“This book is Harry Potter meets the Hunger Games in a bold twist on a classic magical young adult adventure.” Jaymin Eve, Bestselling Author of Supernatural Academy You Don’t Choose The Academy. The Academy Chooses You. Being accepted into an elite school of magic, monsters, and assassins was not my idea of higher education. But here I am, fighting my way through the Culling Trials to claim my … my way through the Culling Trials to claim my right to be taught.
As if the gauntlet-type physical and mental tests aren’t enough, people are going missing.
People that are my friends.
In a dangerous world where no one is as they seem, the golden rule is simple: Trust no one. They think we should just look out for ourselves. That we should leave the fallen behind and ask no questions.
They clearly think we’re idiots. I got this far by trusting my instincts, and I’m not going to back down now.
Those kids won’t be left to die.
Not on my watch.
Shadowspell Academy Book 1 and Shadowspell Academy Book 2 end with a cliffhanger
Book 3 will release June 11, 2019
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Loved this book! The characters are well developed, the plot is great and it leaves you hanging at the end. Wild is the lead female protagonist and boy does she have attitude.
I love Wild and how unapologetically tough she is. She is a fierce and loyal friend. She does not cower or take a back seat when trouble heads her way. No, she faces it head on.
This book is the second in the series and picks up where the first one left off. So I highly recommend that you read the first book in the series before this one.
I love the Rory is back in Wilds life, I am glad she let him have it when she found out he had lied to her, even if he had a great explanation for doing so.
If you loved Harry Potter and the Hunger games you will love this book and series as well. This is full of action, has vampires, unicorns, Trolls and goblins in it.
The story will suck you in and before you know it you will be turning the last page and thinking No! Don’t leave me hanging here.
Read this series a few years back. Never heard anything about it when it was released but read the whole series in about a week. Wonderfully entertaining!
Shadowspell Academy: The Culling Trials Book 2 picks up where book 1 leads off .. If you like magic, action and surprise this book is for you.
The Culling Trials Book 2 is the best from two authors there creation and skills are amazingly wonderful to read.. I very much recommend it.
A fast pacing narrative, great characters, amazing scenarios. Secrets that are carried throughout it and it ends in a cliffhanger. Let’s see what comes next for Wild, Ethan, Wally, Pete, Orin, and Rory.
Another fun adventure, or should I say and continuation of the adventure. This was again a fast fun read. We learned more outside the trials, which was nice. I do like the trial but want more of the life, world and schooling then we’ve been given. I like the hint of mystery. Pete and his Honey Badger form really stole the scenes for me. Jumping into book three now. Does again end in the middle of a scene.
Another all-star book. I am not sure if I can wait for the next one. I am trying to figure out what Wild is. I know there is more to that story. I think at some point we need a back story about mom! I’m in Awe at how this Is two books in and I am still guessing. Good job. Everyone should read these books. Thank you both for all the Awesomness.
It was really good though short book! I thoroughly enjoyed this continuation of Culling Trials story!
Action packed magical world, amazing characters and the story.
Never underestimate the weirdos! They make a fantastic team! A family not of blood but spirit! They’d do anything to protect each other. Wild is the one who keeps them together and makes them believe in themselves and together they are able to survive. Loved it!
Great pairing of authors kept this fresh and fun and very entertaining.
OMG this second book is every bit as good as the first if not slightly better! I devoured this in one sitting and basically have no nails left but what a read! Now I need to read book 3 like NOW!
This series just keeps getting better! I love the supernatural aspect and the wide array of different magical beings. Wild is badass as she comes into her own more and more with each book. She establishes loyalty, solidarity, and most of all friendship among her crew. Literally unheard of at the Academy. I’m really looking forward to more from this series!
Book 2 in this YA Fantasy series and this picks up straight after book 1, so make sure you have read this first.
Wild and her/his gang are back doing more Culling Trials, they are working well together despite Ethan and his egotistical ways. Most of the gang now know that Wild is a girl and that keeping this secret ensures she can stay in the games and protect her family. Wild is turning out to be a fantastic leader, she is very protective of her little gang and puts people in their place when her friends are ganged up on, even to the point of getting in trouble.
Wild’s magical abilities seem to be coming to the fore, it seems she can ‘borrow’ magic from other people and turn it into her own, which has come in very hand on several occasions.
Danger lurks around every corner in this book as it appears some of the students are going missing and Rory is doing his level best to keep Wild safe, but Wild being Wild always has her nose pushed into places it doesn’t always belong. When one of her own crew goes missing she is determined to find out just what is happening and who is being the kidnapping.
This was another really good read, full of drama and excitement, I love how the group’s friendship is growing and how Wild protects them, she is such a natural leader! Full of humor and laughter and wicked wit and one liners that will make you burst out laughing. I can’t wait to read the third book!
In this book of The Culling Trials, Wild finds himself/herself in quite the pickle. Does EVERYONE know his\her gender??? Even worse. Is everyone after him/her or is it paranoia?? Does anything go the way it’s planned. Nope, this it the Shadowspell Academy’s Culling Trials after all. They’re supposed to get a day of rest, but do they??? Noooooo. They decide to outdo the kids again. Trolls, gargoyles and untamed unicorns are the trials of the day…or days. Puzzles and cheaters are in the mix too. Along with missing kids and an assassin. Not to mention a fight with some mean girl vampires. I love to “see” mean girls go down.
The second installment in the Shadowspell Academy series by KF Breene and Shannon Mayer is just as captivating as the first. I appreciate that they don’t recap what happened previously since these are shorter books. It saves more time for the action and adventure. This is another quick read. I read this book within 24 hours, it was so good. I also recommend this for Young Adult since there are no adult situations.
The suspense continues to build as the book progresses and my only complaint is not a lot is explained yet, and there is more mystery than ever, but it’s setting up nicely for the final book to come next month. It’s just kind of muddy in the middle of the series. I also love how these books are set to publish only a month apart so you don’t have to wait long for the next one. It keeps the reader enthralled and I think adds to the success of the series so far. I also think this book was the best yet in meshing the two writers’ writing styles. It was almost impossible to tell which one was writing, and I often forgot that it was two authors. I’m highly impressed at how well they blended their work in this story. I really really cannot wait for the final book to publish and see where their story takes us!
I hope Shannon Mayer and K. F. Breene never get sick if each other and keep on writing together.
This was another super fun, awesome book. Don’t let the “Y.A.” scare you off, I barely noticed. I really like the story, the world, and I just love the characters. I can’t wait to learn more about the school and everyone there. Super excited for the next book!
After book 1, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on book 2.
I. Was. Not. Disappointed!!!!!!
Holy crow!!! The duo of KF Breene & Shannon Mayer have outdone themselves!!
Nonstop action, thrilling turns & hysterical one liners will keep you turning page after page.
I love the way the characters build & grow from book 1 through book 2.
Can get enough of Wild & her ragtag bunch.
Bring on the next book NOW!! Please 🙂
LOVE IT!!
Book 1 was absolutely amazing and Book 2 was just as amazing, if not better! I was already enthralled in this world but now I don’t want to leave. I love the story line, the characters, the plot, the snark, and the sass. It just doesn’t get better than this. There are unexpected moments and tons of twists and turns and I cannot figure out what is going to happen in the next book and I absolutely love that. I was laughing actually out loud for at least 70% of the book. I highlighted at least 10 parts that were beyond hilarious. Don’t be afraid to try this series just because it is Young Adult because I honestly forget it is YA while reading this series because of how amazing and eventful it is and how it strays from the typical immature angst stories associated with YA. This book was sooo good and I cannot wait for the next one. I really hope there is going to be more than three books because I NEED MORE.
Shadowspell Academy: The Culling Trials is book two by K.F. Breene and Shannon Mayer. These two phenomenal authors pick the story right up where book one ended. Wild is on the verge of being busted by yet ANOTHER one of her teammates. Playing it off as him being half asleep is her best bet, but will it work? Well, …odds are not in her favor. Haha! But it seems that things are about to get really serious for Wild in this book. Her secret is at risk on so many levels, one of her teammates disappears, the trials are getting more intense, and a mysterious assassin is hunting her. She’s not equipped to fend him off, so staying safe is her best option. But with Wild’s personality and strong desire to stand up for those she cares about…she’s all but bound and determined to put herself in the line of fire.
This book is awesome. Make sure that you clear your morning/afternoon/night, whenever you start reading this book don’t have any plans until you have finished. I like the way that this story comes together. The authors throw surprises at you and more than a few laughs. Especially towards the end, there are more than a few humorous situations and I couldn’t help but howl at the hilarity of it all. But I have to say that I am liking the added element of danger and mystery that the authors give us with this book. It’s not enough that the trials are treacherous as they are, but now we get the added mystery of what happened to those who have disappeared. Something stinks and I’m all for finding out what it is…other than Pete’s horrid farts. ROFL! Oh! And there are UNICORNS!! Sorry, but Wild has an epic fail moment when they come into the picture. I mean seriously…what guy gushes over unicorns like a nut? LOL!
There is nothing that I don’t like about this book. It is so well written and I need more!!! I’ll give readers this warning…and heed it well…do NOT read the additional chapter that the authors “gifted” at the end. Don’t do it!!! You will practically shriek with the cliffhanger it gives.
I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. This book is a fantastic mix of these two authors and kept me engaged from the intense moments, embarrassing situations, hints that raise questions, and spots of humor. If you’ve read the first book and enjoyed then I highly recommend that you grab this book up! You won’t be disappointed!
If you thought book one was good then wowza’s book 2 is just fab, Ethan is still a total dick but I think that will start to fade and its beginning to fell like a bit of a shield the way he acts and it may be in future books we see him softening a little more he already shows glimpses of compassion in this book, The mystery deepen leaving you with more questions. T the relationships between the group evolve and loyalties are forged. In Book one i wondered if Sandman would end up being a love interest and now I am rooting for Rory as his protective nature has come to light. This book has everything, good humour, action, suspense and mystery – its definitely a must read and one of the best academy books out there at the moment. Oh and KF please can I have my very own Honey Badger, Pretty please??
Wilds team hardly have a chance to rest before they are on the way to the next part of the trials , the image of a troll singing six little ducks & Wild swinging a Honey Badger will never leave my mind , keep me laughing so much i couldn’t read on . Through threats made to team mates , a little bit of cheating Wild & her/his crew make it through where others fall . Shannon Meyer & K F Breene have made the first two books in this series so intriguing & at times laugh out loud funny you can’t help wanting more & i’m now impatiently waiting for the third book , bring it on ladies .
KF Breene and Shannon Mayor have created a great new world! Action packed, full of great characters and a fun place to be! Enough mystery to keep you wanting more..more..more!