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Hawthorn Academy #1-9
Hawthorn Academy Complete Series Boxed Set
We all start as strangers. Why does that make me so nervous?
I can't imagine life without Mom, Dad, Bubbe or my friends in Salem. And that's what I'll be living at Hawthorn Academy, the campus between worlds. But Hawthorn Academy's the place to be if I want to join the family business as a veterinarian for magic critters.
It's magi only at my new school, so I'm going without my besties. The only person I'll know there is my snarky big brother. At least I've already bonded with a familiar. But my dragonet means I'm destined for above-average power levels.
The last thing I want to do is scare people off. You only get one chance at first impressions, after all.
But will I make friends or enemies?
Get the complete series boxed set to join Aliyah on her journey. Included in this boxed set:
Familiar Strangers
Acting In Kindness
Fire of Justice
Learning to Give
Light of Equality
Worthy Lives
Mind of Distinction
Speaking with Care
True Dedication
I can't imagine life without Mom, Dad, Bubbe or my friends in Salem. And that's what I'll be living at Hawthorn Academy, the campus between worlds. But Hawthorn Academy's the place to be if I want to join the family business as a veterinarian for magic critters.
It's magi only at my new school, so I'm going without my besties. The only person I'll know there is my snarky big brother. At least I've already bonded with a familiar. But my dragonet means I'm destined for above-average power levels.
The last thing I want to do is scare people off. You only get one chance at first impressions, after all.
But will I make friends or enemies?
Get the complete series boxed set to join Aliyah on her journey. Included in this boxed set:
Familiar Strangers
Acting In Kindness
Fire of Justice
Learning to Give
Light of Equality
Worthy Lives
Mind of Distinction
Speaking with Care
True Dedication
1388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2022
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About the author
D.R. Perry
75 books119 followersD.R. Perry writes primarily in Revealed World. These are open UF YA Academy books with diverse characters and cute magical critters. She lives with her spouse, child, and dog in Rhode Island.
This is one geeky author who loves writing for the sense of adventure and wonder. In her books, you’ll find real characters, fantastic worlds, and a handful each of humor and hope.
D.R. hopes you have as much fun reading her books as she did writing them.
You can find her on the web here: http://www.drperryauthor.com
This is one geeky author who loves writing for the sense of adventure and wonder. In her books, you’ll find real characters, fantastic worlds, and a handful each of humor and hope.
D.R. hopes you have as much fun reading her books as she did writing them.
You can find her on the web here: http://www.drperryauthor.com
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November 11, 2022
Enjoyed very much
It may have been aimed towards YA, which I am far from, but I enjoyed it. The way today's world is, the book was able to take me away.
It may have been aimed towards YA, which I am far from, but I enjoyed it. The way today's world is, the book was able to take me away.
May 10, 2023
I am currently on a YA paranormal reading kick, and this set did not disappoint. I did not realize initially that this was the second set in a series of related collections, so if I had it to do again, I would read the Providence Paranormal College Collection first, as it comes first chronologically, there are references in Hawthorne Academy to events in Providence Paranormal, and there are some crossover characters. Hawthorn Academy is definitely readable, understandable, and enjoyable as a stand-alone series, but after reading Hawthorn Academy, then discovering Providence Paranormal and reading it, I missed some of the enjoyment of discovery in PP, since I already kind of know some of what was going to happen. Read Providence Paranormal College first, Hawthorn Academy second, and Gallows Hill Academy third.
October 24, 2022
Woke and LGB heavy.
I do not plan on reading anything else by this author. The authors prose is great. The authors characters are engaging and interesting. The teen hormones remain G rated, but the ratios of LGB to ‘normal’ characters is way overboard. Three times I almost quit the series because of it, after finishing although I liked the Jewish acknowledgement and integration I just can’t get over the levels of wokeness.
I do not plan on reading anything else by this author. The authors prose is great. The authors characters are engaging and interesting. The teen hormones remain G rated, but the ratios of LGB to ‘normal’ characters is way overboard. Three times I almost quit the series because of it, after finishing although I liked the Jewish acknowledgement and integration I just can’t get over the levels of wokeness.
January 5, 2026
~ Familiar Strangers (Hawthorn Academy Book 1) -- Aliyah has her work cut out for her, and her family isn't very much help. Actually, some are a hindrance to her growth and progress in a new school, especially her brother. What do you do when your sibling acts like you don't exist once you get to school, but was so happy to pack your bags so that you could get the best experience that the school offers, plus you'd finally be attending the same school -- back pain, you know, from the knife that they stabbed you with. Luckily, she's not the only First Year student. Why worry about a back-stabbing brother when you have a bully to contend with?
~ Acting In Kindness (Hawthorn Academy Book 2) -- Cowardice can tear a family apart, especially when it's by your big brother, and his lifelong goal was to protect you from harm. Whose gonna protect Aliyah from him? Relationships and friendships get tested, and who's gonna come out on top? Hopefully, everyone will figure out whether they're ready to put their big boy/girl panties on and do what's right. It's not like they don't know about Karma (I say); Coincidence (they say). Besides, most things you do will come back tenfold, and I'd rather that be of the "good" variety.
~ Fire of Justice (Hawthorn Academy Book 3) -- Aliyah is learning that lies by omission aren't as harmless as one thinks. You may have the best intentions behind not telling the truth, but it could hurt those you care for and the trust they place in you in return. Sometimes, the adage about things being too good to be true is far more real than you believe.
~ Learning to Give (Hawthorn Academy Book 4) --Seems like the Fairbanks hold the monopoly on bullying. Aliyah can win for losing. She may wear her heart on her sleeve, but bad people taking advantage of her kindness says more about them than it does about her. Maybe her brother Noah will finally get his head out of his patootie long enough to protect her. He gives more grace to the bullies he hangs out with than to his sister.
~ Light of Equality (Hawthorn Academy Book 5) -- Well, the plot thickens. Perhaps, but trouble seems to find more than its share of what people have asked for. We see more Providence Paranormal College Alumni in this book than in the previous ones. Unfortunately, there are Supremists in every corner of life -- real or fictional. None of us, and I do mean NONE of us, is pure anything. We are a collaboration of a diverse universe, and we're all the better for it; otherwise, we'd become like those paper people connected, looking exactly the same. How boring!
~ Worthy Lives (Hawthorn Academy Book 6) -- Oh no, say it isn't so. Tragedy comes to Hawthorne Academy, and it's a doozy. This just goes to show that evil is a learned behavior that is nurtured by its own. It's not inherent or ingrained at birth. These young, impressionable minds are so vulnerable to these evil, ruthless, and disturbed adults for a possible future that they won't be able to live in for any given time to reap the benefits of their benevolent behaviors and deeds. Come on, Karma, and bring your brother, Coincidence, with you, with a force to be reckoned with... and then some.
~ Mind of Distinction (Hawthorn Academy Book 7) -- Changes and revelations. Things are changing at Hawthorn, and it's not all good, or it's not at all good -- however you want to take that statement. Evil has taken up residence, and it'll be hard to exorcise its demons without authoritative assistance. How will the gang survive their third year? Here's hoping they do well with a lot of grace, hope, mercy, support, and love. Heck, throw the kitchen sink in there, too. I have a feeling they're going to need it.
~ Speaking with Care (Hawthorn Academy Book 8) -- And the hits keep coming. Aliyah's trying hard to keep her sanity, but with all the nefarious adults nearer than before, it's hard to stay calm without wanting to burn the place down. We're coming to the end here soon; however, I have a feeling that this will extend to the next two spin-off series within the Revealed World Universe. Whew, I feel like George Jetson when he asks someone to get him off this crazy ride.
~ True Dedication (Hawthorn Academy Book 9) -- The losses just keep happening. Greedy people are doing horrendous deeds to acquire more than they have or ever need in life. Everybody wants to be King/Queen of the world, but doesn't deserve the title. Those who deserve the title don't want it, not for themselves but to help others. Aliyah and the gang have a fight of their life coming, and not everyone will go unscathed. I know one thing: I'm ready to stick a fork in this series because I'm done. I can't wait to see who shows up in the third installment of four, in the Reveal World Universe. On to Gallows Hill!
~ Acting In Kindness (Hawthorn Academy Book 2) -- Cowardice can tear a family apart, especially when it's by your big brother, and his lifelong goal was to protect you from harm. Whose gonna protect Aliyah from him? Relationships and friendships get tested, and who's gonna come out on top? Hopefully, everyone will figure out whether they're ready to put their big boy/girl panties on and do what's right. It's not like they don't know about Karma (I say); Coincidence (they say). Besides, most things you do will come back tenfold, and I'd rather that be of the "good" variety.
~ Fire of Justice (Hawthorn Academy Book 3) -- Aliyah is learning that lies by omission aren't as harmless as one thinks. You may have the best intentions behind not telling the truth, but it could hurt those you care for and the trust they place in you in return. Sometimes, the adage about things being too good to be true is far more real than you believe.
~ Learning to Give (Hawthorn Academy Book 4) --Seems like the Fairbanks hold the monopoly on bullying. Aliyah can win for losing. She may wear her heart on her sleeve, but bad people taking advantage of her kindness says more about them than it does about her. Maybe her brother Noah will finally get his head out of his patootie long enough to protect her. He gives more grace to the bullies he hangs out with than to his sister.
~ Light of Equality (Hawthorn Academy Book 5) -- Well, the plot thickens. Perhaps, but trouble seems to find more than its share of what people have asked for. We see more Providence Paranormal College Alumni in this book than in the previous ones. Unfortunately, there are Supremists in every corner of life -- real or fictional. None of us, and I do mean NONE of us, is pure anything. We are a collaboration of a diverse universe, and we're all the better for it; otherwise, we'd become like those paper people connected, looking exactly the same. How boring!
~ Worthy Lives (Hawthorn Academy Book 6) -- Oh no, say it isn't so. Tragedy comes to Hawthorne Academy, and it's a doozy. This just goes to show that evil is a learned behavior that is nurtured by its own. It's not inherent or ingrained at birth. These young, impressionable minds are so vulnerable to these evil, ruthless, and disturbed adults for a possible future that they won't be able to live in for any given time to reap the benefits of their benevolent behaviors and deeds. Come on, Karma, and bring your brother, Coincidence, with you, with a force to be reckoned with... and then some.
~ Mind of Distinction (Hawthorn Academy Book 7) -- Changes and revelations. Things are changing at Hawthorn, and it's not all good, or it's not at all good -- however you want to take that statement. Evil has taken up residence, and it'll be hard to exorcise its demons without authoritative assistance. How will the gang survive their third year? Here's hoping they do well with a lot of grace, hope, mercy, support, and love. Heck, throw the kitchen sink in there, too. I have a feeling they're going to need it.
~ Speaking with Care (Hawthorn Academy Book 8) -- And the hits keep coming. Aliyah's trying hard to keep her sanity, but with all the nefarious adults nearer than before, it's hard to stay calm without wanting to burn the place down. We're coming to the end here soon; however, I have a feeling that this will extend to the next two spin-off series within the Revealed World Universe. Whew, I feel like George Jetson when he asks someone to get him off this crazy ride.
~ True Dedication (Hawthorn Academy Book 9) -- The losses just keep happening. Greedy people are doing horrendous deeds to acquire more than they have or ever need in life. Everybody wants to be King/Queen of the world, but doesn't deserve the title. Those who deserve the title don't want it, not for themselves but to help others. Aliyah and the gang have a fight of their life coming, and not everyone will go unscathed. I know one thing: I'm ready to stick a fork in this series because I'm done. I can't wait to see who shows up in the third installment of four, in the Reveal World Universe. On to Gallows Hill!
March 6, 2023
get through the first book
I had a hard time with the first book. Not sure if it was the editing or just finishing a different series with a different style of writing. If I had just the first book and not the collection I would have stopped. Thankfully I didn’t because I did like the story and decided to keep going. Halfway through the2nd book I was really enjoying it and felt the writing matched the audience age recommendation. The story is very uplifting and positive with a lot of diversity which I enjoy. Very clean content and nothing really over the top. Although they reference a different series written before this one I had, this was my first time reading this author.
I had a hard time with the first book. Not sure if it was the editing or just finishing a different series with a different style of writing. If I had just the first book and not the collection I would have stopped. Thankfully I didn’t because I did like the story and decided to keep going. Halfway through the2nd book I was really enjoying it and felt the writing matched the audience age recommendation. The story is very uplifting and positive with a lot of diversity which I enjoy. Very clean content and nothing really over the top. Although they reference a different series written before this one I had, this was my first time reading this author.
September 19, 2023
Great story and overall plot flow
This was a great story. I loved getting to know the characters and see how they grew and learned through the series. There were grammatical and word errors but they weren't significant enough to make it difficult to understand. Overall I would definitely recommend this not only to people who love fantasy but especially to parents who love fantasy and might be having a hard time understanding kids who are asexual, bi, gay, trans or any of that.
This was a great story. I loved getting to know the characters and see how they grew and learned through the series. There were grammatical and word errors but they weren't significant enough to make it difficult to understand. Overall I would definitely recommend this not only to people who love fantasy but especially to parents who love fantasy and might be having a hard time understanding kids who are asexual, bi, gay, trans or any of that.
November 27, 2022
Wow what a sensational series.
What a fast pace this series travels at. Absolutely love the many characters and their familiars. The author D.R. Perry treats them with empathy, and deep understanding of their troubles. Have already recommended this series to friends who asked why I was not paying attention wish the rating would go higher . Thank. You for keeping me occupied D. R. Perry.
What a fast pace this series travels at. Absolutely love the many characters and their familiars. The author D.R. Perry treats them with empathy, and deep understanding of their troubles. Have already recommended this series to friends who asked why I was not paying attention wish the rating would go higher . Thank. You for keeping me occupied D. R. Perry.
October 11, 2022
Truly enjoyable!
I enjoyed this series from beginning to end. D.R. Perry has written a story that I couldn’t put down until I finished and then I wanted to read more. I loved the way how the characters weren’t perfect and how they had to go through heartache to finally find the one. I look forward to reading more from D.R. Perry.
I enjoyed this series from beginning to end. D.R. Perry has written a story that I couldn’t put down until I finished and then I wanted to read more. I loved the way how the characters weren’t perfect and how they had to go through heartache to finally find the one. I look forward to reading more from D.R. Perry.
November 24, 2022
Nine stories in one volume
Set in Salem, Massachusetts these stories follow the lives of several paranormal extrahuman high school students through their three years at the academy. There is some teenage angst and many real problems that the students have to overcome. A great read.
Set in Salem, Massachusetts these stories follow the lives of several paranormal extrahuman high school students through their three years at the academy. There is some teenage angst and many real problems that the students have to overcome. A great read.
January 19, 2026
Such a surprise!
I don't remember why I got this book, but started to read it several times. I simply could not get beyond the glossary. Finally I continued to read the stories and found them utterly enchanting. Who knew I would be captivated by a group of magical teenagers and their ongoing trials and tribulations dealing with their everyday life? Loved this book.
I don't remember why I got this book, but started to read it several times. I simply could not get beyond the glossary. Finally I continued to read the stories and found them utterly enchanting. Who knew I would be captivated by a group of magical teenagers and their ongoing trials and tribulations dealing with their everyday life? Loved this book.
August 9, 2022
This looks like 6 or 7 books, but is actually one (1) very long one.
It is an interesting read & I read it pretty much in one go.
The kids are supposed to be 15 to 18 year olds, but have some concerns of much older kids.
It is an interesting read & I read it pretty much in one go.
The kids are supposed to be 15 to 18 year olds, but have some concerns of much older kids.
October 6, 2022
Seat edge
I loved the way that each of the children had their own strength and because of their home life, they will be hard to make friends until someone goes the extra mile to be friends and pull them out of their shell.
I loved the way that each of the children had their own strength and because of their home life, they will be hard to make friends until someone goes the extra mile to be friends and pull them out of their shell.
December 18, 2022
Wonderful
This is a great series. There is plenty of action and danger. The characters are well done. Great kids with good hearts and the same flaws as everyone has. I had so much fun reading these books and I will be looking at this author other works very soon.
This is a great series. There is plenty of action and danger. The characters are well done. Great kids with good hearts and the same flaws as everyone has. I had so much fun reading these books and I will be looking at this author other works very soon.
February 8, 2023
Interesting
Well, a fantastical three years at an academy where nothing goes to plan or is expected. A little slower to start than others but things speed up quickly. Amazing characters that keep you guessing and hint at the potential for others series by this author!!
Well, a fantastical three years at an academy where nothing goes to plan or is expected. A little slower to start than others but things speed up quickly. Amazing characters that keep you guessing and hint at the potential for others series by this author!!
March 24, 2023
An Engrossing Read
This book is very entertaining and makes a excellent read, you get involved with the various characters and worry anout their trials and tribulations as the story progresses.
This book is very entertaining and makes a excellent read, you get involved with the various characters and worry anout their trials and tribulations as the story progresses.
April 16, 2023
Everything you should expect and more
First, thank you for sharing your world. I read the entire series to my granddaughter… (made me a little bit of a hero) She LOVED it!
Thank you
Jeff Howell
First, thank you for sharing your world. I read the entire series to my granddaughter… (made me a little bit of a hero) She LOVED it!
Thank you
Jeff Howell
June 1, 2023
Second time through
This is my second time reading this series, and it is even better the 2nd time.
Welcome to Hawthorne Academy- where magi with familiars go to highschool. This story focuses on found family, neurodivergence, kindness revolution and Bishops Row.
This is my second time reading this series, and it is even better the 2nd time.
Welcome to Hawthorne Academy- where magi with familiars go to highschool. This story focuses on found family, neurodivergence, kindness revolution and Bishops Row.
October 24, 2025
A fantastic series!
Following Aliyah through her trials and tribulations as she starts at Hawthorn, unexpectedly bonding with her familiar and untangling nefarious plots with the help of her friends.
A fun read from start to finish!
Following Aliyah through her trials and tribulations as she starts at Hawthorn, unexpectedly bonding with her familiar and untangling nefarious plots with the help of her friends.
A fun read from start to finish!
July 26, 2022
great read fun
Fun read great characters wish it were longer more dragons young adults just foraying into fantasy will like the flow
Fun read great characters wish it were longer more dragons young adults just foraying into fantasy will like the flow
October 15, 2022
Great series
This was a really great series I could hardly put it down. Was so good I finished it in two weeks.
This was a really great series I could hardly put it down. Was so good I finished it in two weeks.
November 14, 2022
Outstanding series!
This series slowly builds characters and lives to a point they seem almost alive by the end. Buy it, read it, and enjoy the journey.
This series slowly builds characters and lives to a point they seem almost alive by the end. Buy it, read it, and enjoy the journey.
November 18, 2022
Loved It!
Such a riveting series. I had a hard time putting it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story.
Such a riveting series. I had a hard time putting it down. I got so engrossed in the story that I actually felt like I was apart of the story.
February 19, 2023
Fun and rather fast paced books!
August 15, 2023
Good triumphs!
Wonderful story
Lots of great characters of all ages
Even great villains
Leans some on the previous books
Really enjoy it
Thank you
Wonderful story
Lots of great characters of all ages
Even great villains
Leans some on the previous books
Really enjoy it
Thank you
June 15, 2025
Couldn’t even finish it.
September 26, 2025
Reminded me of Harry Potter
A good series for young adults! Moves a little slow in the first book, but sets background for the story.
A good series for young adults! Moves a little slow in the first book, but sets background for the story.
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