At the academy, everyone’s playing a little dirty… Up until a few weeks ago, the only dirt I dished at the Twyst Academy of Magecraft came from scrubbing its floors. Now I’ve learned that deep within these hallowed halls, sinister secrets hide everywhere. I try to focus on my new job as janitor-turned-war mage, helping my team of four super-hot college wizards win an insanely intense magic … win an insanely intense magic competition, but it isn’t easy.
Especially since I’ve barely come to terms with falling for Connor, the most carefree mage in our group…only to develop a mind-blowing crush on Luke, the biggest, scariest mage I’ve ever met. Which, um, is complicated.
And when Luke is nearly killed to keep the explosive truth about his past hidden, something fierce and deadly rages to life inside me. Because I’ve got secrets, too…
Note: This is a medium burn, New Adult Why Choose paranormal academy romance, and book 2 of 4 in the Twyst Academy series. >
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The Twyst Academy Series by D.D. Chance featuring Maddigan Pierce a young woman that after having been working for over five years at the renowned Twyst Academy of Magecraft, discovers her own magical abilities. The expected Tetralogy devote a book each to the four elements and the boys that master them. The first book on the series (“Touch of the Mage”) centered on the relationship between Connor Waring, who can wield fire and Maddigan, as all four boys and Maddigan entered the Magic Trials.
This second installment “Blood of the Mage” explores the blossoming attraction between Maddigan and Luke Broadham, whose powers are associated with the earth element. There is a lot more about Luke than what you’d expected! Previously, in the first book, Luke appeared as an easy going almost plain guy, in “Blood of the Mage” we have the opportunity to learn about Luke past and realize that Luke is indeed a much complex character.
Meanwhile the plot about the Magic Trials continues, a great part of the book takes place into the Borderlands, the place where the Trials are held. The reappearance of The Twelve, the only that remained into the Borderlands for years, and the presence of the Red Team offer non-stop action throughout the story, without disregarding the romantic plot.
This series have been labelled as a RH, in fact this is a little misleading, it is a book about the relationship between four guys and a girl, about attraction and friendship and about how to become the person you were always mean to be. The romance is slow burning and real, Maddigan possess a very special kind of humor that will immediately pull under her spell.
The next book will deal in detail with Markus Winter, and I, for one , cannot wait for it.
The writing on this book is excellent, and the ability of the author to weave a multitude of themes into a coherent both deep and funny full enjoyable story is unmatched. D.D. Chance (but this or any other penname ) is at the very top of the scale in UF.
Maddigan and DD Chance are rocking it out again in the second installation of Twyst Academy. Never a dull moment and so much mystery. Gotta love it!
Second installment of the Twyst Academy series…This time is Luke’s adventure. I loved it….
This was another great read and I cannot wait to read what happens next. Great new series!!!
In book two Maddigan is as strong, powerful and confused as ever. She is War Mage for the 4 magicians (Connor, Luke, Marcus and Rafe), the Mage Runners, on a quest to become wizards.
Maddigan knows she loves Connor but has no idea a seemingly simple pair of VR goggles will open new time, pace and future for Luke and his War Mage. Sparks fly; real and physical, battles are fought mysteries are resolved as new ones quickly appear.
The Team grows stronger and the professors and wizards continue to interfere as the rules change on a swift path through the portal to the Game.
Blood of the Mage is the second book in the Twyst Academy series. The story centers on Maddigan and Luke and their adventures the Borderland region of the Mage Trials. Luke soon learned that he must open up about his past in order to learn the truth of his heritage. Much of the book is spent inside the world of the Mage Trials with Maddigan and Luke fighting together and becoming a stronger force. There’s still plenty of Rafe, Marcus and Connor fighting as part of the team and it looks like we’ll learn more about Marcus in the next book, so that will be fun.
I really enjoyed this book, there was plenty of action and the plot wasn’t predictable. There’s clearly something going on or someone scheming and plotting in the shadows, but we don’t know who or why yet. I liked how the relationship between Maddigan and Luke grows naturally out of their training and fighting side-by-side and I cannot wait for the next book. I definitely recommend this series!
The second novel of the Twyst Academy series is as strong and Twysted as the first. Maddigan begins to grow into her role as Warmage while helping her teammate Luke grow as well, in more ways than one as there is a strong adult element. (Pun intended).
Trials and tribulations portend a get read as the characters develop. The the story has more twists than a pretzel and is just as salty! Great world building, like-able and loath-able characters keep you flipping through the pages.
Another great book from The Twyst Academy! So many twists and turns in this book. Once you start, you will not want to put the book down!
A good second book, building on the mage team concept and introducing more about one of the Mage Runner team members, Luke, as he and Maddigan unintentionally take an unscripted “side trip” which give Luke better knowledge of his beginnings and family. The RH aspect of this series has been developing gently and is well handled. Am very interested now in what will develop with Marcus and Rafe as they each adventure individually with Maddigan.
this book had more adventure and problems than the 1st book so that was good and different, it wasn’t just the same thing mixed around.. to me, luke’s story was more interesting, took you to different places outside of the campus, introduced new characters.. the author is telling one huge story over the series, but each book has it’s own problems and stories that get resolved so i like that about her.. we get a little teaser about the next guy marcus so i can’t wait what his story will be.. the one i’m REALLY looking forward to is rafe though =)
Maddigan finally gets more comfortable with her powers! Luke gets more confidence, the group begins to evolve in their dynamic. Magic, mayhem, and romance! I can’t wait for the next book!
Something is not quite right with the Mage Trials ; who is actually running these trials and is the Mage Trial environment truly within the organizers’s control? Is it truly a game? The mage trials continue and all hope for a safe outcome is on our team of five mages; one of which is a War Mage. A War Mage was thought to be a creation of the Mage Trials, how one exists outside the game is another question. The War Mage provides significant advantages to this team, with a mystical bonding experience that is exponentially power filled. I enjoyed this 2nd installation and can’t wait for book 3; I long to know the answers to many questions surrounding this adventure. Don’t miss this mystical ride.
Maddigan’s adventures in the Twyst Academy continue in this action-packed story where Maddigan and Luke explore the Borderlands and Luke’s heritage. With the aid of Luke’s “broken” VR Goggles, and their improving combat skills, Maddigan and Luke get to see the hidden side of the Games.
I really enjoyed this yarn. I liked getting to know more about Maddigan and Luke, and watching their chemistry. I like that Maddigan is exploring her role as War Mage which is becoming less and less like a job and more like a way of life. I like seeing how Connor, Luke, Marcus and Rafe interact and support each other.
I really love learning more about the Academy, and the machinations of the leaders. I also like learning more about Maddigan’s parole officer, and what he brings to the table. This tale may have taken place mostly off campus, but it was deep in the heart of Academy politics. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!!
The second instalment in this series was just as thrilling and satisfying as the first! I can’t wait to read the next book and see where Maddigan and Marcus’ journey takes them…