'd got to the end and the protagonist didn't have a love interest, which was great.
18 reviews
May 29, 2021
Good story.

Very enjoyable story, if a bit derivative of Harry Potter in the beginning.
Author needs to stop using "Me", i.e. 'Me and Sam'. Used at least half-dozen times, and should have been caught by editors in an otherwise well written book.
104 reviews
July 13, 2021
Wow you must read this series

This was a truly great series of books, each linked with each other and magnificent in their own right. Thanks for taking the time and energy to write them because I know the readers out there will enjoy them as much as I did. Fantabulous
Profile Image for Susan Johnston.
162 reviews1 follower
April 13, 2025
WOW

This is a very fast moving story. No lules and slow moving sections. I usually only read books with at least a hint of remance , none here and still I really enjoyed it. Think I'll read the next trilogy.
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4,150 reviews20 followers
May 30, 2020
What a book this was. These books have been the best. Super storyline throughout. The characters have grown and drew me into the book. Fab read
Profile Image for Dawn Milligan.
2,657 reviews16 followers
June 8, 2020
Ok this series was fantastic from start to finish!! This part of our journey may be over but it's an epic ride! And I cannt wait to see these characters on the next part of their journey!!💕
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3 reviews
June 18, 2020
Love lessa!

I enjoyed this series!! I can't wait to see more of lessa in the enforcers series!!! Be cool to here avas story as well!
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9 reviews
June 21, 2020
Loved

Fantastic read x enjoyed the series. A b c d e f g h I j k l m n
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71 reviews
July 7, 2020
This is the exciting conclusion of Lyssa’s 3rd year at the academy. Loved this adventure from beginning to end!
6 reviews
August 2, 2020
Enjoyable

Similar to Harry Potter but had some unique twists. I would have liked on more confrontation with Felicity. Looking forward to the enforcer series.
3 reviews
August 3, 2020
Very entertaining read!

Enjoyed this series from beginning to end. C. S. Chiron keeps you guessing on how Lyssa is going to handle each challenge. Can't wait to read more!
15 reviews
September 11, 2020
Outstanding Series & Great Academy Tales

I thoroughly enjoyed each of the books & the entire cast of characters. It kept me engrossed & wanting more. Can't wait for the next series!
2 reviews
October 29, 2020
Awesome Read

If you enjoy a fast paced, action packed, magical adventure with lots of plot twist and unexpected turns you will Love this series. Highly recommended.
7 reviews1 follower
November 28, 2021
Druid academy

I have loved this whole saga, engaging, interesting. The characters are interesting, believable and “characters.” Looking forward to the next group of stories!
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72 reviews1 follower
October 12, 2022
It was OK. The harry potter similarities almost made me give up after the first book. But it got better
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