Mistaken identities, a human in a magical world, and three sexy warlocks. Sounds like the start of a joke, but nope…It’s my life.After one too many kamikazes on my twenty-first birthday, I’ve made a few interesting discoveries.First of all… magic is real.Secondly… there’s a whole supernatural dimension that exists parallel to ours.Thirdly… I’ve somehow gotten stuck in that dimension.FML.… somehow gotten stuck in that dimension.
FML.
There are about a billion things wrong with this picture, including the fact that I don’t actually have any magic. Everyone here thinks I do though. They also think I’m a witch named Roxie, the star student at Radcliffe Magical Academy.
Ummm. Nope. Not me. Sorry.
I don’t know where the hell the real Roxie is, or how I’m supposed to get back home, but I’m determined to find out.
Unfortunately, I keep getting distracted by three hot-as-hell warlocks I can’t seem to avoid. Cross, a snarky bad boy who pushes all my buttons, Theo, an incorrigible flirt with a devastating accent, and Kasian, a teacher’s assistant who’s totally off limits.
Even though I’m drawn to all three of them, I’m not sure I should trust them.
Because if anybody finds out I don’t belong here…
I’m screwed.
Magic Swap is the first book in the Hidden World Academy series, a fast-burn reverse harem story about a sassy human who’s out of her depth and the three men who fall in love with her.
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Reader responses to Magic Swap:
“Plot is full of unexpected twists, the guys are hot, hot, hot, and Gabbi is an exceptional heroine!!!” ★★★★★
“Gabbi is the feisty heroine we all hope we would be if we get dropped in a fish out of water scenario like this. Her men are the imperfect heroes we want to champion us as we fight our own battles. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2!” ★★★★★
“This was an amazing book! I was in such a book slump before reading this, everything felt like it just didn’t catch my interest, but I DEVOURED this! It’s an interesting take on academy, and definitely took twists and turns that I did not expect.” ★★★★★
“This book was so much more than expected! It’s a breath of fresh air amidst the tangle of all the academy series out there. This is much different than any academy series I have read so far and I absolutely love it.” ★★★★★
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Audiobook Review
WOW, wow, wow! Totally amazing. Honestly, this book is really good, I loved many things about it, the story line, it has a great start and then it just keep getting better, it’s not rush, and the events that happens keeps you enthralled in the story not letting you get away from the book needing to know what’s going to happen. The characters are so good, their personalities, the chemistry between them all, I really love all of Gabby’s guys. The world that Sadie Moss created for this book is fascinating, the idea of the Dull Word and The Hidden Word is so good and make me wish I could visit it…
Finally the narration of Sarah Pavelec was perfect, the only drawback is that her paced is a little bit slower (personal opinion) but just changing the speed helped. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed it, she has a great voice, and her performance is brilliant, she has different voices for every character and are easily distinguishable. Her male voices are really good and her accent for Theo is brilliant! Her performance of each character really reflects their personalities and their feelings , it truly makes the book so much enjoyable.
Magic Swap by Sadie Moss is a medium-burn paranormal reverse harem romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Sarah Pavelec. This is the first book in the Hidden World Academy series.
I absolutely love Sadie’s books! She does a great job pulling me into the story and I can’t help but binge them in one sitting. I am loving the relationship that’s blooming between Gabbi, Cross, Theo, and Kasian.
The book does end on a cliffhanger but that wasn’t a surprise since its the first book in the trilogy. I can’t wait to dive into the next book Magic Chase so I can get more of Gabbi’s story.
Sarah did an amazing job on the narration. She really knows how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
I would recommend this book if you like paranormal romances, academy romances, reverse harems, or fantasy romance.
Oh my goodness I so enjoyed this story. The characters are great and I love the world they inhabit. Such a great idea behind the story and I loved watching how they dealt with everything thrown at them. Sarah Pavelec did such a great job with the narration, I got lost in the characters she brought to life. I cannot wait to find out what happens next.
Let me first talk about the story. I thought the concept was new and refreshing for me, I liked the thought of a parallel world but the mystery of why Gabbie and Roxy swapped and not being able to talk to one another made it that much for difficult for both of them. The guys definitely didnt make it easy on Gabbie, neither did Roxy’s bff and the professors. I felt for Gabbie so hard, how alone she felt. I thought it was interesting Cross was the first to figure it out haha and I felt bad for Cassian haha. I am probably butchering the names but I listened to these on audio so I am just guessing . I think in book one, Cassian and Theo were stealing my heart, but it definitely changed in book 2 haha. Good chemistry and good story progression without being too wallow/whiney (just because of Gabbie’s situation it could have gone there but thank goodness Sadie didnt!). I think the only reason I couldn’t give this 5 stars for the story was it was a tad slow for me. I didnt feel like I had to listen as soon as I was done work/got a break. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the story and continued on with the series, but it didnt hit me like some of my recent 5 stars have (where I wanted to start back up right away at the earliest moment).
This was one of the academy books I did like the classes and progression. It didnt feel forced and it made for a good escape from the contemporary books I have been listening too. I like how Gabbie had to learn and get help from the guys, and the cool spells they mentioned. I wanted to punch some of the professors for being so rude and ridiculous, but some seemed to actually care. I loved the study sessions with Cassian too. Made me reminisce of high school and college with study session. Like I mentioned in previous reviews, I am not a huge fan of academy but this one was tasteful with that element of the story. Definitely not overdone.
In terms of the audiobook, I did enjoy Sarah Pavelec (first time listening to her). I thought he did a good job with the various voices and inflections were on point for the most part. I think sometimes she was too laid back when it should have been more forceful, which is why I am gravitating to 4-4.5 stars (which is still pretty good haha). I definitely would listen to her again, no complaints to make me not listen. I did really enjoy her various accents for the guys. Theo’s was great, and the scholarly/wonder I could hear in Cassian was great. Cross definitely had the smart-$%T, stubborn, and gruff facade going on haha. One of the better male voices done by a female narrator.
Would definitely recommend this series and narrator again!
Watch your step!
Fantastic Story & Narration Fascinating PNR
Magic Swap
By: Sadie Moss
Narrated by: Sarah Pavelec
Series: Hidden World Academy, Book 1
Sadie Moss is a gifted author and a master at creating the most fascinating and magical worlds. I enjoy her writing style and her imaginative mind, she has a great ability to grab my attention and hold it hostage for the entire book and this one is no exception. The fascinating storylines and characters are original and easy to relate to. After a night out dancing and partying with her friends Gabbi falls through what she thought was a manhole only to reappear in a whole new world, as a whole new person with none of her friends in site. Everything around her is beyond odd, there is a lot of weird things going on, unbelievable things. She falls into this new life, a life where magic is real and she now goes by the name Roxie who is a student at Radcliffe Magical Academy and her supposed best friend is Bianca. She has a lot to learn, about the magical world and how to exist as Roxie, a popular student who is excelling in learning the craft. She finds an ally in Cross, a warlock and her biggest competitor in school. He sensed something was off with her, she was not her usual snarky self. She confided in him and the two hit it off, becoming well acquainted as heat builds up between them. Two more warlocks come to aid too, Kasian, a teachers assistant and Theo from across the hall. The four make a good team as they try to get to the bottom of it all. I loved the whole concept of the “Hidden World” and having counter parts in another world, a dull non-magical world. A lot goes on in this book and it is all plotted out nicely with plenty of drama, action, a bit of angst, some thrilling suspense, so heartfelt moments and some hot romance. I am looking forward to what comes next for these great characters. Sadie Moss thank you for another awesome story!
I listened to the Audible edition, Sarah Pavelec is a wonderful narrator and voice artist. She does an amazing job portraying the characters and bringing them to life. She gives each character their own voice and personality making it easy to follow the story and who is who. She also projects the emotions of the characters as well as the drama of the story into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
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This is such a fun story! I love so much about it. There is drama, intrigue, Magic and love. I easily got swept along on this ride right alone with the main character. She is pushed into an amazing new world. One she is not prepared for…at all. I enjoyed the worlds this author created as well as the doubles. Very creative.
I did listen to this on audio. Sarah Pavelec did amazing. I especially liked her little fairy voice…oh and Theo’s.
I eagerly look forward to the next in series!
This is an awesome book and audiobook! The narrator is fantastic. The storyline is unique and interesting, it definitely keeps you reading or listening all the way to the end. The characters are amazing! I love Gabbi and the guys! I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!
I love all Sadie Moss books i’ve read so far and this one is another hit for me. It is well written with a great worldbuilding, intriguing plot and great characters and that ending… Aargh!! Now i need to grab book 2 ASAP.
Wow what a fantastic read. This grabbed me from the first page until the last. What a roller coaster ride. This is a real page turner. There is twists and turns that are so intriguing. This Author has a very creative mind that has made this an epic read. You definitely want to read this, I wasn’t able to put the book down. I highly recommend.
Shauna Joesten
I was so excited to start this new series, and I was not disappointed!
Magic Swap is the story of Gabbi, who is swapped into a magic world she didn’t know existed. In this new world everyone thinks she is someone called Roxie, who is seemingly as un-Gabbi like in personality as she can possibly be.
I enjoyed Gabbi’s journey to discover how she came to be in the magic world. I liked her three love interests, especially Cross. I feel his character was the most fleshed out and explored in this volume, and while I liked Kasian and Theo, I’m looking forward to seeing more of them and their interactions with Gabbi in the future books. The steamy content was as perfect as I have come to expect from a Sadie book, and I was definitely not disappointed there.
Of course there was a cliffhanger at the end, and it’s a good one that leaves you eager for the next installment.
If you liked the Academy of Unpredictable Magic series, I think you’ll really like this one.
This is a really great start to what will be an absolute addicting series. Gabbi is a human that end up in a world where there is magic and wants to learn everything she can. I really liked her guys too and enjoyed about about the world this author wrote.
A MUST read!!!
OMG can’t believe how fantastic this book is!!! … So original, wonderful characters, amazing world building and story line, unpredictable twists and turns that will keep you on edge, turning pages, you won’t want it to end… That cliffhanger!!! … Need the next book ASAP!!!
Gabbi is so awesome, never giving up in spite of her strange circumstances… The boys she meets, OMG, so hot, they’re such good, noble men, helping Gabbi no matter what … Have to read this book, is like nothing you have read before!!!
What an interesting concept! Gabbi has been put in a very strange predicament. She didn’t even know magic existed and now she has to pretend she has. She has 3 men in her life that will do anything to help her, which she desperately needs. I loved the story and Gabbi. I’m excited to read more and see where this goes.
Whoa, whoa and whoa! This was an amazing book! It has a several elements that makes the story work.
So we meet Gabbi who is just as normal as can be. She does doing her thing and then she has an accident and ends up in a Hidden Magic world. What’s crazier is she is being called Roxie? Who is Roxie you say? Well as you read she finds out that she is Roxie’s twin from where Gabbi’s world. So to navigate the magic community she pretends to be Roxie. But then she meets Theo, Cross and Kaisan who know her secret. These guys fall for Gabbi even though she is human. Lord does it get hot when she figures out that she is interested in them. While the chemistry with her and the guys heats up, they figure out that Roxie has gotten herself in a predicament that Gabbi has to figure out how to resolve.
I got so entranced in this book I didn’t realize I was at the end and was like why Sadie Moss would you do me like this! I need book 2 like ASAP!
Overall this was a great book and very into. The heat level was just perfect.
**This is an advanced readers copy**
ONE HARD HITTING ADVENTURE!!!
Shenanigans galore! Sadie knows how to spin a top notch, mind blowing, thrilling bombshell that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. A spinning, twisting vortex of inadvertent happenstance and surprising mishaps catapults your swirling emotions into play fluidly. Leaping through hoops, hurdling the trials and tribulations along with a bounty of plot twists that fuse this bad boy together piece by jagged piece. Sparks fly as danger, intense drama and thrilling suspense propel this bad boy to life beautifully. Throw in distress, intrigue and turmoil and you have the recipe for one block busting, prize winning dynamo. The characters are authentic, approachable and realistic with personalities and depth that blew this baby wide open and exposed in all it’s glory. The scenes are so colorfully described it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Sadie, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
This was a very interesting book. I really enjoyed the creativity and imagination that made up this book. It was such a fun read with twists and turns and when you think you’re near the end, WHAMMO! Another surprise! Also the steamy scenes were a plus.
Yes this is an Academy book for adults but the storey is completely different to virtually anything else out at the moment based around a fab unique idea.
Gabbi leads a normal life but s a bit of a loner – the weirdo nerd in class that doesn’t have time for a life outside of study except for her street dancing until after a drunken night out celebrating her 21st birthday she literally falls down a man hole and ends up in a different dimension. Don’t go thinking that this is an Alice in wonderland moment as Alice doesn’t end up with three totally hot guys that all fall for her, Alice certainly doesn’t get the amount of heat and sex that Gabbi does either and Alice doesn’t have to live in a world where everyone can do Magic except her.
I loved this storey and oh boy the cliff hanger leaves you wanting – no needing the next book as soon as possible.
This is another AMAZING book from this wonderfully creative Author – 5 plus stars for this one.