The Acropolis (Acropolis, #1)

The Acropolis (Acropolis #1)

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"We have a new assignment for you, Mr. Reinhardt."

These words are not comforting to me. At eighteen, I am a gargoyle who has been demoted because I broke the rules. Now I have a new mission, a new mark to protect. But I don't expect Emma Chase. I don't expect to question my own race. I don't expect to care for my own mark. And I am not prepared for what I find at The Acrop...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published July 17th 2012 by Createspace (first published March 28th 2012)
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Heather andrews
I fell in love with both Will and Conor right off, the two cousins have playfulness whenever they are around each other and I really liked that:
"Emma Chase?"
Will Grunts
"No, the Pope, you imbecile."
There's just something about Conor and how he speaks that you can't help but love, "Sweetheart, at this rate, we are both going to be sore as hell tomorrow." The book goes from Conor's point of view to Emma's which I loved! Emma I think makes Conor see things differently, I think it's because of t...more
Erika
Title: Acopolis
Author: R.K. Ryals
Date of Release: March, 28th, 2012
Number of Pages: I read it on my kindle, and it didn’t have pages.
Source: ATOMR for review on blog tour!
Summary from Goodreads:
"We have a new assignment for you, Mr. Reinhardt."

These words are not comforting to me. At eighteen, I am a gargoyle who has been demoted because I broke the rules. Now I have a new mission, a new mark to protect. But I don't expect Emma Chase. I don't expect to question my own race. I don't expect to c...more
Tee loves Kyle Jacobson
The Acropolis is a new and refreshing read for me. I read an ARC copy for the blog tour I am participating in hosted by AToMR. I have to say that this book blew me away. I have never ever read a book about Gargoyles so when I started reading this book I was afraid it was going to be weird but on the contrary RK does a superb job at combining the Gargoyles and humans beautifully.

Conor Reinhardt is a Gargoyle and he lives to protect others. He loves doing his job until he breaks some rules and is...more
Melissa
When I first read Redemption by R.K. Ryals, the character Connor was my second favorite, my first being Monroe. After reading The Acropolis I may have switched my favorites. The Acropolis is a spin-off from Redemption, taking the character of Connor and giving him his own story. The Acropolis takes place after Redemption, it's obvious by some of the storyline, but can be read as a stand-alone. It could make you want to pick up Redemption or want to dig into more of R.K. Ryals work.

Connor is a g...more
Wanda Panda Hartzenberg
This book was gifted to me based on the Acropolis Book Blog Tour. So I decided to read it for review as a thank you, since hosting a book on my blog is not that much of a chore. Am I glad I did that! This is a fresh and new YA romance/paranormal book. The gargoyle was for me, a fresh new and exciting edge. The romance part, for a chance, was not love at first sight. No, this book is based on morals, prejudice and acceptance. I see the age restriction on Goodreads is 16 +, It is a pity, the langu...more
aobibliophile™
In fact, I have never met anyone who didn't like Gargoyles. - Keith David


Conor Reinhardt is a gargoyle who has been demoted for breaking the rules. he is given a new assignment and a new mark to protect. Conor, though, is not expecting it to be Emma Chase. keeping in mind the protection of mankind, Conor must comply at all cost and bring Emma to a school called The Acropolis.
author R.K. Ryals' first book in the Acropolis series was an unexpected surprise for me and it was a very pleasant one.
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Jeanbooknerd
R.K. Ryals’ The Acropolis is an invigorating story about a gargoyle named Conor Reinhardt who falls for Emma, which he is assigned to escort to her new school, the Acropolis. At first, I thought of those grotesque stone carvings that occupy the walls of tall city buildings but Ryals is able to put a brand new twist that makes for an interesting read. The plot, character development, and the romantic link between Conor and Emma kept my curiosity on full alert. It is an addictive novel that sheds...more
Melissa
For fans of the Redemption series, you'll love this story centered around Conor (and featuring a few of your other favorite characters). But, even if you've not read RK Ryals, you'll still fall for The Acropolis.

The Acropolis is a refreshing story of good guy hero Conor Reinhardt and his fragile but fiesty charge, Emma Chase. As a gargoyle (yes, gargoyle, protector, guardian - this guy rocks) *side note- that was an unintentional pun, so I decided to leave it. Aannnyway, as a gargoyle, Conor is...more
Marissa
This was one interesting and intense story! What really connected to me to the story, was to read how well the characters were written. We read two POVs and they are from Conor and Emma. Conor is a Gargoyle from a well known family and his next assignment is to bring a young adult girl, Emma, to The Acropolis, a special school. Now, Emma does not know what she actually is, and it might be the reason for her so called strange illness that was discovered six years prior. Also, she is not used to b...more
Lynn Worton
Review 7*******

I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.

This is the first book in The Acropolis Series and I absolutely LOVED it!

Conor Reinhardt is a fantastic character! He is a gargoyle; a protector of the innocent, and defender against evil. He's one of the good guys. He is honourable, trustworthy and fun to be around. Unfortunately, he's been demoted and given an escort job. Emma Chase is not what he was expecting.

Emma Chase is a confused teenager. She has...more
Linda
As a spin off, it is good, but I like the Redemption series better (so far). I'm glad Conor gets his own books as he is really very likeable. I also like how the books tie in somewhat to the Redemption series. You get some of the characters like Luther and Ethan in this book, and I'm really liking Will and Deirdre. I don't love Emma in the same way I did Dayton, but she is growing on me. I guess I just never pictured Con with someone as meek as Emma, but I think she'll grow and I am looking forw...more
 Krishna
This review was originally posted on my blog
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The Acropolis is the first installment of the Acropolis Series by R.K. Ryals. This is actually a spin-off series of The Redemption Series by the same author. If you've been reading my past few posts, you'll know how much I loved The Redemption Series! I am absolutely a fan of it! And because of that I have very high expectations for The Acropolis. I must say that the fans of The Redemption Series will NOT be disappointed! It is defini...more
Jodie
It’s no secret that I went absolutely mental during and after reading the Redemption series. I absolutely went crazy nuts for Dayton (cause who doesn’t love a potty mouth, dumdum addicted, bad ass chick with daddy & demon issues), Marcas (dark, broody hybrid demon & so smokin, he’s got abs so hot you could cook a steak on!), Monroe (with all her wicca, sarcasm & movie quotes) and Conor (that gargoyle, charming as sin, heart on his sleeve, bestie of all besties), that I just knew I ne...more
Novareylin
I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book. The synopsis is intriguing and gets you wondering so I thought, why not. I love the idea of gargoyles being real, they’re like vampires, cool, sexy, distant. Or should be! So, I picked this up without any preconceptions or idea of what to expect. And I was quite happily impressed.

I read this during Dewey’s 24 hour Read a Thon and it was so nice to have something that was easy, a bit romantic and very different. There are gargoyles and there...more
Captivated
Never having read anything by Ms. Ryals before, I had NO idea what I was in for with this book! I hadn't read her previous two books in the Redemption Series, that takes place in the same universe, and features some of the same characters as ACROPOLIS. I remember being told that I would enjoy this book anyway, and it is so true!

The beginning sucked me in quickly with the introduction of both Conor and Emma. Two VERY opposite people who meet in extrememly crazy circumstances. They seem an unlike...more
Brittany
I absolutely LOVE this book. I have been stuck in a paranormal reading rut lately, and while I try to give each book it's own time, this book definitely made my heart sing! I try to look at each book with a new eye, even if it happens to be the 15th werewolf/vampire book in a row that I have read. This book was a refreshing "new" paranormal book. The author is so skilled in her writing that you get fully engrossed in the book. I literally had to set timers when I read it so that I wouldn't spend...more
S.L. Wallace
The Acropolis is the story of Connor Reinhardt: high school senior, protector, gargoyle. When he is put in charge of hybrid, Emma Chase, she is not at all what he expects. After all, demons are supposed to be evil, and hybrids are part demon. At it's core, this is a story of compassion, of coming to terms with who people are, who they REALLY are not who we expect them to be.

Once again, R.K. Ryals has woven an interesting tale that captivates the imagination. The characters and setting are brough...more
Fab Fun & Tantalizing Reads
It���s no secret that I went absolutely mental during and after reading the Redemption series. I absolutely went crazy nuts for Dayton (cause who doesn���t love a potty mouth, dumdum addicted, bad ass chick with daddy & demon issues), Marcas (dark, broody hybrid demon & so smokin, he���s got abs so hot you could cook a steak on!), Monroe (with all her wicca, sarcasm & movie quotes) and Conor (that gargoyle, charming as sin, heart on his sleeve, bestie of all besties), that I just kne...more
Anne (Angel Anne Reviews) Nelson
*BOWS DOWN* to this phenomenal new series. Just as spectacular as “The Redemption Trilogy”

I received this book from Author R.K. Ryals herself for my enjoyment and my fair and unbiased opinion in a review.

I was so sad when The Redemption series ended, I didn’t want to think that there was no more of our Dayton and Marcas. But, at the same time I did want ti see where Regina was going to take the rest of the characters and us along with them, to see how they would develop within themselves.

The Acr...more
Elise Marion
You know how you read the first book in a series and you are so impacted by it that you worry the rest of the books in the series won't stack up. Well, this book is the first in a series, but it is a spinoff of Ryals' first Paranormal YA Romance series, Redemption. Ryals fully engaged me in the world of angels and demons created in Redemption. I rooted for the heroine and fell head over heels in LOVE with Marcas, the dark demon hero. Conor, the hero of this story, is heavily involved in the Rede...more
Tonya
Aug 02, 2012 Tonya rated it 4 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
Recommended to Tonya by: Angels With Attitude Book Review
I love scifi and I love stories about good and evil and this is a mix of all of that. What a great read from start to finish. Though I don't like the way your hung at the end lol like your favorite TV shows final show of the season I cant wait for book 2 to come out. I am on pins and needles to see what happens with Conner and Emma and the rest of the group.
Carrie Jernigan ham
One word.. Amazing! My favorite of hers so far and can't wait until the next book in this branch off series! Literally a breath of fresh air. I love vampires, werewolves and witches, but to be honest I can only read so many renditions of them before it gets tiring and redundant. This book is wonderfully written and the author never skips a beat. So easy to follow and the characters are so easy to love!
Melanie
Fast-moving exciting adventure among gargolyes, angels, demons, and half-breeds, who also happen to be teenagers. Leaves you out of breath for the next installment!
Christina Silcox
Everything I have read from this author is spectacular, and The Acropolis falls right in line. As a stand alone spin-off from the Redemption series, it tells the story of what happened with Conor during the time Dayton was with Marcas in Ransom. On it's own, it is an action packed masterpiece that leaves Redemption fans little goodies all along the way! I loved the fact that you get to see what Conor's life is like apart from his time with Dayton and Monroe, and how his decisions regarding Dayto...more
Autumn
This was a very interesting story. I liked it a lot.
Amanda
talk about no sleep. review to come.
Amynah
R.K. Ryals has become an auto-buy for me!
Laura LaRoche
In this cool world created by the author, The Acropolis is a school for demon hybrids. The gargoyles are protectors and are assigned to keep the demons in line. Connor is a gargoyle who is put in charge of unsuspecting Emma (who doesn't even know what she is) without her consent. The decks are stacked against Emma and her gargoyle has to make some tough choices. Chaos ensues and the reader is taken on one wild ride. This is a great book for paranormal or fantasy lovers.
Michelle Mankin
Oh my gosh. I just realized I did not review this one. I absolutely adored this book. Gargoyles, romance, dual point of view. Underlying message about prejudices. This is a fantastic read.
Pyxi
If I could I would give it six stars! I am officially in love with Conor. That's not creepy, right?? lol Review coming soon!
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Born in Jackson, Mississippi, R. K. Ryals is a scatterbrained mother of three whose passion is reading whatever she can get her hands on. She makes her home in Mississippi with her husband, three daughters, a Shitzsu named Tinkerbell, and a coffeepot she couldn't live without. Visit her at www.rkryals.com.

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