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Oberon Academy #1
The Orphan
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Sometimes the ones who save us are the ones we need to fear the most.
In a world where dark faeries have stepped in to save the planet from humanity’s mistakes, seventeen-year-old December Thorne is nothing but a shadow. Shunned by her peers, bullied at school, and paid a little too much attention by her sleazy foster father, she lives in constant fear and perpetual solitude.
Until the day everything changes.
Offered a scholarship to the prestigious Oberon Academy, December finds herself living in a whole new world. Boundless food, clean clothes, a safe place to sleep, and the potential for true friendship make her new life seem almost too good to be true—but the school has a secret.
The truth is, Oberon Academy isn’t just a prep school for society’s elite. It’s a training ground for a secret race of magical beings no one knows exists. And they’re preparing for war.
Filled with fear and denial, December has a choice to make. She can either return to her pathetic life with her dangerous foster parents, try to survive on her own, or make Oberon Academy her home and discover the truth about who, and what she really is.
And that truth could save the world.
Sometimes the ones who save us are the ones we need to fear the most.
In a world where dark faeries have stepped in to save the planet from humanity’s mistakes, seventeen-year-old December Thorne is nothing but a shadow. Shunned by her peers, bullied at school, and paid a little too much attention by her sleazy foster father, she lives in constant fear and perpetual solitude.
Until the day everything changes.
Offered a scholarship to the prestigious Oberon Academy, December finds herself living in a whole new world. Boundless food, clean clothes, a safe place to sleep, and the potential for true friendship make her new life seem almost too good to be true—but the school has a secret.
The truth is, Oberon Academy isn’t just a prep school for society’s elite. It’s a training ground for a secret race of magical beings no one knows exists. And they’re preparing for war.
Filled with fear and denial, December has a choice to make. She can either return to her pathetic life with her dangerous foster parents, try to survive on her own, or make Oberon Academy her home and discover the truth about who, and what she really is.
And that truth could save the world.
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Wendi L. Wilson
30 books334 followersWendi Wilson is a mother to two rambunctious boys, a fat black cat, two ferrets, and a pup named Izzy. She spends her time watching her boys play baseball and football, volunteering at school, reading and writing.
She enjoys reading YA paranormal romance, NA romance, and dystopian novels. Her first book, Shadowed Strength, is the culmination of 20+ years of work, a dream finally realized.
She enjoys reading YA paranormal romance, NA romance, and dystopian novels. Her first book, Shadowed Strength, is the culmination of 20+ years of work, a dream finally realized.
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August 13, 2019
Wow, this book was a pleasant surprise!
I liked it more then I thought I would.
First of all, this amazing cover is what grabbed my attention, so to whoever is the cover artist: you did an awesome job!
I like how easy to read this book was and the boarding school atmosphere in it.
Our main character December was a good company and overall I really enjoyed my time spent with this story.
I have to phrase the author for handling one serious topic called poverty in the right way.
If you ask me, Oberon Academy is an example of dystopian fantasy done right.
I highly recommend it, especially to fae lovers.
I liked it more then I thought I would.
First of all, this amazing cover is what grabbed my attention, so to whoever is the cover artist: you did an awesome job!
I like how easy to read this book was and the boarding school atmosphere in it.
Our main character December was a good company and overall I really enjoyed my time spent with this story.
I have to phrase the author for handling one serious topic called poverty in the right way.
If you ask me, Oberon Academy is an example of dystopian fantasy done right.
I highly recommend it, especially to fae lovers.
May 2, 2019
If you guys love Harry Potter and faeries, you're totally going to fall for Oberon Academy! When a lovable orphan with a really terrible life gets sucked into a world of faeries and magic, a wonderful story ensues. The author does a great job of bringing you right into the story, experiencing all the crazy emotions that December feels when she gets an invitation to the mysterious Oberon Academy. Nothing is as it seems and more importantly neither is she. Within the walls of the school, she finds mean girls and mysteries but most of all great friendship and love. Don't miss this one!
June 11, 2019
Oberon Academy is a decent, if not formulaic YA fantasy novel.
December is a foster child, living in obscurity. After a troubling incident in school, she gets offered a scholarship to Oberon Academy. She catches the attention of the popular boy Easton and discovers more about herself.
I’m older than the target audience, but I think this is pretty good younger YA fiction. So while I didn’t love it, I think teens will because they might not be as familiar with the genre as I am. This seems like a book I would have loved as a preteen.
I wouldn’t recommend this for adults who enjoy YA - but I think this is a pretty good story for a younger (middle grade) reader.
December is a foster child, living in obscurity. After a troubling incident in school, she gets offered a scholarship to Oberon Academy. She catches the attention of the popular boy Easton and discovers more about herself.
I’m older than the target audience, but I think this is pretty good younger YA fiction. So while I didn’t love it, I think teens will because they might not be as familiar with the genre as I am. This seems like a book I would have loved as a preteen.
I wouldn’t recommend this for adults who enjoy YA - but I think this is a pretty good story for a younger (middle grade) reader.
June 11, 2019
This book was ok. It had a lot of potential, but the entire thing was rushed. I feel like I was told everything instead of shown. And there were a lot of "problems" that were resolved super quickly.
Overall, an ok tale that would be a lot better if the author took the time to work more on her plot development (you know, to actually flesh it out more instead of giving us a quick scene here and there and telling the rest) and character relationships instead of just the love interest. I don't think I will be continuing on with this series.
Overall, an ok tale that would be a lot better if the author took the time to work more on her plot development (you know, to actually flesh it out more instead of giving us a quick scene here and there and telling the rest) and character relationships instead of just the love interest. I don't think I will be continuing on with this series.
July 18, 2019
This book is not bad, I just didnt find anything interesting enough to even finish it.
While it started off good, it fell flat very soon.
December is an orphan stuck in an abusive foster home with an increasingly creepy foster dad.
After a weird incident at school she is interviewed and soon rescued (her foster dad tries to attack her) and taken to a mysterious academy. There she soon learns that things are not as they seem and neither is she. All this happens in a post-apocalyptic world where dark fae called Zephyrs rule while regular humans struggle for food after environmental damage destroys the earth.
So far so good.
What I didn't was the character/plot progress.
So December is oppressed all her life and she has her insecurities as an orphan. After an attack by her foster father, she decides to take up an offer to study at a mysterious place.
Its convenient that this mysterious place is right next to her house but I am just nitpicking.
Its how the story progresses that bugged me.
So as soon as December joins the new school, she gets a nice BFF, snags the interest of the hottest (and the most in-demand) guy and of course has a run in with resident biyatches. Everyone treats her special cos of course suddenly she is special.
Boring but regular good old YA.
But then she starts realizing how she might also be a non-human and then completely out of character she freaks out and becomes a drama queen. Why? Is it a must-do in YA books that although the heroine is living in a world of magical beings, she must freak out when she realizes she is also one, when she already has enough clues to make a reader go "DUHHH"?
From here on it is a march of stupidity.
She decides to avoid the madness and go back - Yes go back to the child abusing rapist foster home cos she is just that brilliant. She would rather avoid reality and take the abuse.
She runs off again when she hears her foster father talk about how he fantasizes about her and runs into another creep.
And that of course gave our male hero a chance to rescue our damsel cos suddenly he is so into her, despite the fact that he has seen for like 2 days.
I think thats my problem with these kinda plots.
I can understand 'mate' kinda insta love in shifter plots.
What I cant understand is insta-friends, insta-enemies and in many cases insta-stupidity.
Also why are all the student body except for the heroine's BFF and the male hero and his nice gang such shitty characters?
While it started off good, it fell flat very soon.
December is an orphan stuck in an abusive foster home with an increasingly creepy foster dad.
After a weird incident at school she is interviewed and soon rescued (her foster dad tries to attack her) and taken to a mysterious academy. There she soon learns that things are not as they seem and neither is she. All this happens in a post-apocalyptic world where dark fae called Zephyrs rule while regular humans struggle for food after environmental damage destroys the earth.
So far so good.
What I didn't was the character/plot progress.
So December is oppressed all her life and she has her insecurities as an orphan. After an attack by her foster father, she decides to take up an offer to study at a mysterious place.
Its convenient that this mysterious place is right next to her house but I am just nitpicking.
Its how the story progresses that bugged me.
So as soon as December joins the new school, she gets a nice BFF, snags the interest of the hottest (and the most in-demand) guy and of course has a run in with resident biyatches. Everyone treats her special cos of course suddenly she is special.
Boring but regular good old YA.
But then she starts realizing how she might also be a non-human and then completely out of character she freaks out and becomes a drama queen. Why? Is it a must-do in YA books that although the heroine is living in a world of magical beings, she must freak out when she realizes she is also one, when she already has enough clues to make a reader go "DUHHH"?
From here on it is a march of stupidity.
She decides to avoid the madness and go back - Yes go back to the child abusing rapist foster home cos she is just that brilliant. She would rather avoid reality and take the abuse.
She runs off again when she hears her foster father talk about how he fantasizes about her and runs into another creep.
And that of course gave our male hero a chance to rescue our damsel cos suddenly he is so into her, despite the fact that he has seen for like 2 days.
I think thats my problem with these kinda plots.
I can understand 'mate' kinda insta love in shifter plots.
What I cant understand is insta-friends, insta-enemies and in many cases insta-stupidity.
Also why are all the student body except for the heroine's BFF and the male hero and his nice gang such shitty characters?
May 7, 2019
Love this book, for so many reasons. The characters are wonderful - December being my favorite. I enjoyed watching her start out as essentially a victim, but then maturing, coming into her own power by the end. Easton is so dreamy and I'm looking forward to seeing that relationship blossom. The story line is captivating - it was easy to get lost in that paranormal world, and I had trouble putting the book down. The several nods to Shakespeare were also appreciated. :) Can't wait to read the next book, this looks to be the start of an epic paranormal academy series!
May 31, 2019
OMG this is fantabulous! An academy that is a front for a training ground for a secret race of magical beings no one knows exists. WOW 😲 a well written storyline that just grabbed me from the start, I love the world building, love the characters, love everything about it and I can’t wait for the second book!
May 23, 2019
Slow start
I wasn't too sure about this book at the beginning. There was a lot of world building going on. But once the status quo was set, the real story began to shine through.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to the next one.
I wasn't too sure about this book at the beginning. There was a lot of world building going on. But once the status quo was set, the real story began to shine through.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to the next one.
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September 5, 2021The complete series is available on kindle US for $.99 9/5/2021
August 6, 2019
Look I could preface this review by pointing out that I’m well outside the target YA age group so maybe it just wasn’t for me: but unfortunately, this just isn’t a very good book.
The world building is not bad. A race of fae save Earth from a pollution apocalypse and then impose a very restrictive rule. There are food and resource shortages. I had logistics problems with the availability of synthetics and tablets - simply because a thing isn’t made of a naturally sourced product that doesn’t mean it’s manufacture has no environmental impact. Quite the opposite in fact.
The author does a pretty good job of establishing a sympathetic heroine, but sucks all the interest out of the character by making everything too easy for her.
The underlying tension in the romance is whether the heroine considers herself worthy of this impossibly hot boy who is kind and supportive and thinks she’s great. Boring.
The writing is at times very odd, and I’m a little freaked out by how blonde and perfect the ‘good’ fae were. The ‘bad’ fae were white with black hair and black eyes. No diversity now just seems like it’s own agenda, particularly when coupled with a not quite climate change apocalypse and the established existence of a couple of master races.
If you’re looking for fae Hogwarts with romance, it’s an ok read, but there are bound to be better options.
The world building is not bad. A race of fae save Earth from a pollution apocalypse and then impose a very restrictive rule. There are food and resource shortages. I had logistics problems with the availability of synthetics and tablets - simply because a thing isn’t made of a naturally sourced product that doesn’t mean it’s manufacture has no environmental impact. Quite the opposite in fact.
The author does a pretty good job of establishing a sympathetic heroine, but sucks all the interest out of the character by making everything too easy for her.
The underlying tension in the romance is whether the heroine considers herself worthy of this impossibly hot boy who is kind and supportive and thinks she’s great. Boring.
The writing is at times very odd, and I’m a little freaked out by how blonde and perfect the ‘good’ fae were. The ‘bad’ fae were white with black hair and black eyes. No diversity now just seems like it’s own agenda, particularly when coupled with a not quite climate change apocalypse and the established existence of a couple of master races.
If you’re looking for fae Hogwarts with romance, it’s an ok read, but there are bound to be better options.
June 11, 2019
Too much slice of life and a rushed ending
The story spent too much time with nothing happening before rushing an ending and making December a rather boring over powered chosen one in the space of an hour in story.
Even the romance was poorly executed, one boy, one girl and nothing standing in the way of them getting together.
Then the only reason she saved the day is that everybody else was so incompetant. Neither of the centuries old leaders seemed to have any kind of plan even though they knew a confrontaion was inevitable.
The story spent too much time with nothing happening before rushing an ending and making December a rather boring over powered chosen one in the space of an hour in story.
Even the romance was poorly executed, one boy, one girl and nothing standing in the way of them getting together.
Then the only reason she saved the day is that everybody else was so incompetant. Neither of the centuries old leaders seemed to have any kind of plan even though they knew a confrontaion was inevitable.
August 13, 2019
Omg! Black wings?? What does this mean??! I'm a freak wah wah wah like 50 other books with Mary Sues with black wing and ultra outta this world powers.
May 20, 2019
Dystopia meets faerie magic, and for good measure let's throw in a nod to Shakespeare! As may be obvious from the title, there's a hint of A Midsummer Night's Dream alluded to, with character names reminiscent of characters in that famous tale. There's even a hint of the mischevous ill-fated love in the backstory of one of the characters' ancestors, but I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning...
In a world where humans have destroyed the environment and are on the verge of extinction, desperate times call for desperate measures. Zephyr are dark faeries who have remained hidden, but have come to the rescue of mankind... for a price. That price is total subservience, poverty, and loss of hope. This is the world that December Thorne has been born into. Abandoned at birth, she has been bullied and neglected her whole life. When strange things begin to happen, a mysterious woman appears and offers her a spot at a prestigious private school. But Oberon Academy is not what it appears to be, as December soon discovers when the "glamour" is lifted and she learns that everyone (including herself) belong to a race of light faeries who are preparing to save the humans (and the world) from the tyranny of the Zephyrs. As she struggles to unlock her powers, she discovers a sinister plot has been set in motion to destroy everything she now holds dear. Will she be able to wield the powers that are hidden inside her in time to save her new friends?
This world is so rich, and because of the Shakespearean allusions and light vs dark faerie mythology, it immediately seems familiar. Several of my hunches came true, although there were definitely other twists I never saw coming. The entire tale is told from December's point of view, so we discover things about the school and the secret of her birth as she does. There's even a little bit of romance thrown in, just to keep things interesting and to raise the stakes. As the first book in a series, we conclude an episode but realize there's a lot more excitement ahead. It's nice to feel some closure, but there are enough hints about the battles to come and the mysteries to be solved to make us yearn for the next book.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this novel.
In a world where humans have destroyed the environment and are on the verge of extinction, desperate times call for desperate measures. Zephyr are dark faeries who have remained hidden, but have come to the rescue of mankind... for a price. That price is total subservience, poverty, and loss of hope. This is the world that December Thorne has been born into. Abandoned at birth, she has been bullied and neglected her whole life. When strange things begin to happen, a mysterious woman appears and offers her a spot at a prestigious private school. But Oberon Academy is not what it appears to be, as December soon discovers when the "glamour" is lifted and she learns that everyone (including herself) belong to a race of light faeries who are preparing to save the humans (and the world) from the tyranny of the Zephyrs. As she struggles to unlock her powers, she discovers a sinister plot has been set in motion to destroy everything she now holds dear. Will she be able to wield the powers that are hidden inside her in time to save her new friends?
This world is so rich, and because of the Shakespearean allusions and light vs dark faerie mythology, it immediately seems familiar. Several of my hunches came true, although there were definitely other twists I never saw coming. The entire tale is told from December's point of view, so we discover things about the school and the secret of her birth as she does. There's even a little bit of romance thrown in, just to keep things interesting and to raise the stakes. As the first book in a series, we conclude an episode but realize there's a lot more excitement ahead. It's nice to feel some closure, but there are enough hints about the battles to come and the mysteries to be solved to make us yearn for the next book.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this novel.
February 21, 2024
2.5 stars
This book was a RIDE, and not a good one, but a pretty entertaining one. The book is just 246 pages, but a lot had happened, and I actually didn't mind it for once. I rather enjoyed reading the book, but by the end I just couldn't get over how everything was too wishy-washy:
- powerful smart girl who everyone good instantly loves and only the Mean GirlsTM hate
- not like other girls, more powerful, different in looks, naive & has good intentions
- Sylphs that are joyful by nature, except no one is joyful by nature (main character calls it out)
- the way Zephryrs were first described, I thought they were aliens. ~35% later, turned out they were Fheys! At 50+% mark we found out there are also Sylphs (who are different from both humans and Zephyrs), and at 75% mark we found out that they're a siblings to Fheys. But nothing (except the last part) is a surprise to the main character, altho the reader hasn't got any explanation beforehand, and it's clear that the main character had idea of the Sylphs before, just didn't know what they were exactly.
Some descriptions with Easton were terrible. Even before romance, I noted his "predatory eyes" (or was it gaze?) then I lolled at their first big make out scene during gym class
- and Easton is the prince! A king to be! How wishy-washy
- Everyone GoodTM reassuring the main character of her goodness and power constantly
- Easton being an empath was HORRIBLE. Like, any millisecond emotion felt by the main character was immediately explained, justified and reassured. How can one grow in that environment? Like I may get angry, then I can reflect, why I got angry and think maybe whether I had right to get angry or was the other party in the right. Main character feels emotion, and Easton immediately asks about it, and reassures that he's the bestest boyfriend and she's the bestestsylphgirlfriend and how her feeling are either valid or how she has no reason to worry
- and in the end she finds out she has control of air, fire, earth and water? Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
- AND she is able to resist the king's command? And the queens command?
- her being half half was predictable
This book was a RIDE, and not a good one, but a pretty entertaining one. The book is just 246 pages, but a lot had happened, and I actually didn't mind it for once. I rather enjoyed reading the book, but by the end I just couldn't get over how everything was too wishy-washy:
- powerful smart girl who everyone good instantly loves and only the Mean GirlsTM hate
- not like other girls, more powerful, different in looks, naive & has good intentions
- Sylphs that are joyful by nature, except no one is joyful by nature (main character calls it out)
- the way Zephryrs were first described, I thought they were aliens. ~35% later, turned out they were Fheys! At 50+% mark we found out there are also Sylphs (who are different from both humans and Zephyrs), and at 75% mark we found out that they're a siblings to Fheys. But nothing (except the last part) is a surprise to the main character, altho the reader hasn't got any explanation beforehand, and it's clear that the main character had idea of the Sylphs before, just didn't know what they were exactly.
Some descriptions with Easton were terrible. Even before romance, I noted his "predatory eyes" (or was it gaze?) then I lolled at their first big make out scene during gym class
- and Easton is the prince! A king to be! How wishy-washy
- Everyone GoodTM reassuring the main character of her goodness and power constantly
- Easton being an empath was HORRIBLE. Like, any millisecond emotion felt by the main character was immediately explained, justified and reassured. How can one grow in that environment? Like I may get angry, then I can reflect, why I got angry and think maybe whether I had right to get angry or was the other party in the right. Main character feels emotion, and Easton immediately asks about it, and reassures that he's the bestest boyfriend and she's the bestest
- and in the end she finds out she has control of air, fire, earth and water? Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
- AND she is able to resist the king's command? And the queens command?
- her being half half was predictable
June 19, 2019
Going towards the top of my Kindle Unlimited Academy List for this year. This is one of the best Academy books I've read so far.. and that is actually saying something because I've been bingeing my way through them hard core. Really liked this story. I felt like the author really took the type to build the world and the characters up gracefully.
FMC December Thorne, has been living a cursed life on a dystopian earth almost destroyed by humanity, until the Fae , Zephyrs, stepped in and in exchange for saving earth took it over. In and out of foster homes, bullied incessantly at school, and even worse at home. She has never felt like she belongs. Until the day she bites back at her tormentors and finally gets a little luck. Shocked when she is chosen to go to Oberon Academy due to her academic prowess, she is even more surprised when her foster parents actually let here go. Arriving at her wondrous new home, with good food, toiletries, clean clothes, and even a friend. All the things she never even dreamed she could have. So what if the entire school looks down on her. So what if she looks nothing like them with her black hair. So what if they are all half fae.. wait what!?? Thrust into this supernatural world she never thought she could possibly be a part of her she discovers the other side of the Fae, the Sylphs. She also gains the interest of the mysterious and handsome Easton. December is taught pretty quick that Oberon Academy is so much more than just a fae school. Its a warrior academy and she has just been recruited for the war against the Zephyrs. A war in which she could possibly loose all the things she has just recently gained.
This was no wham, bam, thank you ma'am, which honestly was refreshing. It really gave the story a little more depth especially there at the beginning. That being said I think that the ending battle seemed a little on the rushed side but that may be just because there was a lot going on there at the end. I can't wait to see whats next for this school.
FMC December Thorne, has been living a cursed life on a dystopian earth almost destroyed by humanity, until the Fae , Zephyrs, stepped in and in exchange for saving earth took it over. In and out of foster homes, bullied incessantly at school, and even worse at home. She has never felt like she belongs. Until the day she bites back at her tormentors and finally gets a little luck. Shocked when she is chosen to go to Oberon Academy due to her academic prowess, she is even more surprised when her foster parents actually let here go. Arriving at her wondrous new home, with good food, toiletries, clean clothes, and even a friend. All the things she never even dreamed she could have. So what if the entire school looks down on her. So what if she looks nothing like them with her black hair. So what if they are all half fae.. wait what!?? Thrust into this supernatural world she never thought she could possibly be a part of her she discovers the other side of the Fae, the Sylphs. She also gains the interest of the mysterious and handsome Easton. December is taught pretty quick that Oberon Academy is so much more than just a fae school. Its a warrior academy and she has just been recruited for the war against the Zephyrs. A war in which she could possibly loose all the things she has just recently gained.
This was no wham, bam, thank you ma'am, which honestly was refreshing. It really gave the story a little more depth especially there at the beginning. That being said I think that the ending battle seemed a little on the rushed side but that may be just because there was a lot going on there at the end. I can't wait to see whats next for this school.
May 30, 2019
From 'wow' to 'meh' within a few chapters
I might have not been reading the same book as everyone else, or then perhaps this one just wasn't for me. In any case, here are the good and the bad of Oberon Academy, Book One.
The good:
- I really enjoyed the book until the moment of "boy gets girl", aka when Easton kisses December, and the almost-insta love begins.
- The dystopian fantasy world works for me, and I was intrigued and eager to read more about it. Sadly, the bad stuff showed up...
The bad:
- Once the almost-insta love began, December went from a strong and slightly kick-ass girl to an overreacting drama queen. She even made the death of someone else aaaaall about her and how she couldn't get over it. It was so unbelievably childish I couldn't believe I was still reading the same book.
- The big plot twist or reveal at the end was obvious from the very start. Possibly it was supposed to be? But in any case, it just felt like perhaps the book was trying to build up to something, and then failed. Even the 'huge' fight at the end was just.. Meh.
- Everyone loves December for no apparent reason and December saves the day. Yep, it's one of those "only this particular teenage girl has the superpowers to defeat all evil whilst being totally awesome, beautiful, a supposedly great friend, and the object of the popular boy's love".
The two stars are only for the beginning of the book and for the potential it had. Otherwise, meh.. another one bites the dust.
I might have not been reading the same book as everyone else, or then perhaps this one just wasn't for me. In any case, here are the good and the bad of Oberon Academy, Book One.
The good:
- I really enjoyed the book until the moment of "boy gets girl", aka when Easton kisses December, and the almost-insta love begins.
- The dystopian fantasy world works for me, and I was intrigued and eager to read more about it. Sadly, the bad stuff showed up...
The bad:
- Once the almost-insta love began, December went from a strong and slightly kick-ass girl to an overreacting drama queen. She even made the death of someone else aaaaall about her and how she couldn't get over it. It was so unbelievably childish I couldn't believe I was still reading the same book.
- The big plot twist or reveal at the end was obvious from the very start. Possibly it was supposed to be? But in any case, it just felt like perhaps the book was trying to build up to something, and then failed. Even the 'huge' fight at the end was just.. Meh.
- Everyone loves December for no apparent reason and December saves the day. Yep, it's one of those "only this particular teenage girl has the superpowers to defeat all evil whilst being totally awesome, beautiful, a supposedly great friend, and the object of the popular boy's love".
The two stars are only for the beginning of the book and for the potential it had. Otherwise, meh.. another one bites the dust.
May 11, 2019
I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
This is my first book by Wendi Wilson, but most definitely will not be the last.
At first I wasn't too sure about this book and if I liked it. But before I realised it I was halfway through it and totally engrossed, to the point of not eating and forgetting my cups of coffee until they went cold 😁
This book is really well written and really intriguing, the story of December, the main character, is definitely full of twists and turns, and lots of emotions to keep you going for week's.
It also makes you think about the future and maybe what's to come, maybe not the magic, although I'd love that 😁
This book is a PNR with teenage angst and what teenagers go through when they are at school, friendships, boyfriends etc whether it's mainstream or magical 🧚♀️ I enjoyed reading it and I'm 43 years old, so I'd say that it's aimed at any age group not just teenagers.
I can't wait for the next instalment and just hope that I don't have to wait too long for it.
This is my first book by Wendi Wilson, but most definitely will not be the last.
At first I wasn't too sure about this book and if I liked it. But before I realised it I was halfway through it and totally engrossed, to the point of not eating and forgetting my cups of coffee until they went cold 😁
This book is really well written and really intriguing, the story of December, the main character, is definitely full of twists and turns, and lots of emotions to keep you going for week's.
It also makes you think about the future and maybe what's to come, maybe not the magic, although I'd love that 😁
This book is a PNR with teenage angst and what teenagers go through when they are at school, friendships, boyfriends etc whether it's mainstream or magical 🧚♀️ I enjoyed reading it and I'm 43 years old, so I'd say that it's aimed at any age group not just teenagers.
I can't wait for the next instalment and just hope that I don't have to wait too long for it.
May 5, 2019
I’m a big fan of Wendi Wilson. Her books are well written, incredibly creative and she keeps you reading straight through! I’ve never been disappointed buying a book of hers. I highly recommended her books to women of all ages! My 18 yr old daughter loves her books as well. It’s nice that we can be a mom/daughter book club.
The worst thing about this book is I have to wait for more in the series!!!
Seriously though, it is about magic & the supernatural realms, but Wendi doesn’t copy off anyone else or leave you saying “ugh, this is just like...” I’m not going to give any spoilers, but you will want to root for December from beginning to end. And you will honestly be impatiently waiting on the rest of the series like I am right now.
Buy any of Wendi Wilson’s books, you will be a happy reader!
The worst thing about this book is I have to wait for more in the series!!!
Seriously though, it is about magic & the supernatural realms, but Wendi doesn’t copy off anyone else or leave you saying “ugh, this is just like...” I’m not going to give any spoilers, but you will want to root for December from beginning to end. And you will honestly be impatiently waiting on the rest of the series like I am right now.
Buy any of Wendi Wilson’s books, you will be a happy reader!
June 18, 2019
Seemed promising at first
I really enjoyed the beginning but once the character got to the school, relationships were forced and too quick and things were just rushed. I wanted to like Easton but he went from mysterious sexy and quiet to saving her life as if they had been long term friends. It was unrealistic how they went from barely speaking to him learning she left the school, going after her and saving her. I wanted a longer build up but again, their budding relationship happens too fast and it threw me way off. I couldnt finish it because for me, the love story is everything and if not done right, it leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I usually don't rate stories so low but in this case, I couldnt finish the book. 2 stars.
I really enjoyed the beginning but once the character got to the school, relationships were forced and too quick and things were just rushed. I wanted to like Easton but he went from mysterious sexy and quiet to saving her life as if they had been long term friends. It was unrealistic how they went from barely speaking to him learning she left the school, going after her and saving her. I wanted a longer build up but again, their budding relationship happens too fast and it threw me way off. I couldnt finish it because for me, the love story is everything and if not done right, it leaves a sour taste in my mouth.
I usually don't rate stories so low but in this case, I couldnt finish the book. 2 stars.
October 13, 2019
This book completely caught me off guard. It was actually recommended to me by one of my favorite authors and I decided that it was time I finally read the first book. I was pleasantly surprised because I may have over exhausted myself with the academy theme, but this book was unlike any of the previous Academy books I've read before. It also gave me a dystopian vibe. (Which I really enjoyed.) The world building was absolutely amazing and the character development was well thought-out. I was surprised with how dark the main character's upbringing was but also loved who she is as a person because of it. I highly recommend this book whether or not the academy theme has died off this was a great paranormal story with dystopian vibes. Five stars.
May 31, 2019
I'm usually a RH gal but omg.
December is an orphan who has been passed around all her life.
Her seedy foster parents are god awful.
Seeing no other option, she accepts an offer to go to Oberon Acedemy for an escape.
She finds out she's different, WOW.
Then gets a romantic interest which is cliche from this genre and you don't know much about this love interest.
Yeah whatever,
However as much as I want to know about the guy, it's all about her which is great. So much mystery and surprise that you may have pegged from the beginning like I did.
I just liked this book. All of it. I would of liked multiple POV but that's just me. I will be looking for the next installment.
December is an orphan who has been passed around all her life.
Her seedy foster parents are god awful.
Seeing no other option, she accepts an offer to go to Oberon Acedemy for an escape.
She finds out she's different, WOW.
Then gets a romantic interest which is cliche from this genre and you don't know much about this love interest.
Yeah whatever,
However as much as I want to know about the guy, it's all about her which is great. So much mystery and surprise that you may have pegged from the beginning like I did.
I just liked this book. All of it. I would of liked multiple POV but that's just me. I will be looking for the next installment.
May 6, 2019
What can I say to give this book justice? Was waiting for the book to come out and the wait just made it that much better.
At first I was thinking the story was going to be slower, but the storyline picked up pace when December came face to face with the truth and everything is always made easier with a mysterious boy viaing for her attention and a best friend that's one of a kind. The book was a roller coaster ride for December and me, that I had to know what happened. I read it in 1 day.
Can't wait to see what happens to December in the next book!!
At first I was thinking the story was going to be slower, but the storyline picked up pace when December came face to face with the truth and everything is always made easier with a mysterious boy viaing for her attention and a best friend that's one of a kind. The book was a roller coaster ride for December and me, that I had to know what happened. I read it in 1 day.
Can't wait to see what happens to December in the next book!!
May 6, 2019
This is very possibly my favorite book by Wendi L. Wilson. I love reading about Fae, and Ms. Wilson has spun a completely original and compelling plot line, and I cannot wait to see where she takes it! December Thorne is a completely relatable, yet unique character. Her background is heartwrenching, and her path to overcoming her demons is amazing to read. So well written! I love the love interest and friendships she makes when she arrives at Oberon Academy. I'm excited for book 2! I highly recommend this new series!
May 9, 2019
Wow, I'm completely blown away and dying for the next book! Wilson has a unique way of infusing emotions and possibility into her words, creating an immersive reading experience and leaving you questioning the plausibility of her stories. This one delivers with themes of perseverance, inner strength, friendship, and love despite the circumstances the characters face. I loved how relatable December was and completely fell head over heels for Easton. Shaela rocks it too! This is a must-read that will leave remnants with you long after you've read the last page.
May 22, 2019
A great read
I loved this book, following December through all her learning experiences and emotional upheaval. Then there’s her new friends and of course the bitchy girls, all beautifully written. December’s teenage angst is just multiplied by her situation but she’s beginning to find her inner strength and it’s wonderful.
This is a new author to me but I look forward to reading more of her books.
I loved this book, following December through all her learning experiences and emotional upheaval. Then there’s her new friends and of course the bitchy girls, all beautifully written. December’s teenage angst is just multiplied by her situation but she’s beginning to find her inner strength and it’s wonderful.
This is a new author to me but I look forward to reading more of her books.
July 10, 2020
A light and fun read that felt a bit oversimplified in places. I felt all the relationships could have used more build up ( the romance came out of nowhere for me and while very sweet and cute in a first love sort of way, I might have ‘gotten ‘ it more if i had had a way to understand why those two liked each other enough to be in a relationship), but overall it was a nice novel and I enjoyed the slightly dystopian framework of the background.
May 28, 2019
A must read!!!!
This book is definitely a page turner! Couldn’t put it down, and give it 110%!! If you haven’t read Wendi Wilson’s other series- you must go and read them all because she nails it with all her books! She is def one of my most fav authors! Never disappointed and a true fan! 🖤
This book is definitely a page turner! Couldn’t put it down, and give it 110%!! If you haven’t read Wendi Wilson’s other series- you must go and read them all because she nails it with all her books! She is def one of my most fav authors! Never disappointed and a true fan! 🖤
August 17, 2019
Fun read!
I had a blast getting to know December and watch her journey begin to unfold. This was a great read and I’ll be one-clicking the second book right now!
I had a blast getting to know December and watch her journey begin to unfold. This was a great read and I’ll be one-clicking the second book right now!
September 4, 2019
Why do authors feel the need to put profanity in books? It truly is disappointing to see this in what could have been a decent novel.
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