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Angelic Academy #1

Tainted Wings

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“Being the daughter of the Devil isn't what it's all cracked up to be, believe me”

My name is Abigail Morningstar, and my whole life I’ve felt out of place being the only angel amongst the demons.

But, I have a chance to get a break I need in the form of a deal.

What deal, you ask? The funny thing is, I have to live with my mother for three years. The very mother who abandoned me as a baby.

Enrolling at Angelic Academy should have been a nice change, but once again, things weren't that easy. Being the demon Princess paints a target on my back and everyone seems to want a shot. It doesn't help when the three sons of the top ranking Archangels are the leaders. One who happens to be my step-brother.

I have no idea what I did to piss them off so badly but I'm not going down without a fight.

Thankfully I'm not alone. I have my best friend Leo, a virgin incubus and a dark angel Zed who is surprisingly sweeter than the angels who call themselves holy.

One thing for sure, just because something is white as snow, doesn't mean it's pure.



Angelic Academy is a why choose enemies to lovers, step-brother, and friends to lover why chose series. It is a medium burn, with medium to heavy bullying. All characters involved in sexual activity are of age and consensual, despite what it may look like. Described sexual scenes and swearing. 18+ MM content.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 24, 2022

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Alisha Williams

95 books1,530 followers
I'm a 32 year old mama of 2. I LOVE to read and write. I'll read just about anything, but Reverse harems are my favorite!

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Profile Image for G.
516 reviews206 followers
January 29, 2023
Loved it especially because its a PNR with Angels and Demons. Previously read the SVU series from Alisha Williams and loved her work, so it should come to no suprise that this series was great!
Profile Image for Kaylee Jay.
300 reviews17 followers
August 28, 2022
Fairly standard bully trope

🔹 Girl shows up. Guys are mad about it. Reasons are unclear.
🔹 Guys are cruel to girl. They hate her, but acknowledge girl is hot.
🔹 Girl has other guys interested in her. This makes the bullies mad.
🔹 Girl hates the guys and hasn't even retaliated against their bullying. But, of course, the guys are hot. Enter plenty of "betraying body syndrome" to the mix.
🔹 Girl softens to the guys when she realizes they aren't all surface-level mean. No reason why she would feel that way. Oh yeah, because they're hot. -cue eye roll-

I liked this book. I definitely did not love this book. The problem I find with a lot of PNR bully or enemies-to-lovers is the plot progression tends to lean WAY too heavily on magical bonds (usually a mate bond) excusing absolutely horrid behavior.

I wish the FMC would have had more of a backbone.

I'll likely read the next book, but if I somehow miss the release, I won't be waited on bated breath for it.
842 reviews14 followers
July 25, 2022
Alisha said hold please let me ya'll show you what I can do with a PNR read. I was SHOOK! Yall it is so good I can barely handle it.

Our FMC is the daughter of the devil and an angel. She's never met momma dearest but is asked and accepts to spend her "college" years at the angelic academy.

There is she's an outcast since she's half demon. She meets another fated mate and she already has one back in hell that she left behind.

Her new stepbrother and his friend are super fucking rude to her and think she is using her mom and their dads to gain money and other things and she's like nahhh bitch I just want a year away from hell before I'm set to rule and can't leave.
Profile Image for Jenifer Briggs.
1,520 reviews191 followers
August 1, 2022
I don't read much PNR, but the premise of this book had me so intrigued, and once i started reading, I literally couldn't stop!

Abby is the daughter of the devil -- literally -- but before she rules hell along side of him, she has the opportunity to visit earth and stay with her birth mother and get a taste of freedom. She is balancing mean girls, an absentee parent, a bullish stepbrother and his best friend's, all the while finding out who's true to her and what danger is lurking around the corner. Plus she's dealing with her soul mates (yes, more than one!) Who are both perfect for her in every way.

The ending had my jaw dropping and even though I guessed it, I still can't wait for the next book!! I am totally obsessed with this authors writing!

**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions**
Profile Image for Sarah Blue.
Author 32 books2,038 followers
July 23, 2022
I love PNR, especially when it’s angels and demons focused. I’m really excited to see where this story goes. You get the cinnamon roll gooey love interests while also getting the angsty forbidden nature of who else her mates could be.

Also requesting more devil daddy content 🤣. I want to know so much more about what happened between her parents.
Profile Image for Laura (lady_h_reads).
831 reviews343 followers
January 20, 2023
Do not sit on this book. You will kick yourself once you do finally get to it. It is a binge-worthy, one-sitting read.

I am a sucker for angels and bully academy romances. The only reason it took me so long to read this gem was my out-of-control TBR (and crazy ARC schedule). I wish I had gotten around to it sooner; I was missing out on a great book!

The FMC, Abby, is a half-breed – half angel, half fallen angel. Her father is none other than the King of Hell himself. She is fated to her best friend, an incubus, but they have yet to finalize the bond. She is reluctant to tie him to her future, a future she doesn’t want herself. Sent up from Hell for three years of freedom before she is tied to the throne forever, she finds another mate, and is summarily bullied by her stepbrother and his friends – pure-blooded angels, as she attends an exclusive academy.

It is a slow-build, slower-burn romance with a virgin FMC. Aside from MF and MFM scenes, there is MM content.

It ends at a killer cliffhanger, but I am in luck, as book two is being released in less than a week.

Bottom line: don’t do what I did and have it sit in your TBR. Read it now!
Profile Image for Melo.
835 reviews19 followers
February 4, 2023
DNF

Firstly a mansion with one bathroom.... Really! Secondly as far as I'm read mates don't "take time, just incase" it's a bond that's much there whether you want it or not. Let's also address this bit, if the heroine was raised in hell how would the staff not know she was favoured??? I rolled my eyes and skipped so many times I gave up.

Not for me at all
Profile Image for Becca Sabala.
442 reviews31 followers
July 20, 2022
I loved loved loved this book!!
This is a pnr bully academy book. Where the bullying is not very heavy.

Abby might be the daughter of Lucifer but she isn't what you'd expect. She's got a huge heart and a strong will.
When her deadbeat mom decides she finally wants to be in her life after 18 years Abby jumps at the chance at a bit of freedom before she has to jump into the role she was born for. Little does Abby know that her trip to earth is going to change her life more than she ever could have expected.

She's got one mate who is so sweet, but when he lets his powers come out to play he shows a whole new side of himself.
And one who is the bad boy you wouldn't think knows how to be sweet, but he worships the ground his mate walks on. She's the one good thing he's had in the rough life he's lived.
Profile Image for Brittany (Brit.tea.reads).
1,473 reviews428 followers
July 21, 2022
𝓜𝔂 𝓓𝓲𝓻𝓽𝔂 𝓑𝓲𝓻𝓭 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓼 𝓪 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓹𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓾𝓻𝓮, 𝓭𝓸𝓮𝓼𝓷'𝓽 𝓼𝓱𝓮?

Tainted Wings is the first book in the Angelic Academy Series, and it was a fantastic start to the series.

I am obsessed with Abby; she is one bada$$ FMC; she doesn't take sh!t from anyone! Abby's father is the Devil, and her mother's a pure-blood angel. She got the best of both worlds. Leo is her best friend, and let me tell you, we all need a best friend like him, he is her fated mate, and I love how they are together.

Abby's mom abandoned her after birth, and now 18 years later, she wants her to come to stay with her until she rules Hell alongside her father.
Her mother has remarried, and she has a stepbrother and his two best friends that live with them.
She does not get the welcoming she thought, and these guys are not thrilled that she is living with them.

In all the chaos, she meets Zed, a HOT dirty talker, and they become close. 🔥🔥

I can't wait to see what Alisha has planned for the rest of this series. I need the second book now!
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203 reviews9 followers
July 24, 2022
Tainted wings is the first book in a new serious by our girl Alisha Williams and as usual, it’s off to a fantastic start,

What happens when a pure blooded angel and the devil have a baby? You get a super BA MFC names Abby. If you liked queenie, you’re definitely going to salivate for this main lead. Abby is another perfect balance of strength and compassion that absolutely sucks you in.

This book offers friends to lovers, step brothers, fated mates, and brothers friends. I’m already in love with a few of the guys and I can’t wait to see where all the relationships go.

Jump into this book and take a trip through the realms to earth where chaos is just beginning. I think we’re in for a wild ride with this series and I couldn’t be happier.
369 reviews2 followers
July 27, 2022
This book is so good! Abby is the daughter of the devil. Her mother who is mortal wants her to go too college on Earth. That means leaving her best friend and mate Leo for a few years. She meets her stepbrother and his best friends when she goes to Earth and Zed! I love Leo and Zed! Leo is so sweet and zed is very alpha. Abby is awesome! The stepbrother and his friends are jerks! This definitely ends on quite the cliffhanger and am can’t wait until book two!
Profile Image for Vanessa Bernatchez.
Author 4 books21 followers
July 29, 2022
Loved it! The FMC is a badass and stands her ground. Her BFF is adorable and loving with a secret sexy side. Zade is pure sex on legs. Her step-bro and his friends.... absoloute assholes. I was floored at some scenes I did not see coming and the ending was of course a cliff hanger but oufff does it make you crave more.
Profile Image for Tiffany Lynn (thislilmama).
104 reviews5 followers
November 2, 2022
I just found my new favorite series and it’s only the first book! So much tension and passion in this book! That last chapter was incredible even with the to be continued. I really love Abby, Leo, Zed, Issac, Lucas, and Noah. The Heathers can get the f word. My gosh I can’t stand them. But I love how well written each character is. I’m being hopeful as the series goes on we’ll find out more about Abby’s mother and the choice she made when Abby was born. The spice was amazing it was sooo good. The details had me squirming while reading this! I’m so thankful to Alisha for gifting me her book. It is my new baby. I’m so in love with this story I cannot wait for Tainted Bonds. I’ll will keep recommending this book until I get as many Leo as I can to read it. It has everything, fates mates, bullying, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, stepbrother, why choose, surprise twists, incredible plot. Thank you so much for writing this! 🥰🖤
Profile Image for Tiffany.
548 reviews9 followers
July 25, 2022
A must read!!

This has gotten me out of my book slump! I love this story of Abby and all her fated mates. I enjoyed how brutally honest Abby is and how strong she is as well. The cliffhanger is a doozy and I absolutely can’t wait for the next book.
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868 reviews12 followers
July 16, 2022
Hell yes!!!!!!! I totally saw that happening at some point! This book is so freaking good! Angels and demons and fated mates! Another great story by Alisha!
596 reviews5 followers
July 27, 2022
Amazing Angel and demons book. I thought I was obsessed with them before, but after this book. I found a whole new love for Angel and demon smut. I can’t wait for the next book
Profile Image for Danielle Manninger.
355 reviews2 followers
April 13, 2023
While I loved the fiery personality of the FMC and her two mates I didn’t see where the book was going outside of exploring the relationships with her housemates. I didn’t get any inclination of some other plot line that was going to happen. I couldn’t stand the Angel boys and felt the writing of some scenes was lack luster.
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171 reviews4 followers
July 20, 2022
stfu this is book is so freaking good.

I devoured this book in less than 6 hours like if it was going to disappear lmao

When I say that it NEVER got boring it deadass NEVER got boring. I'm the BIGGEST fan of fated mates and this one HIT! You will not be disappointed. Trust. Me.

From the synopsis I knew it was going to amazing, this book has concepts that other reverse harem books have but it's also so much more. Personally, I've never read anything like it. By that I mean the whole devils daughter, at least not in a reverse harem (but if you know any lmk) and I freaking love it.

CAN WE TAKE A SECOND AND TALK ABOUT HOW ABBY WENT OFF ON HER MOM AND THEN THE FATHERS BECAUSE THAT SHIT WAS AMAZING AND I HAD TO RR IT TWICE BECAUSE HG REALLY DID NOT GIVE AF AND I WAS HERE FOR ALLLLLLL OF IT!

Also...... LEO AND ZED🥵🥵🥵🥵 I JUST CANNOT EVEN THINK STRAIGHT. IM SOOOOO HOPING SHE ADDS A SPICY SCENE W THEM. AND YES OK THE OTHER GUYS ARE KINDA HOT TOO AND I CANT WAIT FOR WHAT'S going to happen. THAT LAST chapter HOLYYYYY FUCK!!!!

this book. That's it. READ IT NOW!

reasons I didn't give it 5 stars:

1. It's fated mates I KNOW& I also know sometimes w this trope things happen quicker, but it felt like Abby went into a relationship with Zed way too fast
2. This is more of a preference but I wish it had more of Luke and Noah's pov, I get it that their relationship is just beginning but there was times that I felt like I needed their pov so I can have a connection w them...if yk what I mean.
3. I need MORE from Leo, I'm hoping in book 2 I get a feel from him because he's suppose to be AN INCUBUS and he just seemed so plain? Idk there was A LOT of potential there ESPECIALLY their first time, iykyk (;

yup that's it nothing too serious (I'm a picky bitch don't mind my reasons lol this book is amazing)
169 reviews2 followers
July 28, 2022

Alisha Williams has the start of an excellent series. I picked up the book and read it in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. If you enjoy:

😇Reverse Harem
😈 Step-brother
😇 Enemies to Lovers
😈 Fated Mates
😇 Academy Setting
😈 MM

This series is definitely worth the read.

Abby is the daughter of a pure-blood angel and the devil. She leaves hell to attend the Angelic Academy on earth looking to escape the future that has been planned for her. Unfortunately for Abby, being the daughter of the devil puts a target on her back at school and her step-brother and his best friends seem to hate her for no reason.

This is a really cute book. I really enjoyed the plot and the pacing. Nothing felt rushed and the relationships felt natural. I loved Abby and her mates. Leo and Zed are sweet and supportive of Abby. They adore her but they’re happy to stand back and let her fight her battles. Abby is a strong woman, kind, but not afraid to stand up for herself or to tell people to the truth they don’t want to hear.

I don’t know if it’s because I read a lot of paranormal or academy books, but there were some plot elements, mostly around the step-brother, his best friends, and their fiancées, that I found fairly predictable and easy to guess. It didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story and I will definitely read the next one but I’m hoping for some more surprises in the next book.

If you enjoy paranormal or reverse harem check this one out. It’s definitely worth a read
Profile Image for Angela Parker.
589 reviews5 followers
July 14, 2022
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this one since Alisha first mentioned it and boy is it a good book. There’s plenty of intrigue and plot twists and Alisha is great at world building. I particularly love an academy bully romance and although this has only light bullying it is well written.

Abby is a wonderful character who despite being the daughter of the devil is a good person, far better in fact than many of the angels she meets. They are all unwelcoming, regarding her as impure.
As part of the deal Abby makes while visiting earth she must attend the Angelic Academy where most of the students are hostile. She must live with her mother, stepfather, his son and two friends all who attend the academy with her.
I love the interactions she has with all the boys as well as the schools mean girls. That put down at the dinner table her mother arranged made me laugh. Abby is just trying to make the most of her one chance of visiting earth. She is such a lively big hearted character it’s upsetting to see how the angels treat her.
Luckily Abby meets some friends there and meets two mates and bonds with them which helps her. Love Zed, think he’s my favourite out of all the boys so far.
I love the spice in this book, didn’t see the scene with the boys coming but loved it, very hot. Pleased Alisha didn’t give us a brutal cliffhanger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Kylie Taylor.
714 reviews22 followers
January 11, 2023
This is book 1 in the Angelic Academy series. This is Alisha’s first paranormal romance and man did she knock this out of the park ! Literally everything she publishes hooks me! I binged this book in a matter of hours. Now that I’ve had a taste of Abby and her boys’ world, I want back in ASAP! Abby is a fallen angel, grew up in He*l with her best friend and mate , Leo ,and her dad, the Devil. When she gets the opportunity to go live on Earth for three years and meet her mother, she is excited to go because once she turns 21, she will rule alongside her father in He*l for the rest of eternity.
So much changes when she gets to Earth and meets her mother, her step brother, his friends, and Zed. Things are harder than she anticipated. Most of her classmates and teachers look down upon her because of who her father is and where she is from. Her mother is rarely around, and the boys in her life like to make her miserable and don’t want her around.
I love the relationship dynamic between Leo, Abby and Zed. They fall and fit together perfectly, and I love their love for Abby. And that cliffhanger, GOT ME! I need book 2 NOW!
This book is a fun and magical read, with all the spice you can expect from Alisha. It’s a page turner that had me hooked from chapter one
So so excited ! A 5 ⭐️recommendation from me !
Profile Image for GML.
164 reviews7 followers
July 24, 2022

Refreshing/Amazing/Hot

I was a little bit scared about this one because is PNR and that's not my go to but is Alisha and I love her writing so so much so I was excited to read something new and different from her and It was a surprise It was amazing.

This book is very refreshing and new. I didn't got bored. I was reading and reading I didn't wanted to stop I read it in one sitting that how good it was. I was pleasantly surprise by it. The plot was really good the side characters the main character amazing the different POV was amazing. You get a tease of the inside of the guys head. It all played so well. When I got to the end I was screaming and wanting more.

Abby oh Abby is an stronge young woman how know what she want and how to get it. She is stronge minded Thank God and is a bad@ss also did I mention that she is Half demon half angel and she have one white wing and the other is black yep AMAZING.

Leo her bestfriend.... also mate is so sweet that I want to eat him with a glass of milk.. he have my heart he is amazing, loving and is there for her. I love him. Also he did something that got me panting...

Zed Oh Daddy Zed wow what can I say dark sexy MACHO Alpha... yep that him.

The stepbrother/friends combo... I'm so mad at them but at the same time I was intrigued by them I wanted to know more and more about them and well we get to know more and wow it was not what I was expecting but it blew my mind... it sure did... at this point I have a love/hate relationship with them but I want more.

Oh the spice was chef kiss so hot sweet steamy and wet... really good. The conection the emotions Love love every about it.

This book was very complete everything was perfect the plot the twist the secrets and the revelations it was perfect. The characters were amazing. Honestly I didn't found anything bad. The only thing is that I need more... I crave more.. that last 10% was to die for. I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE.





246 reviews3 followers
July 17, 2022
I absolutely loved this book and devoured it. The characters were unique and you can't help but fall in love with them (well, most of them).

Abby was such a strong character, she didn't take anyone's shit and was still able to be vulnerable. Before she takes hell's throne, she is able to spend some time on Earth, with her angel mother who had abandoned her. She leaves behind her best friend, Leo, which causes some heartache.

On Earth, she connects with Zed and their relationship build was perfect. Both of her guys are SWOON worthy.

Of course, there is some trouble. She has to live with her mom, who re-married, and she has a step brother., Isaac The brother and his friends live with each other and cause chaos in Abby's life. They are the typical bullies, and think they are holier-than-thou just because they are "pure" angels.

I seriously cannot wait for the next book and see what happens with her and Isaac, that ending has left me reeling!
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376 reviews7 followers
July 15, 2022
Alisha Williams has absolutely knocked it out of the park with the first book in her very first paranormal series!

I admit that I don’t normally read PNR series, but I adore Alisha Williams’s other books, so I was happy to read this one, and I’m so glad I did. Some of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read were in this book.

When Abby comes to earth to spend some time in that realm before ruling Hell with her father, she is apprehensive about leaving her mate, Leo. However, once on earth, she meets Zed, to whom she is mated, as well. When Lucifer sends Leo to earth to help Abby adjust, he, Zed, and Abby fall into an amazing relationship as both Zed and Leo adore her.

However, is her harem complete?

This book contains some bullying, as well as MM group scenes. I can’t recommend this book enough in her debut PNR series.
Profile Image for Samantha Hickey.
1,977 reviews48 followers
July 18, 2022
I cant wait for more!!!! I am OBSESSED with this book!!!

Tainted Wings is book #1 in the Angelic Academy series. This is a paranormal, reverse harem, enemies to lovers, stepbrother, friends to lovers, bully romance.

Alisha Williams has smashed her 1st PNR!!!

Abby is our FMC that is the daughter of the devil, and gets to enroll in Angelic Academy before she is stuck down in Hell, ruling in her dads place. She is so sad to leave her best friend, Leo and has to stay with her mother that has had nothing to to with her. She also gets stuck with a stepbrother and his 2 friends that want her gone.

I am so in love with this story!!! I love Abby, she is such a badass! I love Leo and Zed, they are so freaking hot and AMAZING to Abby. After that ending, i can't wait to see what happens next!!!
Profile Image for VANESSA BARRITT.
828 reviews8 followers
July 14, 2022
Oh alisha you gorgeous creation of woman.

This book was amazing and I say that with the highest gratitude.
You have never disappointed me not that you ever could.

You are seriously a mastermind, anyway enough fan girling over the legend that is you Alisha, onto the book itself.

Ok the cover is stunning in everyway.

Abby the daughter of Lucifer and some dead beat mother, she is everything good in the world regardless of her parentage.
Leo the best friend and mate who is damn right adorable
And then my fav Zed, I mean I'm claiming him.


I love the romance between Abby and her guys, it's warm and beautiful.

I really can't wait to read book 2 after that cliffhanger, (which I totally called)

Profile Image for Livinintechnicolor (Alpha Addict).
370 reviews13 followers
July 20, 2022
Amazing!! 5⭐️!!!
Can’t believe this is Ms Williams first foray into PNR. She nailed it!! I absolutely loved Abby. She’s a strong FMC with a super mushy heart and just really holds her own through some rough bullying. Isaac and his friends are grade a d&$che canoes, but Isaac is next level. But those guys though 🥵I enjoyed how Abby doesn’t back down and gives it right back. And oh my goodness Leo and Zed 🥵. So yea, I’m loving the characters but I’m also in love with the storyline!! Angels, Fallen Angels, Demons, unrealistic parents expectations, friends to lovers, step-sibling bullying, academy… just so much goodness. And the chemistry and spice was *chef’s kiss*. I’m dying to see how this all plays out. Book 2 can’t come alone enough!!

5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶
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712 reviews29 followers
July 21, 2022
This is Alisha’s first foray into PNR and it is amazing! We have Abigail Morningstar, the daughter of the devil himself. She’s now 18 and will be staying with her deadbeat mom after 18 years of not seeing her. She lives on earth with her new husband and his son. His son’s friends live in the house as well. She’ll be attending an academy for the next three years before going back down to rule alongside her father as queen of the underworld. This book has some bullying but it’s not that severe. The guys are a-holes. Only ones who aren’t is her mate Leo and her newly found mate Zed. He’s so freaking yummy 🤤. There’s so much going in the story and I practically devoured this thing. And I’m so ready for the next book.
Profile Image for Brittanie England.
491 reviews10 followers
August 9, 2022
**ARC Review**
Wow! Just wow! Amazing PNR world! How does she do it! I swear I get so sucked into the work that Alisha builds in her books, I forget about real life!

Abby is such a great FMC! She’s sassy, spunky, stands her ground, sticks up for her loved ones and doesn’t care what others think. She is 100% herself and isn’t sorry for it.

Leo and Zed, her mates, they are so sweet and perfect for her! Leo while being a demon is still so sweet to her. And Zed being a dark night Angel is as expected! Dominate and obsessive! They both worship her like the Queen she is!

As for her step brother, Issac and his friends, Luke and Noah, not sure what to say about them without giving to much away. All I can say is I can’t wait for more of their story!

That cliffy at the end!! Oooh I totally called it! I was just waiting for it to happen! I can’t wait for the next book! 🫣
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