A sadistic vamp lord. A rebellious fae. A vicious hunt.The first term of Nocturnal Academy is over. Majors have been assigned. I’ve made choices that brought me closer to the guillotine. But the fight isn’t over, not yet. I must get through the spring term. Not an easy feat when the vamp students are planning a sacrifice and have a bone to pick with me. But even if I survive the prison academy, …
But even if I survive the prison academy, someone will be buying my contract after school is out, and rumor has it that the king of sadists is interested in me.
Whatever he wants, he gets.
But if he thinks I’ll go down without a fight, he has another thing coming.
I’ll even ally myself with Thorsten, the vamp guard whose family the sadist has wronged.
But working together with Thorsten brings new problems. The handsome jerk seems to hate me, yet keeps putting his head on the line for me.
My mind is growing more and more confused with him while my body craves him.
If I’m not careful, I’m going to leave Nocturnal Academy not just with a slavery contract, but also a broken heart.
Dive into a world where vampires rule over fae, and one girl is determined to change it all!
Vicious Royals is the second book in the Nocturnal Academy trilogy.
Book three will be published in winter 2020.
Warning: This book contains mature content and possible triggering situations and is therefore only suitable for mature YA and New Adult readers. We recommend Nocturnal Academy for readers 17 and up.
more
Vicious Royals: Nocturnal Academy, Book 2 by Margo Ryerkerk is a really amazing story that I have read. This is book number two in this amazing series that I have loved reading. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fae, vampires, fantasy and paranormal romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The grooming and the betrayals continue and I find I am totally not good at picking who the good people are in this tale! That’s a testament to this authors skills! I will say that I actually guessed the shocker…but barely a page before reveal so…this author has mad skills! Of course, as all books in a series should do, I am a slave to grabbing and absorbing the next one in line! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
I loved book one but I loved this second book even more! Well written they are gripping, exciting and brimming with twists and turns galore! Throw in some adventure, tragedy, vampires, fae and oh yes one massive cliffhanger and you have a great series that must be read!
Ok, this is a heady combination: I just figured out that two of my favorite authors, Margo Ryerkerk and Holly Hook, are out with a new series, Nocturnal Academy. Since I’ve literally loved everything each of these authors have put out, it’s no surprise that I glommed on to the first two books, Cruel Elites and Vicious Royals, and ended up binge reading them into the wee hours. It was worth it as these two books were totally fantastic. I loved half-Fae / hss as of -human Onyx. She may have caught herself into a pretty harsh predicament, forced into the Nocturnal Academy where the options are die in her dorm, end up as a vampire’s slave or, possibly, being one of the tiny number of fae who get out by topping the Placement Tests (if that’s even a real way out). Pretty darn scary stuff but the makings for a superb tale which, in these first two books, is superbly told. I’m definitely looking forward to more in this series and can easily highly recommend these two books.
A fast paced story filled with twists and excitement. I loved how the author created characters who were mesmerizing, evil, mysterious, intriguing and surprising. I had thought that something would happen when the final choices were made near the end of the story and was totally shocked by what the author allowed to happen. Then that strange but confusing cliffhanger! Great storytelling and great anticipation for the next book. It can’t come soon enough. Recommend.
I really enjoyed this book. I found the story and characters well written and enjoyable. The story drew me in and kept my interest throughout. I would definitely recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Powerful emotional story. The Fae and have been either kidnapped or sold to the vampires to become courtesans and slaves. In training at Nocturnal Academy, Onyx has kept her magic secret so that she can escape. What happens to her during the time of this book is frightening, embarrassing and painful. Will she be able to escape? Especially as she has been targeted by the most vile, cruel vampire. She has been trying to shield a few of her friends but one turns on her. She will have to get tough and start thinking only of herself if she wants to survive, and hopefully escape. The book ended with a huge surprise for Onyx. I can’t wait to see what happens to her in the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Soon it’ll be time for the Elite Vampires to bid on the Fae they want for their servants. Onyx has been told the cruel Vamp, Lord Vulthus, will buy her contract. First, she panicked and then she planned and practiced. Onyx has no intention of being his to put in chains and enjoy breaking her. I love Onyx. She’s smart, bold, sneaky, brave, a planner, has magic and is very determined to escape the dismal future other’s have decided for her. What does she have planned? Can she pull it off? This book has action, danger, magic, vampires, Fae, the Wild Hunt, deceit, cruelty, suspense, secrets and an unexpected ally. This book draws you in and has you turning pages to see what will happen next! Would you fight for a better future?
Onyx is back is still struggling to somehow control her own fate rather than being a slave in this episode of her story. It is just as well written as the previous book and keeps you interested until the end
She made a tough decision and now has to live with the consequences. It is not going well for any of them and you really worry about the result of her actions.
Be prepared for more darkness and fear as she navigates the path and tries to find her salvation. At this point, romance is not at the forefront of the story. She is a character that keeps you guessing. It ends on a big cliffhanger that leaves you wanting the next book.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
Another great addition with an ending that will have you coming back for more. The year is drawing to an end and the absolute worst has happened, Onyx’s old roommate’s master, Vulthus, plans to buy her contract and Peony, her arch nemesis, is having a field day at her expense. Onyx is going to need a miracle to get out of this one. This amazing installment brings many twists, magic, danger, and adventure you do not want to miss, it’s definitely worth giving a read. I received a free advanced copy and loved every minute.
I’m still in shock after finishing this gem of a read! Be prepared…there’s a WHOPPER of a cliffhanger leaving you desperate for the next book immediately . Onyx thought her life was crazy in book one, but it goes to an entirely new level in this one. Reality truly starts to set in, but her inner fire (or ice ) refuses to let her just accept her circumstances. Who is friend and who is foe? There are insane twists and turns all throughout that she needs to make her way through to survive. There are a number of eye opening events, which truly make me excited to see what’s next. As usual there are tons of tragic events, adventure, adrenaline…and at the center is Onyx. Such a huge heart and desire to protect her fellow fae. I found myself cheering her on at every turn. I’m also more curious than ever to learn the true story of her cute, brooding vampire guard. Somehow I don’t think we’ve seen the last of him.
In Vicious Royals Onyx is just trying to get through one day at a time by putting one foot in front of the other fighting to change a way of life at Nocturnal Academy where fae are slaves to vampires. Her goal at the moment is just to finish the spring term.
Assignments have been assigned. Everyone at the academy seems to be out for her blood especially the vamps that are planning a party of sorts for the fae slaves. The party could become dangerous well at least for one of the fae students.
The time has come for contracts to be made and rumor has it that a very bad vampire has his eyes set on Onyx. But Onyx has no intentions of being around much longer to be anyone’s slave. Onyx is working on making her magic stronger and making plans for an escape.
I just love the name of the academy Nocturnal it fits the story so well. I love all the characters and this world. I can’t seem to get enough of this world once I started reading Vicious Royals I was hooked by the first sentence and I couldn’t stop reading until I had read the last word.
If you like vampires, fae, magic and books in an academy setting then you are going to love Vicious Royals. One click yourself a copy today!
This Series – Wow, The Emotional Stress Levels!! 4.5 Stars
Vicious Royals (Nocturnal Academy Book 2)
I’ve got a tension headache now! Seriously, this series has me so enthralled & invested in its characters, I can’t put it down until I’ve devoured every word & by then it’s wrung all of my emotions dry!
So in Book #2 we return to Nocturnal Academy to find Onyx in her Courtesan classes with Virgie and Lily in Independent Study. None of it is going to plan though, for any of them. Rumours are rife that someone has their eye on Onyx for her contract, it’s the last Vampire she’d ever wish for!! Lily is failing her classes & Virgie is about to be in a world of hurt!! Thorssten, the sexy Vampire guard, may not be able to help her anymore either.
Onyx is a bit broken by the end of the book. Its a self preservation move on her part, it’s due to a build up of reasons, but there’s one extremely painful experience too far for her heart to cope with!! I hated her callousness, during this small time period, although I understood it. The violence, viciousness & sheer disregard for others feelings & lives, by the Vampires, is stunning in its magnitude & their utter contempt!!
This book goes beyond being an Academy Read and a Bully Romance. I’ll be honest, barring two kisses & lots of hot looks, there isn’t a romance but it’s not needed or missed, what’s included is plenty in this scenario, I do love the idea of Onyx & Thorssten and hope it happens in the future! O.M.G that ending *again* Another unmissable read by this writing duo!
Debbie, 1970, UK