Welcome to Black Water Academy.The school where all supes in the territory come to learn and master their skills as they come into their power. Eden DeMontford is just like every other teen starting at Black Water, or is she?With truths unravelling and suspicious people waiting in the wings, Eden must learn who she can trust and quickly…Before the secrets of her past catch up to her.
Marked (Black Water Academy, #1)
By sloanemurphy
5 Stars
Review by Lisa
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
What a way to start a series! Marked is the first book in the Black Water Academy series by Sloane Murphy and I can’t wait for more!!!
This paranormal series has everything and is a great start to what will make an amazing series. Marked is the groundwork for what’s to come and gives a glimpse of the stuff we don’t know. That has grabbed my attention and left me wanting more.
This book is so well written that, right from the start, the mystery about Black Water Academy grabs and pulls you in. All the integral parts that start weaving a web that builds the story is amazing.
Eden is approaching her eighteenth birthday and has not had an easy life. She is dropped off at the Black Water Academy where all the supers in the area come to learn, handle and grow their skills and powers. But secrets always have a way of coming out and the past can sneak up on you even when you are not ready.
What I loved about this paranormal book is that it did not restrict itself to just one supernatural entity. There is werewolves, vampires, fae and shifters. There is so many different levels to this story that have me excited. The details and connections between characters are perfect. The ending is something else. I can’t wait for book two.
This is my first book by Sloane Murphy and I am hooked and will be reading more of her stories.
I am completely hooked with this first book of the series!!! Marked has it all, the suspense, the drama, the wonderful story line and especially the mystery!!! This YA paranormal makes you think and guess from the very first chapter and the intrigue and suspense of what Eden is hiding makes this one story you couldn’t put down. I was very impressed with all the characters and even though it is a Young adult book it had the maturity and feel of an older women. Sloane really brought her “A” game with this book and I am so excited to see where this will go next.
4.4 stars
Eden is different. She loses her family as a young girl and all of a sudden has magical powers when she turns eighteen and no one to tell her what is going on. Prior to her eighteenth birthday, she enters Black Water Academy surrounded by other “special” children. All Eden has ever been told is to not trust others and keep to herself but that is becoming more challenging when she is assigned two upperclassmen to help guide her powers and an upbeat classmate who lives next door. However, when strange things start happening and some students are murdered, can Eden keep who she is under wraps and if not, how much will it cost her? If you like Harry Potter then this is one book you want to add to your collection. It is engaging with twists and turns that leave the reader wanting the next book to see the continuation of Eden’s journey.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book and all opinions are my own.
I don’t usually read PNR, but I always look forward to
reading this author’s books. She has a unique style
that always seems to intrigue me. I really enjoyed
this book. It gives you enough, but not too much, which
leaves you wanting more (in a good way).
So there’s a lot of secrets, and everything isn’t
what it seems. Eden carries her secret close to her
her, for good reasons and really tries to keep people
at arms length. She obviously fails, she somehow
draws them in without trying and they protect her,
and are loyal which is rare because they’re all different
types of supernatural species, which is rare. I can’t wait to see
what happens in the next book, because they definitely
leave you with a bit of a cliffhanger.
Marked is book one is Sloane Murphy’s Black Water Academy.
Eden DeMontford has lost everyone she loves, she has a secret that she can’t share or tell anyone about, as it can be dangerous for her and anyone that knows. Eden is a seventeen year old girl that is now having attend the Black Water Academy a school for Supernatural beings, where they learn to hone theirs powers and abilities up until they are 21 years old. But keeping her secret is more at a risk now more then ever. She was told to stay invisible and not bring attention to her but that isn’t going to be easy.
There is somewhat of a triangle between Eden, Creed and Ethan. As they become close, secrets and betrayals will be revealed.
I love Paranormal books and this was just superb, I was hooked from the beginning right up the end. I love all the characters although I was a little disappointed with a certain Lion. Kane, Cam, Ruby are fantastic characters to help with the suspense and drama that is unfolding. I love Creed, he is the bad boy and I have a thing for the bad boy and he is it. From the first time he meets Eden there is this instant connection and he wants to be with her and protect her. I’m rooting for you Creed.
I can’t wait to read the second book and find out what is in store for Eden and the gang, she is going to have a rough time now with a few people knowing what she has tried to keep secret. Pre-warning this book does end on a cliffhanger so make sure you have Chosen reading to read right afterwards.
Marked Black Water Academy Book 1 is just wow!!
This story will grab you from the beginning and keep you wanting more! You follow Eden a 17 year old vampire who’s lost everything, but is still trying to see the positive side of life.
The Black Water Academy is a school for the supernatural that they attend for 4 years once they turn 17, to learn all the can about there powers. Eden knows she’s different but she just doesn’t realize how special she really is. She meets Creed and Ethan who try to help her find her way with her newest powers that unlocked with her 18th birthday.
There are a series of bad events that happen at the school, one in which she comes to the side of another student, but finds her self in trouble even though she was helping.
Sloane has a way with her words and this series will quickly be come one of your favorites!
I really enjoyed this book. I felt as though Eden developed nicely. It was nice to go along her journey of self discovery and wondering who she could trust. Creed was an interesting character and I liked how his personality played off Eden’s. I would like to have discovered more about him during the story; but I did like how the last chapter was from his POV. It gave us great insight into him. I hope this continues in the next book. Kane was also a nice supporting character.
As for the world. I liked the world building. I thought that is was somewhat like all academy style books; but, I don’t think that is a bad thing. I quite like seeing how different authors deal with the “same” worlds. I did find the houses closely resembled those from Harry Potter but I don’t think it detracted from my overall enjoyment of the novel.
I really enjoyed this story and I am patiently waiting for the next one.
“Learn who to trust and be careful in doing it.”
Eden DeMontford lost everyone she loved. And she can not tell anyone that. Near the age of 18 and with many secrets she needs to protect, she is sent to a place that can be her salvation. Or her downfall.
Old and magical halls. Welcome to the Black Water Academy, where teens with supernatural powers are trained to keep their powers in check and learn their place in the world. Eden does not know yet, but soon, she’ll find she’s not the only one keeping secrets.
Mysteries, intrigues, dangers and conspiracies. In a place where nothing is what it seems, with her emotions on edge and her life at risk, she will learn the meaning of the word betrayal and the true meaning of a broken heart.
With fluid writing, well-constructed narrative and revelations to the last page, the author leaves the reader intrigued and thirsty for the upcoming events in the second book of the series.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest Review *
What an fantastic start to this new series. I am fairly new to Sloane Murphy’s wrting but I can see myself becoming quite a fan if this is her style of writing. Once I started I was completely enthralled and didn’t want to put the book down until I had finished it.
This is the first book in this new Paranormal Academy series. With all the interesting different kinds of paranormals, the interesting and intriguing characters and the suspense that runs along this is one addictive and gripping story.
Eden is a 17 year old Orphan that is now attending Black Water Academy. She’s a vampire and at the academy to learn her vampire powers and to how to control them. She’s hiding some serious secrets and having to navigate around with who she can trust or not.
All the characters in this instalment are interesting and seriously peek my curiosity. Eden ends up being stuck in a sort of love triangle with two older vampires that have been assigned as her buddy to help her navigate the awakening of her powers at 18. I honestly can’t decide who I am rooting for between them as Ethan and Creed are completely different.
I am honestly excited for the next book in this series as some secrets have been revealed and so many new questions raised. This will definitely be an addictive series
This book took me to a magical place in my head. It’s a story that you can envision and see. The characters are trying to discover themselves and compete for the attention of one. Turning 18 is hard enough, adding magical powers on top of that makes it even harder. Sloane Murphy makes the words magical and the leap off the page with all the situations and magic. Warning: cliffhanger!! But, it is worth the read!! If you’re in a book slump and enjoy some magic, this book is for you!!
Eden, Creed, and Ethan are all intertwined from the beginning. Opposing houses creates competition, with a murder to solve to add to the chaos. Eden turns 18 and learns more about her powers. She has no clue the power she has, but you will if you read this book!! Go ahead! One click it!
After a lot of losses in her short life 17 year old Eden is old enough to go to Black Water Academy and she has secrets that can’t be found out. There is a lot of mystery and intrigue and friendship and romance in Marked. Eden tries to be aloof but she gets to be friends with Ruby. And her guys so sweet hot and sexy I love Creed and Ethan and Cam and Kane.
Marked by Sloane Murphy
My Review
5
Love the Harry Potter world? Wish it was more adult and not just for witches? Then this is the book for you! This was my first book by Sloane Murphy and this book has made me a fan!
She crafted a world for the paranormal intriguing enough to keep me hooked! Welcome to Black Water Academy!
Eden DeMountford is an orphan new student and close to her 18th birthday when her powers will increase. Being new and always used to being alone, Eden must meet new classmates. She also gets assigned two buddies Creed and Ethan to help her get accustomed to being a vampire with new powers. Creed and Ethan are in competing houses and have different ways of helping Eden they can’t agree on. The chemistry between the Eden, Creed and Ethan triangle was a magical slow burn. While Eden has a secret she must not reveal to her new crew of friends, There is also a murder to solve on school grounds. I loved this book! I was in a book slump and this world brought me out of it, I can’t wait for more!
This book leaves you in a cliffhanger BUT don’t fret, Book 2 Chosen releases August 22.
This new series by this author had me hooked from the first page and hasn’t let me go. It’s set at Black Water Academy and its a school for everything Paranormal. It centres on Eden a vampire who has to hide what she is as she cant risk her secrets getting out. Her journey sees her having to trust people around her, something she isn’t used to doing. With the help of Kane, Creed, Ethan ,Ruby and Laney we start to find out answers to our questions. This book is oh so good. It kept me hanging on the whole way through and I was devouring the words. Packed full of mystery and intrigue we find all is not what it seems and Eden isn’t who we expect either, she is so so much more. I loved this story and its characters and I cant wait to read book 2 as I need to see what becomes of the love triangle that had started just before everything went pair shaped.
3 1/2*
Dannika took Eden in when her family was murdered protecting her secrets. When she dies Eden gets taken into Care.
She is later sent to the Academy where she meets Gus along with Creed, Ethan and Kane.
Will she manage to keep her secrets and who can she trust.
A new author for me and I enjoyed the story it was between a mixture of Twilight and Harry Potter.
I’m looking forward to reading the next instalment.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Nnnnoooo, it can’t end like that!!!! I need more ASAP!!!!!!!!
Sloane is back and her writing is powerful. I love reading her books because it brings me out of my normal reading bubble. Her words draw a reader in and allow for them to get lost in them. Sloane is very detailed with her words and the characters are amazing. You’ll love some and hate other’s or you could love them all.
Black Water Academy is a new series that will have you hooked. I know I was. I finished it in one day. You’ll meet all kinds of supernatural creatures and they will keep you on your toes. Eden is the main character and her secret is so powerful that it could end her.
You are missing out if you don’t read Marked!
O.M.G!!!!!
A new amazing YA series I can’t get enough of!!!!
It starts of with a very Harry Potter-esce feel to it but turns into a more adulty vibe further on.
Eden has her work cut out for her, after a very tragic childhood that has to be kept secret she starts at the Academy where she meets the alluring Creed and the enigma that is Ethan. But looks can be deceiving and the more the story develops the more the relationships between the three do. Throw in a few best friends and some magic and your in for a treat.
Definitely a can’t put downer, Sloane has created yet another magical world that will suck you in n not let you go. I can not wait for book 2
OMG this book is another amazing, mind blowing book by Sloane
Once I started this book I couldn’t put it down, not even to go to the loo
I love the love triangle between Eden, Ethen and Creed. I kept changing my mind throughout the book on which one I wanted her to be with, at first you think Creed is bad, but she likes him and he’s nice to her, Ethan is all moody, but doesn’t open up and you can’t be too sure about him.
Also we know that Eden is a vampire, but she’s something else as well, she seems to know what that is, and some of the people around her are guessing, but are they right?? She’s got secrets and she doesn’t trust easily, so although she has friends she doesn’t trust them with her secrets, yet.
Then there’s the whole magical school story which like every school has clicks.
Can’t wait for book 2, the way this one ended had me gripping my kindle, and screaming internally NOOOOOOOO I need more
I absolutely, totally and honestly recommend this book it’s a shame the ratings will only let me give 5 star’s, this book is just