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The Unstoppable Storme: Zodiac Magic Academy
This is the final installment of this action-packed fantasy romance series!
Second year at Exemplar is about to begin, and Dean Belmont and the Celestial Council have no idea what's coming for them.
Wyatt, my pain in the butt Gemini twin, is free from Branston's evil juju. My mates, while not totally all-in with each other, are all-in with me. And the Magi Resistance is taking down Magi-tek servers and searching the planet for our founding father—Griffin Galilei.
Celestial Council, we're coming for you.
Dean Belmont and the Branstons may have messed up ideas of how to use Wyatt and me to get the power they crave, but they're delusional. We're not going to be their puppets. We're not going to sit and watch them leech the Source from the fae citizens. And I'm certainly not going to play a staring role in Chad Branston's personal Handmaid's Tale.
Yeah-no, never going to happen.
With threats mounting within the walls of Exemplar, lines are drawn, and the survival of the Magi Knights hangs in the balance.
Luckily, I'm not alone. I have...
♥ Maverick - my protective and broody wolf.
♥ River - my loveable and loyal bear.
♥ Brody - my vampire, hot for teacher mentor.
♥ Jack - my not-so-nerdy genius.
Second year at Exemplar is about to begin, and Dean Belmont and the Celestial Council have no idea what's coming for them.
Wyatt, my pain in the butt Gemini twin, is free from Branston's evil juju. My mates, while not totally all-in with each other, are all-in with me. And the Magi Resistance is taking down Magi-tek servers and searching the planet for our founding father—Griffin Galilei.
Celestial Council, we're coming for you.
Dean Belmont and the Branstons may have messed up ideas of how to use Wyatt and me to get the power they crave, but they're delusional. We're not going to be their puppets. We're not going to sit and watch them leech the Source from the fae citizens. And I'm certainly not going to play a staring role in Chad Branston's personal Handmaid's Tale.
Yeah-no, never going to happen.
With threats mounting within the walls of Exemplar, lines are drawn, and the survival of the Magi Knights hangs in the balance.
Luckily, I'm not alone. I have...
♥ Maverick - my protective and broody wolf.
♥ River - my loveable and loyal bear.
♥ Brody - my vampire, hot for teacher mentor.
♥ Jack - my not-so-nerdy genius.
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Published April 30, 2023
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May 4, 2023
4.5 stars.
Ok so I’m a tiny bit underwhelmed by that ending.
It was just sort of abrupt.
The big fight scene wasn’t as epic as I would’ve thought, and it didn’t provide as much closure as I wanted.
Plus the relationships weren’t as satisfyingly equally developed as I was hoping they’d be.
There was a lot of growth between all the guys’ relationships, and that was very sweet and I loved it..but we didn’t get a whole lot of time doing the same emotional sharing and growth with Jess and the guys, so it felt like she was sort of set aside while they all grew closer.
I don’t know.
The magic was really cool.
The plot was fun.
But I just didn’t get everything I wanted from this ending.
It felt unfinished.
Maybe an epilogue would’ve helped?
Ok so I’m a tiny bit underwhelmed by that ending.
It was just sort of abrupt.
The big fight scene wasn’t as epic as I would’ve thought, and it didn’t provide as much closure as I wanted.
Plus the relationships weren’t as satisfyingly equally developed as I was hoping they’d be.
There was a lot of growth between all the guys’ relationships, and that was very sweet and I loved it..but we didn’t get a whole lot of time doing the same emotional sharing and growth with Jess and the guys, so it felt like she was sort of set aside while they all grew closer.
I don’t know.
The magic was really cool.
The plot was fun.
But I just didn’t get everything I wanted from this ending.
It felt unfinished.
Maybe an epilogue would’ve helped?
May 13, 2023
Such a weirdly rushed ending.
May 13, 2023
Most disappointing book I’ve read in a while. It felt rushed and all the battles were basically skipped over? Awful people (branstons and Belmont) who should’ve had a long drawn out death were killed in the least epic ways possible.
Jesse and Wyatt’s powers got so hyped up for…. What? To become a conjoined bird lion? And for the bird lion to do what in battle? Look intimidating? Lame.
There needed to be more detail in every battle except the cyclops. The details of griffin being saved needed to be shared. I needed to know more about his captivity. Everything.
Extremely underwhelming.
Jesse and Wyatt’s powers got so hyped up for…. What? To become a conjoined bird lion? And for the bird lion to do what in battle? Look intimidating? Lame.
There needed to be more detail in every battle except the cyclops. The details of griffin being saved needed to be shared. I needed to know more about his captivity. Everything.
Extremely underwhelming.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 13, 2023
Fine ending but still a little disappointed
Eh, this finale to the series does do a good job of wrapping up the major plot points that were unresolved after book 4. On the surface, the ending was fine and I’m happy enough with what ended up happening but it doesn’t blow me away.
I’m just a little underwhelmed. The scope of the problem didn’t really match what happens, like magitek was a world-wide issue and Dad has a whole resistance, but we never really see that so the impact isn’t felt. The whole leprechaun subplot also feels really random, and the wraith thing wasn’t introduced well so it also felt odd. Establishing the word building better in the earlier books would’ve helped a lot.
I’m also disappointed by the relationships; the MM pairs unfortunately didn’t get much better. Jack and River is the only pair that feels natural; the other pairs feel super forced. I also really, really wish that they had come together as a group much earlier; because Mav and Brody have their own thing going on and they were never all together, they didn’t truly feel like a cohesive RH. I don’t really buy their HEA as a group.
Eh, this finale to the series does do a good job of wrapping up the major plot points that were unresolved after book 4. On the surface, the ending was fine and I’m happy enough with what ended up happening but it doesn’t blow me away.
I’m just a little underwhelmed. The scope of the problem didn’t really match what happens, like magitek was a world-wide issue and Dad has a whole resistance, but we never really see that so the impact isn’t felt. The whole leprechaun subplot also feels really random, and the wraith thing wasn’t introduced well so it also felt odd. Establishing the word building better in the earlier books would’ve helped a lot.
I’m also disappointed by the relationships; the MM pairs unfortunately didn’t get much better. Jack and River is the only pair that feels natural; the other pairs feel super forced. I also really, really wish that they had come together as a group much earlier; because Mav and Brody have their own thing going on and they were never all together, they didn’t truly feel like a cohesive RH. I don’t really buy their HEA as a group.
July 16, 2023
Great story.
I loved the storyline, the characters, and the fact that the main character is a twin. However, there is WAY too much detail on the MM relationships.
I loved the storyline, the characters, and the fact that the main character is a twin. However, there is WAY too much detail on the MM relationships.
July 26, 2023
Wth.... what kind of ending was that? So many things left hanging, and the epic battle was more like an unsatisfying quickie ... The series was soooo good, but this book was a fail 😩
February 10, 2026
Rating the entire series 4-stars and reviewing as a series here.
Going into the weekend, I looked at the books in my Kindle library and couldn't bring myself to read any of them. They were too long, or too dark, or too serious. I wanted something I could zip through without a care for it being over with too soon. I was really in the mood for a paranormal academy RH book and Exemplar Hall has been on my TBR forever.
The series definitely fit the niche I was craving. It was addictive enough that I started Friday evening and got through all five books by Sunday evening. And I enjoyed every minute.
First of all, our FMC, Jesse is so much fun. Her sarcasm is always on point. She's never mean, but she's no pushover either. She's not like other girls, but not "not like other girls". Meaning, while she's nearly a carbon copy of her twin brother, with mostly tomboy traits, like a penchant for repairing machines and extreme sports, she doesn't even seem to realize that her interests are outside of the female norm and never compares herself to other girls. To be fair, I'm not sure if she's ever met a female under age of 40, but you get the idea. The point is, she's uniquely qualified to pull off the secret girl trope. And I freaking love the secret girl trope.
What Jesse loves most in the world is her twin brother Wyatt. When mercenaries abduct him right in front of her and drag him through a magical portal, all she knows is that they were taking him to a placed called Exemplar Hall. Her only clue to finding him is the school Welcome packet back at their apartment. With the help of her longtime crush/occasional FWB Maverick and her estranged father, Jesse arrives at the school grounds posing as Wyatt. She has four days to locate him in the wilderness during the Hunger Games-style admissions trial and get him back to the portal before he's taken into "The Vault" and lost to her forever. The best laid plans...
Needless to say, Jesse and Wyatt do not escape through a portal, and both begin their journey at Exemplar Hall. When the school dean and the magi counsel realize that a female was capable of entering where no female had ever entered before (because no female has ever had magic before), they instruct her to continue her ruse of posing as a boy. Can't have the boys distracted and all that. Luckily, Jesse is over 6' tall and has a buzz cut, because she manages to pull it off for quite a while.
Aside from Jesse, it was the main storyline that kept me on the hook. Our girl is at the center of a hurricane. All she wants to do is be with her brother and learn to channel magic she never even knew existed, but she's forced to conceal her gender at all times. The dean is obsessed with using the twins unique powers for political gain while another powerful family wants to use her as a brood mare. There are the bullies who cast magical attacks when her back is turned, and the bullies who call her Plus One based on a misguided rumor, and the outright attempted murder. There's the constant rejection from her long-time crush who can't be seen with her in public without it jeopardizing his life's mission and then there's the vampire professor who accidentally bonded to her and is now privy to her every emotion. On top of all that is the fact that the magi world's most reviled "traitor", the leader of the Resistance, just happens to be Jesse and Wyatt's father.
So yeah, there's so much going on that it's hard to put these books down.
The romance is okay but nothing to write home about. River is wonderful and an absolute rock for Jesse. Jack is a cutie pie genius who can't believe that anybody would want him. Maverick is sexy but also an asshole a lot of the time, and I can't even remember the professor's name despite finishing this last night. For the most part, these are some pretty good book boyfriends.
I think my issue is the complete lack of passion. I'm not saying there isn't spice, because there's plenty of it. And I'm not saying the spice is poorly written. It's just...there is no sexual tension. I love when an author uses physiological responses in a way that gives ME butterflies. I love all the little things that add up to a couple crossing over from platonic to something more, like standing too close, accidental touches and glancing at each others' mouths. These are my favorite parts of a Romance novel.
Over the course of the series eight distinct sexual relationships develop between Jesse and her four boyfriends, but instead of eight delicious seductions, or kisses that surprise both parties, we get dry negotiations:
MMC1: I'm DTF if you are.
MMC2: Yes, I'm also DTF. Should we kiss or something?
It's not only wasted opportunity, but it's BORING!
So anyway, read this series if you like fast-paced intricate plots where the characters barely get a chance to breathe before the next disaster arises.
Skip it if push-pull sexual tension is something that's important to you.
Going into the weekend, I looked at the books in my Kindle library and couldn't bring myself to read any of them. They were too long, or too dark, or too serious. I wanted something I could zip through without a care for it being over with too soon. I was really in the mood for a paranormal academy RH book and Exemplar Hall has been on my TBR forever.
The series definitely fit the niche I was craving. It was addictive enough that I started Friday evening and got through all five books by Sunday evening. And I enjoyed every minute.
First of all, our FMC, Jesse is so much fun. Her sarcasm is always on point. She's never mean, but she's no pushover either. She's not like other girls, but not "not like other girls". Meaning, while she's nearly a carbon copy of her twin brother, with mostly tomboy traits, like a penchant for repairing machines and extreme sports, she doesn't even seem to realize that her interests are outside of the female norm and never compares herself to other girls. To be fair, I'm not sure if she's ever met a female under age of 40, but you get the idea. The point is, she's uniquely qualified to pull off the secret girl trope. And I freaking love the secret girl trope.
What Jesse loves most in the world is her twin brother Wyatt. When mercenaries abduct him right in front of her and drag him through a magical portal, all she knows is that they were taking him to a placed called Exemplar Hall. Her only clue to finding him is the school Welcome packet back at their apartment. With the help of her longtime crush/occasional FWB Maverick and her estranged father, Jesse arrives at the school grounds posing as Wyatt. She has four days to locate him in the wilderness during the Hunger Games-style admissions trial and get him back to the portal before he's taken into "The Vault" and lost to her forever. The best laid plans...
Needless to say, Jesse and Wyatt do not escape through a portal, and both begin their journey at Exemplar Hall. When the school dean and the magi counsel realize that a female was capable of entering where no female had ever entered before (because no female has ever had magic before), they instruct her to continue her ruse of posing as a boy. Can't have the boys distracted and all that. Luckily, Jesse is over 6' tall and has a buzz cut, because she manages to pull it off for quite a while.
Aside from Jesse, it was the main storyline that kept me on the hook. Our girl is at the center of a hurricane. All she wants to do is be with her brother and learn to channel magic she never even knew existed, but she's forced to conceal her gender at all times. The dean is obsessed with using the twins unique powers for political gain while another powerful family wants to use her as a brood mare. There are the bullies who cast magical attacks when her back is turned, and the bullies who call her Plus One based on a misguided rumor, and the outright attempted murder. There's the constant rejection from her long-time crush who can't be seen with her in public without it jeopardizing his life's mission and then there's the vampire professor who accidentally bonded to her and is now privy to her every emotion. On top of all that is the fact that the magi world's most reviled "traitor", the leader of the Resistance, just happens to be Jesse and Wyatt's father.
So yeah, there's so much going on that it's hard to put these books down.
The romance is okay but nothing to write home about. River is wonderful and an absolute rock for Jesse. Jack is a cutie pie genius who can't believe that anybody would want him. Maverick is sexy but also an asshole a lot of the time, and I can't even remember the professor's name despite finishing this last night. For the most part, these are some pretty good book boyfriends.
I think my issue is the complete lack of passion. I'm not saying there isn't spice, because there's plenty of it. And I'm not saying the spice is poorly written. It's just...there is no sexual tension. I love when an author uses physiological responses in a way that gives ME butterflies. I love all the little things that add up to a couple crossing over from platonic to something more, like standing too close, accidental touches and glancing at each others' mouths. These are my favorite parts of a Romance novel.
Over the course of the series eight distinct sexual relationships develop between Jesse and her four boyfriends, but instead of eight delicious seductions, or kisses that surprise both parties, we get dry negotiations:
MMC1: I'm DTF if you are.
MMC2: Yes, I'm also DTF. Should we kiss or something?
It's not only wasted opportunity, but it's BORING!
So anyway, read this series if you like fast-paced intricate plots where the characters barely get a chance to breathe before the next disaster arises.
Skip it if push-pull sexual tension is something that's important to you.
August 30, 2024
This whole series was awesome. I loved everything about it. I love how it started with Jess and how she’s the only girl magi ever and how fierce her love for her brother Wyatt is. I love their whole twin bond and how it’s portrayed in the books is beautiful. And when he turned against her of his own feel will bc of Branson and them it broke me a little, was such a sad moment but they came thru even stronger. I mean I won’t say I didn’t see the gryphon coming bc I had an inkling but it was still a rather awesome surprise.
I just love Jess and her fighting spirit. Thru her first year pretending to be a boy and getting thru the icebreaker and trying to keep this huge secret of being a girl and one of the Helm legacies it was fascinating to see. Plus I loved our main MC’s Maverick, River, Brody, and Jack and how they all came to love her in different ways. How they surrounded her with love and loyalty and she ended up finding so much more. Even more so later on when reopened helm house and declared herself as a girl and a legacy. That moment was freaking fantastic. That deserves all the stars. Even more with how the new legacies go about things. That change will be great and I love to see it. I love to see how she changed as she came into herself it was awesome.
And I love right off the bat how she connects to the source. Catsanova was just blew my mind and def surprised me learning he is the embodiment of the source. That was fascinating. I love how it was incorporated into the book and how Wyatt and Jesse have a special and seemingly more profound connection to it.
All in all the twist and turns that these books gave me was a lot, the rollercoaster of emotions was real. But it kept me going back for more as I devoured one book after the next the story was just that good. Plus I’m always a sucker for a happy ending so I’m glad it came to be. Maverick finally found his grandfather, Griffin and has found happiness with Jesse and their pack mates. John finally got to be with his children again despite his handicap and all the bloodshed and horror he had to go thru to get there. Wyatt is finally coming around to being a helm and is happy in his own mating with Drake and has kept that special bond with his sister. And Jesse and she men, River, Jack, Brody, and Maverick have all found happiness with her and each other. Truly a wonderful ending.
Only things I wish the book included was a little sneak peak on how they save Lora from the Leprechaun King. And possibly even a little family reunion for all the Fitzgibbon sisters. And also maybe a more in depth look in an epilogue or something of what exactly the twins can do as a gryphon and how their connection to sun and moon plays into everything.
Overall tho I loved this series. The plot was awesome and it was so different from any other supernatural books I read which was really refreshing and very interesting to read. I just loved this story and these characters and I’ll no doubt remember this book as time progresses and for me that’s the mark of a great book/series is when it’s remembered even after reading others. Just awesome writing, fantastic descriptions and such an immersive story. Really brings the world to life. Just a 10/10 series.
I just love Jess and her fighting spirit. Thru her first year pretending to be a boy and getting thru the icebreaker and trying to keep this huge secret of being a girl and one of the Helm legacies it was fascinating to see. Plus I loved our main MC’s Maverick, River, Brody, and Jack and how they all came to love her in different ways. How they surrounded her with love and loyalty and she ended up finding so much more. Even more so later on when reopened helm house and declared herself as a girl and a legacy. That moment was freaking fantastic. That deserves all the stars. Even more with how the new legacies go about things. That change will be great and I love to see it. I love to see how she changed as she came into herself it was awesome.
And I love right off the bat how she connects to the source. Catsanova was just blew my mind and def surprised me learning he is the embodiment of the source. That was fascinating. I love how it was incorporated into the book and how Wyatt and Jesse have a special and seemingly more profound connection to it.
All in all the twist and turns that these books gave me was a lot, the rollercoaster of emotions was real. But it kept me going back for more as I devoured one book after the next the story was just that good. Plus I’m always a sucker for a happy ending so I’m glad it came to be. Maverick finally found his grandfather, Griffin and has found happiness with Jesse and their pack mates. John finally got to be with his children again despite his handicap and all the bloodshed and horror he had to go thru to get there. Wyatt is finally coming around to being a helm and is happy in his own mating with Drake and has kept that special bond with his sister. And Jesse and she men, River, Jack, Brody, and Maverick have all found happiness with her and each other. Truly a wonderful ending.
Only things I wish the book included was a little sneak peak on how they save Lora from the Leprechaun King. And possibly even a little family reunion for all the Fitzgibbon sisters. And also maybe a more in depth look in an epilogue or something of what exactly the twins can do as a gryphon and how their connection to sun and moon plays into everything.
Overall tho I loved this series. The plot was awesome and it was so different from any other supernatural books I read which was really refreshing and very interesting to read. I just loved this story and these characters and I’ll no doubt remember this book as time progresses and for me that’s the mark of a great book/series is when it’s remembered even after reading others. Just awesome writing, fantastic descriptions and such an immersive story. Really brings the world to life. Just a 10/10 series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2023
Outstanding
Where to start? Jesse is a strong female character. She's powerful. She's willing to work hard. She doesn't depend on her guys to save her because she can save herself. At the same time, she's patient, understanding, forgiving, and fun. I like her drive to accomplish things and she puts the work in to make it happen.
Her harem is a good combination of characters. I was a little disappointed that they all left her for the summer. But, I guess that made Jesse stand taller and brighter because she made the summer about accomplishing her goals and she did it.
While I really liked this series, there were a couple of things I didn't like:
#1- I didn't like that Wyatt was made to be weak. Jesse and he are twins and both could be strong without detracting from "girl power"! It didn't seem plausible that he could be mentally manipulated to hate Jesse and do what he did to her. Yes, there was an unexpected power that helped cause that. I still didn't believe he would be that hateful with his own twin.
#2- I thought the conclusion was a bit too rushed. There were 5 books in this series and the whole thing concluded in a few chapters in the end. Chad and his dad deserved way worse. Also, it wasn't really explained why the wraiths got so involved. There was a small explanation, but it didn't make sense how one council member was able to get them to work for him.
Overall, the series was outstanding. It moved at a good pace. The characters and plot were well developed. I liked the series.
Where to start? Jesse is a strong female character. She's powerful. She's willing to work hard. She doesn't depend on her guys to save her because she can save herself. At the same time, she's patient, understanding, forgiving, and fun. I like her drive to accomplish things and she puts the work in to make it happen.
Her harem is a good combination of characters. I was a little disappointed that they all left her for the summer. But, I guess that made Jesse stand taller and brighter because she made the summer about accomplishing her goals and she did it.
While I really liked this series, there were a couple of things I didn't like:
#1- I didn't like that Wyatt was made to be weak. Jesse and he are twins and both could be strong without detracting from "girl power"! It didn't seem plausible that he could be mentally manipulated to hate Jesse and do what he did to her. Yes, there was an unexpected power that helped cause that. I still didn't believe he would be that hateful with his own twin.
#2- I thought the conclusion was a bit too rushed. There were 5 books in this series and the whole thing concluded in a few chapters in the end. Chad and his dad deserved way worse. Also, it wasn't really explained why the wraiths got so involved. There was a small explanation, but it didn't make sense how one council member was able to get them to work for him.
Overall, the series was outstanding. It moved at a good pace. The characters and plot were well developed. I liked the series.
November 30, 2025
2.5⭐
And just like that, another series bites the dust.
As far as final books go, this one was ok. At least the overall writing wasn't as messy and riddled with mistakes as in the last couple of novels.
However, even if it was technically more sound, the contents left something to be desired. For a story that had been building up for 4 books and over 20 years in-universe, the way things unraveled and got resolved was meh. The high-stakes completely fizzled out.
It was all too fast and clean, too surface-level. This was a world that had been at odds and divided for decades, but 15 minutes of battle, a few deaths, and just like that, everyone's cool with the guard change? I'm not sold. I wanted grit, sacrifice, and struggle, not easy, quick, and simple. And for threads not to be left hanging all over the place (to name a few: old man Branston, Schultz and the other Celestial Council members, the deal with the Leprechaun King, etc).
The tldr version is this: Ending was unsatisfying. It left me feeling underwhelmed and unimpressed, and like the series didn't live up to the excitement of the very first book of this series. But if you want RH with LOTS of MM interaction and a plot that takes a back seat to the smut, maybe you'll enjoy it.
And just like that, another series bites the dust.
As far as final books go, this one was ok. At least the overall writing wasn't as messy and riddled with mistakes as in the last couple of novels.
However, even if it was technically more sound, the contents left something to be desired. For a story that had been building up for 4 books and over 20 years in-universe, the way things unraveled and got resolved was meh. The high-stakes completely fizzled out.
It was all too fast and clean, too surface-level. This was a world that had been at odds and divided for decades, but 15 minutes of battle, a few deaths, and just like that, everyone's cool with the guard change? I'm not sold. I wanted grit, sacrifice, and struggle, not easy, quick, and simple. And for threads not to be left hanging all over the place (to name a few: old man Branston, Schultz and the other Celestial Council members, the deal with the Leprechaun King, etc).
The tldr version is this: Ending was unsatisfying. It left me feeling underwhelmed and unimpressed, and like the series didn't live up to the excitement of the very first book of this series. But if you want RH with LOTS of MM interaction and a plot that takes a back seat to the smut, maybe you'll enjoy it.
November 20, 2024
Did I miss something? What happens to Jesse at the end? What’s her job? “Just” a knight? With all her power??? What does John do? The end was so unbelievably rushed I figured there had to be another book in the series that I just missed.
I don’t normally give reviews, because I’m lazy 😂, but I needed to on this one. I read the first four books super fast, they were great, a lot of details, and then the last book took me over two weeks to finish and I normally get through a book this size in maybe two days.
Also, why did Wyatt not tell Jesse he was gay? I get the whole dad trauma but they aren’t just sibling and best friends, their souls are intertwined. I was REALLY bummed about that and I don’t think I ever got over it. I was hoping till the end that it would be brought up again and maybe worked through or something.
I don’t normally give reviews, because I’m lazy 😂, but I needed to on this one. I read the first four books super fast, they were great, a lot of details, and then the last book took me over two weeks to finish and I normally get through a book this size in maybe two days.
Also, why did Wyatt not tell Jesse he was gay? I get the whole dad trauma but they aren’t just sibling and best friends, their souls are intertwined. I was REALLY bummed about that and I don’t think I ever got over it. I was hoping till the end that it would be brought up again and maybe worked through or something.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2023
Series starts high, ends kinda meh
I liked the story however it felt like Jesse was a side character for most of the last two books. The romance and relationships really focused on the main male characters and most of the spicy scenes were mm. I like mm in RH but I also like my FMC to be central and Jesse just wasn’t. So while the first 2 books were 3.5/4s it definitely dropped steadily as the story progressed. Also, the villains were even less of a plot point. And as others have pointed out, it felt like the author just wrapped it up to be done with it - but I kinda felt like it wasn’t really important throughout the series.
In the end, I finished (though I struggled to finish the last book). I’m kinda meh about it and it’s not one I’ll reread.
I liked the story however it felt like Jesse was a side character for most of the last two books. The romance and relationships really focused on the main male characters and most of the spicy scenes were mm. I like mm in RH but I also like my FMC to be central and Jesse just wasn’t. So while the first 2 books were 3.5/4s it definitely dropped steadily as the story progressed. Also, the villains were even less of a plot point. And as others have pointed out, it felt like the author just wrapped it up to be done with it - but I kinda felt like it wasn’t really important throughout the series.
In the end, I finished (though I struggled to finish the last book). I’m kinda meh about it and it’s not one I’ll reread.
March 1, 2024
I really like this series!!
I love the characters, the world... etc etc.
But I couldn't give it 5 stars...
Most of the things got wrapped up... ish... But extremely fast... And some events we were just told instead of going through it.
And I know that a series (most of the time) needs to end at a certain point... But I really wanted to know more about how the characters would continue to grow, and all the after-effects of the Magi-tek etc.
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This series does include M/M scenes. (Not only swordcrossing).
If I would have known, I probably wouldn't have read it... But! I have to say, I'm glad I didn't know in advance and still enjoyed everything.
I love the characters, the world... etc etc.
But I couldn't give it 5 stars...
Most of the things got wrapped up... ish... But extremely fast... And some events we were just told instead of going through it.
And I know that a series (most of the time) needs to end at a certain point... But I really wanted to know more about how the characters would continue to grow, and all the after-effects of the Magi-tek etc.
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This series does include M/M scenes. (Not only swordcrossing).
If I would have known, I probably wouldn't have read it... But! I have to say, I'm glad I didn't know in advance and still enjoyed everything.
July 15, 2024
Helm Twins Unite!
I really enjoyed this story. The character building and the world growth was worth the time to read these books.
My BIGGEST complaint is that the books aren't long enough. This story and development deserved 300-400 pages to fully flesh out the story. I was really sad that this final book was under 300 pages. The ending felt a bit rushed. The battle scene could of been longer, the memorial for their mom could of been longer and included their dad making peace. I honestly was expecting more.
I really enjoyed this story. The character building and the world growth was worth the time to read these books.
My BIGGEST complaint is that the books aren't long enough. This story and development deserved 300-400 pages to fully flesh out the story. I was really sad that this final book was under 300 pages. The ending felt a bit rushed. The battle scene could of been longer, the memorial for their mom could of been longer and included their dad making peace. I honestly was expecting more.
August 29, 2023
THE UNSTOPPABLE JESSIE STORME!!
I’m sad you guys ended it here I feel like you could have written ten more books in this series boohooo I’m so sad this ride is over. I want more ice ran out of all your books together and JL Madore alone. I think I’ll cry now. Give me more we want more. Lol you ladies rock my socks. Love u thanks for the greatest summer loving books that leave me laughing smiling and wishing for sexy time.
I’m sad you guys ended it here I feel like you could have written ten more books in this series boohooo I’m so sad this ride is over. I want more ice ran out of all your books together and JL Madore alone. I think I’ll cry now. Give me more we want more. Lol you ladies rock my socks. Love u thanks for the greatest summer loving books that leave me laughing smiling and wishing for sexy time.
May 5, 2024
great for a fast read
I loved the plot/storyline but I wish there were some more smutty group scenes. Also the plot went by very fast and I wish there were more scenes of the processes and conversations behind them. The plot kinda just jumped to big decisions and plans being made with not enough content/scenes/character interaction as to why and how. Overall loved it though and wished it were longer
I loved the plot/storyline but I wish there were some more smutty group scenes. Also the plot went by very fast and I wish there were more scenes of the processes and conversations behind them. The plot kinda just jumped to big decisions and plans being made with not enough content/scenes/character interaction as to why and how. Overall loved it though and wished it were longer
August 5, 2025
For me, way too much space was given to the dynamic between Jack and the other characters. I’m just not into books where the woman is the alpha, and the man is the submissive. And the pet names: “Sweet Prince” “Jacky”. Gag.
The big fight scenes could have been better. And in the end, the big reveal of what Jessie and Wyatt are did not amount to much. I was expecting something more heroic from them.
The big fight scenes could have been better. And in the end, the big reveal of what Jessie and Wyatt are did not amount to much. I was expecting something more heroic from them.
January 27, 2026
Good Ending (open?)
Overall, it was a good ending to the story. The ending felt like it was open to interpretation and even though she got a glimpse of the future, I was hoping for something more; like 5+ years time skip, more on the fight, and the justice part.
The whole series got me hooked and even if I wanted more of solo badass Jessie, I can’t fault the plot because it was good.
Recommend this series!!!
Overall, it was a good ending to the story. The ending felt like it was open to interpretation and even though she got a glimpse of the future, I was hoping for something more; like 5+ years time skip, more on the fight, and the justice part.
The whole series got me hooked and even if I wanted more of solo badass Jessie, I can’t fault the plot because it was good.
Recommend this series!!!
May 25, 2023
Omg
If you ever read any books by JR Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and IT Lucas, then you will fall in love with this Author.
These 5 book serries have been the best. It's riveting action packed romance filled keep you on the edge of your seat kind of books. A must have in your library!
If you ever read any books by JR Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and IT Lucas, then you will fall in love with this Author.
These 5 book serries have been the best. It's riveting action packed romance filled keep you on the edge of your seat kind of books. A must have in your library!
November 28, 2023
Unstoppable Storme, book five of the Zodiac Magic Academy-Exemplar Hall series, is an ebook I borrowed through Kindle Unlimited (KU). The main plot line of the series, MagiTek and the harm it goes to organic magic, has been a wonderful central idea for the series. The character and relationship development also scores big points. A perfect conclusion to the series.
June 20, 2024
Amazing
A truly beautiful, amazing and well written series by ruby and jl. I’m sad it’s finished but enjoyed each book. The characters are well developed, intriguing and interesting. Each one sucks you in and makes you care. I love how it mostly focused on her but included each mate and her twin. Definitely a must read!
A truly beautiful, amazing and well written series by ruby and jl. I’m sad it’s finished but enjoyed each book. The characters are well developed, intriguing and interesting. Each one sucks you in and makes you care. I love how it mostly focused on her but included each mate and her twin. Definitely a must read!
October 13, 2024
I liked the series overall, however the ending felt rushed… also the idea to simply horribly misspell words and pass them off as a magic language rooted in Latin nearly gave me the ick 😂
Very quick and fun to read though, so I cannot really complain too much 😊 It would have been great to have Floyd in the pack as well though - he secretly has my heart 😂
Very quick and fun to read though, so I cannot really complain too much 😊 It would have been great to have Floyd in the pack as well though - he secretly has my heart 😂
July 15, 2025
This book was a bit of a letdown for the series. It was too slow in some parts and then totally flew through the ending. The finale felt really abrupt and unfinished. Not to mention there were definitely chapters that were majorly disjointed, like the authors forgot which character’s perspective they were writing from.
May 1, 2023
loved the series
Action packed, fast read & I loved it! From beginning to end I was hooked! I enjoyed the balance of friendship and sexy times between the harem! The story came together smoothly and even during the rough moments they stuck together!
Action packed, fast read & I loved it! From beginning to end I was hooked! I enjoyed the balance of friendship and sexy times between the harem! The story came together smoothly and even during the rough moments they stuck together!
May 8, 2023
A solid ending if not rushed a bit more than I would've liked...
I know concluding a series can be a bit tough, and it wrapped up nicely enough. The crew went through a lot and it would've been nicer for us to have that group ending I know we all craved...
I know concluding a series can be a bit tough, and it wrapped up nicely enough. The crew went through a lot and it would've been nicer for us to have that group ending I know we all craved...
June 5, 2023
couldn’t put it down
Complex with a heroin that doesnt give up, jesse life is never dull, with four hot guys and a magi school to conquer. Will read this series again, might start now.
Complex with a heroin that doesnt give up, jesse life is never dull, with four hot guys and a magi school to conquer. Will read this series again, might start now.
August 14, 2023
Fabulous ending!
What an ending! I loved how everything wrapped up and how the bad guys got what they deserved. Jesse and her guys got their happy ending. I would love to see where they are in a few years and have stories about other characters like Kade, Stefan or Elios.
What an ending! I loved how everything wrapped up and how the bad guys got what they deserved. Jesse and her guys got their happy ending. I would love to see where they are in a few years and have stories about other characters like Kade, Stefan or Elios.
October 10, 2023
fantastic
I so enjoyed every single word. I m heartbroken it has come to an end. I’ll be sure to add more of both authors to my kindle. I mean it’s like the never ending library. Buy them all. Read and enjoy.
I so enjoyed every single word. I m heartbroken it has come to an end. I’ll be sure to add more of both authors to my kindle. I mean it’s like the never ending library. Buy them all. Read and enjoy.
May 24, 2024
Happy
I have to say that this series started out with a bang slowed down them up again could have done with less of the grafic sex it took to much from the story but would recommend this series well deserved five stars
I have to say that this series started out with a bang slowed down them up again could have done with less of the grafic sex it took to much from the story but would recommend this series well deserved five stars
June 12, 2024
Great writing
I really enjoyed this series and the way this author writes. The ending was wrapped up a little quick but still satisfied me for now.
I hope there are more stories in this world as I enjoyed the unique ideas.
I really enjoyed this series and the way this author writes. The ending was wrapped up a little quick but still satisfied me for now.
I hope there are more stories in this world as I enjoyed the unique ideas.
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