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Dean McCauley has been replaced by a new dean—one far more dangerous to shifters and witches alike. He’ll try to break my men, and I might not even be there to fight him.

My mother is locked away in one of the cells, ranting and raving about witches invading the shifter academy…

And she’s named me.

To clear my name, I’ll have to track down my father. The man who’s been presumed dead for years…and wants to stay that way.

But what if my mother is right?

What if the truth will destroy my career at the academy and the love I share with my men?

Will they stand with me if I’m no true shifter at all?

382 pages, Paperback

Published April 22, 2020

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Profile Image for Heather Gilbert.
1,773 reviews85 followers
February 9, 2020
Picking up right where Book 2 leaves off, this novel builds on the expansive world created in the first few books, including the prequel - launching the action into orbit and finally bringing those mentions of 'rips' and 'other realms' into focus.

Of all the books so far in this series, I think I liked this one the best. It introduces new characters, some of which you are unsure if you should trust or not, while showcasing the true motives of others. Maddie is learning who she is, what she is and just how far she is willing to go to save her chosen family - and they are learning their limits too.

It's exciting, emotionally harsh and (thankfully) NOT the end of this series!

**I received an ARC of this book and I am thrilled to share my honest opinion!**



Pros:
~ Answers!!! We finally get some, plus quite a few more questions, TBH.
~ The new Dean.... do we trust him? Do we hate him? There is more to that man than meet the eye, especially since there is a POV from him.
~ Great use of Multiple POV.
~ Maddie.... girl is learning and growing.
~ Jensen. I honestly didn't think I could love him more, but I do.
~ Same for Rafe.
~ NOT the end of this series! I freaked at 80%, thinking this was it, and there was still SOOOO much to answer! Whew... bullet dodged.
~ Silas.... Silas!!

Cons:
~ Lex. Alright, I love that boy, but he is still annoying me.
~ Tyson... ok, I get WHY he's worried about THAT, but...no. Not true. Chill dude.

Perspective
~ First Person, Multiple POV

Ending Type
~ Cliffhanger

Rating
~ Mature

Romantic Dynamic
~ MMMMMMMF

Character Age Range
~18+

My Final Verdict on Undone

Profile Image for Guss.
141 reviews4 followers
August 21, 2025
3.5 stars

Objectively is a really great book! I just got bored at the end. That’s a me issue with rh sagas were I grow bored when (almost all of them in this case) come together. I need to work on that, clearly!

Maddie still is an amazing FMC and my list of favorite MMCs changed in this book:
1- Jensen: I loooved their enemies to lovers arc and I liked his character a lot. He really loves her and their chemistry was the hottest in my opinion
2- Penn: their love was really sweet to me and they were really comfortable with each other
3- Tyson: in the first book I didn’t even consider him a man from the harem,, oh how wrong I was! I loved how soft they were for each other.
4-Lex: why I still don’t care that much about him is a mystery. He loves her with all his heart but since there are rules to follow their relationship is not really present aside from their feelings
5- Silas: I like his character I just haven’t seen enough of his relationship with Maddie to form an opinion
6- Chase: same as him… I even forgot about him while writing the review… I like him he is like a big teddy bear but I just didn’t get enough of his and his connection to Maddie
7- Rafe: *sigh* man you annoy me. Just fucking kiss her already stop being so angsty all the time.


I don’t think I’ll continue with this saga although I loved some characters and the plot is really good…I’ve read the summary of the next book and the trope is something I hate (erasing the men love for her so she can protect them… I hate that type of angst)

Safety
No ow/om drama. Tyson’s ex tries to start drama but Maddie doesn’t care and Penn (his brother) and Tyson stop her from being rude. Tyson doesn’t feel anything for her anymore.
Profile Image for Andrea Green.
814 reviews8 followers
February 11, 2020
This series just keeps getting better and better!!!!
If like me you already are in love with Maddie, Lex, Rafe, Jenson & Penn then be prepared to learn more about Chase, Ty & Silas in this book and add them into the ever growing love circle that will eventually form Maddie's pack.
The twists and turns keep coming in this book and although some questions are answered a lot more crop up. This book sinks its claws into you from the first few pages and doesn't let you go until the end. Seriously please dont start reading this expecting to be able to put it down half way through as you just wont be able to!
This is a wonderfully fast pasted book with plenty of heat, humor, fantastic storey and one hell of cliff hanger. This series is seriously an addiction and the next book really cant come quick enough and honestly if this series ended up being 10 books it still wouldnt be enough!
Profile Image for Jessica Robbins.
2,598 reviews50 followers
July 27, 2020
Fantastic

I didn't that no these books could get any better then Dawson writes a new one just to blow my mind. If the last book was all about Jenson this one is all about Ty. As the school is taken over by a new Dean him and Maddie have to take off in an effort to learn more about her origins. They learn so much more then they bargained for as well as having to fight witches. Going back to school doesn't make anything better as it seems like they are being targeted from every direction. Full of surprises, twists, magic, and so very much more that all combine until you just can't stop reading. Total must read. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
Profile Image for Mona  Brown .
1,796 reviews18 followers
February 16, 2020
Holy cliffhangers

May you have done it again. Wow, what an ending and the series isn't even over yet. I enjoyed reading this book so much that I want the next one like now. Maddie is still learning more about herself and the guys. I so love dual points of view... it's great to know more about each of the characters and what is going on with them. I can't even tell you how much I am enjoying this series
Profile Image for Debbie Eyre.
5,893 reviews116 followers
February 13, 2020
OMG! You think the story can’t get any better yet with each passing book it does! I’m totally hooked and just love the story that continues to develop and grow and the characters, well I just love Maddy and her guys they make such a fab team together! Action packed and filled with drama, magic, betrayal, conflict, and some hot ‘n’ sexy scenes, I cannot wait to read more!
Profile Image for Tracey Sanders.
37 reviews4 followers
February 29, 2020
Wow! This series just gets better and better with every book. I can’t wait for the next one. I need to find out what’s going to happen next 🙌
Profile Image for Jessica Willoughby.
1,575 reviews12 followers
December 1, 2022
Love

This series is completely addictive. I think I like Maddie even more than Piper’s story. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
209 reviews
February 21, 2020
❤️

This series rocks. I love how every book has more and more twists and turns you didn’t see coming it is definitely a page turner. I got so into it I didn’t realize I was at the end. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Missy Brown.
1,750 reviews30 followers
February 19, 2020
How in the world does this series just keep getting better and better?!!! May always does an excellent job of creating worlds that drag you in, and then each installment somehow just keep getting better. If you have not read any of May's books, I highly suggest them. If you have, then you know how awesome she is.

Book three Undone picks up where book two leaves off. The action and plot, the pace is faster to me in this one. Everything starts to come together. We also have new characters that get a place in story. If we can trust them or not we will see. I think Maddie is growing so much here, she is finding her place, and will do anything I think to protect her family.

Their Shifter Academy is a great series, one that is exciting, has action, growth, a few WTH moments, an addicting plot and memorable characters. What more could you ask for? I am so happy that we get more in this series, I am not ready to say bye to these characters yet!!
Profile Image for Denise H.
1,051 reviews55 followers
February 7, 2020
Dawson has done an amazing job with this series. This book is packed with massive goodness from the continuing storyline development, further growth of the characters, new changes happening at the academy, more secrets revealed, new allies as well as enemies appear, betrayal and attempted murder, training and battles, relationship developments, family drama, magic, and more magic, and some serious sexy times that further cement Maddie’s relationships with each of her guys…more are stepping out of the friend zone. The conflict and emotional drama are also stronger in this read as the story progresses and new revelations come about as well as changes made that affect the dynamics of the team. There are still a few reluctant holdouts in Maddie’s group of men so it will be interesting to see how/if they fold in the next book. A shocking twist for one will seriously affect his and Maddie’s relationship if it turns out to be true. I cannot wait to see which way this new thread goes.

As with the other books in the series the character and world development are great and this story is loaded with action and suspense and holds an air of mystery as more information is revealed. I have really enjoyed the fact that each of the main characters gets a voice – there are snippets from each POV as the story moves forward, and we get to know them better and understand their emotions and reasonings for their thoughts and actions. Undone is a fabulous continuation of the series and I am looking forward to seeing what comes next for Maddie and her men.
199 reviews2 followers
February 11, 2020
I am a fan of May Dawson. But even if I ever thought of her as an ok author (which I don't), I would still be recommending this book to everyone. This book had so many WTH moments and moments that you just have to do a double take just to make sure you read that correctly. An absolutely amazing book (is there such a thing as 6*?). This is probably the first book that I gave a sigh of relief for a cliffhanger because more often than not things are trilogies and I couldn't take it if it was ending after that book. Ok, enough of the gushing...This book is the continuation of Maddie's story. She is out to find out who her parents are and the witches are playing a more important role in this book. We also get a taste of other worlds (that isn't a spoiler right, I think we read about Silas not being part of this world in a previous book). A new dean is coming to the academy and he keeps surprising me. Love him or hate him, but wait until the end before you pass judgment. I will stop now because I am still in that "can you believe this happened" and I don't mind explaining what to expect but I try to stay away from spoilers and boy does this book have them. Each of the men do have POV and you get to know each of them a little bit more. Rafe and Tyson didn't have a whole lot in previous books but that definitely gets filled in with this one. Jensen, I didn't care for him much first book but I just keep falling more in love with his character. And poor Rafe. I wonder what is going to happen with him and Lex in next book. I can't wait for the next book!
Profile Image for Angelica Young.
290 reviews1 follower
January 7, 2022
irritated at blatant plot hole but otherwise

I will start again by questioning the author here. Born female shifters are rare. They’re pack princesses, coveted and cared for. Such is what we were told with Piper and Maddie. Now Piper and Maddie are MORE than just a pack princess with Piper being a Shifter Queen and Maddie being (well we know she’s half witch I guess but nonetheless she’s MORE). Fine, that’s fine… I’m fine with all of that. I AM NOT FINE with the other born female shifters not getting the basic pack princess spiel. To the point the Penn’s (born female shifter) sister makes a snide remake about Maddie being a pack princess wherever she went. Shouldn’t Penn’s sister be a pack princess too?

I am so frustrated by this blatant inconsistency I want to shake the author!!

Other than that, I obviously like this series, I’ve made it this far and haven’t thought to stop at any point. I’m excited to see what happens next and I enjoy seeing Clearborn’s POV.

And Silas is my favorite along with Penn and well shucks I like them all, if Maddie doesn’t have to choose I won’t either 😂
450 reviews3 followers
January 7, 2023
This series is definitely heating up!

May Dawson is having fun tormenting her characters and her readers with this book. I envision her sitting back with an evil chuckle while sipping some wine and wondering how many of us and her characters will make it through the torment.
While Maddie may have been winning over quite a few of her previous torturers she now has to make it through with a new Dean?
Misogyny and ego abound in the Wolf world but her differences make her a target as well as make her desirable.
Her sexy and devoted men all come with their own boxes of drama that it seems like we unpack as well as hers which makes the book even better.
Once again I have to say, if you can’t handle graphic sex scenes Don’t read this series because they don’t leave anything to guesswork they are incredible and well written!
I also have to warn off the ones that throw hissy fits over clerical errors like grammar, punctuation, misused or dropped words as well as wrong names, and so many other things. If you can’t read past that to get the gist of the story then move along because this one is not for you.
Overall I am thrilled I found this series!
2,536 reviews21 followers
February 11, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "UNDONE" OMG!!!! This was such an addicting, exciting, interesting, entertaining, suspense, intrigue, secrets, intense drama, action, attempted murder and twists that gave you turning page after page.
Maddie heads out to find out who she really is her mother is locked up saying that witches are invading the Academy and she names Maddie she has to find her father who was presumed years ago and wants to stay that way.
A new dangerous headmaster to shifters and witches take over for Dean McCauley putting her guts in danger and she's not there, the relationship between Rafe, Silas, Lex, Chase, Penn, Tyson and Jenson and Maddie is still complicated but I love these characters.
So much happens in this book May Dawson did an amazing job writing this story you were glued to your seat to see what was going to happen so addicting this series I thoroughly enjoyed.
Profile Image for Stan Hutchings.
1,333 reviews21 followers
August 15, 2020
Continuing the story of Maddie and her developing harem. This picks up from Book 2 "Unclaimed" very shortly after the ending. Again, watch the point of view - it changes from chapter to chapter and is sometimes confusing if you don't notice. The previous books should be read before this one. There are many references to things that happened earlier that will be confusing if you haven't read them. Plus, they are excellent on their own. Now Maddie and her team face new dangers, unfriendly shifters who take control of the academy and witches who want to "cure" wolf shifters of their ability to shift. According to Keen, the apocalypse is almost here. Witches seem to be everywhere, getting ready to attack the Academy, seemingly not aware of the coming threat from the Rips. Tyson is added to the harem. Many adventures, lots of heavy sex, lots of fighting, bursts of forbidden magic - everything combined to make an exciting story. There is a cliffhanger…
Profile Image for Naurarwen.
1,022 reviews8 followers
February 14, 2020
Maddie's mother has turned up at the Academy sprouting all sorts of nonsense that could land Maddie in more trouble than she ever thought, but that's not the only thing going down at the Academy as the Alpha's turn up for the trials, but one Alpha may be there for more than just the trials.

When Dean MacCauley is relieved of his position, one of the visiting Alpha's takes over temporarily. I honestly can't decide if I like him or hate him. He has those moments where all I want to do is thump him in the face, but then other moments where I want to high five him. We finally get some of the questions we've wanted answered, but it does add a few more questions as well. I love the multiple POVs of this series as you can really delve into the psyche of each character. And another spectacular cliffhanger ending that has made me desperate for the next book.
Profile Image for MsRHReviewer.
717 reviews11 followers
May 8, 2024
This is such a great series

In this book, the academy gets a new Dean. You start off hating the man, but later in the book, it doesn't seem quite so simple. You're left confused if he's a good guy with backward views or a bad guy who's really good at acting.

One of the guys, Tyson, makes a discovery about himself that freaks him out but aligns with a prophecy that Silas once read to himself in the previous book (that no one else knows about in the team). Tyson also starts freaking out about something else towards the end of the book that he just assumed and is causing unnecessary stress. I get he'd be alarmed by the idea he has in his head, but it's frustrating that he doesn't just tell Maddie about it since it also involves her.

Anyway! Great story, lots of action, mystery, team building, and more. On to the next book!
Profile Image for Jennifer Soppe.
2,251 reviews13 followers
February 11, 2020
A rollercoaster ride

Maddie, a first-year student and the only female at the Shifter Academy, is rudely awakened and gets more than she bargained for. As the story progresses she finds that there are more secrets from her past to uncover, plenty of secrets to be kept in her present, and determining which ones she can share with her men will either tear them apart or bring them closer together. May Dawson’s Undone is a rollercoaster ride in the Their Shifter Academy RH series. The situations that Maddie and her men keep finding themselves in makes me dizzy sometimes. I can’t wait to see what is planned for Maddie, Lex, Penn, Jensen, Chase, Rafe, and Silas next.

I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Profile Image for Tiffany Copple.
1,491 reviews66 followers
July 8, 2020
Undone
5 stars for Undone by May Dawson. This is book three in Their Shifter Academy Series. “I have a sixth sense for when you’re getting yourself into trouble.” This story , Maddie and her men, they all have me hooked. BE WARNED this book has one heck of a cliffhanger that will have you reaching for some tissues. I am not sure what May Dawson has done to me . The dual points of views are something I am loving about this series. I swear this series keeps getting better and better. We get a good look at the world May is creating. It feels like I am a part of this story and I love it. One thing I am looking forward to is when Rafe’s hard shell cracks. I can not wait. I’m starting book four soon.
Profile Image for Charlotte.
3,953 reviews61 followers
February 10, 2020
Love, Friends but more so family are the focus of book 3 in this series. Trying to find out where shes come from takes Maddie (FMC) on a trip to find answers. New threats and a new headmaster with new ways to dish out punishment brings more complications. The relationship between Maddie and her guys - Rafe, Lex, Silas, Chase, Penn, Tyson and Jensen is one i loved reading about. Even though everything is not plain sailing for them in this book. Its certainly a joyride that im happy to stay on because its such a fab read
Profile Image for Breezybree88.
66 reviews1 follower
February 11, 2020
I bow down to the queen of killer cliff hangers! The third installment in. This series did not disappoint. I found myself reading it in one setting, eagerly racing through the chapters to find out what is going to happen next with Maddie and her guys. The apocalypse is coming! The Academy is under new harsh management and poor Rafe, taking all the hardships on his own because he’s strong enough to bear it. And now they’ve lost one of their own (which better not be the end of him or I quit reading)! I can’t wait for the next book! Please magical book fairies let it come out soon!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Leanne.
1,431 reviews33 followers
September 17, 2020
The third installment for this series sees Maddie and her guys facing so many challenges that give them all the opportunity to both fail and shine.

It was great to get to learn more about Tyson and Silas. Speaking of those two, omg that ending!!!!!!

This series has kept me flipping pages from the beginning, but can I just ask this? In the group sex scenes, where exactly is that other cock going???? Cause “he entered her” just doesn’t cover it for me. If we’ve got backdoor action going on, just say it! If there are two in the vag, just say it! This is new adult, not young adult.
Profile Image for Danielle.
880 reviews1 follower
August 23, 2024
This was really well written and interesting! We finally got some answers and relationship development! I really felt like some of the MMC's fell into the background in this book, though! I also don't understand that one POV - is he joining her harem? There is much confusion. I've also been waiting for Will to make an appearance, as well as Faro's cousin, but clearly, I have misjudged that situation. Jenson's whole situation from book one just kind of died down... Overall, I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the rest!
Profile Image for Brandy Cordero.
28 reviews
February 7, 2020
I’ve been a fan of May Dawson ever since I read Pipers story than transcended to loving Maddies.
This is the third installment of Maddie attending school and there are more trials and drama with her men. Absolutely love how Jensen is with her, you can tell he absolutely loves her. We learn more of the war that’s on the horizon, Ty and Silas.

Dawson delivers again, her writing seriously blows me away each chapter as the story sucks me in.

She’s an author that I definitely will read more...
Profile Image for MandyViolete.
1,053 reviews1 follower
February 10, 2020
Holy snow ball! What an epic book! It starts like okay, let’s see what’s going on with these-wait what? Don’t do this to me! And then you can’t take your eyes off the pages. Believe me. I just spent an entire night reading because I couldn’t put it down. There was no good spot to pause and pick it back up in the morning. Every page was so action packed and bursting with amazingness that I had to continue on. A must read for all paranormal fans
1,016 reviews
February 11, 2020
There is so much going on at the academy. Big changes are being made. The question is are they good or bad. I really feel for Maddie. Nothing has been easy for her and it's not going to get easy anytime soon. I really like how she has grown and is able to show the guys she cares about them more freely. We are starting to see another side to Rafe. I feel for Ty and hope he gets his head out of his butt soon before making a mistake. Love this third installment in the series.
881 reviews25 followers
February 12, 2020
The twists and turns in this series are many, but they keep you guessing and wanting more the further you get into the series. I love Maddie. I love how strong she is and how she fights for what she wants. I love that she now has her guys on her side, some in more ways than one, and it makes the story steamy and amazing. I cannot wait to see what happens next to this amazing group of shifters.
Profile Image for Nikki Hall.
151 reviews
February 14, 2020
This is the third book in the series and it picks up where the second book ends.

We see relationships being challenged and blossoming between Maddie and her men as they start to become more than a team and more of a family ,Secrets will be revealed some with dangerous consequences and shocking outcomes.

Undone is full of passion, action, magic and suspense I for one cannot wait to read the next installment of Their Shifters Academy .......
Profile Image for Tanya.
1,240 reviews2 followers
February 22, 2020
Just when you think it couldn't get any better....It does. Book 3 picks up with the new dean of the academy who is all for bring in harsh punishments when the cadets get out of place. Maddie and her guys have to fight against the covens while fighting some of the cadets at the same time. However the ending is a huge shocker and leaves you wanting book 4 immediately. Loved this book and amazing series so far.
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