The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Krista Vaughan
Lucy loses her mom and decides to move in with her uncles. She learns some secrets about her family. It turns out she’s half witch, half demon. She meets her handsome, broody neighbour. Then she finds out his secret! In a world of trying to be normal she finds out she’s anything but. This is a great story of finding yourself and what you are capable of. It is also a compelling young adult romance. The story is unique and keeps you reading well past bedtime! I would definitely recommend for the Young Adult reader in your life!
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The Girl and the Raven is a paranormal romance with so many twists and turns that it will leave your head spinning until the very last page. The characters are absolutely fascinating including powers, demons, and more. The details leading to their descriptions flowed effortlessly and beautifully. This is my first read by Pauline Gruber and I’m so glad I decided to pick it up. While there was a lot of drama in this book I also found myself laughing at a few parts. There were some predictable parts but still a lot of shock and awe so I do your looking for a good read then I highly recommend The Girl and the Raven.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-07-14 19:28:032021-07-15 22:11:15The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Stephanie Nicole
The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber is a YA paranormal romance. I enjoyed this book so much. Lucy is such a great character, strong and independent. I love the uncles too! How could you not love them? Witches, demons, and more fill the pages of this story. There are twists and turns throughout.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-07-14 18:18:152021-07-15 22:00:51The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Michelle Collier
I am in love with this book. This was a truly magical story that really came to life for me. A story that I could easily see myself reading again. From the moment I began reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. Each character is complex and unique. This story was full of plot twists that kept me wanting to turn each page to find out what would happen next. This story by far is probably one of the best paranormal stories I have read in a long time and can’t wait to grab the rest of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary Catherine Jellisonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary Catherine Jellison2021-07-14 09:02:592023-08-05 15:34:05The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Mary Catherine Jellison
The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber is the first book in a new YA paranormal romance series, The Girl and the Raven. Lucy is the main character and she has just discovered more than she ever could imagine about herself and her family. I really like this flawed and likable character. She comes across as realistic because she does not react to what is going on with a wealth of teenage trope attitude. Instead, she is shocked, dismayed, intrigued, and curious. I like this is not another teen story following the same storyline of many other YA paranormal stories. I was curious as to where the story was leading and want to continue reading this series. The interactions between the different factions kept me curious and I really like the characters. They are well developed and focused on the story. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2021-07-14 08:49:292021-07-15 21:36:45The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Sheri Schrader
I really enjoyed this book! Once I started reading it, I didn’t want to put it down.
Lucy’s character draws you in from the very beginning. You really like her and love her heart for others. Even after her world is turned upside down and challenges assail her left and right, she is still able to love. Her dad is a stranger that has dark powers that she wants to reject, but can she? Marcus is her knight in shining armor holds his own secrets, and Dylan is a popular jock that evolves into something more…. but who will catch Lucy’s heart?
Can’t wait to read the next installment of this series to find out more!
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This was a great paranormal read. It has a mixture of everything that keeps you gripped from danger, to romance. This book is full of twists and turns which keeps you guessing and keeps you hooked.
Lucy is a young girl who has a traumatic life. Her mother was heavily into drugs and was returned to Lucy dead after a night out. Lucy was heartbroken and now all alone she thinks. But there are secrets that she doesn’t know. Secrets that will change her view of herself and also put her in danger.
When she goes to live with her uncles after her mothers death she starts to learn about the truth of her gifts. This revelation opens her eyes to a whole new world she didn’t know existed and puts her in danger when her demon father trys to find her. Add to this a romance with Marcus who lives upstairs. As perfect as he seems he isn’t who or what he seems to be. This books will keep you guessing all the way through and you feel Lucy grow from a shy unconfident girl into a more confident girl.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-07-13 08:32:022021-07-15 20:22:15The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Kerry Carr
There are three things I love in a story – magic, mystery, and love. All of these elements were delivered in The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber. This is my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last. In fact, I just ordered book two in the trilogy! Lucy is a strong and brave heroine who is willing to put all on the line for the people she loves. Overall, this story is filled with twists and turns, and you never really know who is on Lucy’s side until the end! I recommend The Girl and the Raven for young adults interested in witches, demons, and the supernatural. Kudos to Pauline Gruber for writing such a page-turner!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2021-07-13 06:04:142021-07-15 06:52:47The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jasmin Marie
In Cat Anderson’s family there is a secret, too big to stay hidden any longer. Something happens when Cat bakes. Something Amazing. Something impossible. Can it be true? Or is it bake believe?
Cori Cooper lives in the AZ Mountains where it is now ridiculously hot, there are limited cacti and she spends the winter shoveling out of snow. Sounds made up, but it’s all true! She shares her space with the best guy in the world, whom she married twenty years ago, four fantastic kiddos, two cranky cats and a graying dog who thinks she’s still a puppy.
Cori has been writing and reading stories since she was a little girl and thanks her lucky stars for the chance to publish them now. She has always wanted to be an Author.
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When Lucy’s mother dies suddenly, her life is changed in more ways than she ever could have expected. She moves to Chicago to live with her uncles…but she notices weird things are happening around her. Why did a stranger feel like he electrocuted her at the airport? Where is her late grandmother’s bird? And how is she going to fit in at her new school? Oh….and how does she deal with the secrets being revealed by those around her? (That’s probably the most important!)
Lucy is making friends, falling for a boy, and feeling confused about another…all while she is also trying to deal with the fact that someone is after her and she can’t even trust her own father. As Lucy’s world begins to open up as secrets are told, she must fight to keep herself safe while not losing herself in the process.
This book is filled with a lot going on…and I was never sure who to really trust. In fact, I’m still not really sure. I enjoyed watching Lucy learn about herself and take ahold of it and not shy away from it. She became stronger and is finding her way in this new crazy world. Can’t wait to see what future books have in store for her!
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I enjoyed this paranormal story. This is a newer author for me and I look forward to seeing what is next for him. This is a well written story about Alena who lost everything in one snowy night. She was raised by the Guild of thieves and assassins. Now she is back as a hunter, Slayer. She has something that her new employer wants and how far they will go to get it back has no limits. What will happen to her? This was a great story that I read in one afternoon. It is fast paced and entertaining to read. The characters are relatable and brought the story to life. An engaging story that kept me turning pages to the end. I highly recommend this book.
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The Girl and the Raven took a much better turn then I expected going into this story. I really thought this was going to be a typical YA with a love triangle as the focus and the plot would be more centered around it, but I was wrong, completely. I felt so connected to Lucy, as far as coming from a broken home and trying to find her place not to mention having to move to another town to live with her grandmother. This book also goes through the Good vs Evil in a person and the struggle that comes with it, I absolutely love that because sometimes a character can have both qualities and still be a decent person!! Jude turned out better then I expected as a father and the fact there are gargoyles in this has me reeling. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a not so typical Paranormal Romance YA Book!!! Pauline Gruber really knocked this out of the park!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily McCoy2021-07-12 11:58:112021-07-13 21:15:57The Girl and the Raven (Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review By Emily McCoy
This is a new author to me and is the first book in a YA Paranormal series I had not heard of until I saw the cover. It reminded me a lot of another book cover, so I picked it up. I’m glad I did because this is a really good book. I love that the main character is such a strong female that doesn’t just wait for something to happen. She takes charge. And with a lot of superb skills of the supernatural powers. I love all the twists and turns along the way of this story but cannot wait to continue with the next book in the series. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. I highly recommend this book for young adults and adults that love the YA paranormal genre.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2021-07-12 07:31:502021-07-13 21:00:05The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Karen Pearman
The Girl And The Raven is the first book in a YA series by Pauline Gruber.
Lucy’s life changes dramatically after the sudden death of her mother. After a life filled with drama, Lucy craves calmness, but that is certainly not what she gets. Moving in with her two uncles brings new discoveries along with new complications.
I really enjoyed this story. It took me a little while to get stuck in, but once I did I couldn’t put it down. The characters in the book are complex and far from ordinary, which I loved. Lucy in particular is a strong character, and with everything going on she needs to be. I also very much enjoyed the love triangle, it would have been good to hear the story from their point of view too. The twists and turns in this will keep you hooked until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lianne Proberthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLianne Probert2021-07-11 14:06:342021-07-11 21:23:48The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Lianne Probert
This was a new series for me to begin, honestly, I should have had some popcorn by my side as I read through it, it was very well written the characters were very likeable, and the events that take place made this a fast read through, and easily gets the reader under the spell! I went to read this at first as I’m a female that identifies in a goth sense love. Plus I love ravens with a passion. So the cover truly drew me in, and then as I read on, I truly fell in love with this wonderful book!
This was a very fun read with a lot of surprising twists, I did not expect at random times. Lucy I cant not say how awesome she is enough. She is a tough cookie, but saying that to describe her is a understatement She is her own person who stands her ground, doesn’t take crud from well anyone even her family. She goes through a traumatic event towards the beginning that forever shapes her path, and though there are two sides she can choose depending what she is drawn to she wants to make her decisions her own. Not what’s right or what’s best and most certainly not what someone else is deciding for her.
For me what truly started my captivation amount the story line for Lucy was the love triangle. I grew up being obsessed with Jacob and Edward from the novel Twilight, but this one went so much on a deeper level and so much extreme. The two love interests, Marcus and Dylan really added a lot of twists and turns. I was instantly drawn to the one interest based on the relationship and ground shared with Lucy but as I read on, I swayed to the other team, and later back etc. The author knew how to keep you interested and make you really think before making a decision. This is only a small fraction in relation to what Lucy was going through.
I must say though, when it comes down to it what I loved the most on this novel, though I loved the heroine, the love interests…all in all what truly captivated my love for this novel and my senses and truly intrigued me was why Lucy is wanted on all ends. Everyone seemed to want to turn her to their side, and use her as a powerful ally against the other sides. Be it witches or demons etc.
Leading up to the well put together ending, I was left beyond interested to put a small word. I was shocked for me personally by how things all came out in the soup pot at the end, some things I kin of expected, or something similar and others I was blown literally out of the water. All in all, this author wrote a very captivating book! And yes I will be happily awaiting for the next in the series for what Lucy and her companions will face next. If I learned anything about Lucy, its that she can handle anything that comes her way! She will be ready, always!
Thank you to this wonderful author for giving me a thrilling, entertaining, and fun read! I look forward to the next one. I truly enjoyed this book, and I’m so very happy I got to experience the adventure. 🙂 It was a well worth reading book, and I cant stress that enough to everyone else. Please, read this and see what I am talking about, as this is not a book series to be missed 🙂
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2021-07-11 13:04:312021-07-11 21:22:49The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Lorrene Huisman
If 4.5 stars was a thing, I would have done that! Pauline has a way with telling a story that hooks you from the first sentence. Lucy, our MC, has never had a normal life – but things get so much more insane when she moves to Chicago to live with her two uncles. You get the magical history that she knows nothing about, the insanely attractive guys everywhere she goes, and a big ol’ dash of excitement in every chapter. I read this whole thing in just a few hours and will be continuing the series as soon as possible because I need to know what happens next. Between Marcus and Dylan, Lucy learning to harness her witch and demon sides, and the mystery of what lies ahead – why would you not want to read this series?
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The Girl and the Raven: A YA Paranormal Romance by Pauline Gruber is a well written YA story. It is so easy to connect with this book and become involved with the story. I thought Lucy was such a relatable character. Even with her newfound gifts she still felt very much like a girl trying to find her place. And that is something every girl can relate to! This is a new author to me and I was surprised by how refreshing her take on this genre was. I enjoyed every part of this book from the moment I started reading. I would definitely recommend this author and I am looking toward to discovering more of her work.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-07-09 14:54:512021-07-10 18:58:03The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Kerry Baker
This book is fantastic! I devoured it in one sitting, and have already started on Book 2.
The writing is engaging, and the plot hums along at a good pace. I love how Gruber has drawn the characters – they are each so unique and are intricately drawn. The book is by turns suspenseful, hilarious, and romantic. The interplay between the two potential love interests, Marcus and Dylan, had me switching back and forth deciding which to root for! Jude is frighteningly intelligent and his character brings drama and humour to the story. There’s some layers here that I appreciated, setting it on a higher level of writing in my opinion. Buy the book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-07-09 10:46:202021-07-10 18:50:45The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber – Review by Erica Shoebridge
Alena Athscar, having lost her family and home, is raised by her uncle in the Guild of thieves, assassins and monster-hunters. Trained as one of them, Alena (known simply as Apprentice) sets out on her final Trial and hunts a Siren lost in the forest and preying on passing travelers. Inducted into the Guild and named as Slayer, she sets on her first assignment, hired by the Sacred, an order of sorcerers who hold power across the realms – one of their own is missing and Slayer takes the contract to find them. Recruiting a party of mercenaries and joined by an elven bodyguard (Raven), Slayer sets out to the missing sorcerer’s last known location, the village of Stonemere. Surviving an bandit ambush enroute and capturing one of their leaders (Quinlan), the group arrive at Stonemere and find that the village has succumbed to darkness, an evil twisting and warping the inhabitants. In order to vanquish the evil and escape the horrors of Stonemere, Slayer, Raven and Quinlan unite with two of the village’s prisoners (Jakseyth and Fenrix). Their exploits will earn Alena the name of Wraith and her group The Forsaken.
Martin’s debut series, Relic Hunters, is a Young Adult adventure series, drawing on the myths and legends of different time periods and blending them with thrill-seeking action in the modern age.
Martin’s most recent work is the Young Adult fantasy series The Forsaken, set in the collaborative world of the Hidden Realms, writing alongside NY Times best selling authors.
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This book has a great story. I like how the main character Hadley, learns about herself in this journey of a high school summer. Hadley learns all about friendships, mean girls, and boys while visiting her grand parents for the summer. I would have loved to live next door to a TV show star and become friends and make memories for a lifetime to remember. I definitely recommend this book!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Darthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Dart2021-07-08 14:26:162021-07-08 14:35:28Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kelli Dart
This book is the 2nd book in this series and I liked it just as much if not more than the 1st book. Hadley the main character is learning to navigate and balance life between high school, friends, and boys. She learns a lot about herself in this book. I love the lesson in this series and encourage others to read it regardless of age.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Darthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Dart2021-07-08 14:24:482021-07-08 14:36:00Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kelli Dart
Lucy Walker is your typical fifteen year old girl who lives with her mum, but that is where her normality ends, she lives in a trailer park and her mum is an addict, she spends the household budget on beer and drugs, albeit she says she is trying to get clean and Lucy dreads it when she goes to school or anywhere because of the looks and taunts she receives. One evening, she is trying to get on with her evening when she hears tyres screeching up the path between the trailers and her worst fears come to pass when she finds her mum dumped on their front lawn, not moving and not breathing, btu when she asks her neighbour to call for an ambulance, it is already too late. After things settle down, Lucy then travels to live with her Uncles in Chicago, but it is not the reunion she was expecting, it is under much more sad circumstances than she hoped for, but as they walk through the airport to collect her suitcase, she bumps into a stranger and feels a strange jolt when they do, she thinks no more about it until she finds a note in the book she dropped asking her to meet them with a contact phone number.
The next morning she meets the neighbour who lives on the floor above, he is a hot young man with dark hair and brooding eyes, Lucy has never seen anyone so handsome and she cannot believe her eyes, so she becomes tongue tied and embarasses herself when he comes past her at the door to the apartment block. To make matters even more awkward she has to go shopping with her Uncles for some new clothes and it isn’t what she is used to doing so she is finding it hard to accept it, but they won’t take no for an answer. It isn’t all bad though when she makes some friends thanks to the girl who lives over the road inviting her to spend time with her friend circle, it is something Lucy has always wanted, but never managed to have. A few days later and things have started to properly sink in when she goes upstairs to see a friend who lives two floors up, the things she finds out from her are shocking and feel unreal to her, it turns out that she is half witch and half demon and that her life is going to be anything but the normality she so desires because of it, but when she finds out that her grandmothers pet raven is missing, she is really upset and a little angry.
Things seem to go from bad to worse when she goes into her room to find out that it has been broken into, but everyone around her says they want to protect her, but they won’t tell her what is going on, but it means that she can spend more time with her hot neighbour. Will Lucy be able to accept all the new information which is being thrown at her while trying to keep it all a secret from her friends at school, or will the darkness which resides within her take over and put everyone she loves at risk? This is a fantastic paranormal adventure where growing up isn’t as simple as it seems and secrets abound within a community of both a supernatural and human nature, as you are pulled along on a coming of age journey like no other.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-07-06 16:02:192021-07-07 20:17:35The Girl and the Raven: a YA Paranormal Romance by Pauline Gruber – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Grave Digger Academy is the first book I have read by C.A. King. It reminded me a bit of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” mixed with “The Summoning” by Kelley Armstrong– making it a truly MAGICAL read! I definitely recommend it for young adults interested in witches, ghosts, and all things magical! I enjoyed reading about Makayla and her experiences during her first year at Grave Digger Academy. Overall, this quick read was very intriguing! I kept turning the page, hoping to learn more about the purpose of the Grave Digger Academy as well as Makayla’s purpose. My only wish would be for more detail about certain characters and the surroundings. I am excited to read more books in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2021-07-06 13:10:062021-07-06 13:29:29Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jasmin Marie
I give Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King, 5 stars.
I have really enjoyed this author in the past and was looking forward to seeing what this book had in store for me. Not to mention, the title and concept seemed really interesting too. It surpassed my expectations. Makayla ends up in a magic academy no one wants to be in. But she does what she has to and along the way realizes more about herself and her ancestors than she ever realized. The cast of characters is varied and interesting and really helps to make this a wonderful book. The story itself really sets it aside from other books. Yes, it’s a YA magical academy book, but the foundation for the academy is quite different and is what really hooked me. I could not put this book down and hope to see many more in this series and interesting world.
The author really has another hit on their hands and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-07-05 22:07:542021-07-06 12:48:07Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Erin Wolf
It read like a dream… like the dream where you wake up on time, but you are somehow inexplicably later and later for every appointment that dream has scheduled until you are days late for the big one. Yea, that dream. I like the plot, and the imagery was cool. I plan to read the sequels.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amberhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber2021-07-05 21:40:092021-07-06 12:47:20Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Flory
Grave Digger Academy was my first read by C.A. King, and I for one was not disappointed in this paranormal story. At less then 200 pages, I finished this amazing story in a matter of hours and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. C.A. King gives us a great protagonist, eccentric but well loved teachers, and a story line that provides tons of dark and magical things. C.A. King also provides us with wonderfully developed characters, great word building, and a plot that leaves the readers wanting more. So if your looking for a great new YA series then I highly recommend Grave Digger Academy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-07-05 21:04:592021-07-06 12:45:13Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Grave Digger Academy really sets the stage for what seems like will be a unique, fun, and magical new fictional world. Just enough detail is given to the reader to give a clear visual of the world the author is inviting us into, without the length of some other similar stories. You’re kept on your toes throughout the book, wondering what trouble Makayla is going to get herself into next during her stay at the Grave Digger Academy. This academy certainly wasn’t her first choice, but it seems that there was more at play in deciding her fate than Makayla was ever aware of, and I personally can’t wait to find out more of the back story and see where her magical training takes her. Must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brittany Porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrittany Porter2021-07-05 17:53:192021-07-06 12:41:33Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Brittany Porter
Grave Digger Academy tells the story of Makayla, first year paranormal academy student. Makayla ends up at the one school no one ever wants to be placed at–Grave Digger Academy. But there are things about Makayla she doesn’t know. Who is stalking her in the fog and darkness? Why was she placed at Grave Digger Academy when all her brother went to more prestigious schools? Makayla needs answers–and fast before time runs out.
Grave Digger Academy is a great story. I really liked the characters and their development in the story. And I LOVED Makayla’s helpers!! The story was easy to read and moved along at a good pace. I did, however, feel like the conclusion of the book was rushed and sort of glossed over. I would have liked to have seen more happen to build suspense for the next book. I will for sure be reading the rest of the series!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-07-05 15:12:372021-07-06 12:36:10Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Kayla Bullock
C.A. King has found a new way to write about a magical world that stands out from other books in this genre. The synopsis does not give much away about the book; which helps to keep you engaged and wanting to know more. This author has creatively and very uniquely created a world about magic, with twists in fate at every turn. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter!
There are a few times throughout the novel where the next chapter starts at a later time than the previous one ended. It left me confused at moments trying to recall the time frame of events; I feel there could’ve been more detail in regards to flow of the months.
Overall it is a recommended read from me, looking for to reading the next books in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00S. Bittleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngS. Bittles2021-07-05 14:52:202021-07-06 12:32:32Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King – Review by S. Bittles
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King was an enjoyable read, and I am excited to read the rest of the series. Makayla is leaving for school and is not happy about what school she has been assigned to. As she makes friends and learns at school, she begins to discover that she may have a family history that has been hidden from her. This was a fast read that kept me hooked from the very first page to the very last page.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paula Sayershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaula Sayers2021-07-05 11:36:392021-07-06 12:27:57Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Paula R Sayers
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