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Supernatural Reform School
Sullivan Gray - 2019
All I want is to get my powers back online. Not to make friends.Definitely not to fall for my dragon shifter instructor.But I’m beginning to think that losing my powers was no accident. Someone is stealing magic.As I dig deeper into this conspiracy with my fellow reform-schoolers, we uncover a lot more than we bargained for. And the tentative human/supernatural relationships hang in the balance.We may find out the truth, how can we do anything to stop it when we don't have our powers?Supernatural Reform School is a YA paranormal academy / urban fantasy that will keep you reading long past midnight! It's book one in the Blakemore Paranormal Academy trilogy. Perfect for readers who love vampires, dragon shifters, and a dash of magic all wrapped up in a gripping story!Scroll up and one-click to start this page-turning new series filled with magic, mystery, and slow-burn romance! Blakemore Paranormal Academy Trilogy:
Book One: Supernatural Reform School
Book Two: The Academy of Stolen Magic
Book Three: Blood of the Dragon Shifter
The Gauntlet
Rebecca Ethington - 2019
One bite from a Vily and you are filled with what many call ‘the power of the gods’ and sent to Imdalind Academy for training.No bite, no magic, no Academy, and no place in society besides with the Drains that live in the old tunnels that dot what once was Europe. Unless you are me, who after one bite from a loose Vily is left with a diseased fragment of magic like the Chosen magic carriers of my world. I may not be as strong as the bastards that lord over us, but that isn’t going to stop me from raising more than a little hell.This year I am running the Gauntlet, and enrolling myself in their damn academy. There is no better way to take down the evil overlords of our world than from the inside.Those royal bastards won’t know what hit them.Now, if I can just get the king's son Rowan out of my way…Imdalind Academy is a stand alone spin-off to the Internationally Best Selling Imdalind Series. Three series + Two Ultimate book boyfriends = The Best Magical Binge.
Fairy Misguided
Elena Gray - 2019
Honesty...not so much.Gwen Palmer's saucy mouth gets in the way of her heart's desire...thanks to her fairy godmother's mixup. Just when Gwen is about to trade her baker's hat for a nun's habit, she comes face to face with her cooking idol, Ethan Reynolds.Ethan isn't immune to Gwen's loose lips. Nor her quirkiness. And something about her smile tugs at his heart. Will he look beyond her outrageous remarks and see the truth inside? Or will Gwen lose her one chance at true love?
Harper
Viola Rivard - 2018
An anthropologist by trade and a questioner by nature, she wants to find out who he is and how he's managed to do what no other alpha has―unite the entire shifter population of Appalachia. What she finds is a man that exceeds her wildest expectations. Handsome, brilliant, and unaccustomed to being denied, Shan is soon captivated by Harper, who is every bit as enigmatic as he is. Shan knows there are things Harper isn't telling him. Her life is a carefully constructed facade and for all his cunning, he can't figure her out. As he chips away at her mask, his instincts urge him to claim her as his own. Harper is a full-length novel, approximately 300 pages long. It is part of the Shifters of Appalachia universe. Enjoy Destined as a standalone novel series, or see the author page for a reading order.
Good Witches Don't Lie
S.W. Clarke - 2020
Welcome to my new life.I'm Clementine Cole. I thought I was a normal nineteen-year-old with anger issues, but I was wrong. I’m not angry, I'm just a witch.After my cat started talking to me one night, I made a few discoveries:First, magic is real and nightmares aren’t just in your dreams.Second, I'm the last witch in the world.Third, there's an academy for magic users just like me.Trouble is, I don't quite fit in at the academy. Witches get a bad rap, and everyone thinks we're destined to turn evil. Okay, maybe I've been in a few fights and speak my mind, but I'm no villain."Good witches don't lie," my teachers tell me. If I don't want to get kicked out of the academy, I have to follow the rules. No fighting, no lying, and definitely no secrets.But what if the one keeping secrets is the headmistress herself?Welcome to the Academy of Shadowed Magic.
The Phoenix Whisperer
Scarlett Reid - 2021
That is, until I met my phoenix.”Ana de Navalles has almost nothing, aside from her friends. Having always been a child of the slums, her fortunes change when she’s admitted to Galfour’s Point, the prestigious and almost-mythical academy, and the only place in the world where you can train to become a dragon rider.Just before she is set to leave, her friend Cien is murdered before her by a mob-affiliated criminal with surprising strength. But Ana does not cower. With dark magic seemingly on the rise, her hunger to make something of herself – and thirst for revenge – is revived.After mere days at the academy, Ana is beginning to feel like the odd one out. A poor slum-dweller in a school of snobbish rich kids, all eyes are on her, and if she can’t pass her entrance exams, she’ll be kicked out without so much of a glance at a dragon.So when she discovers a young phoenix, newly hatched, and quickly establishes a bond with the precocious and unpredictable creature, Ana’s suddenly the talk of the academy. If, that is, she can convince the school authorities to let them stay.As Ana and her friends – some new and some old – prepare to investigate Cien’s murder, nefarious forces within the academy, and outside in the wider world conspire against them. Can Ana and Fyrenza – her newly named phoenix - rise from the ashes, and shine bright upon a cruel world?This novel contains violence. This is a young adult fantasy novel. If you love epic phoenix-tamer fantasy, life-risking adventure, and loyal friendships, Phoenix Whisperer is for you.
Daughter of Rage and Beauty
Amy Pennza - 2021
When immortals turn bad, we hunt them down and remove their heads. But I’m also half nymph—a breed of Fae known more for fleshly pursuits than exacting a pound of flesh. Every time I lift a sword, my powers go haywire…with disastrous results. If I don’t master my magic and learn to take heads, the Guild will take mine.He offers to help…for a priceNow my fate lies in the hands of Hauk Sigridsson, a powerful berserker burdened by a terrible curse. His job is simple: train me or kill me. But Hauk’s a half-breed, too, and he claims my dual heritage is an advantage, not a burden.He says my magic is special, and when he looks at me with eyes that flash with lightning, it’s hard not to believe him. I’d follow him anywhere—even into Faerie, where he says I can prove myself and save my skin by helping him kill a dangerous dark Fae. But when I discover Hauk’s intentions might not be entirely pure, I may lose my heart as well as my head. Author's note: This book was completely rewritten and re-edited in 2021
The Enchanted Crossroads
Dora Blume - 2019
An army of evil warlocks. An inexperienced witch, the world's only hope...Kaira's life was going according to plan until the death of her mother revealed a world-shattering secret. She was a witch.To save the world, she’s going to have to find the sisters she didn’t know existed with powers she doesn’t know how to use. Leif, the driven coven leader, rescues her from the warlocks trying to kill her. Their spark is instant. He’ll teach her how to be a witch if they don’t let their romance get in the way. Armed with her new skills, aided by her love interest Leif, Kaira embarks on a quest to find her siblings and save the world!
Delayed Admission
Heather Renee - 2019
Until one night, when she finds out her unexplainable abilities aren't the only thing she needs to worry about, and her world becomes much bigger than she ever could have dreamed.When a mysterious man named Enzo arrives, too striking to be human, Raegan learns she's not as alone as she believed. As more secrets are revealed, she's swept off to an academy for others like her thousands of miles away from home by a complete stranger whom she'd rather stab than travel with.As tension builds between Raegan and Enzo, she begins to find her purpose as she settles into her new existence. With a group of new friends, she's finally feeling alive again. That is until something sinister comes along, once more throwing her life into mayhem.
Dragon Fae Prophecy
Caethes Faron - 2019
They say I'm the savior of our people. I know they're wrong.My entire life I've been an assassin, but after a botched job, I'm the most wanted sorceress in the world. I lie low, taking whatever jobs I'm given. When I'm assigned a new partner, a dragon shifter named Deacon, he strides into my life like he belongs, whether I want him or not.When the fae court declares I've fulfilled an ancient prophecy, they anoint me the Dragon Fae, the mythical savior of our people. That explains Deacon's presence. He's the Dragon Fae's fated mate. Problem is, the fae court is manipulating this sacred legend. Lies may be my trade, but I can't stand for this deception.So I cut a deal. If Deacon and I can stop a terrorist plot, I can go back to lying low. If we fail, they'll make me the Dragon Fae. I was raised on this myth, and the most memorable part? The Dragon Fae dies young and alone — and the fae court has shown they'll do whatever it takes to make the prophecy come true.Dragon Fae Prophecy is the first book in a fae urban fantasy series with a slow-burn romance.
Magic Bound
Theresa Kay - 2020
Despite being raised by shifters, my life was fairly ordinary . . . until I tried to break up a fight and got zapped with magic. Then, all hell broke loose. The binding spell placed on me as an infant broke and I found out in a painful and rather unpleasant manner that I’m actually a witch. Sounds great, right? Yeah . . . not so much.Now, the very people my birth mother tried to hide me from want to use my concealment as an excuse to push an anti-shifter agenda. The only way to keep my adoptive family—and myself—safe is to enroll in the elite Ravencrest Academy and prove I can control my newfound abilities.Unfortunately, raw power doesn’t translate into competency and magic alone does nothing to help me navigate the ins and outs of witch society. But even with all the things working against me, I manage to make a few new friends and there's a spark of something more with the last person I expect. Still, I can’t let that distract me from the ugly truth that many who walk the halls of Ravencrest are eager to see me fail. To keep the peace between shifters and witches I must succeed . . . no matter the cost.Magic Bound is the first book in an exciting new YA paranormal academy series with a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Supernatural Academy, Shadowspell Academy, and Evermore Academy.
Everlasting
Candace Knoebel - 2014
It’s the start to being initiated into the Night Watchmen, humankind’s protectors, and it’s the long-awaited day when novices discover if they’re a Hunter or a Witch. But this day is not a happy one for Faye Middleton. Not when she’s known her whole life that she’s a Defect and is about to face banishment in front of her fellow novices. She’s forced to attend the Culling with little hope for her future, but what she discovers about herself is far worse than she could’ve imagined. And far more dangerous. Thrown into training and separated from her friends, Faye must learn to adjust. She struggles to find her place within the Coven, and with Jaxen Gramm, the darkly handsome and extremely unnerving man assigned to watch and protect her. Emotions run high, and when she discovers a deadly secret about him, her struggles deepen. As corruption within the Coven begins to unravel, Faye pieces together her role in saving the future of her people, and within Jaxen’s life...but will the truth save her, or be her undoing?
Oath Bound
Amanda Booloodian - 2018
In order to help the police and keep the secret of their world, Mira once again finds herself using an enchantment with heavy karmic consequences.Detective Ian Burke becomes saddled with “occult expert,” Mira Owens. He’s bound by a magical promise and dropped into a mysterious society that he never knew existed. He’s ready to fight like hell to break the spell and bring his partner, Gabriel, in on the secret.Can Mira help find the killer and stop the murders without becoming the next victim, or worse, exposing her people?
The Magic Elite
Genna Love
But when I head to college at Wicklow Academy as a legacy, the pressure from my family to succeed is high. I assume the hardest part will be winning the bet I made my friend-with-benefits Zane not to sleep with anyone the entire semester, but Wicklow isn’t at all what I expected. Wicked Academy, as the other students call it, trains Sorcerers to fight the dark magic rapidly growing around the world. Not only does magic exist, but my family is one of the elite. Now Sorcery classes fill my days, and I’ve caught the eyes of two cute guys. Too bad I made that stupid wager. With the dark arts growing stronger, Wicklow has found a way to transfer someone’s magic to another, which means only the best students will get to keep their powers. As I juggle classes and struggles to keep my pants on, I’m thrown into a group with my long-time rival Elaine. And if we can’t bury our years-old grudge, we will both lose our newfound powers forever. If you love a fierce heroine finding her way, a world of magic, and unexpected twists, you’ll love Wicked Academy! *This is an upper YA/NA crossover best suited for ages 16 and older.
Year One
Annalise Clark - 2020
blah blah blah... It all sounded the same to me - like excuses! He'd been pawning me off to one place or another for 4 years now. This was what he always did when he didn't want to deal with me anymore. Ever since my mom died when I was 11, my relationship with my father had been strained. In fact, sometimes it seemed as if he didn't want to be around me at all. These days, the feeling was mutual. There was a time when I cared, but I was over it. Who wants to waste their life away worrying about someone who doesn't even care about them? Not this girl. I had far more important things to do. Like for now, figuring out where the cute boys were in this creepy mansion. "Vivian?" A voice from behind startled me out of my daydreams. I spun around and locked eyes with a friendly blond with big, blue eyes. Immediately,her outstretched hand reached for mine. "I'm Kari, a Year Three at Spookybrook Witch Academy. I'll be here to show you around campus and to your room. If there's anything you want to know, don't hesitate to ask!" Wait... "witch academy"? This is the first book in the Spookybrook Witch Academy series, a spinoff of the Witches of Spookybrook series.