What do you think?
Rate this book
Demigods Academy #3
Demigods Academy: Year Three
While Melany is torn between Lucian and Hades, a new enemy will put everyone in danger.
The ancient Titans are unleashed, causing epic disasters all around the world. It’s time for the Gods’ Army to show what they’ve been trained for in the academy.
It’s time for Melany to pick sides.
A war is around the corner. And she is the only one who can stop it.
But how can she choose between Light and Shadow?
SECRETS. BETRAYALS. LIES.
The ancient Titans are unleashed, causing epic disasters all around the world. It’s time for the Gods’ Army to show what they’ve been trained for in the academy.
It’s time for Melany to pick sides.
A war is around the corner. And she is the only one who can stop it.
But how can she choose between Light and Shadow?
SECRETS. BETRAYALS. LIES.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2019
1008 people are currently reading
955 people want to read
About the author
Elisa S. Amore
52 books1,262 followersJoin my Readers List, I'd love to have you there!
www.ElisaSAmore.com/vip-list
Meet other fans in the Official Touched Saga Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Amoreans
Text AMORE to (844) 339 0303 to get SMS alerts on my new releases
Official Hashtags:
#TouchedSaga - #TheCaressOfFate
Elisa S. Amore is the author of the paranormal romance saga Touched. She wrote the first book while working at her parents’ diner, dreaming up the story between one order and the next. She lives in Italy with her husband, her son, and a pug that sleeps all day. She’s wild about pizza and traveling, which is a source of constant inspiration for her. She dreamed up some of the novels’ love scenes while strolling along the canals in Venice and visiting the home of Romeo’s Juliet in romantic Verona. Her all-time favorite writer is Shakespeare, but she also loves Nicholas Sparks. She prefers to do her writing at night, when the rest of the world is asleep and she knows the stars above are keeping her company. She’s now a full-time writer of romance and young adult fiction. In her free time she likes to read, swim, walk in the woods, and daydream. She collects books and animated movies, all jealously guarded under lock and key. Her family has nicknamed her “the bookworm.” After its release, the first book of her saga quickly made its way up the charts, winning over thousands of readers. Touched: The Caress of Fate is her debut novel and the first in the four-book series originally published in Italy by one of the country’s leading publishing houses. The book trailer was shown in Italian movie theaters during the premiere of the film Twilight: Breaking Dawn—Part 2.
Get The Caress of Fate at a Special Price:
https://getbook.at/thecaressoffate
READ IT FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!!
www.facebook.com/eli.amore
www.instagram.com/eli.amore
www.twitter.com/ElisaSAmore
www.tiktok.com/@elisasamoreauthor
www.ElisaSAmore.com/vip-list
Meet other fans in the Official Touched Saga Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Amoreans
Text AMORE to (844) 339 0303 to get SMS alerts on my new releases
Official Hashtags:
#TouchedSaga - #TheCaressOfFate
Elisa S. Amore is the author of the paranormal romance saga Touched. She wrote the first book while working at her parents’ diner, dreaming up the story between one order and the next. She lives in Italy with her husband, her son, and a pug that sleeps all day. She’s wild about pizza and traveling, which is a source of constant inspiration for her. She dreamed up some of the novels’ love scenes while strolling along the canals in Venice and visiting the home of Romeo’s Juliet in romantic Verona. Her all-time favorite writer is Shakespeare, but she also loves Nicholas Sparks. She prefers to do her writing at night, when the rest of the world is asleep and she knows the stars above are keeping her company. She’s now a full-time writer of romance and young adult fiction. In her free time she likes to read, swim, walk in the woods, and daydream. She collects books and animated movies, all jealously guarded under lock and key. Her family has nicknamed her “the bookworm.” After its release, the first book of her saga quickly made its way up the charts, winning over thousands of readers. Touched: The Caress of Fate is her debut novel and the first in the four-book series originally published in Italy by one of the country’s leading publishing houses. The book trailer was shown in Italian movie theaters during the premiere of the film Twilight: Breaking Dawn—Part 2.
Get The Caress of Fate at a Special Price:
https://getbook.at/thecaressoffate
READ IT FOR FREE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!!
www.facebook.com/eli.amore
www.instagram.com/eli.amore
www.twitter.com/ElisaSAmore
www.tiktok.com/@elisasamoreauthor
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 161 reviews
January 12, 2020
Unsatisfying
I really liked the first book. The second one was a little off. This one frustrated me, to the point that I was tempted not to finish it. Thank goodness it was short. Let’s start with what I did like: the final battle. It was fast paced and engaging, even though there were things that moved too quickly (as in poorly thought out), and didn’t really make sense. And that’s it.
I’m super annoyed that Melany gets it on with Hades, and then a few chapters later with Lucian. THEN, not even twenty four hours later she’s banging Hades again! Now, if this were a case where both of the guys were in on it and chill with it, that would annoy me less (still obnoxious and unrealistic, but I’ll let it go), but that is obviously not the case. Lucien is afraid to bring it up, and Hades is passive aggressive about it. It’s terrible, and really made me dislike Melany.
And the end was... lame. We have this battle, and then suddenly it’s a couple months later and everything that has happened with her is basically brushed under the rug. It felt like the authors didn’t really have a plan beyond that battle, so they just kinda left it, figuring their audience would be ok with it. ((Sure, yeah, I’ll just fill all that in on my own, because there definitely isn’t an even MORE interesting story to be told there.))
I’ve finished the series, I can move on with my life now. No, I’m not recommending this series to anyone BECAUSE of this last book. There is no point. I’m not usually this scathing in my reviews, but this one really irritated me.
I really liked the first book. The second one was a little off. This one frustrated me, to the point that I was tempted not to finish it. Thank goodness it was short. Let’s start with what I did like: the final battle. It was fast paced and engaging, even though there were things that moved too quickly (as in poorly thought out), and didn’t really make sense. And that’s it.
I’m super annoyed that Melany gets it on with Hades, and then a few chapters later with Lucian. THEN, not even twenty four hours later she’s banging Hades again! Now, if this were a case where both of the guys were in on it and chill with it, that would annoy me less (still obnoxious and unrealistic, but I’ll let it go), but that is obviously not the case. Lucien is afraid to bring it up, and Hades is passive aggressive about it. It’s terrible, and really made me dislike Melany.
And the end was... lame. We have this battle, and then suddenly it’s a couple months later and everything that has happened with her is basically brushed under the rug. It felt like the authors didn’t really have a plan beyond that battle, so they just kinda left it, figuring their audience would be ok with it. ((Sure, yeah, I’ll just fill all that in on my own, because there definitely isn’t an even MORE interesting story to be told there.))
I’ve finished the series, I can move on with my life now. No, I’m not recommending this series to anyone BECAUSE of this last book. There is no point. I’m not usually this scathing in my reviews, but this one really irritated me.
January 7, 2020
Dropped it mid-way.
From the first two books of the series, it was clear that this was going to be like a reverse-harem-type situation but I expected a bit more of romance or rationale to the actions of the leads.
Melany started off as a strong bold girl but in this book she is reduced to a bed-hopping indecisive brash and stupid person.
She provokes without reason and the speed at which she sleeps with Lucian after sleeping with Hades - if a male lead had done it, a lot more people would be crying misogynism and 'using women' etc.
But what really turned me off was the boring usual spinoff about how Mel is the special cookie - the one who would save the world.
I want to read at least one YA fantasy where there is no world-saving expected out of a single person.
The cliches, the bed-hoppings, the lack lustre romance and finally the stupid reactions of Mel ruined the last book of this trilogy.
From the first two books of the series, it was clear that this was going to be like a reverse-harem-type situation but I expected a bit more of romance or rationale to the actions of the leads.
Melany started off as a strong bold girl but in this book she is reduced to a bed-hopping indecisive brash and stupid person.
She provokes without reason and the speed at which she sleeps with Lucian after sleeping with Hades - if a male lead had done it, a lot more people would be crying misogynism and 'using women' etc.
But what really turned me off was the boring usual spinoff about how Mel is the special cookie - the one who would save the world.
I want to read at least one YA fantasy where there is no world-saving expected out of a single person.
The cliches, the bed-hoppings, the lack lustre romance and finally the stupid reactions of Mel ruined the last book of this trilogy.
August 17, 2020
I received a free audiobook from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Year Three of Demigod Academy finally unveils the true evil of the Academy. No god/goddess has been telling the truth this whole time and now it's time for Melany and her friends to defend the innocents once and for all.
What an ending. Every minute of this was intense. The relationship between Melany, Hades and Lucian was quite strangled. I was never sure what this was going to become. Also I am hardcore on Lucian's team unless he and Hades are open to a poly relationship and that did not seem the case. I'm really glad there's another book because I want to know what is going happen next.
Melany also gets to patch up some of the friendships she strained in the previous book. I was really glad when she and Jasmine patched things up. All the slut shaming against Melany was very aggravating. These students are basically demigods, but you don't see them yelling slut or whore at their godly parents, do you? I also wish there had been some more clarity between Persephone and Melany. There's some kind of relation between them and I want to know more.
Year Three of Demigod Academy finally unveils the true evil of the Academy. No god/goddess has been telling the truth this whole time and now it's time for Melany and her friends to defend the innocents once and for all.
What an ending. Every minute of this was intense. The relationship between Melany, Hades and Lucian was quite strangled. I was never sure what this was going to become. Also I am hardcore on Lucian's team unless he and Hades are open to a poly relationship and that did not seem the case. I'm really glad there's another book because I want to know what is going happen next.
Melany also gets to patch up some of the friendships she strained in the previous book. I was really glad when she and Jasmine patched things up. All the slut shaming against Melany was very aggravating. These students are basically demigods, but you don't see them yelling slut or whore at their godly parents, do you? I also wish there had been some more clarity between Persephone and Melany. There's some kind of relation between them and I want to know more.
December 27, 2019
An amazing story, too bad it’s the last Impossible to stop reading once you’ve started. Fascinating.
December 28, 2019
NEED MORE NOW!!!
How can you just leave us hanging?! So freaking good and keeps you wanting more!!! Can't wait for the next book! Need my Hades fix now!!
How can you just leave us hanging?! So freaking good and keeps you wanting more!!! Can't wait for the next book! Need my Hades fix now!!
August 22, 2024
Quelle déception ! Il y avait de bonnes idées et les autrices ont décidé de faire un roman en avance ultra rapide avec deux scènes ero*** détaillées. Je u final on aura plus d’atermoiements à propos de deux love interests que de l’aventure. Alors qu’il y avait de quoi fournir de l’epique, de la tension !! Alors c’est un tome 3 sur 12 donc peut être qu’en lisant la suite ce tome « passera mieux » mais en attendant…
January 6, 2020
Disappointed
I had high hopes with the first book in this series, lost a little of it by the second book, and for me book three crashed and burned. Potential relationships were not dealt with or done away with in an abrupt manner. The heroine, Mel, was turned into a walking Greek tragedy.
The ending was anticlimactic. Blink and it was over. It was so rushed.
Bad guys dealt with, unnecessary elimination of good ones, and The End.
I had high hopes with the first book in this series, lost a little of it by the second book, and for me book three crashed and burned. Potential relationships were not dealt with or done away with in an abrupt manner. The heroine, Mel, was turned into a walking Greek tragedy.
The ending was anticlimactic. Blink and it was over. It was so rushed.
Bad guys dealt with, unnecessary elimination of good ones, and The End.
February 28, 2020
Man, I loved the first book, but in the end the series was a disappointment.
Hades and her save Lucian. Right afterwards she has sex with Hades. Then later she has sex with Lucian, just to turn around and have sex with Hades the same day. I dont read reverse harem, which is why I read this. I want an epic love story, or at least a sweet romance. Not bed hopping, loving two guys at once, one we barely know anything about and has said right to her face they don't have a relationship. If this was a guy I would be screaming and not finishing up the book, but I was interested in the battle, and who she would up with.
She gets poisoned, dies, and meets Persephone, who is the daughter of Demeter, and Mels bloodline. She is told she is the key, she sees her parents, they were killed. We find out that the academy was started long long ago by a Titan and a human for knowledge. But Zeus stopped being worshiped and the gods were losing power. So he overthrew the titans and took control of the school. Zeus and his crew want to release the Titans and force them to destroy the human world, so that fear and hope brings more people to worship them. In the end Mel has her friends give them their element powers. Hades takes a blow from zeus to save her, dies, and she kills Zeus. Revana died the one time she made the right choice to not follow Aphrodite.The last chapter is in Lucians pov 2 months later. The friends don't have their powers, and don't have high hopes of them returning. The titan comes back to run the school. Aphrodite and Ares are banished to Tartarus and Lucian is now head of training. Poor Gina lost an arm. Mel isn't the same, and she is talking to Hades, but no one can see him. Then it just ends. It was pretty disappointing that this was the end. The first book was so amazing, so this is a let down. Its like having the best salad ever, a meh overcooked steak, and then finishing dinner with rancid pudding. I still hope that more in this world could be explored in a future book, then maybe we could get closure.
Hades and her save Lucian. Right afterwards she has sex with Hades. Then later she has sex with Lucian, just to turn around and have sex with Hades the same day. I dont read reverse harem, which is why I read this. I want an epic love story, or at least a sweet romance. Not bed hopping, loving two guys at once, one we barely know anything about and has said right to her face they don't have a relationship. If this was a guy I would be screaming and not finishing up the book, but I was interested in the battle, and who she would up with.
She gets poisoned, dies, and meets Persephone, who is the daughter of Demeter, and Mels bloodline. She is told she is the key, she sees her parents, they were killed. We find out that the academy was started long long ago by a Titan and a human for knowledge. But Zeus stopped being worshiped and the gods were losing power. So he overthrew the titans and took control of the school. Zeus and his crew want to release the Titans and force them to destroy the human world, so that fear and hope brings more people to worship them. In the end Mel has her friends give them their element powers. Hades takes a blow from zeus to save her, dies, and she kills Zeus. Revana died the one time she made the right choice to not follow Aphrodite.The last chapter is in Lucians pov 2 months later. The friends don't have their powers, and don't have high hopes of them returning. The titan comes back to run the school. Aphrodite and Ares are banished to Tartarus and Lucian is now head of training. Poor Gina lost an arm. Mel isn't the same, and she is talking to Hades, but no one can see him. Then it just ends. It was pretty disappointing that this was the end. The first book was so amazing, so this is a let down. Its like having the best salad ever, a meh overcooked steak, and then finishing dinner with rancid pudding. I still hope that more in this world could be explored in a future book, then maybe we could get closure.
June 15, 2020
Yea, I can spot those "why choose" vibes from a mile away. I am just going to say that I like it when the author puts in the blurb that their books have either "why choose" or RH aspects. I have no problem with either of these aspects and read a ton of both. The problem lies when I don't know how to feel because it wasn't identified as an option ahead of time. So is it really "why choose?" or, is our FMC a cheating McCheaterson and should I be mad about it? Are the guys mad about it? They both have aggressive vibes toward each other, but at the same time its like noone wants to talk about it. How come noone is having some adult conversations here!?? ....and this is why I like a little clarification to start. This last book definitely took a turn into NA with some graphic scenes.. not like OTT or anything but definitely not YA.
Melany and her friends are really in the thick of it now as all kinds of stuff hit the fan here in book three. Season one has concluded, the bad guys are brought out and exposed and dealt with... and yet... it seems like there is even more going on. Season 2 starts next year at the Academy and Hades is acting shady (pun intended.) Not sure what else we are going to face, and I'm not all too happy with where we have left off, with like no closure here. I'll probably check the next season out to see where its headed, but I'm a little disappointed at the end of season 1 here. I mean I should be feeling all the "feels".. but I'm just a little lost here. We will see.
Melany and her friends are really in the thick of it now as all kinds of stuff hit the fan here in book three. Season one has concluded, the bad guys are brought out and exposed and dealt with... and yet... it seems like there is even more going on. Season 2 starts next year at the Academy and Hades is acting shady (pun intended.) Not sure what else we are going to face, and I'm not all too happy with where we have left off, with like no closure here. I'll probably check the next season out to see where its headed, but I'm a little disappointed at the end of season 1 here. I mean I should be feeling all the "feels".. but I'm just a little lost here. We will see.
March 12, 2023
Gripping
Well what a third year at the academy that was. Mel is attending the demigod academy. But she has been claimed by Hades the god of the underworld. They seem to be falling for one another. However Mel is also falling for Lucian the boy she met on her first day of the academy. Can she decide who she loves more?
The god of god's Zues enjoys power and chaos to get this he starts to release the titans from their prisons with the help of Athena but Melany has suspected them from the start.
Her and her friends set out to learn who Melany really is and why her real shadowbox was never delivered. Could Melany end it all?
This book really is filled with fast paced action and includes an intricate love triangle that's sadly bittersweet. It focuses on friendship and honour. I can't wait to see what happens to the academy and the small group of friends.
My favourite character is Hades he acts like a typical bloke but you can see how much he loves Melany
My least favourite character is Zues power has really got to him and his actions are despicable
I would definitely recommend this series to anyone that likes a complicated romance or mythical creatures
Well what a third year at the academy that was. Mel is attending the demigod academy. But she has been claimed by Hades the god of the underworld. They seem to be falling for one another. However Mel is also falling for Lucian the boy she met on her first day of the academy. Can she decide who she loves more?
The god of god's Zues enjoys power and chaos to get this he starts to release the titans from their prisons with the help of Athena but Melany has suspected them from the start.
Her and her friends set out to learn who Melany really is and why her real shadowbox was never delivered. Could Melany end it all?
This book really is filled with fast paced action and includes an intricate love triangle that's sadly bittersweet. It focuses on friendship and honour. I can't wait to see what happens to the academy and the small group of friends.
My favourite character is Hades he acts like a typical bloke but you can see how much he loves Melany
My least favourite character is Zues power has really got to him and his actions are despicable
I would definitely recommend this series to anyone that likes a complicated romance or mythical creatures
January 19, 2020
This has been an amazing series! I love all the characters. I have loved every intense word. One of my top 5 favorite fantasy series!
August 19, 2021
I dont know why i struggled on reading this. I loved the first two but this is too rushed and I can’t keep up.
September 15, 2021
OMG 😲
There is no way that book ended the way it did. I'll be quite annoyed if Hades is really gone.
There is no way that book ended the way it did. I'll be quite annoyed if Hades is really gone.
January 26, 2023
Best by far
These are sneaky good! I didn't expect to like them so well but they are amazing! I can't wait to read Season 2!
These are sneaky good! I didn't expect to like them so well but they are amazing! I can't wait to read Season 2!
December 26, 2019
I have always been a big fan of the covers for the Demigods Academy books, each one always powerful and hauntingly beautiful. The lightning on this one really gives it that tension it needs to signify the events upcoming within.
Much like book two, book three picks up from the events of the previous novel. Thrown straight back into the chaos and heartbreak that was the battle with the Chimera and Lucian dying. We discover Melanys pain at prospect of losing Lucian, so much so she was selfless enough to take his place. Lucky for her she has the King of the Underworld on her side.
We get Lucian back but it is not without consequence. Whilst there is relief there for Melany at not having to lose Lucian, the scare doesn’t seem to quite be enough to put things into perspective for her and quench her desire for Hades, and so she continues to be confused and torn between the two. This is the beginning of a significant theme in the book; when some of the characters make very questionable decisions there is only acceptance, no shaming of any kind.
The story is written with so much power that you experience the characters emotions right alongside them, including Melanys confusion and anger in addition to her intense attraction to both Hades and Lucian.
The last installment of the Demigods series is the most action packed by far, with betrayals coming in fast and heavy. some expected and some quite surprising. We see a divide developing between all of the characters as sides are drawn which is very much a representation of the society we live in today where we let our beliefs define and segregate us. The pressure that the recruits have to endure finally starts to crack the strong bond between the friends.
There is so much deceit that we even begin to question the people closest to Melany and their motives. One event in particular results in Melany introducing us to some new characters briefly, and while it helps to develop the story I wish we could have had more time with them. **Spoiler Alert** We get to meet Persephone which I was thrilled about because the story of Hades and Persephone was what brought about my love for Greek Mythology, they are by far my favourite.
We continue to experience the adventure that Melany and her friends are on and as they head into the biggest battle they are ever going to have to face they do it together and as one. As they do so the casualties start rolling in and losses start building up including the characters we love and hate.
As we come to the end of the final battle we experience an explosive ending that has a lasting impact on all of the characters, Melany most of all. Order is restored and the group are able to move on with their lives. The ending has left me wanting more and with so many questions but I feel like should they ever want to that the ending leaves space for another installment.
Elisa S Amore and Kiera Legend have collaborated to create a series that is pure magic that takes readers on an adventure they couldn’t even dream of. Containing imagination and using such skill to create a story line that is clear. And whether intentional or not have gifted readers with an added surprise. Lucians character is described as being the exact opposite to Hades, whilst Hades is all dark Lucian is described as being light. Interestingly Lucian is a French name which translates as, you guessed it, light.
Prepare yourself for the end guys, the wait was worth it.
Much like book two, book three picks up from the events of the previous novel. Thrown straight back into the chaos and heartbreak that was the battle with the Chimera and Lucian dying. We discover Melanys pain at prospect of losing Lucian, so much so she was selfless enough to take his place. Lucky for her she has the King of the Underworld on her side.
We get Lucian back but it is not without consequence. Whilst there is relief there for Melany at not having to lose Lucian, the scare doesn’t seem to quite be enough to put things into perspective for her and quench her desire for Hades, and so she continues to be confused and torn between the two. This is the beginning of a significant theme in the book; when some of the characters make very questionable decisions there is only acceptance, no shaming of any kind.
The story is written with so much power that you experience the characters emotions right alongside them, including Melanys confusion and anger in addition to her intense attraction to both Hades and Lucian.
The last installment of the Demigods series is the most action packed by far, with betrayals coming in fast and heavy. some expected and some quite surprising. We see a divide developing between all of the characters as sides are drawn which is very much a representation of the society we live in today where we let our beliefs define and segregate us. The pressure that the recruits have to endure finally starts to crack the strong bond between the friends.
There is so much deceit that we even begin to question the people closest to Melany and their motives. One event in particular results in Melany introducing us to some new characters briefly, and while it helps to develop the story I wish we could have had more time with them. **Spoiler Alert** We get to meet Persephone which I was thrilled about because the story of Hades and Persephone was what brought about my love for Greek Mythology, they are by far my favourite.
We continue to experience the adventure that Melany and her friends are on and as they head into the biggest battle they are ever going to have to face they do it together and as one. As they do so the casualties start rolling in and losses start building up including the characters we love and hate.
As we come to the end of the final battle we experience an explosive ending that has a lasting impact on all of the characters, Melany most of all. Order is restored and the group are able to move on with their lives. The ending has left me wanting more and with so many questions but I feel like should they ever want to that the ending leaves space for another installment.
Elisa S Amore and Kiera Legend have collaborated to create a series that is pure magic that takes readers on an adventure they couldn’t even dream of. Containing imagination and using such skill to create a story line that is clear. And whether intentional or not have gifted readers with an added surprise. Lucians character is described as being the exact opposite to Hades, whilst Hades is all dark Lucian is described as being light. Interestingly Lucian is a French name which translates as, you guessed it, light.
Prepare yourself for the end guys, the wait was worth it.
March 3, 2020
Overall, didn't like the third book at all.
The first one was awesome. Smart, strong heroine, romance, adventure, trials - everything was going awesome. The second book felt a little rushed and weird, starting with Mel's crush on Hades (wow, so wrong on so many levels). The third book was just terrible.
The third book's ending was so disappointing. They wrote a short chapter on what was happening after the big event, and it was not even about the main characters. Losses, tragedy, grief - everything was very shallow. Most people whom we've grown to love while reading the first two books didn't get more than one sentence in the end.
I expected more. The story was so promising, I felt cheated and robbed of a proper goodbye. Don't like the feeling, don't recommend it to anyone.
The first one was awesome. Smart, strong heroine, romance, adventure, trials - everything was going awesome. The second book felt a little rushed and weird, starting with Mel's crush on Hades (wow, so wrong on so many levels). The third book was just terrible.
The third book's ending was so disappointing. They wrote a short chapter on what was happening after the big event, and it was not even about the main characters. Losses, tragedy, grief - everything was very shallow. Most people whom we've grown to love while reading the first two books didn't get more than one sentence in the end.
I expected more. The story was so promising, I felt cheated and robbed of a proper goodbye. Don't like the feeling, don't recommend it to anyone.
January 26, 2020
So many unanswered questions
I'm disappointed in this book. I Loved book 1, Liked book 2, and now book 3 for me is Meh. There were just too many unanswered questions. At first, I didn't realize that this was the last book in the series, so the unanswered questions were ok as I assumed they would be answered in the next book, but nope.....this one is the last of the series, so all of those questions are just still all up in the air. Also it ends so anticlimatically. After such care is taken to describe Melany's training, the final battle just ended so abruptly. It felt as if the authors got sick of this series and wanted it to just be over. Therefore, for me, the book is 2 & 1/2 stars instead of a 3 or a 4.
I'm disappointed in this book. I Loved book 1, Liked book 2, and now book 3 for me is Meh. There were just too many unanswered questions. At first, I didn't realize that this was the last book in the series, so the unanswered questions were ok as I assumed they would be answered in the next book, but nope.....this one is the last of the series, so all of those questions are just still all up in the air. Also it ends so anticlimatically. After such care is taken to describe Melany's training, the final battle just ended so abruptly. It felt as if the authors got sick of this series and wanted it to just be over. Therefore, for me, the book is 2 & 1/2 stars instead of a 3 or a 4.
November 25, 2019
Title: Demigods Academy – Year One
Author: Elisa S. Amore, Kiera Legend
Publisher: Amore Publishing
ISBN: B07VYY67GT
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Demigods-Acade...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
On their eighteenth birthday, everyone in the world receives a Shadowbox—a magic box that is a gift like no other… because it’s a gift from the Gods.
For the majority of people, there’s only a birthday message inside their Shadowbox. For a few chosen, though, there’s something more. Nobody knows what those special guys receive. What’s known is that they disappear and never come back.
Rumors say they are invited to join the Gods’ Army… I think it’s just a load of crap.
My name is Melany Richmond, and for my entire life, I’ve been an outcast, an orphan tossed around like a ship in a storm. I don’t think that gods really exist. I never even received my Shadowbox when I turned eighteen. Maybe because nobody knows my true birth date, or because not even the gods care about me. Afterall, I'm a blue haired rebel and troublemaker with tattoos all over my arms.
I’m not like Callie Demos, the beautiful blondie living in the huge estate my adopted mother takes care of. She is the perfect specimen of Greek devotion and nobody doubts she will get “the call.” She has everything in her life and doesn’t appreciate any of it. Her birthday party is the biggest event in town, and everyone wants to be there when she receives her blessing. To me, it’s just another ridiculous parade.
But when I secretly open her Shadowbox and feel its magic on my skin, all my beliefs vanish.
Gods do exist. And if the scroll in my hands says the truth, they have a secret academy where their recruits train to become demigods.
I’ve done really bad things in my life, but stealing Callie’s opportunity to attend the God’s Academy? It’s got to be the worst.
If Gods find out I’m a faker, what was supposed to be someone else’s gift may turn into my personal curse.
MAGIC. ADVENTURES. FRIENDSHIP.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Melany didn’t believe in the gods. What do you expect when she was left to fend for herself in the foster system until her parents friend to her in. On your eighth birthday every young person, except for Melany, receive a shadow box where it is either a birthday notice or an invitation to go to the Demigods Academy. That is until the rich girl that Melany works for gets her shadow box, but when the box reacts to Melany she takes her chance at a new life. Everyone at the academy belongs there except for Melany, but she is about to learn that things are not what they seem and she may have as much or more reason to be there.
Melany finds a new life where the gods may not quite be what everyone thinks. The academy could open up a new world or take everything away from students that do not make the grade.
Join Melany and her friends as they accept the challenge of a lifetime as they gain friendships and love in a world where they leave everything on the line. It was fascinating to see the gods of old in a more human light making mistakes along the way, but their mistakes could mean dire consequences for the students of the Demigods Academy.
Author: Elisa S. Amore, Kiera Legend
Publisher: Amore Publishing
ISBN: B07VYY67GT
Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Demigods-Acade...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
On their eighteenth birthday, everyone in the world receives a Shadowbox—a magic box that is a gift like no other… because it’s a gift from the Gods.
For the majority of people, there’s only a birthday message inside their Shadowbox. For a few chosen, though, there’s something more. Nobody knows what those special guys receive. What’s known is that they disappear and never come back.
Rumors say they are invited to join the Gods’ Army… I think it’s just a load of crap.
My name is Melany Richmond, and for my entire life, I’ve been an outcast, an orphan tossed around like a ship in a storm. I don’t think that gods really exist. I never even received my Shadowbox when I turned eighteen. Maybe because nobody knows my true birth date, or because not even the gods care about me. Afterall, I'm a blue haired rebel and troublemaker with tattoos all over my arms.
I’m not like Callie Demos, the beautiful blondie living in the huge estate my adopted mother takes care of. She is the perfect specimen of Greek devotion and nobody doubts she will get “the call.” She has everything in her life and doesn’t appreciate any of it. Her birthday party is the biggest event in town, and everyone wants to be there when she receives her blessing. To me, it’s just another ridiculous parade.
But when I secretly open her Shadowbox and feel its magic on my skin, all my beliefs vanish.
Gods do exist. And if the scroll in my hands says the truth, they have a secret academy where their recruits train to become demigods.
I’ve done really bad things in my life, but stealing Callie’s opportunity to attend the God’s Academy? It’s got to be the worst.
If Gods find out I’m a faker, what was supposed to be someone else’s gift may turn into my personal curse.
MAGIC. ADVENTURES. FRIENDSHIP.
Total Score: 5/5
Summary:
Melany didn’t believe in the gods. What do you expect when she was left to fend for herself in the foster system until her parents friend to her in. On your eighth birthday every young person, except for Melany, receive a shadow box where it is either a birthday notice or an invitation to go to the Demigods Academy. That is until the rich girl that Melany works for gets her shadow box, but when the box reacts to Melany she takes her chance at a new life. Everyone at the academy belongs there except for Melany, but she is about to learn that things are not what they seem and she may have as much or more reason to be there.
Melany finds a new life where the gods may not quite be what everyone thinks. The academy could open up a new world or take everything away from students that do not make the grade.
Join Melany and her friends as they accept the challenge of a lifetime as they gain friendships and love in a world where they leave everything on the line. It was fascinating to see the gods of old in a more human light making mistakes along the way, but their mistakes could mean dire consequences for the students of the Demigods Academy.
December 28, 2019
Demigods Academy: Year Three is the third book in Elisa S. Amore and Kiera Legend’s Demigods series. In this book, the truth comes fully to light as to what is going on at the Academy and the battle that has been waged in the shadows comes to the forefront and a head.
When I first started reading Demigods Academy I was hooked. I loved the variety of the characters and how the authors gave us some of the mythical characters that are usually declared evil and gave them a new twist from the norm. This book continues in that vein which I like and approve of. The authors continue to develop Melany’s relationship with Hades and Lucian. Melany is changing, but she’s not the only one. There is something strange going on with her friends. But war is coming, and there are some truths that Melany needs to learn before it’s too late. The storyline overall is well written and engaging and kept me page-turning to learn what was going to happen next. There is a nice element of mystery woven into this story during certain scenes to help push the story along a little faster in some places.
This book has its good aspects and then it has it’s negative ones as well. For me – the negatives are Melany’s attitude and behavior…especially towards Hades. She flip flops between being a love-sick teenager – wanting his attention, wanting him, and trying to make him jealous or wanting him to be jealous of Lucian, and a petulant child when she doesn’t get her way when it comes to him or the other gods. I like sassy characters, but Melany really pushed the envelope at times to the point of where she was endangering her life because she wanted to mouth off. There were moments of where I understood to an extent, but others I just felt that she wanted to act like a brat and behave like she’s entitled to make demands.
Another issue I had with the storyline itself is the build-up to the “epic battle.” The build-up was there, but when the actual moment came…it fell flat like a deflated balloon. I was expecting at least a couple of chapters dedicated to an epic fight, a major battle scene… and I didn’t get it. I felt disappointed that there wasn’t more to it. I honestly hate to say it, but it felt like the authors lost steam when they hit this point in the storyline because this is what everything has been leading to…and it for me, doesn’t measure up to the build. There are also a couple of scenes/situations with certain characters that I felt were glossed over. Instead of us getting to the root of what was going on we get “we’re okay now, it’s all good.” I kinda felt robbed. LOL!
All in all, I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. The storyline overall is good, but it has it’s pitfalls that, for me, were a bit hard to ignore. My expectations were built up and then were made to fall flat on its face. The other books were thrilling and gripping, and which causes this book to feel like it was phoned in towards the end. If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, then I encourage you to read this book, but I suggest you go in with moderate expectations this time around. Regardless, I look forward to reading more from these two authors in the future.
When I first started reading Demigods Academy I was hooked. I loved the variety of the characters and how the authors gave us some of the mythical characters that are usually declared evil and gave them a new twist from the norm. This book continues in that vein which I like and approve of. The authors continue to develop Melany’s relationship with Hades and Lucian. Melany is changing, but she’s not the only one. There is something strange going on with her friends. But war is coming, and there are some truths that Melany needs to learn before it’s too late. The storyline overall is well written and engaging and kept me page-turning to learn what was going to happen next. There is a nice element of mystery woven into this story during certain scenes to help push the story along a little faster in some places.
This book has its good aspects and then it has it’s negative ones as well. For me – the negatives are Melany’s attitude and behavior…especially towards Hades. She flip flops between being a love-sick teenager – wanting his attention, wanting him, and trying to make him jealous or wanting him to be jealous of Lucian, and a petulant child when she doesn’t get her way when it comes to him or the other gods. I like sassy characters, but Melany really pushed the envelope at times to the point of where she was endangering her life because she wanted to mouth off. There were moments of where I understood to an extent, but others I just felt that she wanted to act like a brat and behave like she’s entitled to make demands.
Another issue I had with the storyline itself is the build-up to the “epic battle.” The build-up was there, but when the actual moment came…it fell flat like a deflated balloon. I was expecting at least a couple of chapters dedicated to an epic fight, a major battle scene… and I didn’t get it. I felt disappointed that there wasn’t more to it. I honestly hate to say it, but it felt like the authors lost steam when they hit this point in the storyline because this is what everything has been leading to…and it for me, doesn’t measure up to the build. There are also a couple of scenes/situations with certain characters that I felt were glossed over. Instead of us getting to the root of what was going on we get “we’re okay now, it’s all good.” I kinda felt robbed. LOL!
All in all, I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. The storyline overall is good, but it has it’s pitfalls that, for me, were a bit hard to ignore. My expectations were built up and then were made to fall flat on its face. The other books were thrilling and gripping, and which causes this book to feel like it was phoned in towards the end. If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, then I encourage you to read this book, but I suggest you go in with moderate expectations this time around. Regardless, I look forward to reading more from these two authors in the future.
September 6, 2020
Melany faces her thoughest challenge yet
I listened to the audiobook so a few words on the audiobook:
When you see Vanessa Moyen or Stephen Dexter’s names as narrators, you just know you can relax while listening to a perfectly narrated story. For anyone new to audiobooks, these guys have always given me a wonderful time and I listened to both at least 10 times, not all of them together but they are both quality givers!
As for the story, after the devastating end of book 2 Melany sees her whole world crumbling down. Luckily there is still a chance but it will take even more than one god can do to do what is necessary. But don’t let that stop Melany.
Melany sure seems more at place in this book than the previous book. She even starts to like certain aspects of her life at Hades’ House more and more. I just love every time Cerberus is mentioned! He is such a good boy! Well, to Melany that is, after she gained his trust he even seems to prefer her over Hades lol. Well, any good dog would love more attention and playtime I bet and apparently that includes 3 headed dogs from the Underground.
But of course, this book is about Demigods Academy, not just about Cerberus and how cute he can be.
And as far as life in the academy goes, that is finding out who is behind unleashing the beasts, wrecking the world, not of their own accord but controlled by a (magical) golden rope. When Hades and Melany witness another manipulated creature with a golden rope, they come to the rescue and after freeing the creature of it’s golden rope, severing the control the god has over it, they try to learn whatever they can about who is controlling them. Hades forbids Melany to say something to anyone else for now though. Being a god amongst all the other gods, all those time they had to perfect all there lying, manipulating and deflecting blame, he knows how all those scheming best be handled. But Melany is young and angry so that is a big ask of her. I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.
Time will tell how that will go!
On a celebration for the heroes of Demigod Academy that saved the day at the end of book 2 things become dire and shifts the plainfield a bit. After that, Melany and her friends need to figure out what Melany overheard and whether it is something important or not. So they investigate and other things are revealed and of course another showdown takes place but this one will take everything Melany and her friends have in them and even more.
This book is a rollercoaster of a ride, I enjoyed it very much. Melany was a bit hot-headed at a few times but not always, just when the frustration got way to high and in all honesty that is just natural for her age, it’s not that she keeps doing the same faults over and over as some stories MC’s seem to do. In this series, or other series where it’s mortals vs. immortals, it is only natural because let’s face it, who, with the expanse of a motal lifetime (not that she’s experienced a lot of those with her age but still), which mortal can compete with the cunningness of the gods who’ve had eons to practice and perfect their skills?
After the end of this book though, I can’t wait to see what book 4 will bring because the end of book 3 went fast! And so much has changed. Well done Elise and Kiera! Now on to book 4!
I listened to the audiobook so a few words on the audiobook:
When you see Vanessa Moyen or Stephen Dexter’s names as narrators, you just know you can relax while listening to a perfectly narrated story. For anyone new to audiobooks, these guys have always given me a wonderful time and I listened to both at least 10 times, not all of them together but they are both quality givers!
As for the story, after the devastating end of book 2 Melany sees her whole world crumbling down. Luckily there is still a chance but it will take even more than one god can do to do what is necessary. But don’t let that stop Melany.
Melany sure seems more at place in this book than the previous book. She even starts to like certain aspects of her life at Hades’ House more and more. I just love every time Cerberus is mentioned! He is such a good boy! Well, to Melany that is, after she gained his trust he even seems to prefer her over Hades lol. Well, any good dog would love more attention and playtime I bet and apparently that includes 3 headed dogs from the Underground.
But of course, this book is about Demigods Academy, not just about Cerberus and how cute he can be.
And as far as life in the academy goes, that is finding out who is behind unleashing the beasts, wrecking the world, not of their own accord but controlled by a (magical) golden rope. When Hades and Melany witness another manipulated creature with a golden rope, they come to the rescue and after freeing the creature of it’s golden rope, severing the control the god has over it, they try to learn whatever they can about who is controlling them. Hades forbids Melany to say something to anyone else for now though. Being a god amongst all the other gods, all those time they had to perfect all there lying, manipulating and deflecting blame, he knows how all those scheming best be handled. But Melany is young and angry so that is a big ask of her. I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.
Time will tell how that will go!
On a celebration for the heroes of Demigod Academy that saved the day at the end of book 2 things become dire and shifts the plainfield a bit. After that, Melany and her friends need to figure out what Melany overheard and whether it is something important or not. So they investigate and other things are revealed and of course another showdown takes place but this one will take everything Melany and her friends have in them and even more.
This book is a rollercoaster of a ride, I enjoyed it very much. Melany was a bit hot-headed at a few times but not always, just when the frustration got way to high and in all honesty that is just natural for her age, it’s not that she keeps doing the same faults over and over as some stories MC’s seem to do. In this series, or other series where it’s mortals vs. immortals, it is only natural because let’s face it, who, with the expanse of a motal lifetime (not that she’s experienced a lot of those with her age but still), which mortal can compete with the cunningness of the gods who’ve had eons to practice and perfect their skills?
After the end of this book though, I can’t wait to see what book 4 will bring because the end of book 3 went fast! And so much has changed. Well done Elise and Kiera! Now on to book 4!
November 23, 2024
Le second tome ne m'avait pas totalement convaincue, mais comme l'univers me plaît, j'ai eu envie de laisser sa chance à Aphrodite, le tome 3 de la saga Demigods Academy, que j'ai pu découvrir grâce aux éditions Hachette Romans. Melany doit à tout prix déjouer les plans d'Aphrodite et Arès si elle veut sauver le monde des humains. Cette quête sera peut-être l'occasion pour elle d'en découvrir plus sur son passé.
Encore une fois, ce tome 3 poursuit l'action du tome précédent qui s'était arrêté sur un gros cliffhanger. L'univers est toujours sympa, car j'aime beaucoup tout ce qui réécrit la mythologie grecque. J'aime bien voir les machinations des dieux prendre forme, car cela apporte de l'action et des révélations même si ici, certaines étaient attendues. J'ai bien aimé en apprendre plus sur le passé de l'Académie.
Les personnages sont clairement le point faible de ce livre. Melany, l'héroïne, est toujours aussi agaçante. Elle est imbue d'elle-même et surtout, elle ne respecte pas ses amis, en particulier Lucian. Lucian est un chic type, avec un grand cœur et malheureusement, il se fait piétiner par Melany. Elle lui dévoile ses pseudos sentiments, couche avec lui, tout en pensant à un autre homme, qu'elle essaye de rendre jaloux tout en utilisant Lucian. Bien évidemment, elle fait plus ou moins la même chose avec Hadès. Je trouve que ça ne se fait pas de jouer avec les sentiments d'un garçon qui dévoile ce qu'il ressent en toute sincérité. Hadès quant à lui est sympa, mais c'est un cliché ambulant. C'est l'archétype du beau gosse, ténébreux, blessé par la vie et mystérieux. La relation qu'entretiennent Melany et Hadès me met toujours mal à l'aise. J'ai trouvé qu'il y avait trop de scènes de smut pour un livre prétendument jeunesse. Cette saga n'est pas à mettre entre les mains des plus jeunes.
Pour conclure, c'est peu convaincue que je ressors de ma lecture d'Aphrodite, le tome 3 de Demigods Academy. L'héroïne Melany a des comportements qui m'ont déplu. Je ne m'attendais pas à découvrir des scènes de smut dans ce livre. Je ne sais pas si je laisserai sa chance à la suite.
Twogirlsandbooks
Encore une fois, ce tome 3 poursuit l'action du tome précédent qui s'était arrêté sur un gros cliffhanger. L'univers est toujours sympa, car j'aime beaucoup tout ce qui réécrit la mythologie grecque. J'aime bien voir les machinations des dieux prendre forme, car cela apporte de l'action et des révélations même si ici, certaines étaient attendues. J'ai bien aimé en apprendre plus sur le passé de l'Académie.
Les personnages sont clairement le point faible de ce livre. Melany, l'héroïne, est toujours aussi agaçante. Elle est imbue d'elle-même et surtout, elle ne respecte pas ses amis, en particulier Lucian. Lucian est un chic type, avec un grand cœur et malheureusement, il se fait piétiner par Melany. Elle lui dévoile ses pseudos sentiments, couche avec lui, tout en pensant à un autre homme, qu'elle essaye de rendre jaloux tout en utilisant Lucian. Bien évidemment, elle fait plus ou moins la même chose avec Hadès. Je trouve que ça ne se fait pas de jouer avec les sentiments d'un garçon qui dévoile ce qu'il ressent en toute sincérité. Hadès quant à lui est sympa, mais c'est un cliché ambulant. C'est l'archétype du beau gosse, ténébreux, blessé par la vie et mystérieux. La relation qu'entretiennent Melany et Hadès me met toujours mal à l'aise. J'ai trouvé qu'il y avait trop de scènes de smut pour un livre prétendument jeunesse. Cette saga n'est pas à mettre entre les mains des plus jeunes.
Pour conclure, c'est peu convaincue que je ressors de ma lecture d'Aphrodite, le tome 3 de Demigods Academy. L'héroïne Melany a des comportements qui m'ont déplu. Je ne m'attendais pas à découvrir des scènes de smut dans ce livre. Je ne sais pas si je laisserai sa chance à la suite.
Twogirlsandbooks
October 24, 2022
Interesting concept. Amazing worldbuilding. It has so many potential. Gods vs. Gods. Titans not exactly as evil as we know them. It's just that... *sighs* This is the end of season 1, but so many unanswered questions. If they had been training warriors for so long where are they? How could gods die when they have been round for so long yet they can be killed just like that? I get it that Mel is in a prophecy but why? No information as such on her mum and dad nor Persephone.
Speaking of prophecy... Mel just takes it as fact and never tries to verify or find out more. Or to verify who killed her parents. Persephone has a prophecy about her? When? Where? How did her parents know? Do all gods have prophecies? How did the other gods find out?
In the end her friends push their power into her and lose it forever, while she walks around all glowy because all the power swirling inside her. They never discuss her attempting to return it or her thoughts on it or it's effect on her. The end goes from her absorbing power to killing Zeus to Lucian's POV and you never see things from her point again. He thinks she's broken, he mentions pancakes and they go off to eat in the cafeteria. But he thinks she's become something more than a demigod. Again - not explained.
I feel like Melany is a Mary Sue character. The authors made her TOO powerful. Out of 12 trials, she passed all.
Book 1 started out really great. I was totally hooked and excited. Unfortunately, the quality of the story went downhill.
Even so... I may read the next one when I feel like it. I have a thing about finishing a series that I seriously needed to get over. Half of me is curious what would happen in the next installments. The book has a potential to be great but for now, it would pass as a draft rather than a finished manuscript because there are lots of things the authors need to work on.
Speaking of prophecy... Mel just takes it as fact and never tries to verify or find out more. Or to verify who killed her parents. Persephone has a prophecy about her? When? Where? How did her parents know? Do all gods have prophecies? How did the other gods find out?
In the end her friends push their power into her and lose it forever, while she walks around all glowy because all the power swirling inside her. They never discuss her attempting to return it or her thoughts on it or it's effect on her. The end goes from her absorbing power to killing Zeus to Lucian's POV and you never see things from her point again. He thinks she's broken, he mentions pancakes and they go off to eat in the cafeteria. But he thinks she's become something more than a demigod. Again - not explained.
I feel like Melany is a Mary Sue character. The authors made her TOO powerful. Out of 12 trials, she passed all.
Book 1 started out really great. I was totally hooked and excited. Unfortunately, the quality of the story went downhill.
Even so... I may read the next one when I feel like it. I have a thing about finishing a series that I seriously needed to get over. Half of me is curious what would happen in the next installments. The book has a potential to be great but for now, it would pass as a draft rather than a finished manuscript because there are lots of things the authors need to work on.
November 6, 2023
Guys wtf did I read a different book then everyone else or why tf do these books have such good ratings?
OK where should I start.
I was not a fan of the first two books but I wanted to give it another chance but after this one I give up.
In my opinion this world had so much potential but the rest is just lost. Forever utterly lost.
I guess the plot is about Ares and Aphrodite being kinda evil but the funny thing is that it doesn't feel most of the time like that is supposed to be the plot except for the end of book 3. Most of the time Mel just goes around, does stupid shit and gets herself in trouble.
The relationships are all flat af, a pancake has more depth then this. I have no idea what makes each character important except their powers. Like come on tell me one character trait of Lucien, Jess or anyone else
See? You can't!!!!
Don't ask me what happend in the third book because other the the last fight Mel just took turns fucking Hades or Lucien. Not thinking at all about the consequences, if she is hurting one of them or at some point maybe choose one of them.
Mel's thoughts: Oh he is so dark/good, I am so attracted to him, I love him, does he feel the same, I am so horny. I needed him.
OK OK OK but now to the obvious elephant in the room while talking about her having sex with Hades. So could someone tell me if he is her ancestor? Because if she has Persephones blood and Hades was Persephones lover then she is some grand grand grand grand... child of them. Why does this thought never pop up in her head? Like guys can we please talk about that, it's so fucked up.
So this series will end for me with the third book. Hades is dead, so lucky for her she does not have to choose now who she will stay with, Zeus is dead the other evil gods are imprisoned. It can only get worse from this point of.
OK where should I start.
I was not a fan of the first two books but I wanted to give it another chance but after this one I give up.
In my opinion this world had so much potential but the rest is just lost. Forever utterly lost.
I guess the plot is about Ares and Aphrodite being kinda evil but the funny thing is that it doesn't feel most of the time like that is supposed to be the plot except for the end of book 3. Most of the time Mel just goes around, does stupid shit and gets herself in trouble.
The relationships are all flat af, a pancake has more depth then this. I have no idea what makes each character important except their powers. Like come on tell me one character trait of Lucien, Jess or anyone else
See? You can't!!!!
Don't ask me what happend in the third book because other the the last fight Mel just took turns fucking Hades or Lucien. Not thinking at all about the consequences, if she is hurting one of them or at some point maybe choose one of them.
Mel's thoughts: Oh he is so dark/good, I am so attracted to him, I love him, does he feel the same, I am so horny. I needed him.
OK OK OK but now to the obvious elephant in the room while talking about her having sex with Hades. So could someone tell me if he is her ancestor? Because if she has Persephones blood and Hades was Persephones lover then she is some grand grand grand grand... child of them. Why does this thought never pop up in her head? Like guys can we please talk about that, it's so fucked up.
So this series will end for me with the third book. Hades is dead, so lucky for her she does not have to choose now who she will stay with, Zeus is dead the other evil gods are imprisoned. It can only get worse from this point of.
December 28, 2019
War is coming. Melany knows this. She has heard Ares and Aphrodite making plans. She knows they have already released Titans. But Zeus won't listen. Either he doesn't believe her ot he's on their side. Still, Melany won't just stand by and do nothing. She's not powerless. She's not alone. Her friends may not trust her completely but she still has Lucien and she still has Hades. When she takes an unexpected trip to Elysium, she gets information that could change everything.
What an interesting conclusion to this series. I will admit there were many twists and turns I never saw coming. Hades and Lucien, the reasons behind the war, the outcome; just to name a few. I really wasn't sure how the authors would get themselves out of the triangle they had written themselves into and while it wasn't 100% satisfying, it was better than I had expected. It was nicely written from beginning to end with no plot holes or unfinished story although if you are expecting an epic god battle, you won't get it. That was fine with me although it seemed a strange choice since everything built up to the final confrontation. The guys were my favorite part of this story. I loved Hades and Lucien, the Dark and Light. Melany remained a little too bratty and unnecessarily confrontational. Her approach to the gods should have ended her before she ever had a chance to stand against them. Subtlety was not an asset she possessed. Finally, I have to give special recognition to the residents of Hades Hall; Charon, Cerberus, and the Furies. Uncle Skeletor, a three-headed slobbering puppy, and three violent hags. Never would I have thought that these characters would become some of my favorites but they definitely were. The power of imaginative writing!
What an interesting conclusion to this series. I will admit there were many twists and turns I never saw coming. Hades and Lucien, the reasons behind the war, the outcome; just to name a few. I really wasn't sure how the authors would get themselves out of the triangle they had written themselves into and while it wasn't 100% satisfying, it was better than I had expected. It was nicely written from beginning to end with no plot holes or unfinished story although if you are expecting an epic god battle, you won't get it. That was fine with me although it seemed a strange choice since everything built up to the final confrontation. The guys were my favorite part of this story. I loved Hades and Lucien, the Dark and Light. Melany remained a little too bratty and unnecessarily confrontational. Her approach to the gods should have ended her before she ever had a chance to stand against them. Subtlety was not an asset she possessed. Finally, I have to give special recognition to the residents of Hades Hall; Charon, Cerberus, and the Furies. Uncle Skeletor, a three-headed slobbering puppy, and three violent hags. Never would I have thought that these characters would become some of my favorites but they definitely were. The power of imaginative writing!
August 10, 2024
Je vois très clairement la saga Demigods Academy comme un plaisir coupable, car même si je reconnais ses défauts, je trouve qu'elle réussit à être assez addictive pour que je prenne du plaisir à la dévorer. J'avais été surprise par certaines tournures prises par la romance dans le 2ème tome et j'étais donc assez curieuse les choix des autrices dans la suite !
Le tome 3 reprend là où le deuxième s'était arrêté et est globalement semblable aux deux premiers : une histoire assez linéaire et rapide, qui conserve l'intérêt du lecteur avec quelques plots twists (qu'on devine facilement ceci dit). Je l'ai une nouvelle fois lu en 2h et clairement, j'ai apprécié de pouvoir poser mon cerveau et juste profiter de l'histoire sans avoir à réfléchir.
Néanmoins, j'ai quand même eu beaucoup plus de mal dans ce tome avec les romances : le chemin que je ne souhaitais pas voir l'héroïne prendre est bien entendu celui où elle s'est engouffré en courant et cela m'a moyennement plu. Au global, je trouve certaines réactions des personnages pas hyper crédibles. J'étais un peu surprise aussi que les scènes torrides soient plutôt explicites, car je pensais que la saga était plutôt jeunesse, mais il y a bien effectivement un avertissement de contenus explicites sur la 4ème de couverture.
Par ailleurs, je pense que ces choix éditoriaux pourront plaire à d'autres lecteurs, car je ne suis pas la plus grande cliente pour la romance généralement.
Demigods Academy est une saga définitivement distrayante et j'apprécie son côté très addictif, même si je ne me l'explique pas toujours. Si vous avez aimé le premier tome, vous apprécierez définitivement la suite, et inversement. Pour ma part, je pense m'arrêter à ce tome qui propose une vraie fin et ne pas continuer sur les cycles suivants pour privilégier d'autres lectures !
Le tome 3 reprend là où le deuxième s'était arrêté et est globalement semblable aux deux premiers : une histoire assez linéaire et rapide, qui conserve l'intérêt du lecteur avec quelques plots twists (qu'on devine facilement ceci dit). Je l'ai une nouvelle fois lu en 2h et clairement, j'ai apprécié de pouvoir poser mon cerveau et juste profiter de l'histoire sans avoir à réfléchir.
Néanmoins, j'ai quand même eu beaucoup plus de mal dans ce tome avec les romances : le chemin que je ne souhaitais pas voir l'héroïne prendre est bien entendu celui où elle s'est engouffré en courant et cela m'a moyennement plu. Au global, je trouve certaines réactions des personnages pas hyper crédibles. J'étais un peu surprise aussi que les scènes torrides soient plutôt explicites, car je pensais que la saga était plutôt jeunesse, mais il y a bien effectivement un avertissement de contenus explicites sur la 4ème de couverture.
Par ailleurs, je pense que ces choix éditoriaux pourront plaire à d'autres lecteurs, car je ne suis pas la plus grande cliente pour la romance généralement.
Demigods Academy est une saga définitivement distrayante et j'apprécie son côté très addictif, même si je ne me l'explique pas toujours. Si vous avez aimé le premier tome, vous apprécierez définitivement la suite, et inversement. Pour ma part, je pense m'arrêter à ce tome qui propose une vraie fin et ne pas continuer sur les cycles suivants pour privilégier d'autres lectures !
August 17, 2024
Ok ce troisième tome est génial. Enfin, j’obtiens toutes les réponses à mes questions. Mais c’est quoi cette fin ? Pourquoi les autrices sont-elles sadiques à ce point ? Cette trilogie clôt la première saison de cette série mais dans quelles conditions ? Et combien de temps devrons-nous attendre pour avoir le second cycle entre nos mains ? 🥹
Melany est sur ses gardes, Aphrodite et son amant Arès ont des projets pour l’académie et ses soldats en formations. Bien vite notre héroïne découvre les projets machiavéliques des Dieux. Elles va devoir convaincre ses amis afin de défendre et protéger les humains des Titans libérés du Tartare.
L’intrigue est toujours aussi addictive et passionnante, Melany découvre enfin ses origines. Elles est toujours attirée par Hadès et même laisser cours à son attirance pour lui. Elle est aussi amoureuse de Lucian donc vous l’aurez compris ce troisième tome va nous offrir un beau « triangle amoureux ». Certains râleront mais je vous invite à passer outre. Ce trope n’est pas redondant dans l’histoire. On peut en faire abstraction.
Le plus importante est de se focaliser sur la bataille entre les Dieux et les demi_dieux. Mais aussi les différentes intrigues dans ce cycle et les multiple rebondissements qui seront vous rendre la lecture addictive. Ce tome-ci est plus épicé 🌶��� que les précédents mais sans tomber dans le graveleux et le pornographique. Faire attention de réserver la série plutôt à destination des adolescents.
Bien entendu, ce troisième tome termine le premier cycle de la série. Il me tarde de lire les cycles suivant qui seront davantage centrés sur nos héros : Melany et Lucian et leur vie à l’académie. Mais je ne doute pas que les autrices nous réservent plusieurs surprises et intrigues à la clef.
Melany est sur ses gardes, Aphrodite et son amant Arès ont des projets pour l’académie et ses soldats en formations. Bien vite notre héroïne découvre les projets machiavéliques des Dieux. Elles va devoir convaincre ses amis afin de défendre et protéger les humains des Titans libérés du Tartare.
L’intrigue est toujours aussi addictive et passionnante, Melany découvre enfin ses origines. Elles est toujours attirée par Hadès et même laisser cours à son attirance pour lui. Elle est aussi amoureuse de Lucian donc vous l’aurez compris ce troisième tome va nous offrir un beau « triangle amoureux ». Certains râleront mais je vous invite à passer outre. Ce trope n’est pas redondant dans l’histoire. On peut en faire abstraction.
Le plus importante est de se focaliser sur la bataille entre les Dieux et les demi_dieux. Mais aussi les différentes intrigues dans ce cycle et les multiple rebondissements qui seront vous rendre la lecture addictive. Ce tome-ci est plus épicé 🌶��� que les précédents mais sans tomber dans le graveleux et le pornographique. Faire attention de réserver la série plutôt à destination des adolescents.
Bien entendu, ce troisième tome termine le premier cycle de la série. Il me tarde de lire les cycles suivant qui seront davantage centrés sur nos héros : Melany et Lucian et leur vie à l’académie. Mais je ne doute pas que les autrices nous réservent plusieurs surprises et intrigues à la clef.
December 31, 2022
Politics of the gods and a love triangle.
I still can't believe it's possible for one person to love 2 people at the same time. Let alone for the guys not to care enough to try to kill each other, walk away or force her to choose. Apparently in this book all of that is possible. I'm still a skeptic. Maybe it's because I have only been married once. Let's see there is a lot revealed in this book. And through Persephone of all people. Melaney gets to meet her parents briefly. However, they give her clues to look into to find out what is really going on at the school. Melaney gets busy with her two suitors. She goes on a date with Hades. It is so sweet I almost got a cavity. Unfortunately the ending was ruined by a Titan. Yep, someone is letting them out of Tartarus and you guessed it controlling them. However, not everything is as it seems. You see the cadets have been lied to. The school was never meant to train them for war. And it was created by someone else not Zeus. To find out what the real history is Melaney, Gina & Lucian have to search the library of knowledge. Aphrodite & Ares move their timeline up for war and unleash these Titans on, of course Melaney's home town. The gods choose sides and after a bit of fighting there is a break before the next big threat so Melaney is able to appeal to the other cadets. They at least get to choose for themselves once they have all the facts. Even some gods didn't know everything the god who started the war had done.
I still can't believe it's possible for one person to love 2 people at the same time. Let alone for the guys not to care enough to try to kill each other, walk away or force her to choose. Apparently in this book all of that is possible. I'm still a skeptic. Maybe it's because I have only been married once. Let's see there is a lot revealed in this book. And through Persephone of all people. Melaney gets to meet her parents briefly. However, they give her clues to look into to find out what is really going on at the school. Melaney gets busy with her two suitors. She goes on a date with Hades. It is so sweet I almost got a cavity. Unfortunately the ending was ruined by a Titan. Yep, someone is letting them out of Tartarus and you guessed it controlling them. However, not everything is as it seems. You see the cadets have been lied to. The school was never meant to train them for war. And it was created by someone else not Zeus. To find out what the real history is Melaney, Gina & Lucian have to search the library of knowledge. Aphrodite & Ares move their timeline up for war and unleash these Titans on, of course Melaney's home town. The gods choose sides and after a bit of fighting there is a break before the next big threat so Melaney is able to appeal to the other cadets. They at least get to choose for themselves once they have all the facts. Even some gods didn't know everything the god who started the war had done.
October 17, 2023
Naja, je weiter das Buch voranschritt, desto mehr hoffte ich auch einfach, dass es bald vorbei sein würde.
Die Unglaubwürdigkeit der Story und Charaktere verschlimmerte sich auch in diesem Band.
Für mich ist die Reihe als Trilogie abgeschlossen und mehr von Melaney muss ich wirklich nicht erfahren.
Die Unglaubwürdigkeit der Story und Charaktere verschlimmerte sich auch in diesem Band.
Für mich ist die Reihe als Trilogie abgeschlossen und mehr von Melaney muss ich wirklich nicht erfahren.
November 23, 2025
This is a good stopping point to have it split from the rest of the books. The questions and plot comes together so good in this book. But if it was just another cliff hanger in this 12 book series. It would have been it for me. Having Hades die to win the war, even though I feel like they will bring him back in later books. Thats a great ending for him.
What made me want to give this book a hard 1 is Lucian. Not only do i know this was written by women when Lucian just takes Melany back. Golden boy just being the perfect man. Being a simp. But it would have been so good to see him conflicted of him loving Melany. Then Melany realizing she's losing herself to Hades, doing so, losing Lucian in the process. Having Lucian have a quarrel when needing the elements. Lucian being the one not to give it at first would have been nice to see. Having that conflict, but ultimately Lucian putting his difference aside and realizing Melany is going right, even though she's done so much dark. But sadly he just forgave because he's a guy and he'll do anything because its Melany. Uhahhhhhhhhh.
Sorry about that. Anyways, the final fight was good and telling everyone who did it was satisfying. The epilogue, even more so. Seeing who died is heartbreaking to find out since reading only the fight between Melany plus Hades against the big bad's. Melany getting her head out of Hades bum was great character development. The only good thing that came from this book.
What made me want to give this book a hard 1 is Lucian. Not only do i know this was written by women when Lucian just takes Melany back. Golden boy just being the perfect man. Being a simp. But it would have been so good to see him conflicted of him loving Melany. Then Melany realizing she's losing herself to Hades, doing so, losing Lucian in the process. Having Lucian have a quarrel when needing the elements. Lucian being the one not to give it at first would have been nice to see. Having that conflict, but ultimately Lucian putting his difference aside and realizing Melany is going right, even though she's done so much dark. But sadly he just forgave because he's a guy and he'll do anything because its Melany. Uhahhhhhhhhh.
Sorry about that. Anyways, the final fight was good and telling everyone who did it was satisfying. The epilogue, even more so. Seeing who died is heartbreaking to find out since reading only the fight between Melany plus Hades against the big bad's. Melany getting her head out of Hades bum was great character development. The only good thing that came from this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2022
This book was better than the second one I thought. it was the first book that actually have a solid plot that was outside of the academy. There was very little to none training in this book which was good i thought. The training in the previous two books were getting redunent and getting repetivie. One thing that i did not like were the sex scenes in this book. The main character is just turning into a slut. Like there was a good 15 to 20% of this book dedicated to melany's sex life which could have been used to other uses. Also I did not quite like the ending. Yes there should have been a battle but for Zeus and hades to "die" then does not seem well done to me. I do not think they are dead of course. It would have been a lot better for the gods to leave for a book or two to regain strength and then to be a bigger better battle where gods die. the ending just felt rushed. I like like zeus's intentions in the reasonings to release the titans. I felt geniune to me. This book did end on a note where one could put down the series at a good stopping point and now knowing that I am debating put down the series. It is good, decent but I am just not sure it is my jive you know. there are better books out there that i want to focus my time on so I have to think about if I want to continue this series. However to note if this book left on a big cliffhang then I would be reading the next book. Good book just some minor issues I had with it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 161 reviews