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The Blackened Blade #1
The Blackened Blade
Not many people get a second chance, let alone a second life.
I died. Burning in a prison cell I spent years of my life rotting away in.
I had been beaten, battered and bruised beyond repair...but not broken.
Never broken.
By whatever miracle, I’ve been brought back ten years into my past and before I was locked away...
But to a different kind of hell…Wensridge Academy. A place filled with only memories of pain and suffering.
But this time I’ll break the wheel of misfortune, and with it all the people who caused my suffering and death.
This time I’ll have the life I should have always had.
*The Blackened Blade is the first in a new paranormal why choose series. It’s full of action, revenge and five dark and damaged love interests that the FMC will not have to choose between. It contains adult themes and bad-language which some readers may find upsetting.*
I died. Burning in a prison cell I spent years of my life rotting away in.
I had been beaten, battered and bruised beyond repair...but not broken.
Never broken.
By whatever miracle, I’ve been brought back ten years into my past and before I was locked away...
But to a different kind of hell…Wensridge Academy. A place filled with only memories of pain and suffering.
But this time I’ll break the wheel of misfortune, and with it all the people who caused my suffering and death.
This time I’ll have the life I should have always had.
*The Blackened Blade is the first in a new paranormal why choose series. It’s full of action, revenge and five dark and damaged love interests that the FMC will not have to choose between. It contains adult themes and bad-language which some readers may find upsetting.*
488 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2023
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About the author
Isla Davon
6 books1,692 followersIsla Davon is an Irish author who loves reading. Especially Paranormal Romance and Why Choose books. She enjoys creating stories with magic, strong female characters, and as many love interests as her mind can handle.
When she is not writing, she is spending time with her family and three Jack Russells. Or snuggling down to a good movie or Netflix binge with as much chocolate as she can eat.
Keep up to date on future books by following Isla on her Facebook group; Davons Shadows, or on her Tik Tok and Instagram; Author.isladavon.
When she is not writing, she is spending time with her family and three Jack Russells. Or snuggling down to a good movie or Netflix binge with as much chocolate as she can eat.
Keep up to date on future books by following Isla on her Facebook group; Davons Shadows, or on her Tik Tok and Instagram; Author.isladavon.
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January 16, 2024
You guys, she’s not the same girl she used to be. I dunno if she mentioned that at all.
December 10, 2023
WHAT WAS THAT ENDING? CRIMINAL.
Damn, was this good. It was good written, the characters were interesting, the plot was good, the pace was good, inte romance was good… I have nothing to complain about. I genuinely think I liked everything about this book. I read it in one sitting. The time is… way to late. I should have gone to sleep probably 3 hours ago… but it was worth it.
We all know I love academies, and this was no different. It had an interesting and different element to it, which I loved. I also really enjoyed the main character as well as the other mmc’s.
I’m really looking forward to the next book (in other words, I literally can’t wait so PLEASE give it to me now)
Damn, was this good. It was good written, the characters were interesting, the plot was good, the pace was good, inte romance was good… I have nothing to complain about. I genuinely think I liked everything about this book. I read it in one sitting. The time is… way to late. I should have gone to sleep probably 3 hours ago… but it was worth it.
We all know I love academies, and this was no different. It had an interesting and different element to it, which I loved. I also really enjoyed the main character as well as the other mmc’s.
I’m really looking forward to the next book (in other words, I literally can’t wait so PLEASE give it to me now)
July 30, 2025
this was… astoundingly bad. like i hated everything about it but i couldn’t stop reading and feel the need to pick up the next book immediately so what does that say about me? idk, but i’m not gonna reflect on it.
edit: lol for some reason this review keeps randomly getting a like every once in a while, so i thought i’d expand a little bit on why i didn’t enjoy it for anyone who’s on the fence about reading it.
first: the writing was very repetitive. you could skip entire chapters and wouldn’t be missing much at all. the writing is also just very rudimentary and the dialogue is BEYOND cringe to me. and i’m not usually too critical about that kind of stuff (bc some of my fav books would be considered “cringe” to many) but this was just on another level.
being in the fmc’s head is like being in the prison she escaped from. she was very annoying and had to constantly remind you that she’s “not the same girl that she used to be,” meanwhile i’m not seeing much of a difference in her character whatsoever.
the book felt like it was trying to do something similar to ZA w the bullying in an academy setting, but it was done terribly and once again, was super repetitive. she kept getting bullied over and over and it didn’t further the plot along AT. ALL. it also didn’t add any character development, so i’m failing to see why we needed to read these copy paste type of scenes repeatedly. and it continues in book two as well. it was hard to read because i felt second hand embarrassment.
the characters? i felt NOTHINGGGG for a single one of them. the chemistry is nonexistent. and the mmcs give me absolutely nothing. they’re uninspired and every time they’re not on page, i’m convinced they’re like robots that are powered down with nothing going on bc there’s no depth to them.
if you enjoyed this, i’m so happy for you. i love RH, so i wish this was my cup of tea. however, i’d rather nail myself to a wall by my eyelids than ever read another page of this series.
edit: lol for some reason this review keeps randomly getting a like every once in a while, so i thought i’d expand a little bit on why i didn’t enjoy it for anyone who’s on the fence about reading it.
first: the writing was very repetitive. you could skip entire chapters and wouldn’t be missing much at all. the writing is also just very rudimentary and the dialogue is BEYOND cringe to me. and i’m not usually too critical about that kind of stuff (bc some of my fav books would be considered “cringe” to many) but this was just on another level.
being in the fmc’s head is like being in the prison she escaped from. she was very annoying and had to constantly remind you that she’s “not the same girl that she used to be,” meanwhile i’m not seeing much of a difference in her character whatsoever.
the book felt like it was trying to do something similar to ZA w the bullying in an academy setting, but it was done terribly and once again, was super repetitive. she kept getting bullied over and over and it didn’t further the plot along AT. ALL. it also didn’t add any character development, so i’m failing to see why we needed to read these copy paste type of scenes repeatedly. and it continues in book two as well. it was hard to read because i felt second hand embarrassment.
the characters? i felt NOTHINGGGG for a single one of them. the chemistry is nonexistent. and the mmcs give me absolutely nothing. they’re uninspired and every time they’re not on page, i’m convinced they’re like robots that are powered down with nothing going on bc there’s no depth to them.
if you enjoyed this, i’m so happy for you. i love RH, so i wish this was my cup of tea. however, i’d rather nail myself to a wall by my eyelids than ever read another page of this series.
October 3, 2024
If you looking for a why-choose book with romance… you’re going to be a little disappointed. However, if you looking for a fantasy/action, I would definitely recommend.
👇🏼Spoilers👇🏼
The FMC starts at 27 and then time travels back to 17. There was definitely tension between the main characters, but I wouldn’t sparks were flying.
Despite this, I was drawn in from the first chapter. It starts off very strong, I’m not going to lie I was sucked into this plot. I liked the time travel aspect and the fact that she intended to reap revenge. It was a unique plot twist. Did it read like a YA ? Yes, but the characters were all 17 & 18, so I guess it worked.
There were definitely some plot points I found confusing/ didn’t like…..👇
Her half sister.
She is constantly going on about how much she loved her, but her sister constantly turned a blind eye to the abuse she was suffering. I think maybe she made excuses for her and just accepted the little love she was given, but she couldn’t have been wearing blinders that big, surely.
The guys (old best friends).
I honestly don’t understand why these characters were included. All they did in every conversation was show ‘shocked expressions’ or one of them was always about to intervene, before one holds him back. They were boring and it turns out they weren’t even the harem… the harem just turned up at 45%. Literally out of no where.
The harem.
Where the f*ck have these guys been for the majority of the book.
The plan.
She is constantly training to take revenge on her sister, but in between this she is just going to same classes over and over and over again. I don’t think we needed all the repeated scenes. It did drag a little.
This book does include attempted SA and it goes on for quite a lot of pages.
This added to my confusion with the books, as the tone was flip floppy. It would go from YA to adult very quickly and then slip back in YA. I never knew where I was at.
I saw this recommended frequently, but I don’t think this level of slow burn is for me and it’s probably also to do with the characters ages, when I was expected something different. It just didn’t work as a why-choose.
This book is a massive hit with so many readers though, so I’m probably just in the 1%.
DNF 75%
👇🏼Spoilers👇🏼
The FMC starts at 27 and then time travels back to 17. There was definitely tension between the main characters, but I wouldn’t sparks were flying.
Despite this, I was drawn in from the first chapter. It starts off very strong, I’m not going to lie I was sucked into this plot. I liked the time travel aspect and the fact that she intended to reap revenge. It was a unique plot twist. Did it read like a YA ? Yes, but the characters were all 17 & 18, so I guess it worked.
There were definitely some plot points I found confusing/ didn’t like…..👇
Her half sister.
She is constantly going on about how much she loved her, but her sister constantly turned a blind eye to the abuse she was suffering. I think maybe she made excuses for her and just accepted the little love she was given, but she couldn’t have been wearing blinders that big, surely.
The guys (old best friends).
I honestly don’t understand why these characters were included. All they did in every conversation was show ‘shocked expressions’ or one of them was always about to intervene, before one holds him back. They were boring and it turns out they weren’t even the harem… the harem just turned up at 45%. Literally out of no where.
The harem.
Where the f*ck have these guys been for the majority of the book.
The plan.
She is constantly training to take revenge on her sister, but in between this she is just going to same classes over and over and over again. I don’t think we needed all the repeated scenes. It did drag a little.
This book does include attempted SA and it goes on for quite a lot of pages.
This added to my confusion with the books, as the tone was flip floppy. It would go from YA to adult very quickly and then slip back in YA. I never knew where I was at.
I saw this recommended frequently, but I don’t think this level of slow burn is for me and it’s probably also to do with the characters ages, when I was expected something different. It just didn’t work as a why-choose.
This book is a massive hit with so many readers though, so I’m probably just in the 1%.
DNF 75%
April 13, 2024
*Devoured in one go!*
This is the first I've read from Isla Davon and it definitely won't be the last!
I was intrigued from the start, wasn't quite sure what to expect, and then couldn't put it down!
The story definitely didn't do the way I thought it would which was amazing 😍 it was a unique story line that really dragged me into the story.
The way the characters and different POVs are written had me feeling all the feels. The FMC is so strong and badass after everything she has come through, while the a few of the other MCs really put the hot in psychotic 🔥🔥
I cannot wait for the next one the series to see where it goes from here!
This is the first I've read from Isla Davon and it definitely won't be the last!
I was intrigued from the start, wasn't quite sure what to expect, and then couldn't put it down!
The story definitely didn't do the way I thought it would which was amazing 😍 it was a unique story line that really dragged me into the story.
The way the characters and different POVs are written had me feeling all the feels. The FMC is so strong and badass after everything she has come through, while the a few of the other MCs really put the hot in psychotic 🔥🔥
I cannot wait for the next one the series to see where it goes from here!
June 30, 2024
The book is over 400 pages. I personally found it lacking and disappointing. It’s very repetitive. Shower, class, work out, eat, go to the woods.
The entire book is about magical being (warlocks, witches, shifters) in an academy, but there really isn’t any magic used. I can think of like five moments when magic is used. None of the main characters powers are even explained, just that they are powerful. One is a shifter and of course the “leader” has smoke daddy powers. Super original.
In the book, she only attends the same three non magical classes; music, world history, and defense class. There is no diving into the magical aspects of the book.
For a character who “pulled herself from the depths of hell” and is an older soul than everyone she is very meh about everything? I personally would have preferred if she was psychotic and feral. At least she would be interesting.
There are so many plot points not explored. And for a 400 page book I expected some things to be explained. Like….
Her half sister is only a year younger than her and the family history is never explained. Who is the sisters mother? Why does the fmc have the family name but she sister doesn’t? Where is her father? How did she kill her mother? What is the sisters powers?
The markings on her body are never explored in the book. It makes no sense that she would ignore these strange markings appearing on her skin. She never seeks answers on how she was able to go back in time. She just accepts it and moves on. It makes no sense? It was a missed opportunity for the author to explore the magical aspect of this world through researching her markings.
Why is she even in the school. She hates it there. She’s not accepted. Or wanted. She supposedly is powerless. So leave. There are obviously bigger problems to focus on instead of 19 year old shoulder checking her and calling her a slut. She lays in bed and cries for her mate…. So go find him and save him! 🤦♀️
She brags about getting revenge but she really doesn’t. Yes she stands up for herself but Again it would have been so cool if she was feral and a psycho.
Besides getting stronger and standing up to the bullies she has no real goal or purpose.🥱 Thats the entire book.
I grew very tired of the “you’re weak and pathetic. no one wants you here” bullying. I mean I get it she’s not like other girls… but god it was repeated over and over again.
Idk if I will continue into the next one.
The entire book is about magical being (warlocks, witches, shifters) in an academy, but there really isn’t any magic used. I can think of like five moments when magic is used. None of the main characters powers are even explained, just that they are powerful. One is a shifter and of course the “leader” has smoke daddy powers. Super original.
In the book, she only attends the same three non magical classes; music, world history, and defense class. There is no diving into the magical aspects of the book.
For a character who “pulled herself from the depths of hell” and is an older soul than everyone she is very meh about everything? I personally would have preferred if she was psychotic and feral. At least she would be interesting.
There are so many plot points not explored. And for a 400 page book I expected some things to be explained. Like….
Her half sister is only a year younger than her and the family history is never explained. Who is the sisters mother? Why does the fmc have the family name but she sister doesn’t? Where is her father? How did she kill her mother? What is the sisters powers?
The markings on her body are never explored in the book. It makes no sense that she would ignore these strange markings appearing on her skin. She never seeks answers on how she was able to go back in time. She just accepts it and moves on. It makes no sense? It was a missed opportunity for the author to explore the magical aspect of this world through researching her markings.
Why is she even in the school. She hates it there. She’s not accepted. Or wanted. She supposedly is powerless. So leave. There are obviously bigger problems to focus on instead of 19 year old shoulder checking her and calling her a slut. She lays in bed and cries for her mate…. So go find him and save him! 🤦♀️
She brags about getting revenge but she really doesn’t. Yes she stands up for herself but Again it would have been so cool if she was feral and a psycho.
Besides getting stronger and standing up to the bullies she has no real goal or purpose.🥱 Thats the entire book.
I grew very tired of the “you’re weak and pathetic. no one wants you here” bullying. I mean I get it she’s not like other girls… but god it was repeated over and over again.
Idk if I will continue into the next one.
September 6, 2024
Update 07/09/2024: twenty-three (23) days until the next book comes out 🥹 not a day goes by that I don't have this book on my mind. Already made adjustments this month so I can be FREEEE when the second book releases lmao ANNEXEZRA I MISS YOU
Ah, fuck. Take the 5 stars. Take all the stars. You win. You got me. Everyone cheer
I was planning to be stingy with my stars, because this book was amazing, but far from perfect.
So many commas and spacing issues. A little grammar mishap. And a few repetitive phrases. Book needs another round or two of editing, but hell if it wasn't entertaining. And the minus points are mostly from editing, not writing skills. So do I care? No, no I do not.
I realized that I didn't care about this being a literary perfection, and decided to rate this 5 stars, mainly for something that the purists would throw me in jail for.. ✨THE VIBES✨
I saw where they were taking Ezra's and Annex's (some of the MMCs) characters, and I couldn't hold back my 5 stars any longer. You win this time, Isla Davon. You win.
I WILL be thinking about *that* Ezra's pov chapter for the next 12 working weeks. One simply does not forget a moment like that.
It actually surprised me, that I liked it this much because in any other circumstances it would probably feel a lil instant to me. But not in this, not in this.
Our girl Micai was bullied and abused for the first 50% of the book. It was about damn time someone finally put her, and only her, first. Besides, my theory about who's actually who... yeah it was a long time coming if you ask me.
I think the pacing was great, and honestly it wasn't like they were instantly all sunshine and rainbows around her either. It took time. It's just that, once it hit them *mainly Annex and Ezra*, they were in.
ah, my brand of crazy.
anyways.
I guess there’s a sprinkle of she’s not like other girls in this. BUT, she is not like other girls. So I think that’s fair lol
Also, you didn't meet all the MMCs, the Infernal Four, until around 50% of the book. No I'm not joking, and yes it was what made this book excellent in my eyes. FINALLY an author that takes time setting up the fmc's storyline. Context matters! Context matters!
So if you're looking for hot smut, keep looking. But if you have patience, love slowburn, and know the reward will be worth it, then look no further.
And don't evennnnnnn get me started on the possibilities when it comes to the other three MMCs. Mallyn?! Gadriel??? CREED????????
Bring it on bitch, bring it on.
Which brings me to Micai's ex childhood besties turned bullies.
They are these four guys who grew up with our fmc and used to be her protectors. And then suddenly just left her for her younger sister. I'd like to say they were the og harem, ✨for the angst✨ tho a lot of people would probably fight me for this lmao AND FOR GOOD REASON because they suck now.
BUT I agree with the theories I've read about what's actually happening to them, and if that's true... *crack knuckles* let me get something out of my chest
When I thought I was giving this a 4 star (before the Ezra awakening, lol), I actually planned on raising it to a 5 once I see where the story takes the ex-childhood besties.
Because if they remained enemies, then what happened with them and Micai in this book would be just eh. But if they somehow ended up being a part of the fmc's harem, then I might have just experienced the best angst of my life.
I don't necessarily need them to be in the harem or have a happy ending with the fmc. I just need them to realize they fucked up, to realize they only want Micai and only her, and I might even want Micai to just reject the hell out of them until the book says fin.
I don't care, I'm just throwing out ideas here, the possibilities are endless. I just want them to pine over her and suffer. Maybe make them watch the Infernal Four have the kind of relationship with Micai they could have had. Show them what they are missing, throw it in their faces, preferably forever, 24/7, till the rest of time.
Just, please give me the angsty grovel I deserve when it comes to them. I BEG 😭
But anyways.
I think I regret not reading this sooner, but I also regret reading it now because I have to wait a month before the next book comes out. I KEEP DOING THIS TO MYSELF
*also special shoutout for the two gorgeous beautiful stunning sexy fanart on the author's ig page. dear god I kept looking at them while reading lol
Ah, fuck. Take the 5 stars. Take all the stars. You win. You got me. Everyone cheer
“Words can hurt, wounds can fester, but even the most broken of bones can heal again, Red.”
I was planning to be stingy with my stars, because this book was amazing, but far from perfect.
So many commas and spacing issues. A little grammar mishap. And a few repetitive phrases. Book needs another round or two of editing, but hell if it wasn't entertaining. And the minus points are mostly from editing, not writing skills. So do I care? No, no I do not.
I realized that I didn't care about this being a literary perfection, and decided to rate this 5 stars, mainly for something that the purists would throw me in jail for.. ✨THE VIBES✨
I saw where they were taking Ezra's and Annex's (some of the MMCs) characters, and I couldn't hold back my 5 stars any longer. You win this time, Isla Davon. You win.
I WILL be thinking about *that* Ezra's pov chapter for the next 12 working weeks. One simply does not forget a moment like that.
“I wasn’t afraid to get bloody, I just never had a reason. Until now. It's time the people around here remember why I’m a part of The Infernal Four.”
It actually surprised me, that I liked it this much because in any other circumstances it would probably feel a lil instant to me. But not in this, not in this.
Our girl Micai was bullied and abused for the first 50% of the book. It was about damn time someone finally put her, and only her, first. Besides, my theory about who's actually who... yeah it was a long time coming if you ask me.
I think the pacing was great, and honestly it wasn't like they were instantly all sunshine and rainbows around her either. It took time. It's just that, once it hit them *mainly Annex and Ezra*, they were in.
ah, my brand of crazy.
anyways.
I guess there’s a sprinkle of she’s not like other girls in this. BUT, she is not like other girls. So I think that’s fair lol
Also, you didn't meet all the MMCs, the Infernal Four, until around 50% of the book. No I'm not joking, and yes it was what made this book excellent in my eyes. FINALLY an author that takes time setting up the fmc's storyline. Context matters! Context matters!
So if you're looking for hot smut, keep looking. But if you have patience, love slowburn, and know the reward will be worth it, then look no further.
“You are the reward, Red.”
And don't evennnnnnn get me started on the possibilities when it comes to the other three MMCs. Mallyn?! Gadriel??? CREED????????
Bring it on bitch, bring it on.
Which brings me to Micai's ex childhood besties turned bullies.
They are these four guys who grew up with our fmc and used to be her protectors. And then suddenly just left her for her younger sister. I'd like to say they were the og harem, ✨for the angst✨ tho a lot of people would probably fight me for this lmao AND FOR GOOD REASON because they suck now.
BUT I agree with the theories I've read about what's actually happening to them, and if that's true... *crack knuckles* let me get something out of my chest
When I thought I was giving this a 4 star (before the Ezra awakening, lol), I actually planned on raising it to a 5 once I see where the story takes the ex-childhood besties.
Because if they remained enemies, then what happened with them and Micai in this book would be just eh. But if they somehow ended up being a part of the fmc's harem, then I might have just experienced the best angst of my life.
I don't necessarily need them to be in the harem or have a happy ending with the fmc. I just need them to realize they fucked up, to realize they only want Micai and only her, and I might even want Micai to just reject the hell out of them until the book says fin.
I don't care, I'm just throwing out ideas here, the possibilities are endless. I just want them to pine over her and suffer. Maybe make them watch the Infernal Four have the kind of relationship with Micai they could have had. Show them what they are missing, throw it in their faces, preferably forever, 24/7, till the rest of time.
Just, please give me the angsty grovel I deserve when it comes to them. I BEG 😭
But anyways.
I think I regret not reading this sooner, but I also regret reading it now because I have to wait a month before the next book comes out. I KEEP DOING THIS TO MYSELF
*also special shoutout for the two gorgeous beautiful stunning sexy fanart on the author's ig page. dear god I kept looking at them while reading lol
“You’re the salvation I never knew I needed. My Red.”
December 31, 2023
to my sister who recommended this book to me:
i am so sorry… but are you fr?
i am so sorry… but are you fr?
July 31, 2025
YES YES YESSSSS JAHRESHIGHLIGHT
WAS WAR DAS DENNNNNNNNNNN
WAS WAR DAS DENNNNNNNNNNN
September 19, 2025
Ugh I freaking loved this story - love a strong, take-no-crap, FMC. Can’t wait for more 😍
December 9, 2023
I only meant to read the Kindle sample to decide if I wanted to add this to my TBR. But I accidentally clicked the button to read it, and since it was already open, why not read a couple more chapters? Hours later, it's morning, and I have no idea where the night went.
My gut rating
3-stars. I have a lot of constructive criticism. First, this book very much needed an editor. There were lots of typos, spacing issues, sentences with missing words, and apostrophes where they shouldn't be (plural vs. possessive). Written in present-tense, it occasionally shifts to past-tense mid-scene. Also, "grins" is not a dialogue tag, and every instance of "grins Annex" or "grins Ezra" conjures uncanny valley mental images with characters speaking through their teeth.
Secondly, the worldbuilding needs a ton of work. We're told next to nothing about the magic system.
Witches, warlocks, and shifters make up almost 80% of the supernatural population. Okay. Most of the male bully groups she encounters are identified as shifters, but - other than Seria and Ivy - where are the witches? How do the witches witch? Spells? Potions? Hand gestures? Magic words? Thought magic? The problem is - other than Mallyn's shifter storyline, Creed's shadow daddy stuff, and whatever kind of compulsion Seria is using on the boys - magic has fuck all to do with the plot. In a school full of magically-powered students, I expected Micai to be dodging flying objects and compulsion and truth spells, but all these bullies want to do is shove her around and verbally abuse her. The book reads almost as if the magical setting was edited in later, as an afterthought. And speaking of setting, there's no sense of place. The characters feel very American in attitude, yet use British spellings. I searched the eBook, but got zero results for America, England, Europe, country, city, etc... Does this story even take place on Earth? Or a different universe altogether?
Thirdly, as much as I liked Micai, she sometimes suffers from too-stupid-to-live syndrome. It's not so much that she's recklessly running headfirst into danger, like some characters. It's more like...she questions nothing. Seria spent years in the OG timeline plotting Micai's downfall and moving chess pieces into place. Instead of taking advantage of her second chance by spying on her sister and thwarting her every move, Micai's big strategy is avoidance. She observes occasional moments of comprehension and independent thought in her four childhood friends when they're confronted with logic, and sees how quickly, with a single touch from Seria, they revert back to haters. Yet chalks it up to manipulation, instead of...I don't know...magical compulsion? She never ruminates on why her sister hates her and wants to ruin her. She doesn't question whose magic caused her to time travel ten years into the past, what her new powers of strength, speed, hearing and healing mean, and continues to think of herself as a magicless witch. It never crosses her mind to wonder what kind of magic Ezra and Annex are packing. Does this magical academy not have a library? She should be spending every spare minute there doing research. . I could go on and on, but what it comes down to is, despite the nonstop fight training, the FMC is going to continue to live in Defensive mode, surviving physical conflict after physical conflict because she can't be bothered to use her brain and go on Offense.
My Actual rating
4-stars. Despite my many complaints, the actual experience of reading this elevated it beyond a 3-star read. It was like crack. I kept telling myself I'd stop reading at the end of the chapter and go to bed, but couldn't rip myself away. Give me all the training montages. I LOVE me a female character who refuses to be victimized and learns to fight back. I loved how she conquered her fears and maintained her dignity under an onslaught of abuse. I think Ezra, Creed, and Mallyn should've been introduced much earlier in the book, but I always love a good slow burn and very much enjoyed Micai's romance with Annex and Ezra. Looking forward to seeing things grow with Mallyn and Creed. I have reservations about the teacher, but what can you do?
Very much looking forward to the next book, and hope that we finally start getting answers about a dozen different things.
My gut rating
3-stars. I have a lot of constructive criticism. First, this book very much needed an editor. There were lots of typos, spacing issues, sentences with missing words, and apostrophes where they shouldn't be (plural vs. possessive). Written in present-tense, it occasionally shifts to past-tense mid-scene. Also, "grins" is not a dialogue tag, and every instance of "grins Annex" or "grins Ezra" conjures uncanny valley mental images with characters speaking through their teeth.
Secondly, the worldbuilding needs a ton of work. We're told next to nothing about the magic system.
Witches, warlocks, and shifters make up almost 80% of the supernatural population. Okay. Most of the male bully groups she encounters are identified as shifters, but - other than Seria and Ivy - where are the witches? How do the witches witch? Spells? Potions? Hand gestures? Magic words? Thought magic? The problem is - other than Mallyn's shifter storyline, Creed's shadow daddy stuff, and whatever kind of compulsion Seria is using on the boys - magic has fuck all to do with the plot. In a school full of magically-powered students, I expected Micai to be dodging flying objects and compulsion and truth spells, but all these bullies want to do is shove her around and verbally abuse her. The book reads almost as if the magical setting was edited in later, as an afterthought. And speaking of setting, there's no sense of place. The characters feel very American in attitude, yet use British spellings. I searched the eBook, but got zero results for America, England, Europe, country, city, etc... Does this story even take place on Earth? Or a different universe altogether?
Thirdly, as much as I liked Micai, she sometimes suffers from too-stupid-to-live syndrome. It's not so much that she's recklessly running headfirst into danger, like some characters. It's more like...she questions nothing. Seria spent years in the OG timeline plotting Micai's downfall and moving chess pieces into place. Instead of taking advantage of her second chance by spying on her sister and thwarting her every move, Micai's big strategy is avoidance. She observes occasional moments of comprehension and independent thought in her four childhood friends when they're confronted with logic, and sees how quickly, with a single touch from Seria, they revert back to haters. Yet chalks it up to manipulation, instead of...I don't know...magical compulsion? She never ruminates on why her sister hates her and wants to ruin her. She doesn't question whose magic caused her to time travel ten years into the past, what her new powers of strength, speed, hearing and healing mean, and continues to think of herself as a magicless witch. It never crosses her mind to wonder what kind of magic Ezra and Annex are packing. Does this magical academy not have a library? She should be spending every spare minute there doing research. . I could go on and on, but what it comes down to is, despite the nonstop fight training, the FMC is going to continue to live in Defensive mode, surviving physical conflict after physical conflict because she can't be bothered to use her brain and go on Offense.
My Actual rating
4-stars. Despite my many complaints, the actual experience of reading this elevated it beyond a 3-star read. It was like crack. I kept telling myself I'd stop reading at the end of the chapter and go to bed, but couldn't rip myself away. Give me all the training montages. I LOVE me a female character who refuses to be victimized and learns to fight back. I loved how she conquered her fears and maintained her dignity under an onslaught of abuse. I think Ezra, Creed, and Mallyn should've been introduced much earlier in the book, but I always love a good slow burn and very much enjoyed Micai's romance with Annex and Ezra. Looking forward to seeing things grow with Mallyn and Creed. I have reservations about the teacher, but what can you do?
Very much looking forward to the next book, and hope that we finally start getting answers about a dozen different things.
July 30, 2025
This was undoubtedly chaotic.
Had some plot holes, but it was extremely addictive.
“Just live the way you want, Red. Whether you're the good guy or the bad guy in someone else's story, everyone becomes a villain at some point. It's only a difference in perspective.”
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feeling chaotic, and this seems to fit the mood
Had some plot holes, but it was extremely addictive.
“Just live the way you want, Red. Whether you're the good guy or the bad guy in someone else's story, everyone becomes a villain at some point. It's only a difference in perspective.”
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feeling chaotic, and this seems to fit the mood
August 7, 2024
That was terrible I’m so sorry. It was like a badly written wattpad story.
It irked me to no end how many times she made comments about how she was different this time. All of a sudden she stood up to her bullies and they just accepted it? Lol wot. ALSO, why are the teachers not more concerned about the constant bullying, like that doesn’t make sense?
We never learnt why she had no powers???? (I did skip a good 20% so tell me if I missed it lol)
The assault scene in the beginning of the book reallllly gave me the ick. It lasted almost a whole chapter, nothing happened except she got slammed and pushed against the wall 12 times and they just sat there and talked the whole time - it’s like the author just wanted to throw an assault scene in there with no direction? Like why? What was the reason?
Why were the Harem just instantly all over her? That gave me the ick how that was done too.
Apparently these boys (WHO ARE ONLY 17/18!) can scare GROWN men just from a look but she doesn’t even flinch towards them? Okay tough girl okay.
Why did her old bestfriends hate her? Why did her sister hate her? What did the teacher have to do with any of it? Why why why.
Was this the authors first book?
Sorry, but where was the adult editor on this? It’s a no from me.
I’m convinced that the people giving this a 5 star have literally never read any other book before.
‘The Facility’ was mentioned approximately 70 times in the first 3 chapters and then all of a sudden we never heard about it again. Why were you there? If you had no powers, what were they testing you for? Huh?
What even was the point of her being reborn?
It irked me to no end how many times she made comments about how she was different this time. All of a sudden she stood up to her bullies and they just accepted it? Lol wot. ALSO, why are the teachers not more concerned about the constant bullying, like that doesn’t make sense?
We never learnt why she had no powers???? (I did skip a good 20% so tell me if I missed it lol)
The assault scene in the beginning of the book reallllly gave me the ick. It lasted almost a whole chapter, nothing happened except she got slammed and pushed against the wall 12 times and they just sat there and talked the whole time - it’s like the author just wanted to throw an assault scene in there with no direction? Like why? What was the reason?
Why were the Harem just instantly all over her? That gave me the ick how that was done too.
Apparently these boys (WHO ARE ONLY 17/18!) can scare GROWN men just from a look but she doesn’t even flinch towards them? Okay tough girl okay.
Why did her old bestfriends hate her? Why did her sister hate her? What did the teacher have to do with any of it? Why why why.
Was this the authors first book?
Sorry, but where was the adult editor on this? It’s a no from me.
I’m convinced that the people giving this a 5 star have literally never read any other book before.
‘The Facility’ was mentioned approximately 70 times in the first 3 chapters and then all of a sudden we never heard about it again. Why were you there? If you had no powers, what were they testing you for? Huh?
What even was the point of her being reborn?
July 14, 2024
3.5 stars, rounded up. Some spoilers below.
This was actually a super interesting premise, but I have questions. This book is kind of set up where the FMC can have a plotline like the TV show Revenge where she can sneakily get revenge on all of the people around her who led to her going to prison. While the book does this in some ways, it had the potential to do so much more. Micai just ends up going back to school - I'm not really sure why. She is literally taken back in time and can re-live the past, but she doesn't really change much. Why is she just repeating school without doing anything else (very Edward Cullen of her, if ya ask me). She's not really getting revenge on anyone, and she's not trying to find Zrael (). It's pretty obvious to me that Seria's magic power is that when she touches someone, she can convince them how to feel/compel them to do her bidding. That's clearly why she keeps trying to touch Ezra and Annex too. I truly hope they don't fall under her spell too because they're supposed to be super powerful and badass. I'm not sure how Seria has an entire school compelled - she must be the most powerful person in this entire school to be doing this. Again, I'm not sure why Micai is still at this school and why she is just reliving the same life but with a slightly more bitchy attitude. You'd think she would want to do more with her freedom? If she remembers her old life, doesn't she already know everything she's going to learn in all her classes?
This book was good, but I also think there are about 75 pages that can be cut towards the beginning. The romance is so slow because we don't even meet the majority of the love interests until like page 150, and the FMC's inner monologue goes in circles when she just keeps emphasizing that she's not the same girl she was (without actually doing much about it).
I'm also trying to figure out if Micai is going to have 9 mates because it seems like the original 4 who are with Seria now (Knox, Kane, Anders, and Xander) were all original mates of Micai but they are clearly under Seria's spell. I like Knox and Kane more than I like Anders and Xander. The 4 new guys (Creed, Annex, Ezra, and Mallyn) are cool, and we can't forget about the teacher (there's always a teacher in these books).
Anyways, I will read book 2. This still had an interesting premise, but I wish some of my questions would be answered. I also wish Micai would have a better revenge plotline (and there better be lots of groveling if the original 4 guys are actually her mates too). Micai is training to get stronger for the majority of this book, but she has not actually done much with this new strength. I'm not really sure what her grand plan is, but I don't think she actually knows either.
This was actually a super interesting premise, but I have questions. This book is kind of set up where the FMC can have a plotline like the TV show Revenge where she can sneakily get revenge on all of the people around her who led to her going to prison. While the book does this in some ways, it had the potential to do so much more. Micai just ends up going back to school - I'm not really sure why. She is literally taken back in time and can re-live the past, but she doesn't really change much. Why is she just repeating school without doing anything else (very Edward Cullen of her, if ya ask me). She's not really getting revenge on anyone, and she's not trying to find Zrael (). It's pretty obvious to me that Seria's magic power is that when she touches someone, she can convince them how to feel/compel them to do her bidding. That's clearly why she keeps trying to touch Ezra and Annex too. I truly hope they don't fall under her spell too because they're supposed to be super powerful and badass. I'm not sure how Seria has an entire school compelled - she must be the most powerful person in this entire school to be doing this. Again, I'm not sure why Micai is still at this school and why she is just reliving the same life but with a slightly more bitchy attitude. You'd think she would want to do more with her freedom? If she remembers her old life, doesn't she already know everything she's going to learn in all her classes?
This book was good, but I also think there are about 75 pages that can be cut towards the beginning. The romance is so slow because we don't even meet the majority of the love interests until like page 150, and the FMC's inner monologue goes in circles when she just keeps emphasizing that she's not the same girl she was (without actually doing much about it).
I'm also trying to figure out if Micai is going to have 9 mates because it seems like the original 4 who are with Seria now (Knox, Kane, Anders, and Xander) were all original mates of Micai but they are clearly under Seria's spell. I like Knox and Kane more than I like Anders and Xander. The 4 new guys (Creed, Annex, Ezra, and Mallyn) are cool, and we can't forget about the teacher (there's always a teacher in these books).
Anyways, I will read book 2. This still had an interesting premise, but I wish some of my questions would be answered. I also wish Micai would have a better revenge plotline (and there better be lots of groveling if the original 4 guys are actually her mates too). Micai is training to get stronger for the majority of this book, but she has not actually done much with this new strength. I'm not really sure what her grand plan is, but I don't think she actually knows either.
January 3, 2024
I was looking forward to this book because of the hype and good reviews, but wow was I disappointed. The FMC was actually insufferable, especially with the way she interacted with other women. The term “salad-eaters” made me have to put the book down. The typical ‘bitchy popular girl’ and ‘loner better than them girl’ archetypes at its absolute worst.
The love interests were fine, probably the most interesting dynamic of the book though the monologues from Annex to Micai were a little cringe.
ALSO she was 27, back in her 17 year old body and flirting with these boys that are max 19?? Like okay, she’s 17 again but it still didn’t sit right if she is 27 mentally.
The love interests were fine, probably the most interesting dynamic of the book though the monologues from Annex to Micai were a little cringe.
ALSO she was 27, back in her 17 year old body and flirting with these boys that are max 19?? Like okay, she’s 17 again but it still didn’t sit right if she is 27 mentally.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 24, 2024
YES YES YES this is what I’m looking for when I say I need a captivating RH read!! This book gave me everything I needed - a badass and, frankly, cool as shit FMC, a group of interesting MMCs with their own personalities, and an interesting and addictive plotline. I ADORED our main character, and while the romance was not the main plotline, I was so happy with the amount of screentime the boys were getting, and I adored every one of them. I need book #2 stat!! My RH girlies need to check this one out ASAP.
December 9, 2023
2.5, rounded to 3. Not as advertised.
First, I started this book because of tik tok, I should probably stop doing that because I’m always disappointed.
This book started out great and I was excited going into it.
And then it got bad, and then worse, and then just terrible.
The FMC starts out a badass and I really liked the way she stood up for herself but then it quickly became obvious that that was all her personality was. Zero depth. Like idk how many times she was supposed to be having a normal conversation with someone and she never spoke. She just went into a daze of thoughts and someone always had to “pull her from her thoughts.” That sentence was written a thousand times. She just came off as stupid.
The “love interests” if that’s what you want to call them consider nothing happens, come out of no where. All of a sudden, boom we have a POV change and we are just supposed to accept a whole new crop of characters after already reading half the book.
By about 70% I lost all hope of anything interesting happening. But because of my compulsion, I had to finish the book. Also, I did not know the was a “first of a series” that was not made clear on ANYTHING I’ve read about this book.
I might read, the second one. But, just do better. At least give the FMC some dialogue that’s not just her going off on people. And for the love of God, stop going down a certain path and then never bringing it up again. There was WAY to many “seems familiar” moments.
Lastly, when the FMC is kidnapped the guys are supposed to be out of town but somehow she runs into the beast in the forest which we all knew to be Mallyn if you have any awareness at all.
First, I started this book because of tik tok, I should probably stop doing that because I’m always disappointed.
This book started out great and I was excited going into it.
And then it got bad, and then worse, and then just terrible.
The FMC starts out a badass and I really liked the way she stood up for herself but then it quickly became obvious that that was all her personality was. Zero depth. Like idk how many times she was supposed to be having a normal conversation with someone and she never spoke. She just went into a daze of thoughts and someone always had to “pull her from her thoughts.” That sentence was written a thousand times. She just came off as stupid.
The “love interests” if that’s what you want to call them consider nothing happens, come out of no where. All of a sudden, boom we have a POV change and we are just supposed to accept a whole new crop of characters after already reading half the book.
By about 70% I lost all hope of anything interesting happening. But because of my compulsion, I had to finish the book. Also, I did not know the was a “first of a series” that was not made clear on ANYTHING I’ve read about this book.
I might read, the second one. But, just do better. At least give the FMC some dialogue that’s not just her going off on people. And for the love of God, stop going down a certain path and then never bringing it up again. There was WAY to many “seems familiar” moments.
Lastly, when the FMC is kidnapped the guys are supposed to be out of town but somehow she runs into the beast in the forest which we all knew to be Mallyn if you have any awareness at all.
September 24, 2025
Eine Geschichte die ab dem ersten Kapitel süchtig macht mit einer absolut starken und selbstsicheren Protagonistin, die sich während ihrer zweiten Chance im Leben nichts mehr gefallen lässt.
Hat echt Spaß gemacht und Band 2 erscheint auch bald!! 😍✨
Hat echt Spaß gemacht und Band 2 erscheint auch bald!! 😍✨
June 30, 2024
DNF 20%
July 31, 2025
Devoured this in one day 😮💨
Ich wusste nicht wie sehr mich dieses Buch packen würde, aber ich konnte es nicht weglegen. Dieser Revenge Plot urgggh gibs ihnen Micai! Burn them down! Das Buch als Song wäre „Look what You Made Me do“. 😮💨🤌🏼
Ich wusste nicht wie sehr mich dieses Buch packen würde, aber ich konnte es nicht weglegen. Dieser Revenge Plot urgggh gibs ihnen Micai! Burn them down! Das Buch als Song wäre „Look what You Made Me do“. 😮💨🤌🏼
March 11, 2024
From the high rating, i guess I’m one of the few that didn’t like this book
Everything felt so pointless and tiresome.
I see what another reviewer meant by the old thing but just recycled.
My major issue in this is the rebirth.
For someone that woke up years in the past and after surviving brutal years
Why is everything so juvenile?
From the way Micai acts/retorts, to how she gets drawn into juvenile fights with “the mean girls”, how she just stands there and lets people insult her before she responding in the most teenage way ever; unlike someone who dragged themselves from the pit of hell.
I read a book about with rebirthed Mc a while back. I swear, rather than respond or even lightly break a finger, that Mc struggled to not just snap their necks and settled with forks through hands rather than pointing them. They wouldn’t just sit there while the quintessential leader love interest called them a “play thing”. I wished her lasagne had ended up on his head followed by her plate before he’d even finished.
That Mc was feral. Their emotions, thoughts and actions were completely different. Imagine how interesting such a FMC would be.
Also maybe I missed it, but did Micai even have a clear goal after rebirth? It felt like majority of her rebirth/book was spent “standing up” to the bullies or teachers, or talking smack with the love interests, or on the men’s povs that tired to portray them as dangerous bad boys *rolling eyes*.
There was No dive into the supe world within the academy, of why she came back, what her powers are, the hierarchy of the supe world, her family or anything substantial.
Tbh Some of the bullying even just seemed random and orchestrated to “show” us how “different/strong” Micai was. You should also expect an insta and the typical ”why am I drawn to her/she’s so different from other girls” type comments.
It felt like the story took place in 3 classes. Plus the cafeteria.
Can’t forget about the cafeteria and maybe the forest. It was a forbidden forest too.
Sigh
Everything felt so pointless and tiresome.
I see what another reviewer meant by the old thing but just recycled.
My major issue in this is the rebirth.
For someone that woke up years in the past and after surviving brutal years
Why is everything so juvenile?
From the way Micai acts/retorts, to how she gets drawn into juvenile fights with “the mean girls”, how she just stands there and lets people insult her before she responding in the most teenage way ever; unlike someone who dragged themselves from the pit of hell.
I read a book about with rebirthed Mc a while back. I swear, rather than respond or even lightly break a finger, that Mc struggled to not just snap their necks and settled with forks through hands rather than pointing them. They wouldn’t just sit there while the quintessential leader love interest called them a “play thing”. I wished her lasagne had ended up on his head followed by her plate before he’d even finished.
That Mc was feral. Their emotions, thoughts and actions were completely different. Imagine how interesting such a FMC would be.
Also maybe I missed it, but did Micai even have a clear goal after rebirth? It felt like majority of her rebirth/book was spent “standing up” to the bullies or teachers, or talking smack with the love interests, or on the men’s povs that tired to portray them as dangerous bad boys *rolling eyes*.
There was No dive into the supe world within the academy, of why she came back, what her powers are, the hierarchy of the supe world, her family or anything substantial.
Tbh Some of the bullying even just seemed random and orchestrated to “show” us how “different/strong” Micai was. You should also expect an insta and the typical ”why am I drawn to her/she’s so different from other girls” type comments.
It felt like the story took place in 3 classes. Plus the cafeteria.
Can’t forget about the cafeteria and maybe the forest. It was a forbidden forest too.
Sigh
October 23, 2024
Listen, I hate writing harsh reviews that could hurt the author's feelings if they read it, but I HAVE to rant about this one!
You know the saying "curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back?"
Unfortunately, this cat stayed dead because I was so far from satisfied with this book that if there was an option for -ve ratings, I would give this book -174876456289/5 stars.
THIS BOOK BELONGS IN THE LOWEST DREGS OF WATTPAD!
This book was filled with stereotypes and cliches.
In fact, it was overflowing with them.
Let's count them, shall we? Spoilers ahead, obviously.
You know the saying "curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back?"
Unfortunately, this cat stayed dead because I was so far from satisfied with this book that if there was an option for -ve ratings, I would give this book -174876456289/5 stars.
THIS BOOK BELONGS IN THE LOWEST DREGS OF WATTPAD!
This book was filled with stereotypes and cliches.
In fact, it was overflowing with them.
Let's count them, shall we? Spoilers ahead, obviously.
December 9, 2023
How long do we have to wait for the 2nd book?? I don't think I can wait too long...I just need more of this story. Its a great book, badass FMC and im just feeling the angst..
May 25, 2025
Kažkada užmačiau šią seriją su gana įspūdingu įvertinimu – beveik 4,5⭐️😳! Nustebau, kad nieko apie ją nebuvau girdėjusi, tad ramiai įtraukiau į savo TBR.
Istorija prasideda niūriai: per gaisrą kalėjime miršta pagrindinė veikėja Micai – gyvenimas jai buvo negailestingas. Tačiau… ji atsibunda savo kūne prieš dešimt metų, kai dar mokėsi universitete.
Gyvenimas ten – ne ką geresnis. Patyčios, smurtas, atstūmimas. Bet Micai nusprendžia – šįkart ji nebus auka. Ji grįžo tam, kad atkeršytų.
Pradžia buvo WOW. Labai įtraukė, negalėjau padėt į šoną ir galvojau apie ją net tada, kai neskaičiau.
Bet paskui… kažkaip trūko rimtesio įsivažiavimo. Pasaulis – beveik neaprašytas, aplinka sunkiai įsivaizduojama. Visa istorija sukasi tik apie ją – jos kovą, emocijas, pasiryžimą nebesileisti žeminamai. Trūko kodėl ji NEIEŠKO atsakymų?
Tų klausimų tikra tona 😄 Tai vietom MFC labai paviršutiniška atrodė, iš vienos pusės badass, kitos visiškai flat. O kur dar magijos pasaulis su visom įmanomomis magiškom būtybėm, kurios nebuvo aprašytos išsamiau..
Bet vistiek negalėjau atsitraukt. Nepaisant trūkumų, kažkas kabino. Tik galvoju– iš kur toks aukštas įvertinimas?🤔😆
Bet! iškart imu 2 dalį. Tikiuosi bus visko plačiau!
Visi MMC labai ❤️🔥💀 Mano psycho Annex fav 😭
Ending 🫣😩💔😭???
- Slow burn
- Reverse harem
- Bully
- Dark academia
- Time travel
Edit: perskaičius antrą dalį, žeminu įvertinimą iki ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Istorija prasideda niūriai: per gaisrą kalėjime miršta pagrindinė veikėja Micai – gyvenimas jai buvo negailestingas. Tačiau… ji atsibunda savo kūne prieš dešimt metų, kai dar mokėsi universitete.
Gyvenimas ten – ne ką geresnis. Patyčios, smurtas, atstūmimas. Bet Micai nusprendžia – šįkart ji nebus auka. Ji grįžo tam, kad atkeršytų.
Pradžia buvo WOW. Labai įtraukė, negalėjau padėt į šoną ir galvojau apie ją net tada, kai neskaičiau.
Bet paskui… kažkaip trūko rimtesio įsivažiavimo. Pasaulis – beveik neaprašytas, aplinka sunkiai įsivaizduojama. Visa istorija sukasi tik apie ją – jos kovą, emocijas, pasiryžimą nebesileisti žeminamai. Trūko kodėl ji NEIEŠKO atsakymų?
Tų klausimų tikra tona 😄 Tai vietom MFC labai paviršutiniška atrodė, iš vienos pusės badass, kitos visiškai flat. O kur dar magijos pasaulis su visom įmanomomis magiškom būtybėm, kurios nebuvo aprašytos išsamiau..
Bet vistiek negalėjau atsitraukt. Nepaisant trūkumų, kažkas kabino. Tik galvoju– iš kur toks aukštas įvertinimas?🤔😆
Bet! iškart imu 2 dalį. Tikiuosi bus visko plačiau!
Visi MMC labai ❤️🔥💀 Mano psycho Annex fav 😭
Ending 🫣😩💔😭???
- Slow burn
- Reverse harem
- Bully
- Dark academia
- Time travel
Edit: perskaičius antrą dalį, žeminu įvertinimą iki ⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 24, 2025
Süchtig machend, aber gleichzeitig etwas anstrengend.
Für mich persönlich hat der Fantasy-Aspekt komplett gefehlt oder irgendetwas, das mit Weltenbau zu tun hat...
Für mich persönlich hat der Fantasy-Aspekt komplett gefehlt oder irgendetwas, das mit Weltenbau zu tun hat...
February 21, 2024
3.5 stars
This book needs so much editing! It was fun enough to read though
One of my friends really loved this book and it was enjoyable but I really wish the author got some help to make it a little bit more sophisticated. The tenses were all over the place and spelling was also bonkers.
The level of bullying in this book is out of control! I just have to assume that there's some mind control going on because otherwise it makes no sense that everyone has turned against her.
All in all, it was enjoyable and I may try reading the second book
Please note that I am NOT recommending it nor do I have a detailed review. Read at your own risk.
There were so many problematic issues with this book, I couldn't possibly capture them in my review without more effort and this book should be met with the least amount of effort possible.
This book needs so much editing! It was fun enough to read though
One of my friends really loved this book and it was enjoyable but I really wish the author got some help to make it a little bit more sophisticated. The tenses were all over the place and spelling was also bonkers.
The level of bullying in this book is out of control! I just have to assume that there's some mind control going on because otherwise it makes no sense that everyone has turned against her.
All in all, it was enjoyable and I may try reading the second book
Please note that I am NOT recommending it nor do I have a detailed review. Read at your own risk.
There were so many problematic issues with this book, I couldn't possibly capture them in my review without more effort and this book should be met with the least amount of effort possible.
May 30, 2024
That cliffhanger is
criminal
Coming back with a review soon.
⇢ What to expect:
∘ NA Paranormal Romance
∘ Reverse Harem — size: medium (5)
(there's potential for a bigger harem though 👀)
∘ Time Travel
∘ Untouchable MMCs
∘ Multiple POV
∘ Badass, fighter FMC — gave me assassin vibes
∘ "Touch her & die"
∘ Fated Mates
∘ Slowburn
∘ Childhood bestfriends to bullies (gods, it hurts...)
∘ Bullying outside of harem 😌
Trigger Warnings: bullying, sexual assault, attempted rape, trauma, emotional & physical abuse, gaslight (attempted)
Coming back with a review soon.
⇢ What to expect:
∘ NA Paranormal Romance
∘ Reverse Harem — size: medium (5)
(there's potential for a bigger harem though 👀)
∘ Time Travel
∘ Untouchable MMCs
∘ Multiple POV
∘ Badass, fighter FMC — gave me assassin vibes
∘ "Touch her & die"
∘ Fated Mates
∘ Slowburn
∘ Childhood bestfriends to bullies (gods, it hurts...)
∘ Bullying outside of harem 😌
Trigger Warnings: bullying, sexual assault, attempted rape, trauma, emotional & physical abuse, gaslight (attempted)
May 14, 2024
RTC, but this is EASILY one of the best books I’ve read all year 😍
April 7, 2024
written poorly and grammar wasn’t the best. also, i was not aware it was a rh. tiktok did me over again.
August 27, 2025
Das Buch und ich, wir hatten definitiv unsere Up and Downs. Zuerst habe ich wirklich einige Zeit gebraucht, um in die Geschichte hineinzufinden, und auch mit der Hauptfigur Micai hatte ich so meine Schwierigkeiten, weil ihre Gedanken sich oft wiederholt haben und sie außer trainieren, sich lange Zeit nicht gegen die anderen gewehrt hat.
Was mich aber am meisten beim Anfang gestört hat: wie stark die Autorin versucht hat, auf die Mitleidsschiene zu gehen bzw. auf die Tränendrüse zu drücken, um ja Mitleid beim Leser zu erzeugen. Micai wird getötet, landet zurück in ihrem 17-jährigen Körper und kommt dann in ein Internat für Übernatürliche. Und dort wird sie wirklich von JEDEM gemobbt und drangsaliert, bis hin zu Gewalt (und versuchter Vergewaltigung), nur weil sie ganz schwache magische Fähigkeiten hat und ihre Mutter bei ihrer Geburt gestorben ist. Das geht sogar soweit, dass sie sich daran erinnert, wie die Bediensteten ihres Vaters sie wie den letzten Dreck behandelt haben, nur weil sie durch ihre Geburt ihre Mutter getötet hat (als unschuldiges Baby). Häh! WHAT!? Geht's noch?? Und die einzig 'netten' sind die Kantinenangestellten, weil Micai anscheinend die einzige Schülerin ist, die sich für das Essen bedanken kann. Was sagt das über all die Leute an dieser Akademie aus? Das sie alle echt fies und unterbelichtet sind, wenn sie nicht einmal die grundlegensten Verhaltensrichtlinien beherrschen? Tja, mit solchen Leuten würde ich auch nicht befreundet sein wollen, aber das echt ALLE so sind und sich alle so gemein ihr gegenüber verhalten, war mir einfach zu viel. Daher konnte ich irgendwann nur noch den Kopf schütteln, weil es zu übertrieben und unglaubwürdig wirkte. Es hätte auch gereicht und man hätte Mitleid gehabt, wenn es etwas weniger und somit glaubwürdig gewesen wäre. So, aber jetzt bin ich fertig mit meiner Kritik, das war eben der Punkt, der mich am meisten gestört hat.
Dennoch habe ich nämlich weitergelesen und es nicht bereut. Trotz dieser Übertreibungen hatte das Buch eine richtige Sogwirkung. Gerade weil alle so schrecklich zu Micai waren, wollte ich unbedingt sehen, ob sie sich wehrt, über sich hinauswächst und endlich zurückschlägt. Und das tut sie, manchmal sogar richtig eindrucksvoll. Ihr Kampfgeist und ihr Mut, trotz allem nicht aufzugeben, haben mir dann doch gefallen. Wenn man schon alles verloren hat, kann man auch alles riskieren – genau das ist die Prämisse der Geschichte und wird auch anschaulich umgesetzt.
Mit der Zeit hat mich die Handlung zusehends gepackt. Spätestens, als andere Figuren ^^ dazukamen und die gefährlichen Biester eine Rolle spielten, konnte ich das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen. Die Mischung aus Action, Drama und düsteren Momenten hat mich komplett gepackt und nun will ich definitiv wissen, wie es im nächsten Band weitergeht.
Daher ein Buch für jeden, der sich durch die etwas anstrengenden ersten Kapitel kämpft und sich auf den gewöhnungsbedürftigen Schreibstil einlassen kann, bekommt später richtig spannende und actionreiche Szenen geboten. Es ist blutig, düster, sexy (Annex!) und manchmal auch ein bisschen nervig, aber wenn man dranbleibt, entfaltet es eine mitreißende Dynamik, wie ein Sog, aus dem man nicht mehr herauskommt.
Was mich aber am meisten beim Anfang gestört hat: wie stark die Autorin versucht hat, auf die Mitleidsschiene zu gehen bzw. auf die Tränendrüse zu drücken, um ja Mitleid beim Leser zu erzeugen. Micai wird getötet, landet zurück in ihrem 17-jährigen Körper und kommt dann in ein Internat für Übernatürliche. Und dort wird sie wirklich von JEDEM gemobbt und drangsaliert, bis hin zu Gewalt (und versuchter Vergewaltigung), nur weil sie ganz schwache magische Fähigkeiten hat und ihre Mutter bei ihrer Geburt gestorben ist. Das geht sogar soweit, dass sie sich daran erinnert, wie die Bediensteten ihres Vaters sie wie den letzten Dreck behandelt haben, nur weil sie durch ihre Geburt ihre Mutter getötet hat (als unschuldiges Baby). Häh! WHAT!? Geht's noch?? Und die einzig 'netten' sind die Kantinenangestellten, weil Micai anscheinend die einzige Schülerin ist, die sich für das Essen bedanken kann. Was sagt das über all die Leute an dieser Akademie aus? Das sie alle echt fies und unterbelichtet sind, wenn sie nicht einmal die grundlegensten Verhaltensrichtlinien beherrschen? Tja, mit solchen Leuten würde ich auch nicht befreundet sein wollen, aber das echt ALLE so sind und sich alle so gemein ihr gegenüber verhalten, war mir einfach zu viel. Daher konnte ich irgendwann nur noch den Kopf schütteln, weil es zu übertrieben und unglaubwürdig wirkte. Es hätte auch gereicht und man hätte Mitleid gehabt, wenn es etwas weniger und somit glaubwürdig gewesen wäre. So, aber jetzt bin ich fertig mit meiner Kritik, das war eben der Punkt, der mich am meisten gestört hat.
Dennoch habe ich nämlich weitergelesen und es nicht bereut. Trotz dieser Übertreibungen hatte das Buch eine richtige Sogwirkung. Gerade weil alle so schrecklich zu Micai waren, wollte ich unbedingt sehen, ob sie sich wehrt, über sich hinauswächst und endlich zurückschlägt. Und das tut sie, manchmal sogar richtig eindrucksvoll. Ihr Kampfgeist und ihr Mut, trotz allem nicht aufzugeben, haben mir dann doch gefallen. Wenn man schon alles verloren hat, kann man auch alles riskieren – genau das ist die Prämisse der Geschichte und wird auch anschaulich umgesetzt.
Mit der Zeit hat mich die Handlung zusehends gepackt. Spätestens, als andere Figuren ^^ dazukamen und die gefährlichen Biester eine Rolle spielten, konnte ich das Buch gar nicht mehr aus der Hand legen. Die Mischung aus Action, Drama und düsteren Momenten hat mich komplett gepackt und nun will ich definitiv wissen, wie es im nächsten Band weitergeht.
Daher ein Buch für jeden, der sich durch die etwas anstrengenden ersten Kapitel kämpft und sich auf den gewöhnungsbedürftigen Schreibstil einlassen kann, bekommt später richtig spannende und actionreiche Szenen geboten. Es ist blutig, düster, sexy (Annex!) und manchmal auch ein bisschen nervig, aber wenn man dranbleibt, entfaltet es eine mitreißende Dynamik, wie ein Sog, aus dem man nicht mehr herauskommt.
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