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Magical Creatures Academy #1-4
Magical Creatures Academy Box Set: Books 1 - 4
The top-100 Kindle bestselling series is now complete and available in this special eBook collection. This box set contains books 1 - 4 of the Magical Creatures Academy.I come from a long and powerful line of supernaturals, but I’ve never shown any abilities whatsoever.
So when the prestigious Magical Creatures Academy invites me to attend, I’m more than a little hesitant. From shifters to vampires and even fae, everyone flaunts their impressive abilities … everyone but me.
I’m so frustrated I’m about ready to give up, when the super handsome and totally-off-limits prince of the elves decides to show me some extra attention.
He’s not the only one who has his sights set on me though. A dangerous rebel faction is closing in on the school, and they don’t think I’m a dud either. Instead, they believe I’m hiding a rare and coveted form of magic, one they could use to turn me into the ultimate weapon.
I just wanted to find a place to belong, but now my very existence could threaten everyone I’ve ever known or loved. No pressure, right?
So when the prestigious Magical Creatures Academy invites me to attend, I’m more than a little hesitant. From shifters to vampires and even fae, everyone flaunts their impressive abilities … everyone but me.
I’m so frustrated I’m about ready to give up, when the super handsome and totally-off-limits prince of the elves decides to show me some extra attention.
He’s not the only one who has his sights set on me though. A dangerous rebel faction is closing in on the school, and they don’t think I’m a dud either. Instead, they believe I’m hiding a rare and coveted form of magic, one they could use to turn me into the ultimate weapon.
I just wanted to find a place to belong, but now my very existence could threaten everyone I’ve ever known or loved. No pressure, right?
989 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2022
1238 people are currently reading
198 people want to read
About the author
Lucía Ashta
103 books903 followersLucía Ashta is the internationally top 20 bestselling author of young adult, new adult, and adult paranormal and urban fantasy books, including the series Magical Creatures Academy, Witches of Gales Haven, Smoky Mountain Pack, and Supernatural Bounty Hunter.
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January 20, 2023
fantastic
I really loved this box set.
The emotion and detail written into the storyline is perfection, the twists and suspense throughout had me completely mesmerised.
Loved all the action, the unplanned mistakes, the mystery.
The characters are detailed and they really build throughout the box set, especially enjoyed their numerous backgrounds and different shifter abilities.
The villains are oddly sucky at their role.
The developing relationships are great and really entertaining.
I love Jaz and Ky. Jaz cracks me up with her inability to hold her tongue.
Can’t wait to read more from this series.
I really loved this box set.
The emotion and detail written into the storyline is perfection, the twists and suspense throughout had me completely mesmerised.
Loved all the action, the unplanned mistakes, the mystery.
The characters are detailed and they really build throughout the box set, especially enjoyed their numerous backgrounds and different shifter abilities.
The villains are oddly sucky at their role.
The developing relationships are great and really entertaining.
I love Jaz and Ky. Jaz cracks me up with her inability to hold her tongue.
Can’t wait to read more from this series.
March 31, 2024
I couldn’t finish. The idea is great but I just didn’t care for the characters. The characters lacked depth and were very superficial. The dialogue was very immature but with adult themes that just didn’t balance well for me.
February 12, 2023
Gets old fast
The storyline has promise. The first couple of books were page turners, by the third book I had to force myself to keep reading just so I could say I finished
it. I'm not going to read the 5th book even though the fourth book leaves you with what's supposed to be a cliffhanger. I'm board enough of the storyline that I don't care what happens in the next book.
The storyline has promise. The first couple of books were page turners, by the third book I had to force myself to keep reading just so I could say I finished
it. I'm not going to read the 5th book even though the fourth book leaves you with what's supposed to be a cliffhanger. I'm board enough of the storyline that I don't care what happens in the next book.
July 30, 2025
I don't think they characters could be more annoying if the author wrote it purposely
This omnibus covers all 3 books of Rina's story and the first book for Jas. The most common plot thread throughout is the intense uselessness of the FMCs, who can only manage true brain power in 3 second increments during major strife.
Starting with Rina, and actually all 4 books in general, the characters struggle with the concept of urgency and never take action until the antagonist has a hypothetical sword to their throats. In book one we see them wait until the enemies are fully shifted instead of just disabling the enemies while they were at a disadvantage. Repeat that in books 3 and 4 (probably 2 as well but I seem to be blocking it out). Rina is the epitome of a terrible FMC, a wussy dependent incompetent waiting for someone, anyone to take care of her, again only taking action when no one else is available or conscious. She has little focus beyond the hopes of getting Leo in her pants.
Jas is not much better. She is mostly intent on Ky but somehow thinks getting involved with a stranger over summer break is totally fine. She has morals so murky swamp water is more palatable. She's not just blunt, she is actively hurtful and takes joy in being obnoxious and detrimental from her first line on page. She's also as thick as a rock based on the fact that she realizes the control mechanism for the pendant about 5 times before actively trying to utilize it, and at no point is anyone smart enough to try using the pendant's power against itself.
Unfortunately it's not just the FMCs who are obnoxious and poorly written. Ky and Leo have as much depth as a puddle. Neither is a truly nice relationship prospect either. The entire cast persists in using "ers" to denote the semester of study (oners, twoers etc) which is the least imaginative and most trite indicator possible. The author doesn't seem to fully understand what a semester means either, having her Jas claim to be in her fourth year when she is in 4th semester, so 2nd year. She has near naked trolls as a running jokish trend throughout, which is nothing more than childish distraction from the actual subpar story. I get it, they're fae, they are still competent adult characters and would still be asked to wear pants in settings with food and pupils. Add in truly evil antagonists who decide messing with clothing distribution is a great way to fight the protagonists and I'm questioning the audience the author planned to target. Lastly is the scene in Marcy June's class where Jas basically turns her disliked classmates into a peepshow in return for them being a bit bitchy - it's not humorous, Jas had already recognized her ability with the pendant which just makes her an evil malicious bitch herself.
This omnibus covers all 3 books of Rina's story and the first book for Jas. The most common plot thread throughout is the intense uselessness of the FMCs, who can only manage true brain power in 3 second increments during major strife.
Starting with Rina, and actually all 4 books in general, the characters struggle with the concept of urgency and never take action until the antagonist has a hypothetical sword to their throats. In book one we see them wait until the enemies are fully shifted instead of just disabling the enemies while they were at a disadvantage. Repeat that in books 3 and 4 (probably 2 as well but I seem to be blocking it out). Rina is the epitome of a terrible FMC, a wussy dependent incompetent waiting for someone, anyone to take care of her, again only taking action when no one else is available or conscious. She has little focus beyond the hopes of getting Leo in her pants.
Jas is not much better. She is mostly intent on Ky but somehow thinks getting involved with a stranger over summer break is totally fine. She has morals so murky swamp water is more palatable. She's not just blunt, she is actively hurtful and takes joy in being obnoxious and detrimental from her first line on page. She's also as thick as a rock based on the fact that she realizes the control mechanism for the pendant about 5 times before actively trying to utilize it, and at no point is anyone smart enough to try using the pendant's power against itself.
Unfortunately it's not just the FMCs who are obnoxious and poorly written. Ky and Leo have as much depth as a puddle. Neither is a truly nice relationship prospect either. The entire cast persists in using "ers" to denote the semester of study (oners, twoers etc) which is the least imaginative and most trite indicator possible. The author doesn't seem to fully understand what a semester means either, having her Jas claim to be in her fourth year when she is in 4th semester, so 2nd year. She has near naked trolls as a running jokish trend throughout, which is nothing more than childish distraction from the actual subpar story. I get it, they're fae, they are still competent adult characters and would still be asked to wear pants in settings with food and pupils. Add in truly evil antagonists who decide messing with clothing distribution is a great way to fight the protagonists and I'm questioning the audience the author planned to target. Lastly is the scene in Marcy June's class where Jas basically turns her disliked classmates into a peepshow in return for them being a bit bitchy - it's not humorous, Jas had already recognized her ability with the pendant which just makes her an evil malicious bitch herself.
January 16, 2025
Interesting characters and universe
This is an interesting book filled with fun and interesting characters set in an interesting universe. I am not sure it is a universe I would like to visit, but the characters seem to definitely enjoy it. Lots of action, magic, adventure and interesting non human people are all enjoying themselves in this series. I enjoyed it and recommend it.
This is an interesting book filled with fun and interesting characters set in an interesting universe. I am not sure it is a universe I would like to visit, but the characters seem to definitely enjoy it. Lots of action, magic, adventure and interesting non human people are all enjoying themselves in this series. I enjoyed it and recommend it.
February 20, 2025
Books 1-4 completed and my overall score in reality is 3.5. I liked the idea of the academy and the magical skills of the students. However the storyline seemed a lacking in depth at times and I lost some interest in the books. These are perhaps directed towards and accepted by young adults - I notice that other reviewers have loved them and left more positive comments. Books can't please every reader - the choice is yours!
February 19, 2023
good story but…
It’s a really promising story but I was left feeling disappointed that the details for all the relationships were so superficial and really lacked any depth. There’s a bunch of detail on things that I couldn’t have cared less about and little to no dialogue between people.
It’s a really promising story but I was left feeling disappointed that the details for all the relationships were so superficial and really lacked any depth. There’s a bunch of detail on things that I couldn’t have cared less about and little to no dialogue between people.
March 22, 2023
Magic for today's world.
Wonderful stories of magical creatures, people set in Sedona, AZ.
Of friendships, learning, growth, and coming to terms with heartache and loss.
Along with love and magical misshapes.
A fantasy world where we all would love to live in.
I couldn't put this series down.
And now on to the rest of the story...
Wonderful stories of magical creatures, people set in Sedona, AZ.
Of friendships, learning, growth, and coming to terms with heartache and loss.
Along with love and magical misshapes.
A fantasy world where we all would love to live in.
I couldn't put this series down.
And now on to the rest of the story...
June 11, 2023
Want
I like the characters especially Leander. Lucia Ashta described her characters so well. I want more stories about Leander, Ky, and Boone. There is mention about the previous year. I want to know what the boys got up to. I'll buy the next box set to see if it is mentioned there.
I like the characters especially Leander. Lucia Ashta described her characters so well. I want more stories about Leander, Ky, and Boone. There is mention about the previous year. I want to know what the boys got up to. I'll buy the next box set to see if it is mentioned there.
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February 5, 2024Fun read!
The characters, dialogue, magic and world building are all excellent.
I have to say I enjoyed Leo and Rina's story more than Jazz's. Partly because it felt finished, where Jazz is left me hanging.
Also, I Really don't like her mother... at all!
I have to say I am interested in seeing where the next book takes us!
The characters, dialogue, magic and world building are all excellent.
I have to say I enjoyed Leo and Rina's story more than Jazz's. Partly because it felt finished, where Jazz is left me hanging.
Also, I Really don't like her mother... at all!
I have to say I am interested in seeing where the next book takes us!
January 16, 2025
Excellent set of books, I read all four in a week, they moved seamlessly from one book to the next.
The story was different to other books of this genre that I have read, and are well written and kept me interested the whole way through.
I have just ordered the next four books to follow these and can't wait to start them
The story was different to other books of this genre that I have read, and are well written and kept me interested the whole way through.
I have just ordered the next four books to follow these and can't wait to start them
January 16, 2025
Pandacorn?
Loved these books. Could not put them down. Okay, it down. What was not to like. You have gifted young adults in a school for gifted beings, with professors who are gifted and bare bottomed pygmy trolls. One minute you are cringing and the next smirking. Then enters the pandacorn.
Loved these books. Could not put them down. Okay, it down. What was not to like. You have gifted young adults in a school for gifted beings, with professors who are gifted and bare bottomed pygmy trolls. One minute you are cringing and the next smirking. Then enters the pandacorn.
January 29, 2025
Awesome series
Awesome series for anyone that enjoys paranormal fantasy stories. L. Ashta is a new author to me but, I will definitely read more of her books. Very entertaining. Teen angst, romance and life threatening situations in a magical setting. I laughed out loud several times. Try them!
Awesome series for anyone that enjoys paranormal fantasy stories. L. Ashta is a new author to me but, I will definitely read more of her books. Very entertaining. Teen angst, romance and life threatening situations in a magical setting. I laughed out loud several times. Try them!
January 31, 2025
getting tired of the constant dumbness
I kind of liked the series for a while, but then the romance got overbearing and the unnecessary cluelessness of the characters really dragged along. Now the cliffhanger at the end of volume 4 was the last straw. I hate them with a passion. I won’t be reading any further.
I kind of liked the series for a while, but then the romance got overbearing and the unnecessary cluelessness of the characters really dragged along. Now the cliffhanger at the end of volume 4 was the last straw. I hate them with a passion. I won’t be reading any further.
December 13, 2025
Execelent read
Totaly briliant set of books. The storyline follows a group of girls from the first year at the school to their fourt year with well written battle sceens and a very descriptive way of showing they all shifted to their creatures also involving the boys at the school and the love lives that abound
Well reccomended book set
Totaly briliant set of books. The storyline follows a group of girls from the first year at the school to their fourt year with well written battle sceens and a very descriptive way of showing they all shifted to their creatures also involving the boys at the school and the love lives that abound
Well reccomended book set
April 30, 2023
fantastic
Read about Rina hoping to shift like her brother. After a hiccup but accepted to the magical school read about how she finds out what she is. Simple right. Or is it read the tale af love loss and betrayal and see who remains at the last gasp
Read about Rina hoping to shift like her brother. After a hiccup but accepted to the magical school read about how she finds out what she is. Simple right. Or is it read the tale af love loss and betrayal and see who remains at the last gasp
January 22, 2025
Diversity
Awesome books, these stories are thought and imaginatively provocative series of events intertwined in group after groups of a variety of different cultures, characters and types of People
Awesome books, these stories are thought and imaginatively provocative series of events intertwined in group after groups of a variety of different cultures, characters and types of People
February 16, 2025
Silly Childish Fun
I keep getting these cheap book deals…and wishing I hadn’t. This was one of those books that are just engaging enough to keep skimming through, but bad enough that I hate myself for doing it.
I keep getting these cheap book deals…and wishing I hadn’t. This was one of those books that are just engaging enough to keep skimming through, but bad enough that I hate myself for doing it.
May 2, 2025
Absolutely brilliant series
Absolutely brilliant series hooked from the start couldn't put it down superb well written and a great cast of characters and story line absolutely loved it I can't wait to read more
Absolutely brilliant series hooked from the start couldn't put it down superb well written and a great cast of characters and story line absolutely loved it I can't wait to read more
July 20, 2025
Great read!!!
I absolutely love the series!!! I hope there are more books to follow!!! Easy to follow the story line and i love the use of vocabulary words i don't see in a of of series of the genre!!
I absolutely love the series!!! I hope there are more books to follow!!! Easy to follow the story line and i love the use of vocabulary words i don't see in a of of series of the genre!!
November 29, 2025
Very Good Read!
Read along as you immerse yourself in the characters and their struggles. Cheer them on as they overcome obstacles and defeat evil! Mystery, Romance, Magic, Fantasy, this series has it all!
Read along as you immerse yourself in the characters and their struggles. Cheer them on as they overcome obstacles and defeat evil! Mystery, Romance, Magic, Fantasy, this series has it all!
March 12, 2023
very good
really loved the first three books the fourth i thought was the same principal character but it wasn’t but it was good anyways
really loved the first three books the fourth i thought was the same principal character but it wasn’t but it was good anyways
May 30, 2023
A great read!
Entering with plenty of twists and turns. Interesting characters with fun and quirky stories. Throw some schemes into the mix and it keeps you turning the pages.
Entering with plenty of twists and turns. Interesting characters with fun and quirky stories. Throw some schemes into the mix and it keeps you turning the pages.
June 9, 2023
Loved it
I loved all 4 books. It got better with each book. I'm looking forward to the next set. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I loved all 4 books. It got better with each book. I'm looking forward to the next set. I can't wait to see what happens next.
September 23, 2023
Magical Story
Fun series. The school chooses the students and can boot them out if they don’t perform well. No pressure. Enjoy this coming of age story.
Fun series. The school chooses the students and can boot them out if they don’t perform well. No pressure. Enjoy this coming of age story.
September 25, 2023
complete set!
Love me a good box set!! Rina and Leo’s story was amazing - full of unexpected surprises. Jaz and ky - the beginnings of what also looks to be a heap of fun.
Love me a good box set!! Rina and Leo’s story was amazing - full of unexpected surprises. Jaz and ky - the beginnings of what also looks to be a heap of fun.
November 3, 2023
Amazing
The world building in this story is so good. I love the characters too. Their misadventures really draw you in. I can't wait to read more.
The world building in this story is so good. I love the characters too. Their misadventures really draw you in. I can't wait to read more.
January 7, 2024
Brilliant
This is brilliant read. It fully draws you into the story. A real page turner. Can't wait to read the next issue.
This is brilliant read. It fully draws you into the story. A real page turner. Can't wait to read the next issue.
January 13, 2025
DNF. Ugh. The writing was so slow that once I got to chapter 4, I bailed.
January 14, 2025
Magical university
Good read. Diverse characters you want to follow. Harry Potter type but grown up. Amusing twists and turns as well as sadness and maturing.
Good read. Diverse characters you want to follow. Harry Potter type but grown up. Amusing twists and turns as well as sadness and maturing.
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