A demon hunter destined for greatness. A half-demon out to solve a mystery. And a tournament that threatens to take their lives… ErinEverything at the academy has changed. A bloodthirsty new headmaster has taken over the school, and my friends and I are being forced to endure his relentless torment.Besides getting through my classes, I’ve got a huge burden on my shoulders. My father, King … my shoulders. My father, King Brikan and lord over all demons, is rising in power. To defeat him and save the supernatural realm from the terrors of the underworld, I need to find my missing sisters… a task that’s proving impossible.
Rey
I’ve never been freer in my life–and at the same time, never been more trapped.
Erin and I have to be on our guard. Students are being attacked, and there’s a traitor in our midst.
Even worse, Erin and I are both forced to enter a tournament due to our demon blood. All half-demons must prove they are worthy enough to attend the academy by enduring a deadly contest. One I’m not sure we’ll survive.
But nothing is what it seems, and the answers to all our mysteries are lurking in the shadows…
The fourth installment in Juliana Haygert’s amazing paranormal academy series, The Shadow Trials is an urban fantasy packed with demons, secret romance, and incredible battles. The series keeps on getting better and better!
Blackthorn Hunters Academy:
Book 1: The Demon Kiss
Book 2: The Hunter Secret
Book 3: The Soul Bond
Book 4: The Shadow Trials
Book 5: The Infernal Curse
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***I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
Being a half-demon is dangerous. Now more than ever, especially for Erin.
Trying to figure out how to escape her demonic heritage couldn’t be harder. Erin survives several dangerous situations and unravels dark secrets and Magic that shows her more than before not everything is as it seems, or as everyone thinks.
Rey has to protect Erin even if he has too push her away but they keep getting pushed together. Erin and Rey are in a much different spot than the last book. Rey is now there for Erin and not trying to deny their attraction to each other. Of course we are learning more about Erin’s father! That ending left me hurting for both Rey and Erin.
This series just keeps getting better and better with each instalment and this The fourth instalment in this amazing paranormal academy series is just awesome! This urban fantasy is packed with demons, secret romance, and incredible battles and will have you on the edge of your seat the whole read! I love Erin and Rey and watching their relationship grow and develop, love the twists and turns, the chaos , the mystery , if you haven’t started this series yet then what are you waiting for??
Once again I have been reeled in to the continuing story of Rey and Erin and by the end I just want to strangle someone.
This picks up were book 3 left of Crimson is Headmaster and a complete sleaze he has made some not so welcome changes to the Academy. Rey and Erin are finally able to be together until school starts. The Shadow Trials is still going to happen and trust me Crimson is totally twisted with it. And then a mysterious guest shows up and it all falls apart. This is a good edition to the storyline even if I don’t like the ending but its still a zinger of a cliffhanger. The story started out a little slow for me but once everyone was back at the Academy there was plenty of mystery and mayhem.
I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Juliana Haygert is one heck of a talented author. I loved her Rite of the Warlock and Rite of the Vampire series and fully expected to enjoy her latest Rite World, Blackthorn Hunters Academy. Well, having now eaten up it’s first four books – including an epic binge read of The Soul Bond (Book 3) and The Shadow Trials (Book 4), all I can say is that it’s exceeded my already high expectations. Frankly, if I don’t give away specific plot details, my review of both books is one that applies to the series (so far) as a whole. Perfect fun that’s perfectly written, with a perfectly great plot, a perfect cast from Erin and Rey on down, and perfect world-building. These books, with their demons, dark magic, secret romance, action, adventure and incredible battles truly are perfect urban fantasy. And yes if asked if I’d recommend these two books (or the series itself), I’d have to say that I am – perfectly (c’mon, you expected that) happy to do so.
Another fantastic story!
Things are heating up…..Now that Erin and Rey are together, things are not getting any better. While they got a short time to let their love flourish, heading back to the academy will be anything but easy!
Continue the journey with Erin and Rey, one that will bring about chaos, heartbreak and a lot more!