What do a mysterious necklace, forbidden Blood Magic rituals, and a sarcastic Nocturne boy with the face of a fallen angel all have in common?
Me, apparently.Since I started school at Nocturne Academy, strange happenings have befallen me. The werid key-shaped necklace I found at a flea market chokes me every time I try to take it off. Also, a tall, blindingly beautiful and bitingly sarcastic … necklace I found at a flea market chokes me every time I try to take it off. Also, a tall, blindingly beautiful and bitingly sarcastic Nocturne has the lock that matches it.
His name is Griffin Darkheart and–like this freaking necklace–I can’t seem to stay away from him, though he’s being Censured for mysterious crimes. Among a student body composed of vampires, witches, were-dragons, and fairies, I no longer know what my future holds.
To heck with graduating with honors–I’m just hoping to graduate alive! Nocturne Academy is full of deadly dangers.
And I’ve already got a target on my back…
Readers who love Bully romance, brooding vampires, were-dragons, witches, warlocks, fairies, and fae will sink their teeth into Nocturne Academy where there are dark secrets, forbidden magic, and determined heroines just trying to survive.more
Lock and Key: Nocturne Academy Book 1
This book was well written.
I love the MC and how there introduce in the story.
I felt like the story content flowed through out the Book.
I loved how the author continues to write great story content.
Overall this book meet my expectations and more.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy and my opinion are my own.
A true fit
This book is very unlike the academy books that seem to be main stream these days. The author brought all of her game when she switched genres and geared this to a younger audience. She still has Created all of the characters that will become important To us through future books and a fantastic story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. No matter your age, you won’t want to miss this brand new series. Move over Twilight, this might just become the new book series families bond over.
Extremely entertaining
This is a very original and thoroughly entertaining story. There are some surprises that I didn’t see coming throughout the book. I believe this is book one of a new series and yet it is still a self-contained story. I am looking forward to reading what happens next in this world.
I highly recommend this book to read.
Wow this was a fantastic read. Fill with plenty of intrigue, and action to keep you hook from beginning to end. The characters were interesting, despite being young there were no cringing immature banter, I loved that. Overall a enjoyable and entertaining read I’m so looking forward to seeing what else is in store for this series. I received a free copy via booksprout I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed are my own.
I enjoyed reading this book, the interaction and chemistry between the characters is great, the storyline is entertaining and filled with action and intrigue. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Don’t be fooled into thinking this is yet another Magic Academy romance. This author makes every genre her own in a brilliant way. I was totally glued to this story, spending a lazy Saturday on the couch devouring it.
The characters were interesting, despite being at their version of high school there was no cringing immature banter. This school is full of creatures out of fairy tales and nightmares. Can a witch and a vampire come together? It’s taboo, but who can fight emotions.
What an entertaining read, I can’t wait for #2.
Ever dreamed of waking up one day to discover magic and mythical creatures are real? Well, read this book and you can experience it for yourself! A great read from start to finish and I can’t wait to read the next.
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Evangeline Anderson proves she is a master of Young Adult fiction with Lock and Key, Book 1 in the Nocturne Academy series. In our modern society, YA usually means books suitable for ages 14-18, although those edges are often blurred. But, even as a not young adult reader, I really enjoyed this novel.
The dark hero of Nocturne Academy is introduced in the author’s notes. Griffin Darkheart is the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome, but his dark and mysterious past and his true relation to the heroin, Megan, is not completely understood until the end of the book. Just when you think you have it figured out, you’re thrown back into a whirlwind of action. In the same way, Megan’s past is only revealed in small scenes throughout the length of the novel.
Although Ms. Anderson is better known through her Brides of the Kindred, Kindred Tales, The Alien Index and other adult novels, Lock and Key demonstrates her prowess to a different audience. As I said, I really enjoyed this novel, and I’m looking forward to the next one in this series, Fang and Claw. Plus, I wouldn’t hesitate giving a copy of Lock and Key to my teenage granddaughter.
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I know the author from her romance novels and I am pleased that her mastery of the written word is not limited to romances. This is a well-written, well-paced and engrossing young adult academy tale. The characters are sympathetic, the situations are regrettably usual and the conflicts are woefully all too familar. Reading this took me back to my high school days; I recognized the cliques and their behaviours all too well. The twists the author added to by making Nocturne Academy a “Hogwarts” for supernatural students and including some oddball students shake up the activities at this school without changing that high-school atmosphere. I enjoyed this and recommend it to fans of Mercedes Lackey and Honor Raconteur.
This was a very original story. It’s not like the other academy books out there. Evangeline Anderson really makes this genre something all her own. Not only does this student need to navigate will but she will need to navigate different creatures coming together and not killing each other in a school setting. To top it off, this necklace is making things even more difficult. I couldnt put this book down and can’t wait for book 2!!!
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Its different I really enjoy all of this author’s book and this one didnt leave me disappointed, I’m curious to see where this adventure takes us.
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I was hooked from the start!! Loved it. The characters were so great and such a great story that keeps you pulled in. I cannot wait to the next book!!
I absolutely loved this book and am looking forward to upcoming books in the series. I love the fact that this is a supernatural school that has supernatural beings with a little human mixed in. You have anything from vampires, witches, and even some dragon shifters. It was not lost on my that she referred to dragon shifters as Drakes. Nice touch.
I loved Megan and I can see how she would feel lost being thrown into a world that she had no clue about. What a shocker that had to be. I love how quickly she adjusted. I love how loyal she was toward her friends and the sexy guy she had her eyes set on. I love how she had no fear when it came to standing up for herself or others. It did not matter what kind of being it was she would met them head on.
I loved Griffin. He was this sexy dark mysterious guy. I loved how his protective side. He was defiantly someone any girl in their right mind would want to sink their teeth in.
This book has a lot of stuff in it. There is a lot that we keep your attention and make you want to keep coming back for more. Now waiting patiently for the next book.
So enamored with this new YA, Lock and Key(Nocturne Academy,#1)!
The beautiful and mystical world building along with the detailed descriptive, transports you into the center of this exciting new place.
This first book introduces Megan as she begins anew at the Academy and fast begins to learn that there are many things she has to learn about herself and her classmates.
A fascinating start to what has proven to be an addictive series.
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Lock and Key: Nocturne Academy Book 1 Starts off well our young heroine finds out that there is supernatural community. Imagine starting school with some very interesting supernatural beings. The adventure in this book is great. The chemistry between each character is awesome to read. Can’t wait to read more book by evangeline Anderson.
Oh, Lock and Key was so good except for the BUT!
But for the fact that I just read book three, and there are changes to names between book one and three and many typos! Emma Plunket –> Emma Plunkett. Aunt Delliee –>Aunt Delli –> Aunt Deli.
Schucks!
Other than that, we have a winner!
Megan Foster has a destiny. She doesn’t know it yet, but it starts Monday morning.
She arrives at a new school by invitation to her by her mom’s maiden name, Megan Latimer, to find out her family is almost legendary. Her kookie Aunt Delilah isn’t so kookie, and that her mom whisked her from her birthright.
Don’t you just hate Mondays?
It’s not surprising that she should run into a tall, dark, mystery man that makes her heart patter, her blood sing, and her new Mount Doom-like necklace burn right away. In a weird place like Nocturne Academy, strange things happening are to be expected. But when she finds that he’s been censured and is the school bad boy, she should put her interest to bed, but she can’t stay away. But even if she could, it would make no difference because he suffers the same weakness, and he can’t stay away from her either.
It’s so romantic. Forbidden love. Romeo and Juliet for the paranormally inclined. I adore it. Throw in her coven-sisters, Emma, Kaitlyn, and Avery, and I’m sold! If I hadn’t already read book three, I would be giving this a five-star review.
Highly recommend. Love it. Please give me a Griffin Darkheart any day over any other shiny vampire.
Stone and Secret: Nocturne Academy Book 3
I have loved Evangeline’s work for years, she has a way with her stories that drags you in and won’t let go. I haven’t read any YA books in a while, but I’ll be honest, I’m now addicted to this one. She’s brought these characters to life. While the past comes out in its and pieces, and the one you’re most curious about doesn’t have answers til the end, this is the best intro to a new YA series I’ve read in a while and I cannot wait to see what’s next.