Only the strongest survive … most of the timeRaven may be a shifter, but she’s always felt separate from her wolf. She never knew it should be different. Then, a stranger showed up in her hometown, turning her world upside down and recruiting her for the elite Bloodshed Academy.Everything she’s ever known gets challenged, and Raven found herself in impossible situations. Making matters worse … situations. Making matters worse was the fact that one of the strongest alphas at school caught her eye. And he made her feel things she didn’t understand.
The school may only recruit the best of the best, the strongest in their world, but there was something more about Raven. When push comes to shove, she had to decide if she’s willing to fight for what she’s come to love … or run from a life she couldn’t quite accept.
Vampire Diaries meets Daughter of the Moon in YEAR ONE, a steamy academy romance story for readers that love snark and strong alphas.
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Raven, Rage, Jess, Cole, and Damien take you on an action packed, emotional, and very interesting read. These group of friends pulls you into their book that’s full of Vampires, Wolves, Fae and will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting to know more and more. Can’t wait to read the next.
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were so likable. I instantly fell in love with Cole and his antics. He left me laughing out loud on several occasions. Raven is a picture perfect lead character for this book and I can’t wait to see how she develops and grows along the way. I have a feeling she’s going to be one back of an alpha and maybe more. We shall see. I was caught up in the story almost from the first page and it kept my interest throughout. Looking forward to Year Two!
I can’t help but fall for these characters. Raven begins her story right before graduation in a dead-end relationship with the alpha of her pack. But as the story moves along, she gains strength she never knew resided inside her and discovers secrets about her background she wouldn’t have believed had she not discovered them. As we watch her relationship with each of the characters introduced unfold, we discover the layers she has kept hidden as she abided by the teachings she’d received since she was a child.
We’re introduced to some fun and fascinating characters, some that make us laugh (Cole comes to mind) and some that make us angry. But the way the story keeps the reader on an emotional rollercoaster makes the reveals taking place throughout that much better. There are some rivalries to keep our eyes on and some moments that make us wonder where Raven might be headed next. There is no obvious line between the good guys and the bad guys, so we don’t know which direction each character leans until the situations call for it, which always makes a story more fun.
I’m looking forward to discovering where our heroine takes us in the next book in the series.
I absolutely love this book, it is a MUST read! I was hooked from the beginning and unable to put it down! The storyline flows so smoothly and you get a sense of all of the characters so clearly. I can not wait to see what is next for Raven, Jess and the guys in year 2!
ONE CHAOTIC MAGICAL OVERLOAD!!!
Greedy gremlins! Jen dropped the bomb and lowered the boom, delivering this brilliantly composed crème de la crème, laying out one riveting storyline and enchanting plot, blasting this hot little number to life spectacularly. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance, showcase the taxing trials and pulse racing tribulations, stumbling through the funky twists and crazy turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they never saw coming. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost, rolling with the drama, turmoil, intrigue, underlying threats, spiraling suspense and intense situations, along with a boatload of magic and sass, you have one intoxicating experience. Coiled, knotted and tightly woven, exposing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it’s simplicity and awe inspiring in it’s depth. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Jen, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
This is the first book I have read by Jen. I will definitely be reading more books by this author! Phenomenal world building and the characters are amazing, there’s intrigue, romance, and so much sass and snark! I was hooked from page one! Raven is a shifter that isn’t fully in sync with her wolf, she is with Greg the alpha of her pack. Bloodshed Academy is a School for the top supernatural prospects. A recruiter is being sent to check out Greg. Then we meet Cole a vampire, Rage a wolf shifter and Damien a bear shifter. Jess is Ravens BFF/roommate and a Fae! I can’t wait to get my claws on the book….. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book!
Bloodshed Academy Year 1 is the first book in Jen L. Grey’s new paranormal academy series. Meet Raven, a wolf shifter is preparing for the end of high school and the things that will come with it. Her boyfriend is excited at the prospects of being recruited to Bloodshed Academy, and she’s looking forward to the break that will come from him being gone. Well, all of that gets thrown upside down when she finds herself being the one that the recruiter was coming for. Her boyfriend isn’t pleased, but there is no saying “no” to Bloodshed Academy.
Bloodshed Academy is probably my favorite book by this author. The characters are well done and my attention was captured from the very beginning. Raven is a shifter, but she can’t connect with her wolf and that is causing her control problems. Add in that jerk she has for a boyfriend and well…life just isn’t that great. There is a lot going on in this book and I loved every second of it. You get that spark that something is up between Raven and another character when they make an appearance in the story and it just fueled me to delve deeper into the storyline. I love the twists, the secrets, and the surprises. I’m eager to learn what is next in store for the next book because I’m really hoping that some secrets come to light and soon.
If I had to say anything that I don’t like about this book? Well, there wouldn’t be a thing that I could say. This story is well balanced and a real page-turner. I will warn readers of this…there is sex in this book. Two different scenes. The author does not ever become explicit or overly-detailed, but for those who prefer to skip the sex…sorry…there is no “fade to black – use your imagination.” LOL!
All in all, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. It’s a must-read in my book and I’m eagerly anticipating the next book in this series.
I’ve been a fan of Grey’s books but this is her best one yet! Once I started, I couldn’t put it down and I’m still hyped and laughing about. Grey does a great job of delivering character depth and world building infused with hilarious sass (mostly courtesy of one feisty, full-of-himself vamp), romance, and intrigue. I loved the darker undertones, relatable and heartwarming friendship with Jess, and Raven’s transformation and growth throughout the story. The ending was great and I can’t wait for the next one!
Raven is surrounded by an unusual group of friends. Loved the banter between them. Although I think Cole is my favorite of the bunch. Raven is a strong character as well as Jess. It is steady paced. Story does end on a cliffhanger. Can’t wait for the next one!
Raven has always felt as though she and her wolf were never really in sync. When the Opportunity arises to go to and exclusive college she is unsure if she really has a say in going to Bloodshed Acadamy when Cole and Rage show up at her Graduation she realizes she never had a say in the matter. upon arriving she soon realizes there is more going on here than what meets the eye. The supernatural world will never seem the same to her again.
I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what happens in the next one.
I think this maybe my favorite book from this author yet!!! Raven has no idea why the prestigious academy has picked her, but she knows that she doesn’t want to leave.
I absolutely adore Jess, and I can’t wait to learn more about this sassy girl. And the guys? Each and every one of them is swoon worthy in their own way. I need more please