Sophie Harper has a secret. A peculiar one. By the time she gets to the Academy for Peculiars, she’s already killed a man. From there, she learns that the superhuman strength she was born with and abandoned because of means she’s a peculiar – a human with abnormal DNA – yet that same strength alienates her from her peculiar peers because of its rarity. As she settles into her new home, she makes … she settles into her new home, she makes friends with her dorm mates, stresses out about catching up with schoolwork, and starts dating one of the most popular guys at the academy. Normalcy is what Sophie wants more than anything, but she can’t change the fact that she’s different, even among peculiars. She starts falling for her infuriating trainer, a rugged shifter named Will, despite the fact that it’s forbidden.
When she finds out there’s only one other man with her physical strength, she yearns to learn more about him – yet he’s someone everyone refuses to discuss. She starts to realize that being a peculiar means more than just being strong, and that just she shares her ability with her mysterious counterpart, it doesn’t mean he isn’t a threat.more
Stranger
By isadorabrown
Stranger at Dark: Book 1 in the Stranger Chronicles is a great start to a new series! The. Storyline is fast-paced and unique. The characters are well developed and endearing. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series brings!
A really good academy story that moved quickly with eclectic, interesting characters and a intriguing and exciting storyline. I liked the suspense and the diversity among the characters. Definitely will continue reading this series.
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I could not get into this story, it is about two young women who have different powers, both unique in their own ways. They are both at the academy to learn how to use their power. It was hard going back and forth between their stories. If you don’t mind reading two stories that sort of combine at times then you can try this one. At points the two stories do go together and it becomes interesting but that was toward the end. I guess this book was just not for me, however it could work for you.
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I found another interesting YA Academy series & I am so happy. The writing is precise. Most of the characters are endearing and very likable. I didn’t say all because different people like different kinds of characters/abilities/species, etc. Also, world building is done very well. The story starts a little slow for me but quickly picks up in rhythm and flow. I can’t wait until the next installment!
A highly recommend YA Academy book!
A Paranormal Academy Romance
***** Good story.
Sophie accidentally kills a man outside a diner. A man comes out of the woods next to the diner and tries to get her to come away with him. When this doesn’t work another man appears from the woods and between the two of them convince er to leave the area. They are representatives of the Academy of the Peculiars and convince her to come with them to the academy. Sophie has been on the run for a while after leaving foster care and is only seventeen. This place is everything she dreamed of and then some. The story moves along very quickly because so many things happen in the few months she is there. Quite an enjoyable book.
She finally has a place to call home. Sophie has been living on her own since she was young. She has strange abilities. She is very strong. When she is recruited to the Academy of Peculiars she makes several friends and has found love. But she and her friend Jane are special are being targeted.
I guess I am too old to appreciate this book. I know it was written for a much younger age group, and I read quite a few YA books that I like very much. This one just didn’t connect with me. Sorry.
God, I have a book hangover after reading this book. I just love it. Though I’m not a fan of Harry. Potter, I’m a fan of Vampire Academy book series and The Legacies TV series. And I loved reading a book something similar to them but different. We have shifter, not just werewolf though one of the main lead is the werewolf, all types of shifters can be seen her. A physical who is stronger, people who read others mind and move objects with their mind and few who can do both.
Sophie Harper and Jane Cabot are the female of the series. When it comes to Isadora Brown, it’s always more than one pair in her books. While Jane’s ability was noticed by her supportive parents and was getting trained by the experts at Academy of Peculiars (AckPec), Sophie was abonanded by her parents as a toddler and lead a lone life until 17. When Sophie brought in their school, Jane and roommate Ellie was more welcoming to Sophie then she thought and become immediate friends.
Both girls go through emotional turmoil when it comes to their instructors Will for Sophie and Depogare for Jane. Their forbidden crush/crush and it’s not just one sided. Also there was no much age difference lookwise, though Depogare is alive since 1300s and Will from 1800s they both stopped aging in their 20s.
Ok before I could reveal more, I stop here. I recommend everyone to read the book. It’s just amazing. I’m just waiting to learn what more is going to happen in these Peculiars life.
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I absolutely love this series of books, the action starts slowly and builds, The characters are well defined early on and blossom throughout the series, you can feel the tension building between the main characters early in the series which develop wonderfully as each book progresses. Very well written storey. There are no cliff hangers as such but each book always leaves you wanting more so be warned though once you start reading this series you won’t be able to put the books down so be prepared for some binge reading.
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Book review of Stranger: Academy of Peculiars by Isadora Brown
This was a interesting premise, take if you will on Paranormal races/abilities. Sophie is no wallflower, despite the fact she is WAY stronger than your average 17 year old, she is still 17 years old. She fir the first time, maybe ever, has a chance at a home, friends and an education.
She meets Teachers & Staff that will help her grow as well as one staffer that maybe become more (we can only hope!). She makes friends and would certainly be a force to be reckoned with when they are threatened.
Then Sophie and her friends are threatened, used, abused and now wre on the radar if trouble incarnate.
How will this turn out for them? This was well written with fantastic characters and a world familiar and not familiar at the same time.
I received this as an Advance Reader Copy from Booksprout.
I read The Academy of Peculiars Box Set: A Paranormal Academy Romance (Academy of the Peculiars Saga Book 4) several months ago. I found the boxset to be engaging and very much a page-turner. Reading each book outside of the boxset is no different. The stories are a cross between the Miss Peregrine series and X-Men. Unlike the kids in the Miss Peregrine books, these young people’s libido gets much exercise. Of course, I love the book Stranger, which is the first book in the series. There is action in the story via the Peculiars using those powers in paranormal fights, typically to protect themselves or someone else. There are also budding romances, suspense, and mysteries that are unfolding. Unfortunately, one of the young women experiences what she calls “the incident” that far too many young people experience, especially during their college years.
There are parallels to characters from X-Men and quite a few distinctions. Ethan reminds me of Xavier, and where would a story like this be without a wolf shifter who reminds me of both Wolverine and Wolfsbane. The female characters are different. Sophie, Ellie, Jane, and Brie are best friends, each with a unique power and a vulnerability that makes the men around them quite protective. They are young adults, but there is still an immaturity about them that makes you want to scream at them one minute and protect them from the world the next. There is an interesting and evolving theme of absolute power corrupting absolutely. How it plays out in this story and future storylines will keep you engaged.
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A very enjoyable read. Definitely full of adventure and action. A lot of surprises and twisted turns. I was pulled in and didn’t want to put it down. I will be honest and say I was disappointed with a couple of outcomes at the end of this book, but I still have my fingers crossed that things change and will change in another book in the series. However it turns out, I can’t wait to read more. Very well played. 🙂
Our heroine is a peculiar, one with special gifts that set her apart from everyone, including other peculiars. Will she be able to learn to accept her power and find a place to fit in?
I have read a lot of academy style stories recently from multiple different authors and this one is among the best in my opinion. Whereas you still get some of the standard school/academy tropes like cliches and bullies, there is far less of a focus on them and more on the storyline and our heroine. I found that to be rather refreshing.
I also found the story to be well written and easy to read with a diverse cast of characters that had some depth to them. Overall, it was a fun read and I am looking forward to the next book.
Highly recommended.
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This book is an introduction to the Academy of Peculiars, a school for supernaturals. It is a haven for peculiars and trains them to use and control their powers. The series follows three female students, Sophie, Jane and Brielle. Sophie deserved a place she fit in and not be a “freak”. She was dumped by her parents when she was 4 years old. She has never had a family or friends so this is new for her. This author has a way to bring these characters to life in the pages and I am drawn so deeply into the story I end up reading it nonstop until I’m through. I highly recommend this book. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
After displaying supernatural strength at an early age Sophie has been moved from foster home to foster home throughout her life before leaving and living on the streets. Accidentally killing a guy who was accosting her, Sophie is whisked away by the owner of Peculiar Academy. She is told she is one of two ‘Physicals’ in existence. After being told the Academy will meet her needs (clothing, accommodation, food etc) Sophie is introduced to her new roommates.
I recommend reading the book to find out how Sophie adjusts to her changed circumstances.
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Highly entertaining, action packed, emotionally thrilling and engaging adventure filled with intriguing charters, witty dialog, heart racing twists and magic. … was a great read from beginning to end. Thrilling journey that was so hard to put down!
This is a great read with an awesome storyline that has well developed and engaging characters that have lots of chemistry. The smooth flow of the storyline makes for a good reading time.
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A great book. The author did an amazing job with building this world and its characters. Jane and Sophie are two special peculiars who have found themselves in a forbidden romance with their mentors. Unfortunately, being special among peculiars has painted a target on both their backs. This well-written magical tale with its unexpected twist was a pleasure to read and I look forward to reading more from this author.
It’s like the X-men meets Degrassi High, and I’m secure enough in my Canadian-ness to embrace that image. In the midst of being a teen-aged girl and trying to figure out school, and boys, and family, and just life in general, Sophie and her friends have to contend with being Peculiar and everything that entails. I liked the layered storylines. It allowed me to experience more of what was happening and to see it from multiple perspectives. I was desperately flipping pages to learn more the whole way through the book. Even when I finally got to the end, I was begging the universe “please let there be another chapter”, until there wasn’t. Sigh. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
ONE REMARKABLE TREAT!!!
Wipe out! Isadora brings all the heat and magic with this mind blowing bombshell that blasts this baby wide open. Jumping hoops, hurdling trials and tribulations that tests our characters in ways they never saw coming. Mastering the ups and downs, weaving a cocoon so intricately and tight, draws you deeper into this tangled web until everything else ceases to exist. The attraction and chemistry is intense and palpable. Heart stopping drama, intrigue, tension and suspense surges keeping you riveted on a razors edge. Add turmoil and distress along with perplexing situations that propels this gem into a tailspin with staggering results. The characters and their personalities are authentic, intriguing and realistic. Solid individuals who balance out and play off one another brilliantly. The scenes are so graphically detailed to give you a full understanding and realism that flows smoothly from each scenario without a hitch. Remarkable job Isadora, thanks for sharing this incredible jewel with us.