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Astra Academy #3
Abyssal Arcanist
Death Lords. Celebrations. And arcanists plotting to destroy Astra Academy from within.
Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray’s dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells.
Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won’t be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he’s stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos’s followers—and enemies—come looking for him, it’s Gray who stands in their way.
And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos’s presence—while he still can.
Gray Lexly thought he had defeated the fragment of Death Lord Deimos, but Gray’s dreams are now haunted by a sinister ruler of the abyssal hells.
Luckily for everyone in Astra Academy, it seems Deimos won’t be escaping the dreamscape anytime soon. Unfortunately for Gray, this means he’s stuck with the Death Lord. So, when Deimos’s followers—and enemies—come looking for him, it’s Gray who stands in their way.
And with cultists planning something sinister, Gray must find a way to rid himself of Deimos’s presence—while he still can.
445 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2023
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Shami Stovall
45 books826 followersShami Stovall is a multi-award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction. Before that, she taught history and criminal law at the college level, and loved every second. When she’s not reading fascinating articles and books about ancient China or the Byzantine Empire, Stovall can be found playing way too many video games, especially RPGs and tactics simulators.
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January 20, 2025
This one kept up what was good about the last one and really kept driving the school aspect more. I really appreciated that outside of a certain unplanned excursion we spent most of our time at the Academy this time. I like learning about this cool world. I wish we could see more of classes without the professor saying one sentence and then being interrupted by a student asking a plot-relevant yet class-left field question though. It seriously is every class for three books in a row now. But I like that this one slowed things down to focus on the fallout of book 2. The adults are hunkering down (mostly). We are getting more class scenes and the real combat professor (Jijo). I even didn't mind the end of semester tournament/display for rich benefactors to judge freshmen and sophomores and make huge donations to the school based on the outcomes. It gave some of our characters something to focus on and let some of the background characters come to the forefront and have something to do. I'm glad that every member of Gray's class is getting involved in some way or another and it's not just Soren and Ashlynn. This book we got a lot of good Nasbit and Phila time and Nini is "main trio" status even if she hasn't done too much.
The thing that sets this one apart from the others and gives us our title is the dark presence in Gray's mind of Death Lord Deimos's disembodied trapped spirit. He's literally stuck in there giving Gray video game advice like Navi or Aku-Aku. He'd chime in from time to time about slaughtering Gray's enemies, but also wax poetic about this teenager's crushes and highschool life. That could have been really annoying, but I liked it in this case. He was darkly competent and his sharing of abilities with Gray helped catapult him to the top of the class ability wise (again) when he should really be super far behind. I wish he had to struggle a bit more. Every time he succeeds because of borrowed powers he always acts so cocky and it is insufferable.
Couple good things I remember: I like Piper's whole turnaround in demeaner during her pursuit of Professor Ren. It's a bit weird that that is the cause, but it gives fun dynamics and I liked Nini helping her out of pity. I continue to enjoy Soren being his own character separate from Gray. He and Nini can do stuff outside of the reader's view and actually change and grow. It was a bit weird to me that at the fundraising party Nini showed up dressed for the occasion for the first time in all three books and Gray did not comment on it at all. He tells us how hot his other classmates are all the time, though I guess it is his brother's girlfriend.
My continuing gripes: Why does Gray think he is so competent and able to do things on his own? He continues to insist that he, a freshman student with no training, should be leading research teams and doing magic experiments in the bathroom to rid himself of a death lord. And when people ask to help or go to someone older, he continues to insist everyone play it cool for a little longer while he figures it out. I was practically screaming when he insisted on trying to fix the cage holding Deimos in check himself by borrowing Helmith's (her husband that is) dream dragon power instead of asking the guy to do it himself. One of the only lessons we've seen him learn is that older eldrin who are more powerful are more difficult for him to control. He's tried it multiple times and hurt himself every time. He should have known that he was not ready for it. Another thing that I hated was Gray's attempts to woo Ashlynn this time around. He is so cocky and smarmy with her and I don't understand where his confidence comes from. And that's (literal) child's play compared to his conversation with Ashlynn's father. That was off the levels cringe. Painful stuff. And yet it might have actually worked? Hopefully not, though based on where this book ended there are much bigger fish to fry.
One other thing to note, Gray had a really nice conversation with Professor Jijo about Gray's dad and his outlook on life. Jijo helped Gray see his dad's actions from an outsiders perspective and calm some of the internalized rage and disdain for a man from a small town in a rapidly diminishing industry. That was nice. But then we get a convoluted series of scenes inviting his parents to the Academy to apologize and the headmaster is oddly ok with it. But that gets interrupted by cultists kidnapping his parents and using them as bait to kidnap Gray, Soren and Nini. Gray is forced to use Deimos' power to escape which was a good sequence, but then he goes on a murderous rampage and kills multiple men. Nini kills one and is shaken up by it for a long time. Gray doesn't even reflect on it for a moment. Yet after all that, his parents disappear in to the background and they just go back to class. They apparently stay at school for weeks until the sports festival and have some nice scenes of cheering. But I never felt like Gray got that emotional payoff that justified them being present in this book at all. Seems like a weird inclusion at all looking back.
The thing that sets this one apart from the others and gives us our title is the dark presence in Gray's mind of Death Lord Deimos's disembodied trapped spirit. He's literally stuck in there giving Gray video game advice like Navi or Aku-Aku. He'd chime in from time to time about slaughtering Gray's enemies, but also wax poetic about this teenager's crushes and highschool life. That could have been really annoying, but I liked it in this case. He was darkly competent and his sharing of abilities with Gray helped catapult him to the top of the class ability wise (again) when he should really be super far behind. I wish he had to struggle a bit more. Every time he succeeds because of borrowed powers he always acts so cocky and it is insufferable.
Couple good things I remember: I like Piper's whole turnaround in demeaner during her pursuit of Professor Ren. It's a bit weird that that is the cause, but it gives fun dynamics and I liked Nini helping her out of pity. I continue to enjoy Soren being his own character separate from Gray. He and Nini can do stuff outside of the reader's view and actually change and grow. It was a bit weird to me that at the fundraising party Nini showed up dressed for the occasion for the first time in all three books and Gray did not comment on it at all. He tells us how hot his other classmates are all the time, though I guess it is his brother's girlfriend.
My continuing gripes: Why does Gray think he is so competent and able to do things on his own? He continues to insist that he, a freshman student with no training, should be leading research teams and doing magic experiments in the bathroom to rid himself of a death lord. And when people ask to help or go to someone older, he continues to insist everyone play it cool for a little longer while he figures it out. I was practically screaming when he insisted on trying to fix the cage holding Deimos in check himself by borrowing Helmith's (her husband that is) dream dragon power instead of asking the guy to do it himself. One of the only lessons we've seen him learn is that older eldrin who are more powerful are more difficult for him to control. He's tried it multiple times and hurt himself every time. He should have known that he was not ready for it. Another thing that I hated was Gray's attempts to woo Ashlynn this time around. He is so cocky and smarmy with her and I don't understand where his confidence comes from. And that's (literal) child's play compared to his conversation with Ashlynn's father. That was off the levels cringe. Painful stuff. And yet it might have actually worked? Hopefully not, though based on where this book ended there are much bigger fish to fry.
One other thing to note, Gray had a really nice conversation with Professor Jijo about Gray's dad and his outlook on life. Jijo helped Gray see his dad's actions from an outsiders perspective and calm some of the internalized rage and disdain for a man from a small town in a rapidly diminishing industry. That was nice. But then we get a convoluted series of scenes inviting his parents to the Academy to apologize and the headmaster is oddly ok with it. But that gets interrupted by cultists kidnapping his parents and using them as bait to kidnap Gray, Soren and Nini. Gray is forced to use Deimos' power to escape which was a good sequence, but then he goes on a murderous rampage and kills multiple men. Nini kills one and is shaken up by it for a long time. Gray doesn't even reflect on it for a moment. Yet after all that, his parents disappear in to the background and they just go back to class. They apparently stay at school for weeks until the sports festival and have some nice scenes of cheering. But I never felt like Gray got that emotional payoff that justified them being present in this book at all. Seems like a weird inclusion at all looking back.
April 10, 2025
Decent, but
The story all in all is relatively interesting and reads well.
But there are a few things that frequently jog me out of reverie to enjoy the books.
1. Inner voice discrepancy. Writing a different person's 1st person narrative needs to not have your own voice come through it. There is a big separation between Gray's actions and speech from the descriptions of what he sees during scene construction. Basically, he comes across as a selfish guy that is easily embarrassed yet plays everything off with a lot of bravado. Sometimes it seems like Shami is keeping true to his quips, sarcasm and being sardonic, but then freakishly common to be like cute this, adorable that, etc that just don't match his demeanor.
2. Combat training... umm... no. Don't make things up physically impossible or purely unfamiliar with. I have shot bows, I have trained and competed with broadsword dueling matches, and a couple martial arts forms. When Shami tries to go into description of a behind the head bowstring pull, it just physically cannot occur, especially with any efficiency to get several shots off, downward or not. You would have to flip the bow around backhanded and draw it behind your back with arms upside down akimbo and then incredibly awkwardly try to pull, yet no possible aim as you basically now have to go through your head with the bowstring to shoot... and the strain on your hands would be extreme.
Similarly with the rest of the combat training, but nothing was as awkward and antithetical to biology and physics as that bow scene. I am hypermobile and I don't bend that way.
3. It seems like half the group from book 1 disappeared in favor of focusing on just a couple people this book. Moreso, the budding relationship between Gray and Ashlyn is about the most abrupt thing I've read. It's like, flirting about liking eachother to I'll win your dad's approval and talking about the marriage bed and kids when they've barely interacted in this book and only just started expressing a distinct interest in one another the prior book. These are teens, either keep to a values system 1,000 years ago or be consistent on behaviors as we well relate in current era.
And ahhhh the good ole' I'll do everything myself because I've been threatened as a nuisance! Umm ok? Way to be extremely unnecessarily tight lipped with those directly responsible and promised to maintain your safety...
The story all in all is relatively interesting and reads well.
But there are a few things that frequently jog me out of reverie to enjoy the books.
1. Inner voice discrepancy. Writing a different person's 1st person narrative needs to not have your own voice come through it. There is a big separation between Gray's actions and speech from the descriptions of what he sees during scene construction. Basically, he comes across as a selfish guy that is easily embarrassed yet plays everything off with a lot of bravado. Sometimes it seems like Shami is keeping true to his quips, sarcasm and being sardonic, but then freakishly common to be like cute this, adorable that, etc that just don't match his demeanor.
2. Combat training... umm... no. Don't make things up physically impossible or purely unfamiliar with. I have shot bows, I have trained and competed with broadsword dueling matches, and a couple martial arts forms. When Shami tries to go into description of a behind the head bowstring pull, it just physically cannot occur, especially with any efficiency to get several shots off, downward or not. You would have to flip the bow around backhanded and draw it behind your back with arms upside down akimbo and then incredibly awkwardly try to pull, yet no possible aim as you basically now have to go through your head with the bowstring to shoot... and the strain on your hands would be extreme.
Similarly with the rest of the combat training, but nothing was as awkward and antithetical to biology and physics as that bow scene. I am hypermobile and I don't bend that way.
3. It seems like half the group from book 1 disappeared in favor of focusing on just a couple people this book. Moreso, the budding relationship between Gray and Ashlyn is about the most abrupt thing I've read. It's like, flirting about liking eachother to I'll win your dad's approval and talking about the marriage bed and kids when they've barely interacted in this book and only just started expressing a distinct interest in one another the prior book. These are teens, either keep to a values system 1,000 years ago or be consistent on behaviors as we well relate in current era.
And ahhhh the good ole' I'll do everything myself because I've been threatened as a nuisance! Umm ok? Way to be extremely unnecessarily tight lipped with those directly responsible and promised to maintain your safety...
June 1, 2024
There are two facts you should know about me.
1. I don't like magic school books.
2. Shami Stovall books are the exception to every rule
This book in particular is where I really began to notice the author's growth from the previous books in this world. (Note: You don't have to have the Frith Chronicles to understand this series, but it will spoil some plot points from the former.) For example, I noted in the Frith Chronicles that it took awhile for it to feel like an ensemble cast. But in this series, the ensemble nature has jumped out much more quickly. Other characters are getting their arcs, their victories and romances. And while Volke is still my favorite character archetype, Gray is growing on me. Especially as his determination around Ashlyn will prevent another love pentagon. xD
When it comes to the plot, my memory is... hazy. For personal reasons, I ended up taking a long break from reviewing altogether when I was 2/3 of the way through the book. But I do remember it felt a bit meandering. Namely because the characters begin it by just going to classes and trying to recover from everything that happened before. The ending also felt a bit smaller than I'm used to feeling from Shami Stovall's works. It's still a nice juicy twist that sets up the next book perfectly, but I hope that one will have her usual gigantic climax with fantasy kaiju and/or explosions. (Preferably both.)
For themes, I continue to enjoy the study of economic class and it's effect among magic users. The idea that being an immortal being with access to otherworldly magic still can't save you from being looked down on for growing up poor is a poignant analogy. This book also emphasizes the magic-based prejudice in the world, with nobility lording their dragons over everyone and turning up their noses at any eldrin deemed "lesser." As a whole, the series continues to flesh out the social strata in the world and it's interesting to see the implications on character relationships.
Like I mentioned before, magic school books aren't my usual cup of tea. So while this book is a four star for me, it has a very big chance of being a perfect five star for someone that usually likes them. But if you're like me and you struggle with that type of setting, this one is still worth taking the risk.
1. I don't like magic school books.
2. Shami Stovall books are the exception to every rule
This book in particular is where I really began to notice the author's growth from the previous books in this world. (Note: You don't have to have the Frith Chronicles to understand this series, but it will spoil some plot points from the former.) For example, I noted in the Frith Chronicles that it took awhile for it to feel like an ensemble cast. But in this series, the ensemble nature has jumped out much more quickly. Other characters are getting their arcs, their victories and romances. And while Volke is still my favorite character archetype, Gray is growing on me. Especially as his determination around Ashlyn will prevent another love pentagon. xD
When it comes to the plot, my memory is... hazy. For personal reasons, I ended up taking a long break from reviewing altogether when I was 2/3 of the way through the book. But I do remember it felt a bit meandering. Namely because the characters begin it by just going to classes and trying to recover from everything that happened before. The ending also felt a bit smaller than I'm used to feeling from Shami Stovall's works. It's still a nice juicy twist that sets up the next book perfectly, but I hope that one will have her usual gigantic climax with fantasy kaiju and/or explosions. (Preferably both.)
For themes, I continue to enjoy the study of economic class and it's effect among magic users. The idea that being an immortal being with access to otherworldly magic still can't save you from being looked down on for growing up poor is a poignant analogy. This book also emphasizes the magic-based prejudice in the world, with nobility lording their dragons over everyone and turning up their noses at any eldrin deemed "lesser." As a whole, the series continues to flesh out the social strata in the world and it's interesting to see the implications on character relationships.
Like I mentioned before, magic school books aren't my usual cup of tea. So while this book is a four star for me, it has a very big chance of being a perfect five star for someone that usually likes them. But if you're like me and you struggle with that type of setting, this one is still worth taking the risk.
January 27, 2024
Abyssal Archanist is the third book in this series, and while the deleted scene seems to indicate this was the last book in the series, I see there is a fourth book to be published in March, so that's good, because leaving it where it is would be a tough sell to get folks to read the series as it stands. It's a good story for sure, and I'm glad there's more coming, I'll be keeping an eye on this line of books, because I really like this series. I'm still debating with myself whether I'll read the other series that comes before this one or not, since I'm thinking it might blow away some of my enjoyment of this series. I may wait until there's been a few more books in this series before breaking down and reading the other one.
April 7, 2024
Still Loving It
I am so engaged and invested in this series. I'm reading through them so quickly that before I know it, i'm at the end of the book, and I immediately want to leap into the next one. I love the friendships forming and growing between the characters. I have to keep reminding myself of how young Grey is, and in his naivete, he equates wanting to fix something with being able to fix it. There are still typos such as "It had a flat metal head on the head." So, while this typo was annoying, there were other typos that changed the intended meaning of the author. "It was as debilitating as before... But still it worried me." Clearly, this should read, "it wasn't as debilitating..." Despite the typos, I still had my laugh out loud moments, loved the artwork and the use of the word " tangential.". On to the next one.
I am so engaged and invested in this series. I'm reading through them so quickly that before I know it, i'm at the end of the book, and I immediately want to leap into the next one. I love the friendships forming and growing between the characters. I have to keep reminding myself of how young Grey is, and in his naivete, he equates wanting to fix something with being able to fix it. There are still typos such as "It had a flat metal head on the head." So, while this typo was annoying, there were other typos that changed the intended meaning of the author. "It was as debilitating as before... But still it worried me." Clearly, this should read, "it wasn't as debilitating..." Despite the typos, I still had my laugh out loud moments, loved the artwork and the use of the word " tangential.". On to the next one.
December 12, 2023
Great plot, magic, and characters continue in this tale.
Shami has such great creativity in magical realm building, creating creatures and magic works. This book had a lot of children prevailing where adult characters all seem incompetent, but the story is great. I cannot wait to see the big picture villain plot of this series and look forward to the build of characters and new magical creatures.
The main character, Gray had good bit of build in this, but the balance of capable adult role models vs young rookie luck seems off... when compared to Frith Chronicles.. just a thought.
Shami has such great creativity in magical realm building, creating creatures and magic works. This book had a lot of children prevailing where adult characters all seem incompetent, but the story is great. I cannot wait to see the big picture villain plot of this series and look forward to the build of characters and new magical creatures.
The main character, Gray had good bit of build in this, but the balance of capable adult role models vs young rookie luck seems off... when compared to Frith Chronicles.. just a thought.
September 4, 2023
Shami Stovall Does it Again
When the Frith Chronicles finished I thought she could not ride as high in the literary clouds. But the Astra Academy series goes from strength to strength, each new book leaving the reader wanting more than from the last book. I am love the relationships that are building in the young arcanists and I have now idea where this story will end.
However I still want more… bring on Death Lord Arcanist. For Shami ad her characters 5 stars is simply not enough…
When the Frith Chronicles finished I thought she could not ride as high in the literary clouds. But the Astra Academy series goes from strength to strength, each new book leaving the reader wanting more than from the last book. I am love the relationships that are building in the young arcanists and I have now idea where this story will end.
However I still want more… bring on Death Lord Arcanist. For Shami ad her characters 5 stars is simply not enough…
September 8, 2023
I love this series so much. Shami is such an amazing author I love every aspect of her books. She creates such amazing character that you want to keep on reading. The world she creates is so awesome with every book adding more and more. I love the magic system so much as well and how each person in the book uses it such creative and interesting ways. I loved the focus on the Grey and I loved how the other main characters were able to shine in this book as well. I can highly recommend this book and this series. I can not wait for book 4!
September 15, 2023
A very good book
I really enjoyed this book. The characters really pull it together. I don’t think the book would be as good as it is with theses specific characters.
I really only have two gripes about the book.
- There were some typos
- I thought some of the word choice was a bit strange for the setting
Other than that, it’s a fantastic book. Characters, Story, Setting, they are all amazing. Frith Chronicles will always have a special place in my heart, but Astra Academy is a close second.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters really pull it together. I don’t think the book would be as good as it is with theses specific characters.
I really only have two gripes about the book.
- There were some typos
- I thought some of the word choice was a bit strange for the setting
Other than that, it’s a fantastic book. Characters, Story, Setting, they are all amazing. Frith Chronicles will always have a special place in my heart, but Astra Academy is a close second.
February 28, 2025
Heroes and cliff hangers
The ending of book 3 of Astra Academy is a thrilling cliffhanger that will leave you eagerly reaching for book 4 to discover the exciting fate of our courageous hero Gray. It is truly remarkable how Shami Stovall masterfully weaves the story to inspire hope that the brilliant villain will transform from his evil ways. Read no further if you don’t want a spoiler….
How will the Academy students triumphantly escape the Abyssal Hells? I am eagerly anticipating reading book 4 Death Lord Arcanist to find out.
The ending of book 3 of Astra Academy is a thrilling cliffhanger that will leave you eagerly reaching for book 4 to discover the exciting fate of our courageous hero Gray. It is truly remarkable how Shami Stovall masterfully weaves the story to inspire hope that the brilliant villain will transform from his evil ways. Read no further if you don’t want a spoiler….
How will the Academy students triumphantly escape the Abyssal Hells? I am eagerly anticipating reading book 4 Death Lord Arcanist to find out.
September 1, 2023
I want more, and more eldrin!
I love this series… all the eldrin are so well imagined, I can’t get enough of them. And this storyline about the Abyssal Hells is incredibly fascinating. I just wish the stakes had been significantly raised earlier than the very end of the book, because holy hell (or should I say accursed abyss?), the end of this book is a doozy. Gray and Twain are officially badasses.
I love this series… all the eldrin are so well imagined, I can’t get enough of them. And this storyline about the Abyssal Hells is incredibly fascinating. I just wish the stakes had been significantly raised earlier than the very end of the book, because holy hell (or should I say accursed abyss?), the end of this book is a doozy. Gray and Twain are officially badasses.
September 5, 2024
This series keeps getting better! The third book introduces even more complex magic and higher stakes, while still delivering the same rich world-building and character development I’ve come to love. The tension builds as Gray faces new, more dangerous threats, and the mystery deepens with every chapter. It’s a gripping, fast-paced adventure that left me eagerly awaiting what comes next. If you love fantasy with a dark twist, you’ll enjoy this one!
August 31, 2023
a gift
Shami has a gift when it comes to creating worlds, characters, and scenarios that get readers invested. Shown time and time again through each book she releases, this one being no different. This was riveting and captivating and hard to put down. The only downside is how the next book hasn’t released yet.
Shami has a gift when it comes to creating worlds, characters, and scenarios that get readers invested. Shown time and time again through each book she releases, this one being no different. This was riveting and captivating and hard to put down. The only downside is how the next book hasn’t released yet.
September 15, 2023
I need more!
I’ve read everything from the Frith Chronicles through this newest addition and I need to see these characters and the entire story brought to life on the big screen already! Movie or tv show, I don’t care! Most entertaining books I’ve read in awhile! Can’t wait for the next one!
I’ve read everything from the Frith Chronicles through this newest addition and I need to see these characters and the entire story brought to life on the big screen already! Movie or tv show, I don’t care! Most entertaining books I’ve read in awhile! Can’t wait for the next one!
September 4, 2023
Another great read.
Another satisfying chapter to the continuing tale of the Arcanists and Eldrin of the Astra Academy. I just wish I didn't have to wait for the next book to arrive!
Another satisfying chapter to the continuing tale of the Arcanists and Eldrin of the Astra Academy. I just wish I didn't have to wait for the next book to arrive!
September 24, 2023
Mesmerizing
Stayed hooked through the whole, read so many twists and turns. At one point I thought the story was about to end an i still had an entire half to go absolutely loved the story
Stayed hooked through the whole, read so many twists and turns. At one point I thought the story was about to end an i still had an entire half to go absolutely loved the story
March 2, 2024
Continues to delight
I am loving this series, I love gray and I'm loving so much the development with him and the death lord. That was WieRD to wrote but it doesn't change the facts. 10/10 reccomend. Fun, exciting, funny, with attitude
I am loving this series, I love gray and I'm loving so much the development with him and the death lord. That was WieRD to wrote but it doesn't change the facts. 10/10 reccomend. Fun, exciting, funny, with attitude
April 10, 2024
another amazing book
I absolutely love this world. This is my 2nd favorite world/realm ever and it may soon be my favorite. I love the characters and the magic system is great. If u have time u need to give these a shot
I absolutely love this world. This is my 2nd favorite world/realm ever and it may soon be my favorite. I love the characters and the magic system is great. If u have time u need to give these a shot
September 12, 2024
This series continues to impress. Again with subtle throwbacks to the Frith Chronicles, but making sure they don’t over shadow current characters is fantastic.
I can’t wait to read the next one!!!
Also the blooper was HILARIOUS
I can’t wait to read the next one!!!
Also the blooper was HILARIOUS
October 17, 2025
good read though a little unsatisfying
Shami Stovall is a fantastic writer, so even though the cliffhanger ending was a little unsatisfying I still greatly enjoyed spending time with our Astra Academy friends. Will immediately dive into the next book!
Shami Stovall is a fantastic writer, so even though the cliffhanger ending was a little unsatisfying I still greatly enjoyed spending time with our Astra Academy friends. Will immediately dive into the next book!
December 5, 2023
Cliffhanger warning
While I loved the book I despise the cliffhanger ending. When do we get the next volume? Will we get the full story? Sigh...
While I loved the book I despise the cliffhanger ending. When do we get the next volume? Will we get the full story? Sigh...
March 23, 2024
Really like where the story went with this book. One of my favorites in her books so far
April 8, 2024
The books keep getting better
May 3, 2024
Deimos is attractive and I officially hate unicorns
May 5, 2024
better and better
Shami is absolutely amazing at crafting a story. The astra academy keeps getting better and better with each book. I cannot wait to see how the next one turns out.
Shami is absolutely amazing at crafting a story. The astra academy keeps getting better and better with each book. I cannot wait to see how the next one turns out.
November 12, 2024
Ends abruptly, but otherwise very good.
December 30, 2024
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and academic settings.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action and academic settings.
May 23, 2025
3.5 stars
June 16, 2025
Still continues with evolution of their magic and witty remarks. Has me questioning who can be trusted.
August 16, 2025
On the the next.
I work a lot and have a 1 1/2 year old, but this was definitely the fastest I've ever read a book. 2 weeks, and now im going to the 4th book :)
I work a lot and have a 1 1/2 year old, but this was definitely the fastest I've ever read a book. 2 weeks, and now im going to the 4th book :)
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