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Apr 30, 2011
Vinaya
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Unfortunately, my New Year reading began with Inara Scott's The Candidates, the first book in the Delcroix Academy series. You know how you sometimes read a blurb, and it gets you so excited, you just have to go right out and buy the book? For some people it's covers, for me, it's blurbs. (And yes, I am the kind of person who sometimes flips to the last page to know what happens, so sue me!) DisneyHyperion did a great job with the cover and the blurb for this book, which is good, because there a
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Aug 07, 2011
Paige
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Since childhood, Dancia has had a strange power. When she gets upset, things happen. Like when a guy threatens her grandmother at the hospital, he gets thrown into a wall and ends up in a coma. She tries to fly under the radar and not make friends so that she wouldn't have anyone to defend. Then comes an invitation to the famous Delcroix Academy, a school that has turned out some pretty well-known people. With insistance from her darling grandm More...
Since childhood, Dancia has had a strange power. When she gets upset, things happen. Like when a guy threatens her grandmother at the hospital, he gets thrown into a wall and ends up in a coma. She tries to fly under the radar and not make friends so that she wouldn't have anyone to defend. Then comes an invitation to the famous Delcroix Academy, a school that has turned out some pretty well-known people. With insistance from her darling grandm More...
Feb 26, 2011
Okay first off, how awesome is Dancia's Grandma. Is that lady not an infinite pool of in your face wisdom! I did not get nearly enough of Granny this time around.
As for the actual novel... I thought it was a little slow at times, but there was a lot of background information that was presented. I'm thinking/hoping that this is going to set us up for something extremely awesome in book two. Speaking of book two, after the ending in book one, I need the sequel, like now!
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As for the actual novel... I thought it was a little slow at times, but there was a lot of background information that was presented. I'm thinking/hoping that this is going to set us up for something extremely awesome in book two. Speaking of book two, after the ending in book one, I need the sequel, like now!
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Dec 01, 2010
Savannah (Books With Bite)
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WOW! This book has just amazed me. From the very beginning it was mysterious, keeping all the secrets, from me demanding me to read on to discover the truth. At first, when I started this book I was a little skeptical. I kept thinking that maybe I might get bored with it, but it soon proved me wrong.
Dancia is scared. Scared for her life as well as others. Always living under the radar, never doing anything to draw attention to herself, she finds it impossible that she ha More...
Dancia is scared. Scared for her life as well as others. Always living under the radar, never doing anything to draw attention to herself, she finds it impossible that she ha More...
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Dec 03, 2011
Monica
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I really wish I would start writing reviews as soon as I finish a book because I am drawing a blank on what to say about this book. I liked it, yes, as you can see by my five star rating. Let's try and detail it up now.
The characters are interesting and intriguing. I instantly wanted to learn more about them when I started reading. I am a Team Jack member ALL THE WAY! I don't like Cam at all and I am actually on Jack's side of the events all the way until the end of the book. I don't t More...
The characters are interesting and intriguing. I instantly wanted to learn more about them when I started reading. I am a Team Jack member ALL THE WAY! I don't like Cam at all and I am actually on Jack's side of the events all the way until the end of the book. I don't t More...
Feb 08, 2012
Tia
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The Candidates was a book full of action, suspense and cool magic. As soon as I saw the cover of this book, I just had to have it. I just had to read it. I more occasionally more than not judge a book by it's cover and this book was so worth it.
Dancia is a sweet girl but she is constantly struck by disasters of her own doing. She has a special power that creates chaos because she's had no training behind it and doesn't understand what she is truly capable of.
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Dancia is a sweet girl but she is constantly struck by disasters of her own doing. She has a special power that creates chaos because she's had no training behind it and doesn't understand what she is truly capable of.
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Dec 21, 2011
Hilary
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Very formulaic. I know it's YA, but that doesn't preclude innovation. (And it probably doesn't help that I recently read Mercedes Lackey's "Legacies" books either.) Girl with a hidden power but otherwise very normal gets recruited to the mysterious and exclusive private boarding school; the overly stunning older boy who helps recruit her takes an unusual interest in her; the one person there who seems like a regular guy (untalented, not a genius and poor) is made to seem suspicious
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Dec 14, 2011
Liyana
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Aug 03, 2011
Kayla
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I've heard mixed reviews about this book, ranging from gushing recommendations to people telling me to never pick it up. Of course I had to read it and decide for myself, although I was marginally disappointed. It was an alright read, though not as good as the summary and amazing cover made it seem like it would be.
Dancia was an okay character, who was easily overshadowed by more minor roles. Her two friends, Ester and Hennie, each have something interesting about them that really dr More...
Dancia was an okay character, who was easily overshadowed by more minor roles. Her two friends, Ester and Hennie, each have something interesting about them that really dr More...
Jul 06, 2011
Delcroix Academy: The Candidates by Inara Scott. YA: SF/Romance. 293 pages. Dancia has a secret power. She can’t control it, but sometimes she can make things happen. She’s recruited into a special private school, the Delcroix Academy, by a recruiter accompanied by a very gorgeous older student named Cam. When the two shake hands there was a static shock. A couple of days later she uses her power to rescue another boy, Jack, who is more of a rebel type with a tattoo. And he seems to have a spe
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Apr 28, 2011
Donna
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Even though the premise was nothing new, I liked this book, and I think the series has potential. Dancia Lewis has some kind of power to make things happen when she needs to protect those she cares about - she can make tree branches fall or cars crash to stop someone she cares about from getting hurt. Before her freshman year of high school, she is recruited by Delcroix Academy - a prestigious private school. She has worked hard all her life to remain invisible, blending in and being unremark
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Apr 04, 2011
Jackie
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My experience with books that delve into the realm of the paranormal has rarely been a positive one. I always seem to get my hands on the books that have super lame, female main characters. But, The Candidates showed me strong female lead characters can exist in these types of books. Dancia Lewis was awesooooome! In the beginning, she struggled with low confidence, but over the course of the book she begins to grow into a strong-minded and independent young woman. Her confidence is on occas
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Mar 24, 2011
Vicky
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Fourteen year old Dancia Lewis is different. She has average grades, a wardrobe from Goodwill, lives with her grandmother, and has no friends. She works hard to stay invisible. It’s the only way she canprotect her secret. When she senses a threat, especially to someone she cares about, somehow things “happen” that take care of the problem.
When recruiters from the prestigious Delcroix Academy offer her a full scholarship to attend, she’s not sure why. But her grandmother convinces her More...
When recruiters from the prestigious Delcroix Academy offer her a full scholarship to attend, she’s not sure why. But her grandmother convinces her More...
Mar 01, 2011
Cindy
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Dancia Lewis spends her time trying to be ordinary. She knows she has a mysterious power that helps her protect people she cares about, but it also can hurt others. Dancia tries to control that power by not having close friends and trying not to care about anything at school. So she’s surprised when she’s offered a full-ride scholarship to attend high school at prestigious Delcroix Academy, where the super-smart children of super-wealthy and distinguished families go.
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Feb 26, 2011
Christy
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Welcome to Delcroix Academy, where we train the elite of the elite.
I adored this book!! And can not wait for book two to come out this year :)
Danica has always sat right in the middle. It's not like she couldn't excel at anything, but she never wanted to. From the first time she realized she had powers, she has decided to lay low, and draw as little attention to herself as possible.
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I adored this book!! And can not wait for book two to come out this year :)
Danica has always sat right in the middle. It's not like she couldn't excel at anything, but she never wanted to. From the first time she realized she had powers, she has decided to lay low, and draw as little attention to herself as possible.
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Feb 22, 2011
Hannah
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I will preface this review by shallowly admitting I was completely entraced by the cover. It is honestly what drew me in from the beginning.
That being said, I truly enjoyed this book to the point where I read it in one day. While it wasn't necessarily a book I desperately had to finish it, I also didn't feel the need to "take a break" and walk away from the book.
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That being said, I truly enjoyed this book to the point where I read it in one day. While it wasn't necessarily a book I desperately had to finish it, I also didn't feel the need to "take a break" and walk away from the book.
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Feb 05, 2011
MaryBookSwarm
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So this book is another girl-with-powers-goes-away-to-boarding-school-meets-mysterious-boys story. Another girl who doesn't know what her powers are or how to control them, only that she's different because she has them. Another mysterious boarding school where things just aren't what they seem. Another love triangle with the polished, popular boy versus the rebel/bad boy/loner.
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However, the book's redeemed by a well-written main character, strong voice, and good writing. Though Danica More...
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Feb 01, 2011
Avery
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First off I must say that I love, love, LOVE the premise of this book. I have always been fascinated by shows like "Dollhouse" and "Nikkita" where young individuals are trained to be kick-butt superheroes/ spies/ the likes of, able to take on the world and all of that jazz... But then throw in paranormal elements where those individuals are not only kick-butt with their ninja/ assassin/ spy-like skills, but kick-butt with their ninja/ assassin / spy-like skills AND paranormal
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Jan 19, 2011
Murphy's
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Dancia Lewis lives in Danville, a small town, with her grandmother, since she was 4. Her parents died on a car accident, they were on their way to visit Grandma when the accident happen—and Grandma is all Dancia has as family since then. You could picture Dancia as an ordinary 15 years old, but she's far from that.
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Dancia Lewis lives in Danville, a small town, with her grandmother, since she was 4. Her parents died on a car accident, they were on their way to visit Grandma when the accident happen—and Grandma is all Dancia has as family since then. You could picture Dancia as an ordinary 15 years old, but she's far from that.
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Dec 14, 2010
Danielle
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Danica is your typical teen with average grades and a relatively normal home life; there's truly nothing remarkable about her. At least that's how it appears to the majority of her peers at Danville Middle School, she's someone everyone knows, but no one knows anything about. Which is exactly how she'd like to keep things. Unfortunately for her she's been picked up on the radar by a rather large and high profile private school for gifted teens, the Delcroix Academy. Before she knows it, she' s b
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Sep 11, 2010
Diana
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Fourteen-year-old Dancia Lewis has been raised by her grandmother in the small Washington town of Danville which is also home to the exclusive Delcroix Academy. Dancia has always striven to stay under the radar with her brown clothes, average grades, and lack of friends because whenever she cares about someone bad things happen to those who threaten them. Two major changes happen in her life just before ninth grade. When out running she helps a boy escape from a man who is chasing him and she is
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Sep 11, 2010
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From the onset, it’s pretty clear that Dancia is supposed to be an average, run of the mill character that teenage girls everywhere should be able to relate to. With her average, grades, average appearance, less than impressive wardrobe, and no money or classy possessions to show off, Dancia has pretty much resigned herself to a life less lived. Except, although she seems unwilling to admit it, there is something exceptional about her. She has an odd kind of power and can make things happen with
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Sep 04, 2010
Kristin (Beneath Shining Stars, I Read)
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Dancia Lewis has received the opportunity of a lifetime, a full scholarship to Delcroix Academy--an extremely exclusive high school known for its geniuses and prestigious alumni. She's hesitant to attend though, after all, she's been doing her best to blend in and not stand out until now--she's also been doing her best to avoid making friends or enemies in fear that she might severely injure them or kill them with her ability.
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Sep 03, 2010
Vanessa
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Want something to fill that *insert boarding school YA series title here* void? This is it. This book has hottie boys, an interesting heroine, special powers and is only getting started!
Warning: the excessive use of the word hottie may be used.
There are two hotties: Hottie number 1 is Cam. He's cute and sweet but he's seems very susceptible to following orders. Hottie number 2 is Jack. He's cute and dangerous and connects with Dancia.
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Warning: the excessive use of the word hottie may be used.
There are two hotties: Hottie number 1 is Cam. He's cute and sweet but he's seems very susceptible to following orders. Hottie number 2 is Jack. He's cute and dangerous and connects with Dancia.
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Aug 23, 2010
Kate
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Dancia thinks she is a normal teen with a hidden talent. Her main goal in life? To blend in... to never stand out in a crowd... she even has a hilarious two-step policy to avoid making friends. So, when she is "recruited" to the infamous Delcroix Academy, she is shocked. But thing are not as the seem. And this quickly becomes apparent to her that things are not adding up. First, the two of the hottest guys she has ever met... are interested in her. And second, besides her gift, she has
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May 18, 2010
Trish
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This story is a nice mixture of boarding school life, mystery and paranormal. Plus, I just love the heroine, Dancia Lewis, because she is the everygirl. She's not popular, but she's not one of the picked on either. She's the girl who fades into her surroundings, the invisible girl, and that's exactly how she wants it. If she doesn't get close to people, she won't have to worry about causing things to happen. You see, whenever Dancia sees someone in trouble, things...happen. We're talking "c
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Feb 20, 2010
Claire
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I would give the book more stars but Delcroix Academy gives me the creeps.
Dancia has special powers- when someone she cares about is threatened, Dancia can manipulate the elements to create a diversion- limbs fall off trees, tires explode, guns fly from hands...When she realized this, she withdrew from relationships and went under the radar, sliding unnoticed through her middle school. It was lonely but no one got hurt. When she emerges a hero in a public shootout the Watchers from More...
Dancia has special powers- when someone she cares about is threatened, Dancia can manipulate the elements to create a diversion- limbs fall off trees, tires explode, guns fly from hands...When she realized this, she withdrew from relationships and went under the radar, sliding unnoticed through her middle school. It was lonely but no one got hurt. When she emerges a hero in a public shootout the Watchers from More...
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Jun 16, 2011
A.Ivzir
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(3.5)I'm surprised, when I had first picked it up--yesterday, I thought it'd be boring, but it wasn't. A little slow in some areas but, not bad at all.
Danica is as normal as the next person, except, she has a special power; one she has been hiding all her life. That is until she gets accepted into Delcorix Academy, a prestigious school for the ever so smart and talented. Danica knows she’s not smart or talented in anything, she doesn’t understand why the school even recruited her; s More...
Danica is as normal as the next person, except, she has a special power; one she has been hiding all her life. That is until she gets accepted into Delcorix Academy, a prestigious school for the ever so smart and talented. Danica knows she’s not smart or talented in anything, she doesn’t understand why the school even recruited her; s More...
Apr 30, 2011
Pearl
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Mar 24, 2011
Mundiemom5
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I really enjoyed The Candidates. Danica and Jake are recruited by an exclusive private school, Delcroix Academy for their special “talent” although neither one of them are exactly what that “talent” is until they have an honest discussion with each other about what’s really going on at Delcroix. It is a school for students with “special” talents beyond the normal academic areas. The main characters are completely fleshed out and the reader is able to really understand and care for both Danica
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