daffodils_and_books's Reviews (191)

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

*I received an advance review copy from the author, and I'm leaving a review, voluntarily*

I could not put this book down! I loved the mystery of the trials and anticipating what could be next. It was surely unpredictable and I was fully entertained. Lori’s life is an epic journey and I can’t wait to see what is next. 
emotional inspiring reflective tense slow-paced
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

You will immediately be hooked into this action packed story! Starting with the prologue, you will be wanting more. I had so much fun reading Alius Academy and I know you will too. This book is great for readers who want to be transported to magical schools such as Hogwarts or my personal favorite- Halloweentown University. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Lori in book two, Alius Trials! 
adventurous challenging dark 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
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad 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
adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective slow-paced
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Strong FMC. Slow burn. Found family. 

I loved that this book was pirate-themed without using the word pirate. I admire that Young used her world building to create the world of pirates and didn’t rely on having to tell us. This was a quick read, it only took me two days to get through it. Fable, our main character, left us on quite a cliffhanger- I look forward to continuing the series.