Fire and Water don’t mix.
SophiaI’m Sophia Henley, your typical college freshman. I never expected a lion to be stalking me, nor for fire to come shooting out of my hands to protect my sister. Next thing I know, a drop-dead gorgeous guy shows up on my doorstep to sweep me away to a magical school, where I’ll learn to control my element and bond with a powerful creature called a Familiar. I don’t … with a powerful creature called a Familiar.
I don’t believe I’m the savior of an ancient tribe, or the missing piece of a prophecy that’s more myth than reality. Worst of all, I’m forced to enter the Elemental Cup, where I’ll either earn my place in this society… or die trying.
Liam
The night I met Sophia, I didn’t think we’d form an undeniable connection. But I’m from the Water tribe, and she’s fire. I’m forced to push her away even as I’m falling for her.
I lost everything, yet Sophia makes me whole again. Our world is fixed on keeping us apart, but we’re in this tournament together. We have to keep each other alive at any cost— or I’ll give my life for hers.
It’s pretty clear. If I continue to play with fire, I’m going to get burned.
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Thousands of copies sold. Millions of pages reads. 1300+ reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. The Fire Prophecy is the first book in the incredible and breathtaking Academy of Magical Creatures series. This New Adult college fantasy is packed full of laughter, romance, and extraordinary worlds. Discover why fans of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games love this book!
“The story-line was incredible. I literally couldn’t put this book down.” -Jenny Bynum, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“I truly recommend this book for anyone looking to get sucked into a world; to lose sleep; become depressed that the world isn’t real but also enjoy a delicious read!” -Rebecca M., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“I have no words for how this book made me feel. There is literally nothing else out there like it at the moment. You so need to read to believe.” -Sandra Kaye, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Best book I’ve read in a long time! Since Harry Potter and Twilight I’ve been trying to find something as good and this is it!” -Sarah Cox, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
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This series takes place in the Hidden Legends Universe, along with the University of Sorcery series, the College of Witchcraft series, and the Prison for Supernatural Offenders series. Each series stands on its own and can be read in any order. This is a full-length novel over 400 pages. Recommended reading age 18+
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An enchanting narrative, a new perspective of Romeo and Juliet story, but this time surrounded by elemental beings on a idyllic place. Apart from the romance, this story shows the importance of living in society as an united group, supporting each other despite the differences.
Overall rating: 4.8
This book totally gave me the same feels as hunger games yet I love the unique qualities this author created. This has the star crossed love, the magical creatures, the life threatening quests, all elements that capture and command our attention. A perfect beginning with just enough resolution to let a reader feel some completion, yet doors still remain open and unsolved. Truly looking forward to the next edition! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
This is not your ordinary new adult fantasy. A book filled with everything you could ever wish for. Adventure, mystery, magic, suspense, romance, all in one phenomenal book.
The Fire Prophecy was an amazing beginning to the series. The characters were well-defined and the plot was enthralling. The world that the authors created was so detailed and well-written to the extent that I felt like I was in the middle of the action and a character in the book. I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the beginning until the end. It made me keep on guessing on what would happen next. All the games, deception, lies and secrets will keep you at the edge of your seat.
I highly recommend this book especially to those people who love reading about magical creatures, tribes and the four elements. I can’t wait and am definitely looking forward to read the next book in the series.
I want to scream! this was going so damn good, regardless of Madam Doya and Haley bitchyness, annnnddd then we reached the ending like NO! NO! NO! JUST STOP I DON’T WANT THIS! regardless I cannot wait for book 2 I’m so excited!!
Sophia Henley’s family has been keeping secrets from her, her whole life. The secrets are coming out now and Sophia doesn’t know who to believe or what is real.
One evening Sophia and her sister is attacked and Sophia uses her magic for the first time but has no idea what is going on or what happened but she is going to find out the truth and what her family has hidden from her all these years.
Then one evening a really hot dude shows up on her doorstep and literally whisks her away to a magical school. At this magical school they will teach her all about magic and how to use her own magic.
Sophia starts to really like this dude, Liam but she soon learns that they can’t be together. Sophia is Fire and Liam is Water. Fire and Water don’t mix but that is also true for all of the houses. But Sophia did not grow up knowing or living all these rules like Liam and thinks that breaking a few rules can’t hurt anyone or can it?
The Elemental Cup is coming up and Sophia learns that she must enter as she is not been given a choice in the matter. She must make it through the Elemental Cup challenge to find out where she belongs in this magical world. The trials she must face could cost her, her life.
This has been one amazing journey through this magical world of magical creatures at the Orenda Academy. I have loved getting to know all the characters and their familiars. The Fire Prophecy is a great introduction into the Academy of Magical Creatures series.
It captured my interest from the first page and kept me in its grasp all the way through until the end. It kind of reminded me of The Hunger Games you know when they were competing in the Elemental Cup with all the trials they had to face. The ending really blew me away I never saw that one coming not even once. It really floored me.
The Fire Prophecy is a little longer than most books and it did take me a while to read but in all fairness I did start it the day before Thanksgiving and read it through the holiday day week and weekend. But I must say that The Fire Prophecy is a great book to read through the holidays or during a busy time as you do have more time to read it and to savor every little morsel between each and every one of its magical pages. I can’t wait to check out the next book in the series and to see what that ending may entail in the next book.
If you like fantasy worlds involving magic and magical creatures then you are going to love The Fire Prophecy, an introduction into the magical world of Academy of Magical Creatures.
I enjoyed this book for the most part. It seemed long though, I’m not sure why. There was great world and character building. The targeted audience is a little unclear. While they are college students, it feels more like high school.
The ending sure threw me for a loop though! I can’t wait to see what’s next!
This Dynamic Dou of Authors Megan Linski and Alicia Rades have created a masterpiece of a book. The Fire Prophecy is about Sophie a member of the Koigni (Fire) with her familiar Esis, and her life at Orenda Academy she also has a prophecy hanging over her head. Her love interest Liam who is a really snarky guy, I love him a lot, is a member of Toaqua (water) who has lost his familiar, and friends Imogene with her awesome Sassy a member of Nivita (Earth) who is a great friend, and Jonah with his equally funny and adorable Squeaks, from Yapluma (Air) have ended up in tournament full of dangers and they have to work together with their Familiars and powers to get out alive. I actually warmed up to the leader of Koigni Doya and her Naomi but other characters are just to evil. All in all this is a fantastic read and cant wait for book 2 to come out next year
What a rush….and that ending! I’m loving every aspect of this book! The characters are so much fun, with incredible detail. The world building is phenomenal and the storyline is unique, fantastic and a roller coaster of a good time! Sophia and Liam are incredible, I’m loving their connection! I can’t wait for the next book!!!
Sorry, this missed the mark for me.
I didn’t like Liam at all. Yes, I know he was hurting. Yes, I know he was angry. And yes, that was understandable. But he was too grumpy, too impatient, and his negative energy dragged me down. The black cloud above his head invaded mine as well.
And Sophia was a mystery to me. She was at times very childish (VERY childish for an 18yo!), yet she made statements like this: “The top of her head (…) pressed firmly onto d**k”. That’s contradictive to her naïvety! And she was snappy one moment, and kind the next. Shy, then all of a sudden defiant and almost aggressive. She didn’t feel real.
And the story was kinda like that too. Yes, I know it’s fantasy so it can’t be real. But what I mean: there were very childish elements, like elephants with rainbow manes and Sophia’s behavior. And then there were the age 16+ bits, because this definitely was a 16+ book. Who is your target audience? I’m sorry to say it wasn’t me…
At one point I did feel a spark of excitement, but then there were so many magical things thrown at me, some things that weren’t even relevant to the story, that my excitement died down quickly. Especially in the beginning, while building the world, there was too much deviating from the storyline, making it confusing and frankly, less interesting.
Oh, there was promise. I liked the idea. And some of the fantasy elements were quite original. And there WERE some intriguing things happening. But not enough to save this book for me. So: I didn’t like Liam, nor Sophia, nor the story. Too much negativism. I’m out. Sorry. Can’t win ’em all.
I love magical and mystical reads and absolutely love when they include familiars it just makes things more interesting. This book was full of it all along with the hatred between elements and elemental magic and all. The attitudes of the different houses it all brought to mind Harry Potter and Hunger Games and not in a bad way. I do love the direction the story is going in and yes was totally floored by the cliff-hanger, so now you have been warned it isn’t a standalone series. There is plenty of action and yes a forbidden love interest. I have to admit I did take points off for the language. I was disappointed that there was so much vulgarity when this is supposed to be a YA and it just seemed over the top and the first time it has bothered me in this authors books. Other than that it is a great read that will keep you turning the pages. Finding themselves and digging deeper than they ever thought. This merry band of misfits take the academy by storm.
The Fire Prophecy (Academy of Magical Creatures #1) is a new adult college fantasy that is cutting-edge, modernistic, & magical. World building descriptions & settings are well detailed and described. Characters are compelling and well seasoned. Supporting character’s are tenacious & resilient. The writing style is exhilarating and fits the genre perfectly. A mutiplex fantasia that is unparagoned & brimming with magic and magical creatures. I absolutely love the narrative of this new world based on the natural elements air, earth, fire, & water. Each character is a elementai and must learn to maintain & use their skills. Suffused with deception, family, friends, games, love, lies, powers & secrets. A prophecy is the key to this highly poignant and intriguing fantasy. I love that each character has their own familiar (animal). Overall, a exquisite and ensorcelled read. I cannot wait to read the next book in this spellbinding series.
I can draw a very easy conclusion after finishing The Fire Prophecy (Academy of Magical Creatures, Book 1): that Megan Linski and Alicia Rades make a powerful writing team. That’s the only way to explain how their combined efforts could come up with a book this much fun. Laughter, romance, action, adventure, thrills, fantastic world-building and a great set of leads in Sophia and Liam, supported by a strong cast of supporting characters. Yup, this book really has it all. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises – the book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the Academy of Magical Creatures series.