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roo_reads_moore's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
erinflores15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jscarpa14's review against another edition
4.0
Overall a really good story.
Okay probably my largest complaint is the book could use some minor line editing for swapped names and letters missing from words where what's written is still an actual word but can't possibly be the word the author meant.
Additionally the insta-love from the guys is a little off putting for me. That said I'd like the next installment now, along with a few short stories that allow me to really go into the back story on these characters, please and thank you.
The characters are riveting, they draw you in and wrap you in their world and the plot is engaging, a win win combination that I strongly recommend
Okay probably my largest complaint is the book could use some minor line editing for swapped names and letters missing from words where what's written is still an actual word but can't possibly be the word the author meant.
Additionally the insta-love from the guys is a little off putting for me. That said I'd like the next installment now, along with a few short stories that allow me to really go into the back story on these characters, please and thank you.
The characters are riveting, they draw you in and wrap you in their world and the plot is engaging, a win win combination that I strongly recommend
navigatingfiction's review against another edition
5.0
Okay so I really liked this book. And now I have to wait who knows how long for the next one??? Not cool. Guess I'll just have to reread this a few hundred times while I wait :).
In Academy of Assassins we're introduced to Morgan, a girl more than human, who is training to be a hunter. Unfortunately female hunters are pretty rare, so Morgan has to train harder, fight better, and be stronger than anyone else. So far she's doing a pretty good job *hehe*. When the notorious Academy (which is like a school but also a sentient being) invited her to attend, not just as a student but to investigate a series of murders, Morgan has no choice but to go.
In this world (Earth but with paranormals) witches hold the power and other supernaturals seem to be stereotyped and subservient to witches. When Morgan arrives at the academy, she has a strong dislike of witches, but treats all other supernaturals with respect. She doesn't treat others as less than herself which really shocks most of the guys she meets. After being assigned to one of the toughest group of hunters, Morgan starts to learn more about each guy and vice versa.
Kincade is a hardass with some serious walls built up. Although I suspected what he was from the beginning, its not actually revealed until the very end. Ryder, the shifter, is surprised by Morgan's acceptance of werewolves and her desire to run with the pack. Draven, the siren, is shocked when Morgan hears his song and isn't enthralled. Atlas, the fae, is intrigued by Morgan and suspicious of her origins and impressed by her skills. These guys live in a world where most women are witches who are supposed to be protected by hunters, not fight along side them. This makes for a fun dynamic between Morgan, the badass huntress with an unlimited supply of weapons, and the guys who are torn between trying to protect her and fighting with her. Ascher, the hellhound, is also very important to Morgan, but I won't say anymore *evil grin*.
I loved the plot and characters in this book. While it is part of a continuous series this book didn't end in a cliffhanger, most of the issues here were resolved, but Morgan and the guys still have some stuff to work out. I seriously cannot wait for book 2!!
In Academy of Assassins we're introduced to Morgan, a girl more than human, who is training to be a hunter. Unfortunately female hunters are pretty rare, so Morgan has to train harder, fight better, and be stronger than anyone else. So far she's doing a pretty good job *hehe*. When the notorious Academy (which is like a school but also a sentient being) invited her to attend, not just as a student but to investigate a series of murders, Morgan has no choice but to go.
In this world (Earth but with paranormals) witches hold the power and other supernaturals seem to be stereotyped and subservient to witches. When Morgan arrives at the academy, she has a strong dislike of witches, but treats all other supernaturals with respect. She doesn't treat others as less than herself which really shocks most of the guys she meets. After being assigned to one of the toughest group of hunters, Morgan starts to learn more about each guy and vice versa.
Kincade is a hardass with some serious walls built up. Although I suspected what he was from the beginning, its not actually revealed until the very end. Ryder, the shifter, is surprised by Morgan's acceptance of werewolves and her desire to run with the pack. Draven, the siren, is shocked when Morgan hears his song and isn't enthralled. Atlas, the fae, is intrigued by Morgan and suspicious of her origins and impressed by her skills. These guys live in a world where most women are witches who are supposed to be protected by hunters, not fight along side them. This makes for a fun dynamic between Morgan, the badass huntress with an unlimited supply of weapons, and the guys who are torn between trying to protect her and fighting with her. Ascher, the hellhound, is also very important to Morgan, but I won't say anymore *evil grin*.
I loved the plot and characters in this book. While it is part of a continuous series this book didn't end in a cliffhanger, most of the issues here were resolved, but Morgan and the guys still have some stuff to work out. I seriously cannot wait for book 2!!
saraf7990's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
jodyladuemcgrath's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lili_koslowski's review against another edition
3.75
This story follows a hunter named Morgan. She was orphaned and found wandering the woods at the age of 10, have no memories from her previous life. Her mentor took her into the Covin where she was trained as a hunter since she did not show any signs of magic. As she grows up, she becomes more and more badass until it becomes clear that the monsters sent thru the rift that hunters are supposed to hunt, are there for her. To kidnap her and bring her to the other realm. For her safety, she is sent to the Academy of assassins. There, she will not only be save but also continue her training. Morgan loves to hunt, and although she is starting to suspect that she does infact have magic, she hides it because witches arent allowed to go hunting. Apparently they are too valuable. The Academy of assasins is not only a school for all ages but also a military base that conducts hunts to fight monsters. The head hunter team is made up of Kingcade (a gargoil), Ascher (Hellhound), Ryder (warwolf), Draven (Siren) and Atlas, (Elf). It takes some time for their relationship to build which i dont usualy mind. But now it seems like every book has a new villian but the problems they have remain the same and reacure. Like I said, i have listened to the first three books and they have not had sex yet. But I have no doubt that it will come. eventually.
randomly_kait's review against another edition
5.0
SO. I have been rather into Reverse Harem books lately. Uh uh... Stop right there, and get your mind out of the gutter (I know what you're thinking) Tut tut, shame on you.
As one reviewer so eloquently put it ( I don't remember who, I just remember reading it in a review somewhere) Harems are not all about the sex *insert slightly altered version of "All About That Base here* but more to do with the main character's relationship with her boys. For instance, some of my all time favorite Reverse Harem books are so PG (some of them venture into the PG-13 Category, but oh well. For instance, I love Ouran High School Host Club, and Pretear, Classi 9... Yes, I know they're all Manga, but still. Reverse Harem. Cute. Not smutty. Also, you have the Academy by C.L. Stone,
which is super swoony and not smutty.
But I'm getting off topic.
I read Academy of Assassins, and oh my holy hot caaaaakes, it was magnificent. MAG. NI. FI. CIENT. I literally read it in one sitting, it was that good. And apparently I did not pay enough attention to the release date when I purchased the Kindle book, because I thought that there was more than one book already out. But no. Nope. Of course not. SO NOW I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR BEFORE THE SECOND BOOK COMES OUT.
I am not okay.
I
Am
Not
Okay
Well, I mean, yes I am. But I am also very emotionally distraught as well. it was so good, and I haven't had a book that I've been so obsessed with in a while. I loved it so much that not only do I own the Kindle version, but I also went and ordered the actual paper back, because I like to underline my favorite parts in pencil, and leave little sticky notes inside, so when my friend inevitably reads the book, she'll get to see it all.
The cover is abso-freaking-lutely gorgeous. It really matched with how I pictured Morgan in my head.
I loved Morgan, and how she was so independent and kick a$$. She wasn't a damsel in distress, and she did not need saving, thankyouverymuch.
I loved that she could hold her own with the boys, and didn't let anyone push her around. She also stood up for people when she saw that they were being treated poorly. She sometimes was a bit too independent and that caused her more trouble than it was worth, (if she would have just communicated better to people... but she'd been through a lot, and some people didn't want to be very communicative, so I understand)
I loved her relationship with the boys, yes even Kincade, even though he was pretty much a douche bag the whole way through.
I'm not sure who my favorite guy is.. I really like Ascher, and Draven, and Ryder, and I'm still on the fence about how I feel about Kincade and Atlas.
I totally called the Hellhound being an actual person, I just had no idea how important he'd actually end up being to Morgan.
There was so much going on so many twists and turns, and I love the fact that Morgan could take care of herself (which I have mentioned before) She was kicking a$$ and taking names, and she was also very tough emotionally as well. She went through so much growing up, but she didn't let it break her, instead she used that pain to make herself stronger.
So here I sit.
Waiting
waiting
waiting...
I need the next one now.
Please?
As one reviewer so eloquently put it ( I don't remember who, I just remember reading it in a review somewhere) Harems are not all about the sex *insert slightly altered version of "All About That Base here* but more to do with the main character's relationship with her boys. For instance, some of my all time favorite Reverse Harem books are so PG (some of them venture into the PG-13 Category, but oh well. For instance, I love Ouran High School Host Club, and Pretear, Classi 9... Yes, I know they're all Manga, but still. Reverse Harem. Cute. Not smutty. Also, you have the Academy by C.L. Stone,
which is super swoony and not smutty.
But I'm getting off topic.
I read Academy of Assassins, and oh my holy hot caaaaakes, it was magnificent. MAG. NI. FI. CIENT. I literally read it in one sitting, it was that good. And apparently I did not pay enough attention to the release date when I purchased the Kindle book, because I thought that there was more than one book already out. But no. Nope. Of course not. SO NOW I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR BEFORE THE SECOND BOOK COMES OUT.
I am not okay.
I
Am
Not
Okay
Well, I mean, yes I am. But I am also very emotionally distraught as well. it was so good, and I haven't had a book that I've been so obsessed with in a while. I loved it so much that not only do I own the Kindle version, but I also went and ordered the actual paper back, because I like to underline my favorite parts in pencil, and leave little sticky notes inside, so when my friend inevitably reads the book, she'll get to see it all.
The cover is abso-freaking-lutely gorgeous. It really matched with how I pictured Morgan in my head.
I loved Morgan, and how she was so independent and kick a$$. She wasn't a damsel in distress, and she did not need saving, thankyouverymuch.
I loved that she could hold her own with the boys, and didn't let anyone push her around. She also stood up for people when she saw that they were being treated poorly. She sometimes was a bit too independent and that caused her more trouble than it was worth, (if she would have just communicated better to people... but she'd been through a lot, and some people didn't want to be very communicative, so I understand)
I loved her relationship with the boys, yes even Kincade, even though he was pretty much a douche bag the whole way through.
I'm not sure who my favorite guy is.. I really like Ascher, and Draven, and Ryder, and I'm still on the fence about how I feel about Kincade and Atlas.
I totally called the Hellhound being an actual person, I just had no idea how important he'd actually end up being to Morgan.
There was so much going on so many twists and turns, and I love the fact that Morgan could take care of herself (which I have mentioned before) She was kicking a$$ and taking names, and she was also very tough emotionally as well. She went through so much growing up, but she didn't let it break her, instead she used that pain to make herself stronger.
So here I sit.
Waiting
waiting
waiting...
I need the next one now.
Please?