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The Academie (Academie #1)
by
Amy Joy (Goodreads Author)
When Allie Thompson graduated, she thought she'd put high school behind her. But when a series of violent outbreaks by teens sends panic surging through the nation, high school is right where Allie finds herself again. Now remolded into what the government calls The Academie, what was once the public school system is now the permanent home of everyone 22 and under.
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Paperback, 296 pages
Published
July 12th 2011
by Createspace
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Picture this: You’re done with high school. But after a series of violent acts by teens throughout the country, the government decides that boarding school is now for everyone under twenty two. It’s not regular public school but has been restructured and called The Academie. It’s extremely strict; almost militaristic where everything is not what it seems. Can you imagine having to go back to high school, a place you thought you’d got past and were done with?
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Picture this: You’re done with high school. But after a series of violent acts by teens throughout the country, the government decides that boarding school is now for everyone under twenty two. It’s not regular public school but has been restructured and called The Academie. It’s extremely strict; almost militaristic where everything is not what it seems. Can you imagine having to go back to high school, a place you thought you’d got past and were done with?
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WOW...this was AMAZING!
Imagine your life...you go to school, finish high school and start college. Only to be told by the government that you now have to go back to school...high school...The Academie...an education system that holds their students until the age of 22; stuck in this facility, with weird military-like teachers and guards. So at 19, our main character Allie, is forced to go live and learn at The Academie for the next three years, after already experiencing her freed...more
WOW...this was AMAZING!
Imagine your life...you go to school, finish high school and start college. Only to be told by the government that you now have to go back to school...high school...The Academie...an education system that holds their students until the age of 22; stuck in this facility, with weird military-like teachers and guards. So at 19, our main character Allie, is forced to go live and learn at The Academie for the next three years, after already experiencing her freed...more
The idea behind this story is a good one - how do you control an increasingly uncontrollable population? When it comes to young adult violence in this book, mandatory boarding school with no vacations or breaks for everyone under the age of 22 is the answer. What starts out as an interesting concept is dealt with only superficially. Without giving spoilers of the ending, all I can say is the plot was a bit simplistic for my tastes and the hows and whys go unanswered, which is very dissatisfying...more
When Allie Thompson graduated, she thought she'd put high school behind her. But when a series of violent outbreaks by teens sends panic surging through the nation, high school is right where Allie finds herself again. Now remolded into what the government calls The Academie, what was once the public school system is now the permanent home of everyone 22 and under.
After a year of college and a lifetime as a model student, Allie doesn't take well to The Academie's militaristic nature or its 16 fo...more
After a year of college and a lifetime as a model student, Allie doesn't take well to The Academie's militaristic nature or its 16 fo...more
I won this through First Reads and to be honest, I probably would have picked it up on my own. The story is interesting, especially as someone who extremely disliked high school every second I was there. The idea of returning makes me shudder.
Allie is a wonderful protagonist with an amazingly strong sense of right and wrong. She is strong and because of that a joy to read about. Her relationship with Bryan is refreshing and delightful. It is nice to read about a female teenage protagonist whose...more
Allie is a wonderful protagonist with an amazingly strong sense of right and wrong. She is strong and because of that a joy to read about. Her relationship with Bryan is refreshing and delightful. It is nice to read about a female teenage protagonist whose...more
Yeah, I'm mad right now.
That ending was ridiculous. Ridiculous!
Times are getting crazy. Everyone is scared for their lives so The Academie was created. Everyone under the age of 23 has to attend.
The Academie will provide them with an education, feed them, clothe them, and give them shelter.
Alathea (Allie) Thompson wants nothing to do with The Academie. She doesn't want to leave her family, or Bryan, behind. Her younger brother Matt, is already at The Academie and she doesn't like the way he's ch...more
That ending was ridiculous. Ridiculous!
Times are getting crazy. Everyone is scared for their lives so The Academie was created. Everyone under the age of 23 has to attend.
The Academie will provide them with an education, feed them, clothe them, and give them shelter.
Alathea (Allie) Thompson wants nothing to do with The Academie. She doesn't want to leave her family, or Bryan, behind. Her younger brother Matt, is already at The Academie and she doesn't like the way he's ch...more
Allie Thompson is very relatable. I began reading the book thinking that it was going to be more so about her past experience of high school. Boy was I wrong. I found myself dragged into many dead ends. Dead ends meaning I thought I knew what was going on before the twister came. It was a fast paced novel with very loving and relatable characters. I cannot wait for the second book.
The Academie presents life from the framework of a girl who, despite working hard and following the rules, finds herself locked away. The story is honest and emotional, delving into family, friendships, feelings of isolation, and the need to stand up for what is right. Along the way, readers experience a full range of emotions as they view life from Allie’s perspective—finding true love and having it taken away, dealing with parents that side with the system that locks you away, and finding frie...more
The Academie has an interesting plot. I've never read one like it before. Though I wish more time was spent on this plot. A large part of the story is spent in flashbacks of Allie's family and internet chats. I found this part boring.
I couldn't get into the main character. She's mean. She focuses too much on other females looks and makes judgments from it. The typical ugly = bad, pretty = good. I know this is how most people are in real life, but I don't want to read about it or be in a characte...more
I couldn't get into the main character. She's mean. She focuses too much on other females looks and makes judgments from it. The typical ugly = bad, pretty = good. I know this is how most people are in real life, but I don't want to read about it or be in a characte...more
I had this whole diatribe planned about how this book is the perfect text with which to illustrate what is wrong with a) Kindle editions, b) publishing, and c) Americans' grasp of the English language.
Then I found out that this book was self-published, which made me go a little GAH! because I don't read self-published books. I make a point of it. So points to the author for making it seem like it was just a regular ol' book, cause I had no idea.
That said, I can still use it to tell you about my...more
Then I found out that this book was self-published, which made me go a little GAH! because I don't read self-published books. I make a point of it. So points to the author for making it seem like it was just a regular ol' book, cause I had no idea.
That said, I can still use it to tell you about my...more
This was a very interesting read. I really enjoyed the action and the concept. I did have a problem with some of the editing, though. To me, it seemed that Matt's character (Allie's brother) was underdeveloped in the beginning. Allie kept saying how they used to be close, but I never saw a concrete example of that close bond they had. There were spelling mistakes as well, and the formating of the dialogue on one page was slightly confusing; The italics were, I believe, Allie's thoughts, but sudd...more
I won this via Goodreads. On the surface, this is basically "The Matrix" as a socially-conscious teen novel. There were some rather large inconsistencies so I was unable to suspend my disbelief in several places, but in spite that I did enjoy the book. It was very readable: good writing and interesting characters.
I am at the beginning of the book and I already hate it. There are so many mistakes that I don't even know how old she is. Every time it would be different number. She is mean... This wont be easy :(
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Now that I finished I can say that I liked the plot but it did remind me little bit of Matrix. The first half had mistakes and I couldn't figure out how old Allie is [18 or 19] because she had to stay there till she was 25 then it ch...more
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Now that I finished I can say that I liked the plot but it did remind me little bit of Matrix. The first half had mistakes and I couldn't figure out how old Allie is [18 or 19] because she had to stay there till she was 25 then it ch...more
The Academie by Amy Joy, put simply, is a delightful read. The characters are unforgettable, and relationship between Allie and Bryan is some of the best stuff I’ve read in a while. However,unlike similar books, Allie isn’t some helpless girl, she is a strong character doing all she can to help expose the sinister secret of The Academie. Overall, I’d highly recommend this book!
Very good read. Some noticeable typos, but that's easily fixed. The idea of fearing teens and young adults reminds me somewhat of Unwind, but the story is completely different. Will be on the lookout for the next book.
Pretty good book. There were a few inconsistencies throughout but it wasn't that big of a deal. It was an interestin story. It was rather slow in the beginning and it ended rather abrubtly. It definitely could have been better but I did like the story.
Fairly predictable, but I read it quick enough. Entertaining bit of junk food reading. But I won't bother with the sequels.
Oct 24, 2011
Yy
marked it as to-read
I won this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Hope to read it soon. Thanks.
Really enjoyed this one. Light-hearted read with a good level of suspense.
Go read the reviews on Amazon, not sure I would have much to add.
Quite an interesting premise. I think this author has potential and I hope she gets a book deal from a real publisher who will assign her an editor. My problems with the book were mostly the extremely distracting typos. If you're forgiving of self-publishing mistakes, I recommend this book to fans of dystopian teen fiction. If you're nitpicky and want everything perfect, this may not be for you. I thought it was thought-provoking and I was really rooting for the students in The Academie to figur...more
Couldn't put it down.
Very good read. I could not imagine having to go back to high school again. Once was enough for me. The concept for this story was so original. I can't wait for the second book to come out and find out what happens next, especially with Allie and Bryan. I've read this book twice now and I enjoyed it even more the second time. It was so enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this book!
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i loved it. i found it really hard to put down. The Academie is sooooo one of my all time favorites now. The only issue i found in the book was a few grammar errors which can easily be overlooked. The concept of the book is one i have never seen before and Amy Joy did a wonderful job writing it. Amazing book!
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I loved ths book. I usually dont take this long to read a book but i took my time with this one because i wanted to savor every last second of it. This is a book i will surely read again and again.
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May 22, 2013
Keri
marked it as to-read
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Amy Joy earned four degrees before finding her way back to her first loves: writing and technology. Now she writes serious and silly stories for adults and kids and spends a whole lot of time on her computer. Amy Joy is co-founder of The Indie Writer’s Network, and when she isn’t writing or managing websites, she enjoys teaching college writing.
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