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Raven Academy #1
Shadow Bringer
The shadows come out at night …
As a sheltered eighteen-year-old, who lives in one of the safest communities in America, protected from vampires, witches, shapeshifters and, most importantly, shadowbringers, I should be content, right?
Wrong. I’m bored out of my mind. And I can’t help but wonder what is outside my cage, especially when a group of mysterious new kids show up at our school. One in particular is a gorgeous boy who will help me achieve my dreams … but for his own personal gain.
I am going to get all the answers I ever hoped for, and then some, but the cost is high. Why? Because it turns out that I unknowingly carry my father’s secret within me, and it will literally be the death of me …
If only I could hide in the shadows that I fear.
As a sheltered eighteen-year-old, who lives in one of the safest communities in America, protected from vampires, witches, shapeshifters and, most importantly, shadowbringers, I should be content, right?
Wrong. I’m bored out of my mind. And I can’t help but wonder what is outside my cage, especially when a group of mysterious new kids show up at our school. One in particular is a gorgeous boy who will help me achieve my dreams … but for his own personal gain.
I am going to get all the answers I ever hoped for, and then some, but the cost is high. Why? Because it turns out that I unknowingly carry my father’s secret within me, and it will literally be the death of me …
If only I could hide in the shadows that I fear.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2022
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October 24, 2023
Shadow Bringer is a paranormal fantasy tale. It is another great start to another wonderful series. This has to be one of the best if not the best stories I have read this year. Brandi is of my favourite authors, so I jumped around in glee when I saw this book was out.
The interesting premise makes it an exciting and easy read. I love the paranormal fantasy world Brandi has created and am drawn to the struggles and triumphs of these wonderful characters.
There is a cast of interesting characters that are quirky, well-written and well developed and feel real you are in for a treat. I love the humour that made me laugh out loud and the mystery of not knowing what is coming next.
Brandi has given us supernatural creatures, vampires, witches, shapeshifters and shadow bringers all the things that go bump in the night and keep the pages turning. She is a gifted storyteller and I love that her tales are original. She intricately weaves a vividly detailed world that brings the whole story to life.
It is addictive, riveting, action-packed and full of intrigue, drama, magic, suspense and much, much more.
One young woman is about to find out exactly who she really is and find out what lurks in the shadows. I am not going to spill the beans so you will have to read this amazing tale all by yourself to find out what happens.
I cannot wait until the next book comes out.
The interesting premise makes it an exciting and easy read. I love the paranormal fantasy world Brandi has created and am drawn to the struggles and triumphs of these wonderful characters.
There is a cast of interesting characters that are quirky, well-written and well developed and feel real you are in for a treat. I love the humour that made me laugh out loud and the mystery of not knowing what is coming next.
Brandi has given us supernatural creatures, vampires, witches, shapeshifters and shadow bringers all the things that go bump in the night and keep the pages turning. She is a gifted storyteller and I love that her tales are original. She intricately weaves a vividly detailed world that brings the whole story to life.
It is addictive, riveting, action-packed and full of intrigue, drama, magic, suspense and much, much more.
One young woman is about to find out exactly who she really is and find out what lurks in the shadows. I am not going to spill the beans so you will have to read this amazing tale all by yourself to find out what happens.
I cannot wait until the next book comes out.
January 8, 2026
My god it was awful. The writing was horrendous. The only things described throughout the whole book were a couple of houses and a handful of characters.
There was no scene building, no description during dialogue that went further than "he raised his hand" and nothing to pull you into the story.
It seemed like a decent concept for a story but it could have been written SO MUCH BETTER.
At one point, our FMC is in a "2 bedroom building across from the abbey" for three weeks. Do we know what the building is, what it looks like or what the surroundings are? Nope. Do we know what the Abbey is that's mentioned 8000 times or what it looks like or if it's actually remotely important other than "we'll go to the abbey" Nope.
Honestly it felt like reading a creative writing class project by a 14 year old, and at the same time like it was written by a 40 year old who was trying to impersonate a teenager. Badly.
I won't be continuing with the series. God awful!
There was no scene building, no description during dialogue that went further than "he raised his hand" and nothing to pull you into the story.
It seemed like a decent concept for a story but it could have been written SO MUCH BETTER.
At one point, our FMC is in a "2 bedroom building across from the abbey" for three weeks. Do we know what the building is, what it looks like or what the surroundings are? Nope. Do we know what the Abbey is that's mentioned 8000 times or what it looks like or if it's actually remotely important other than "we'll go to the abbey" Nope.
Honestly it felt like reading a creative writing class project by a 14 year old, and at the same time like it was written by a 40 year old who was trying to impersonate a teenager. Badly.
I won't be continuing with the series. God awful!
November 5, 2023
This was an amazing gripping paranormal adventure. It is the first book in the Raven Academy Series. I loved how the author brought so many elements from vampires and werewolves to witches and Shadow Bringers, this book has so many twists and turns that I was hooked from the first page. I loved the character of Riley. She is a very determined young woman who won't stand by while someone dictates her life. It was a unique story about Rileys life in the community and at times I was wondering if she was any safer in that community than she would be outside of it.
This book is filled with action, secrets, dangers and its a journey as Riley discovers who she really is.
Riley is 18 and is in her final year of school. Her plan is that once she leaves she plans to leave the community with her friend. The community has been her home forever however the things they are forced to do such as having their magic bound if they have any and being treated so they can't reproduce. Riley believes she can have a better life in the free world. When new students arrive at the academy from the outside Riley sees them as her opportunity to get a taste of the outside world. 1 person in particular catches her eye and offers to help her for a price. But what Riley doesn't realise is just how high that price will be and what it will cost her.
This was an amazing story and I can't wait to read more
This book is filled with action, secrets, dangers and its a journey as Riley discovers who she really is.
Riley is 18 and is in her final year of school. Her plan is that once she leaves she plans to leave the community with her friend. The community has been her home forever however the things they are forced to do such as having their magic bound if they have any and being treated so they can't reproduce. Riley believes she can have a better life in the free world. When new students arrive at the academy from the outside Riley sees them as her opportunity to get a taste of the outside world. 1 person in particular catches her eye and offers to help her for a price. But what Riley doesn't realise is just how high that price will be and what it will cost her.
This was an amazing story and I can't wait to read more
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December 17, 2023Excellent!
You would think a book about an academy wouldn't be of interest to a 62 year old woman, but damn! This book was seriously amazing. Everyone dreams of having a different life because reality can be boring and just maybe your own life at 17 was so bad you'd like to change it, if only for a couple of hours. No matter what age you are this was an amazing start to a new series and I highly recommend that you let it change your life for just a few wonderful hours.
You would think a book about an academy wouldn't be of interest to a 62 year old woman, but damn! This book was seriously amazing. Everyone dreams of having a different life because reality can be boring and just maybe your own life at 17 was so bad you'd like to change it, if only for a couple of hours. No matter what age you are this was an amazing start to a new series and I highly recommend that you let it change your life for just a few wonderful hours.
November 6, 2023
Mystery that keeps you guessing and intrigue to keep you hooked. This is the first book I have read by the talented Brandi Elledge, and I was not disappointed. Riley is tired of her “cult” community and though the world outside the fence is full of dangers she longs to escape her “prison”.
The world of today is long gone, and the shadows carry secrets and the impure. Riley lives in New Haven, a puritan community in Alabama, but how safe is it really when the extremists start moving south. Everyone has a chance of having the “impure gene” inside them that when mutated could turn them into a vampire, werewolf, shifter or the forbidden shadowbringer. Sam, her best friend, and she have dreamed and planned for the day they graduate high school, and they can finally escape the community and see the world outside for themselves. Only on day one of their senior year something is different, while being preached to over and over about the dangers of leaving the community and being given only one warning before exiled if the try they now have fifteen new students at their school. Pure High, where Sam’s mom is the dean, has welcomed and allows the new students to come and go from the community at will. Angry and confused Riley starts to speculate why they are allowed to and what has changed. Adopted at age three, Riley has always felt like an outsider. As a child she dreamed of the shadows and for as long as she can remember she has had all-consuming headaches but now something is different. The pain was always there just changed in degree but now more ailments are hitting her, waves of heat and fevers while the headaches continue. Asher, one of the new boys from outside the fence is clearly the top dog and he seems to always have an eye on Riley. While a girl in the group that seems to be his girlfriend strongly disapproves of his interest in Riley. A kiss at an end of the year party makes things complicated with her best friend Easton that leads to more awkward moments than she likes, and Sam thinks the two of them would end up together and reproducing like they are “supposed” to do if they don’t mutate.
What is happening to Riley, is she mutating? Who will she become, and who were her parents? This world kept growing and evolving as more was revealed. The process, while feeling slow at times, helped build a complete image in the mind that made it easier to see. The characters were never truly what they seemed on the surface, proving don’t judge a book by its cover. I was kept on my toes as I lost sleep in need of knowing what would happen next and by the end, I was already looking for book two, Shadow Dweller, out now. I know I will certainly be diving into it soon to learn what happens next.
While I usually don’t comment about other reviews, I felt it was necessary in this case. When I first came across this book the first comment, I saw mentioned no cursing and no “naughty” romance was in this book and that it was appropriate for younger children to read. Now I understand that every person’s opinion is different just as the age we determine to be a younger child might be different. I consider a younger child the age of my older son, which is eleven, and just three chapters into this there were statements that I would not approve of knowing he was reading in a book. Yes, there is some cussing/cursing in this book not excessively, but it is there, but the “naughty” romance comment is more what I am concerned with for a “younger child”. As an adult I felt the comment fit in with the story and made me laugh but this is the quote, “Baby, you haven’t had me between your legs. You have no clue what I’m worth,” one of the guys said. Now once again as an adult there is nothing wrong but an eleven-year-old, I don’t feel it is appropriate to deem this book okay for younger children. Once again loved the book and can’t wait for number two, just my opinion on another review.
The world of today is long gone, and the shadows carry secrets and the impure. Riley lives in New Haven, a puritan community in Alabama, but how safe is it really when the extremists start moving south. Everyone has a chance of having the “impure gene” inside them that when mutated could turn them into a vampire, werewolf, shifter or the forbidden shadowbringer. Sam, her best friend, and she have dreamed and planned for the day they graduate high school, and they can finally escape the community and see the world outside for themselves. Only on day one of their senior year something is different, while being preached to over and over about the dangers of leaving the community and being given only one warning before exiled if the try they now have fifteen new students at their school. Pure High, where Sam’s mom is the dean, has welcomed and allows the new students to come and go from the community at will. Angry and confused Riley starts to speculate why they are allowed to and what has changed. Adopted at age three, Riley has always felt like an outsider. As a child she dreamed of the shadows and for as long as she can remember she has had all-consuming headaches but now something is different. The pain was always there just changed in degree but now more ailments are hitting her, waves of heat and fevers while the headaches continue. Asher, one of the new boys from outside the fence is clearly the top dog and he seems to always have an eye on Riley. While a girl in the group that seems to be his girlfriend strongly disapproves of his interest in Riley. A kiss at an end of the year party makes things complicated with her best friend Easton that leads to more awkward moments than she likes, and Sam thinks the two of them would end up together and reproducing like they are “supposed” to do if they don’t mutate.
What is happening to Riley, is she mutating? Who will she become, and who were her parents? This world kept growing and evolving as more was revealed. The process, while feeling slow at times, helped build a complete image in the mind that made it easier to see. The characters were never truly what they seemed on the surface, proving don’t judge a book by its cover. I was kept on my toes as I lost sleep in need of knowing what would happen next and by the end, I was already looking for book two, Shadow Dweller, out now. I know I will certainly be diving into it soon to learn what happens next.
While I usually don’t comment about other reviews, I felt it was necessary in this case. When I first came across this book the first comment, I saw mentioned no cursing and no “naughty” romance was in this book and that it was appropriate for younger children to read. Now I understand that every person’s opinion is different just as the age we determine to be a younger child might be different. I consider a younger child the age of my older son, which is eleven, and just three chapters into this there were statements that I would not approve of knowing he was reading in a book. Yes, there is some cussing/cursing in this book not excessively, but it is there, but the “naughty” romance comment is more what I am concerned with for a “younger child”. As an adult I felt the comment fit in with the story and made me laugh but this is the quote, “Baby, you haven’t had me between your legs. You have no clue what I’m worth,” one of the guys said. Now once again as an adult there is nothing wrong but an eleven-year-old, I don’t feel it is appropriate to deem this book okay for younger children. Once again loved the book and can’t wait for number two, just my opinion on another review.
November 8, 2023
Riley lives a boring life in a world filled with danger. She is taught to stay within the walls and follow the rules if she wants to survive in today's world filled with monsters. She is taught to fear the dark and the shadows that lurk in it. Now that Riley is nearing her 18th birthday, she is bored living in the constraints of her religious upbringing and wants to leave the community. Just one more year of school and Riley and her best friend Sam, will make a run for it.
When Riley starts the new school year she is met with a group of new kids from outside the city walls. Instantly she is intrigued, especially by one of the new kids in particular. She knows that they are trouble but the call of the outside world is too strong for Riley to ignore. At what price will Riley pay to get what she truly wants?
I absolutely loved this book. One of my favourites this year. The author did an amazing job building the world and all that's in it. The author combined a bunch of creatures from Vampires and werewolves to Witches and those that are known as the Shadow Bringers. I was hooked from page one. Riley was always the perfect child, never broke any rules and it was nice to watch her come into her own and stop caring about what others want her to do, doing her own thing instead. She is strong and will do anything for those she loves. I cannot see what the group will do next in this next book in the series!
When Riley starts the new school year she is met with a group of new kids from outside the city walls. Instantly she is intrigued, especially by one of the new kids in particular. She knows that they are trouble but the call of the outside world is too strong for Riley to ignore. At what price will Riley pay to get what she truly wants?
I absolutely loved this book. One of my favourites this year. The author did an amazing job building the world and all that's in it. The author combined a bunch of creatures from Vampires and werewolves to Witches and those that are known as the Shadow Bringers. I was hooked from page one. Riley was always the perfect child, never broke any rules and it was nice to watch her come into her own and stop caring about what others want her to do, doing her own thing instead. She is strong and will do anything for those she loves. I cannot see what the group will do next in this next book in the series!
November 7, 2023
What happens when a religious upbringing and a rebellious nature collide?
The answer is a very bored teenager and that is exactly what one teenager is feeling while living in her community which feels more like a prison, or a cage than anything else, especially when her life just seems to be ruled by fear and anxiety. Fear of the outside and the impure who live there, those vampires, werewolves and witches, not to mention the mysteruois Shadow Bringers, and just when reports of these entities start to appear more frequently, there is an influx of new kids at the start of her last school year.
Unfortunately, these new kids seem to be a lot different to the ones she is used to being around and not in a good way, they are rude, obnoxious and of course totally hot, which doesn't help matters. As classes begin and pairings are made, an unlikely one begins, but this leaves more questions than answers until one night, all the answers are there for the taking.
Unfortunately, the answers have led into extreme danger, confusion, lies, revelations and a possibly deadly outcome, so what happens when a bored teenager gets all the answers? For this answer, you will have to read the book and discover all the ins and outs of this safe haven and the dangerous world around it, as you are pulled deep into the story with no wish to escape until you know what happens.
The answer is a very bored teenager and that is exactly what one teenager is feeling while living in her community which feels more like a prison, or a cage than anything else, especially when her life just seems to be ruled by fear and anxiety. Fear of the outside and the impure who live there, those vampires, werewolves and witches, not to mention the mysteruois Shadow Bringers, and just when reports of these entities start to appear more frequently, there is an influx of new kids at the start of her last school year.
Unfortunately, these new kids seem to be a lot different to the ones she is used to being around and not in a good way, they are rude, obnoxious and of course totally hot, which doesn't help matters. As classes begin and pairings are made, an unlikely one begins, but this leaves more questions than answers until one night, all the answers are there for the taking.
Unfortunately, the answers have led into extreme danger, confusion, lies, revelations and a possibly deadly outcome, so what happens when a bored teenager gets all the answers? For this answer, you will have to read the book and discover all the ins and outs of this safe haven and the dangerous world around it, as you are pulled deep into the story with no wish to escape until you know what happens.
October 28, 2023
WOW!!!! What a storyline this was!!! I was having a hard time putting it down. I want to know more! I enjoyed how each character had a different and unique personality. The drama, suspense, different species and livelihood of each one sheds light on how the beautiful main Character is to go on her journey. Being the first book in the series, you definitely will want to read the next book and find out what happens to the rest of the characters. Where will they end up? Who will be saved? Who will die? This is that type of storyline!
The author makes sure the suspense is worthy for a teenager and or even a younger child to read. There is no cursing or naughty romance in the storyline and it makes for a worthy book for all ages. I personally think it is one of the best books I have read in a long time and honestly it had a great start, then the climax made you want to continue and then once you got to the end you were left hanging. Which means you were waiting for the second book!
This is what I am excited for! I can't wait to read the next book and continue on with the next part of the series and find out what happens! Thanks for the great read!!!!
The author makes sure the suspense is worthy for a teenager and or even a younger child to read. There is no cursing or naughty romance in the storyline and it makes for a worthy book for all ages. I personally think it is one of the best books I have read in a long time and honestly it had a great start, then the climax made you want to continue and then once you got to the end you were left hanging. Which means you were waiting for the second book!
This is what I am excited for! I can't wait to read the next book and continue on with the next part of the series and find out what happens! Thanks for the great read!!!!
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November 1, 2023Shadow Bringer (Raven Academy Book 1) by Brandi Elledge
4 Stars
I enjoy academy books so much! The author created a world unlike any other that I have read. It was original and intriguing. It is filled with vampires, shifters, witches and other supernaturals. There is danger, lies and adventure. The book has a slight dystopian feel to it. The story takes place years after a mutated gene started turning people into supernaturals. There is a war between “the pure and impure’.
Riley lives in a gated community with a severe cult like vibe. She is just shy of her eighteenth birthday which is usually when you mutate. She’s nervous wondering if she will shift, there are new kids at school which seem like trouble, her mom is crazier than usual and she has a constant headache. She’s dealing with a lot.
The story has many twists and lies are uncovered which bring Riley to Raven Academy. The story was so interesting that I flew through the book and now I’m itching to read the second part. If you love academy books like I do, this is a definite must read.
4 Stars
I enjoy academy books so much! The author created a world unlike any other that I have read. It was original and intriguing. It is filled with vampires, shifters, witches and other supernaturals. There is danger, lies and adventure. The book has a slight dystopian feel to it. The story takes place years after a mutated gene started turning people into supernaturals. There is a war between “the pure and impure’.
Riley lives in a gated community with a severe cult like vibe. She is just shy of her eighteenth birthday which is usually when you mutate. She’s nervous wondering if she will shift, there are new kids at school which seem like trouble, her mom is crazier than usual and she has a constant headache. She’s dealing with a lot.
The story has many twists and lies are uncovered which bring Riley to Raven Academy. The story was so interesting that I flew through the book and now I’m itching to read the second part. If you love academy books like I do, this is a definite must read.
June 10, 2023
So in love with this addictive world and fantastic storytelling! This was thrilling and humorous with heart touching moments and some angst; keeping the pages rapidly turning. The cover is glorious and drew me in, but it was Riley who weaved her way into my heart. I freaking love her!
I absolutely adore the bay boy vibes, and this beautiful book certainly delivers. And did her boy bestie strike you as a Mike from Twilight doppleganger!?
I was all set for this to turn into a reverse harem with these delicious hotties until Riley made a profound statement saying that both had hurt her and even thought they were as different as night and day, she wanted to focus on those who were innocent. Way to make the boys deserve her!! Bravo!!
I can't wait for more because this is a series that is uniquely written and needed to be told. Brandi Elledge just became my new girl crush!
I absolutely adore the bay boy vibes, and this beautiful book certainly delivers. And did her boy bestie strike you as a Mike from Twilight doppleganger!?
I was all set for this to turn into a reverse harem with these delicious hotties until Riley made a profound statement saying that both had hurt her and even thought they were as different as night and day, she wanted to focus on those who were innocent. Way to make the boys deserve her!! Bravo!!
I can't wait for more because this is a series that is uniquely written and needed to be told. Brandi Elledge just became my new girl crush!
October 27, 2023
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy
By: Brandi Elledge
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
I absolutely loved Shadow Bringer! Brandi Elledge created such a fun and entertaining book that hooks you from the first line! This book completely captivated me! I read it in one day because I was so enthralled I couldn’t put it down for one second! It gave me the vibes almost like a mix between Twilight and The Hunger Games! Two of my all time favorite series, so it was beyond right up my alley! I absolutely love Riley’s character and how she is written! Her inquisitive nature and yearning for the outside world are so relatable and I loved watching her character grow! I can’t wait to get my hands on the second book in this series, Shadow Dweller and continue this riveting story! If you enjoy the paranormal you really need to get your hands on this book!
By: Brandi Elledge
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
I absolutely loved Shadow Bringer! Brandi Elledge created such a fun and entertaining book that hooks you from the first line! This book completely captivated me! I read it in one day because I was so enthralled I couldn’t put it down for one second! It gave me the vibes almost like a mix between Twilight and The Hunger Games! Two of my all time favorite series, so it was beyond right up my alley! I absolutely love Riley’s character and how she is written! Her inquisitive nature and yearning for the outside world are so relatable and I loved watching her character grow! I can’t wait to get my hands on the second book in this series, Shadow Dweller and continue this riveting story! If you enjoy the paranormal you really need to get your hands on this book!
November 10, 2023
This is the first book in the Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge and boy did it have me on the edge of my seat; such an excellent beginning to a series.
The characters and storyline are very well thought out and excellent for teens or even adults like myself. Brandi's writing style is super easy to follow and relate to. The beginning is a little info heavy, but I promise it is worth it to keep on going and it is important for the rest of the book. Brandi does excellent with her world building with all of the different characters - vampires, witches, etc.
There is everything you need for an excellent book, drama, who is going to die questions, who is going to be saved, suspense, different species not just one, which i love particularly.
You won't want to put this book down and you will eagerly be waiting for book two!
The characters and storyline are very well thought out and excellent for teens or even adults like myself. Brandi's writing style is super easy to follow and relate to. The beginning is a little info heavy, but I promise it is worth it to keep on going and it is important for the rest of the book. Brandi does excellent with her world building with all of the different characters - vampires, witches, etc.
There is everything you need for an excellent book, drama, who is going to die questions, who is going to be saved, suspense, different species not just one, which i love particularly.
You won't want to put this book down and you will eagerly be waiting for book two!
November 2, 2023
The book hooked me right off the bat. I ended up reading the entire book in one day and late into the night. Riley is our main character with her best friend Sam. Sheltered, does not even explain the way these girls grew up. I was shocked but most definitely intrigued how this community lived. The surprise addition of the new kids at the academy causes lots of friction and drama. The new kids seem to not have a care in the world and are strong enough to take care of anything that may come to kill them.
This story had so many twists and turns with some heart wrenching moments as well. I already have book 2 and can’t wait to see what happens. The author’s attention to detail and storytelling was on point.
This story had so many twists and turns with some heart wrenching moments as well. I already have book 2 and can’t wait to see what happens. The author’s attention to detail and storytelling was on point.
November 3, 2023
This book absolutely had my attention from the first page all the way to the end! I definitely couldn’t put it down until I got to the end and I will be absolutely reading the next book so I can see what happens with Riley. The book is a wonderful paranormal novel with witches, shifters, vampires, and other supernatural beings in the world. The author has created a descriptive world, with well written characters that are well rounded. While the romance is always one of my favorite parts of these books, I loved the relationship between Riley and her bestie Sam. I love seeing their relationship grow with all of the chaos happening. I absolutely recommend this pager turner!
November 7, 2023
The cover is what caught my attention for this book, and reading it was just as amazing. This book was captivating right from the beginning, and I couldn’t pt it down. The characters were very well written and relatable that you can really see yourself as someone in this book with everyone. This was intriguing and captivating and very creative from the beginning. Riley is an amazing character that has to deal with so much in this book, as a teenager that is about to shift or does, she? This book is filled with so much from danger, suspense, adventure, twists and turns, and so much more. If you love vampires, witches, werewolves, and the supernatural, this book will not disappoint.
November 8, 2023
This was my first book by this author and what a way to start! It was such an addictive book, and I couldn’t put it down. I ended up reading the entire thing in one day. The beginning can feel a bit slow, but I promise you’ll want to soak up all the information and dive into the rest of the book. Riley was raised in a very safe community which seems what you’d hope for yourself and your family. But she is completely and utterly bored and that can make for a dangerous position. Will Riley be able to stay safe, or will she finally find her way out of this boredom? This suspenseful fantasy is one you won’t want to miss! I am on my way to pick up the second book and continue this adventure.
October 30, 2023
This book surprised the heck out of me. Wow wow wow. I enjoyed this so much! Such a intrigue filled and creative book. I haven't read a boom in this trope in so long and it's because I haven't found any that held my attention but this book gave as good as it gets. The characters were so well plotted and I loved learning them. Cannot wait to find more from this author because she put me on one heck of a ride with Shadow Bringer.
November 6, 2023
A wonderful beginning to a new series. I was drawn right in from the beginning with the drama and adventure. I loved how it started with an almost cult-like meeting that young ones had to attend. It's an amazing paranormal fantasy that has a little of everything in the story. There are fantastic characters and detailed descriptions that help with the story. It's very creative. I loved the whole story and couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read book 2.
November 8, 2023
I do not know why this book isn't being talked about all over social media. I absolutely loved it! I have been in a bit of a rut with fantasy books for the past several months and this is exactly what I needed to bring me out of it. The author did a fantastic job with her world-building and creating curiosity surrounding the shadow bringers. I felt this was such a unique perspective to write about the fantasy/supernatural genre. I look forward to more.
November 8, 2023
This is the first book in Raven Academy series. A well written paranormal fantasy filled with twists, action, drama, lies and danger. All the stuff in a book that you would want. Spectacular world building with vampires, witches and werewolves and more. Definitely in my top ten books for this year. I feel like I am always saying "You won't want to put it down", But seriously you won't! Very excited to see where this new series takes us.
October 31, 2023
The cover art is beautiful and drew me in the second I saw it. The book was even better than the cover!
I was hooked immediately! I did nothing for an entire day while I devoured this. I fell in love with the characters! The friendships are relatable and made me think of my bestfriend. I laughed, blushed and had my jaw drop. This book deserves so much hype!
I was hooked immediately! I did nothing for an entire day while I devoured this. I fell in love with the characters! The friendships are relatable and made me think of my bestfriend. I laughed, blushed and had my jaw drop. This book deserves so much hype!
November 6, 2023
Paranormal fantasy is something I’ve been dipping my toes in lately and this book…I loved every page! Wonderfully written and the characters were all phenomenal. And I’m obsessed with the cover! That’s what drew me in, in the first place! The suspense, the plot..all great to me. I’ll be reading more from this author.
November 8, 2023
This book had me glued to it from the beginning! I really liked Riley's character. She followed the rules but deep down she wanted more for her life. Asher shows up in her community and turns her life upside down. This was definitely my kind of book and it left me needing more! I can't wait to read the next book!
July 13, 2022
great. story!
Love Brandi’s imagination and characters! I can’t wait for the next installment in this series! A new world and a new set of fun, spunky people lead this story so well!
Love Brandi’s imagination and characters! I can’t wait for the next installment in this series! A new world and a new set of fun, spunky people lead this story so well!
February 17, 2023
Loved this book! It's definitely one of my favorite Brandi books. Cult vibes, coming into powers, jealousy, snarky friend, brooding males, and kidnappings. This book is so well written it flows so smoothly. Great way to start a series. Can't wait to see where book 2 will take us!
October 27, 2023
Amazing start! Loved every minute spent reading this story 😊 Fast paced, easy read! LOVED the cover && the world created by the author. Kind of didn't want it to end LOL SUPER excited to read the next in the series
April 27, 2025
W dwóch momentach, faktycznie zdarzenia były trochę zbyt szybkie, ale nadal miały one sens. Ta książka jest świetna w swojej prostocie, a wymyślony świat i pomysł na fabułę bardzo przypadł mi do gustu.
May 22, 2025
This was quite cringy, the dialogue was especially bad. At one point a man showed FMC his abs and she said my ovaries purred. DEAD
I found the pacing quite jumpy and the characters not developed well. It honestly wasn't great but I like the premise of the plot enough to read the next one (sue me).
I found the pacing quite jumpy and the characters not developed well. It honestly wasn't great but I like the premise of the plot enough to read the next one (sue me).
September 19, 2022
Great book..
I love this book.. I hope there are more of the raven Academy.. I would love to read about more about the other characters..
I love this book.. I hope there are more of the raven Academy.. I would love to read about more about the other characters..
January 20, 2023
outstanding beginning to a series!
Loved every minute of this book! Cannot wait for the next installment! The author has outdone herself with this storyline!
Loved every minute of this book! Cannot wait for the next installment! The author has outdone herself with this storyline!
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