Of course, magic is real. Everybody knows that.Since it came out on the news that Supernaturals exist, I’ve heard they can do spells, shapeshift, live forever, you name it. Wonderful, right? Whatever. In my world—where I’m homeless and spend my time avoiding rats and meth heads—magic sounds like major BS.But, when I’m accused of stealing and they’re about to arrest me, the item I took disappears … about to arrest me, the item I took disappears from my hand as if by magic. WTF?
Just like that, the Supernatural Academy swoops in and recruits me. But I don’t belong there, and everyone else agrees, including, Rowan Underwood, this rich and annoyingly handsome warlock who has it in for me. He’s investigating the theft of magical artifacts, and he thinks I’m involved.
Seriously? I just got here.
But I can’t worry about that, not while dead kings try to drain my essence or a spell from these angry pixie minotaurs sends my hair follicles into overdrive until I look like Cousin It.
Yet, I can’t avoid Rowan, and while I learn enough magic to stay alive, I also need to keep myself from falling for a guy who’s clearly my worst decision ever.
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I’ve consistently enjoyed everything I’ve read by Ingrid Seymour so it’s no shocker that, when I learned she’d started a new series with Katie French, I rushed to get it. That new series is Supernatural Academy, the first book of which is Freshman Witch. Every Tom / Thomisina, Dick / Rikki and Harry / Harriet seemingly putting out a magical academy series these dats I might have skipped this one if I hadn’t known one of the author’s. That would have been a real loss as this first book is excellent, primarily because it’s lead, Charlie, is so perfectly crafted and fun to follow along as she takes in everything in her surprising trip from the streets to the academy. Add in really wonderful world-building and a superb supporting cast (watch this space: Charlie and Rowan are going to get more and more interesting as the series goes on) and the result is a total winner. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
Like everyone else Charlie knew that magic was real, she had occasionally caught glimpses of magic users. As far as she’s concerned that has nothing to do with her, being homeless she fights to survive every single day. An unfortunate incident at a local convenience store will change her forever. Not only does she lose her best friend after they are attacked by a werewolf, the killers will try to kidnap her. She can’t decide if it’s a good thing that Rowan and his father rescued her when they immediately take her to the Supernatural Academy were they tell her they found her because of her magic, and that she has to stay.
Wonderful characters, well written and engaging. Charlie is tough, snarky, and independent. Character dialog flows easily, it is entertaining, and sometimes amusing. Exciting action, magic, supernatural creatures, and plenty of twists in the plot that kept me engrossed in the pages of this book. Fantastic.
This was an amazing start to the Supernatural Academy series! Charlotte has been homeless since her mother’s death and her father’s alcoholism made him abusive. It’s just her and her best friend Trey against the world trying to survive each day at a time. When a trip to the drugstore goes wrong, her life is turned upside down, and she’s accused of being something that she hates- a supernatural. I absolutely loved Disha, the girl she met on her first day who declared that she would be her best friend. She always says what she’s thinking, is completely blunt, sheltered, and is always there for Charlie no matter what. Rowan is definitely misunderstood, but I enjoyed watching his and Charlie’s relationship develop throughout the book. I liked the categories that people were placed into within this world: Supers (the witches and warlocks), Lessers (every other supernatural being), and Regulars (humans). This book was filled with mystery, magic, drama, and wonderful characters that kept me invested in the story!
Kasi did a fantastic job with this narration! I loved how well she could bring Charlie and Disha’s personalities to life and the distinct voices she gave each character. She hooked me from the start and wouldn’t let me go with her performance!
*I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Charlie is the freshman witch but couldn’t understand her power at first. She was plucked from an abandoned building where she lived with her friend Trey as homeless people, and taken to the Supernatural Academy. It was there that she experienced many strange and mysterious situations. I loved the characters that Ms Seymour and Ms French created. Many unique and in-depth personalities. Charlie, especially, was gradually developing her skills and learning who she could trust or not. I also loved the atmosphere that these authors built. A world that was somewhat familiar to anyone who has gone to college and yet full of magic and wonder. This is definitely a book that I can highly recommend. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
An Exciting & Deadly Read!!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this Academy story.
Charlie Rivera is a 17 year old street kid who’s magic suddenly ‘fractures’ because she’s faced with a Supernatural Hag that nearly scared the life out of her!! Fracturing only happens in the face of Supernatural danger to people who have no idea they too are magical!
Later that day Charlie & her bestie, Trey who are like siblings, are eating a decent-ish meal for a change. They’ve made their home in an abandoned warehouse, when it starts shaking, windows shattering & walls crumbling. They hear boots stomping up the stairs then 3 supernaturals burst in on them! Charlie is, knocked out & whisked off to an Academy where she’s offered training with room & board. All she wants is her home & Trey!!
She agrees to stay for a trial period, after all she’s still not convinced she’s magical. On her first day she meets Disha. She’s rich and gorgeous so Charlie expects her to be a ‘mean girl’ – she’s not, She’s as awkward as Charlie herself is & they soon become great friends! It helps lessen missing Trey so much. It becomes clear almost immediately that there is something sinister going on in the background. A couple of near deaths of students, including Charlie, has her freaked out.
Rowan, is hot He’s been friends with Disha since they were little & he tells them that his Dad, one of the Professors, has him looking into who’s stealing magical artefacts. His Dad is a complete magical & monetary snob & looks down on Charlie in a big way Rowan often acts the same way but she also catches him staring at her & Disha is convinced something more is going on with him!!
By the end of this book you won’t know who to love of hate half the time I liked that it kept me guessing On to book #2
Debbie, 1970, UK
Loved it! So much fun!
This was such a fun book. I love the ups and downs and how it has a real world feel and connection. Charlie’s freshman year was definitely interesting! I really liked the depth of Charlie’s background and life story. Looking forward to Sophomore year!
Witches you want? Magic you say, oh yeah. What an exciting start for this series! A street urchin and her friend helping each other just to get by. Charlie was in for a big surprise and would be pushed to go where few can go and as a spitfire she was holding her own. When these two authors get together, the sparks fly in a book. Good storytelling, good book.