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Society of Ancient Magic #1
Dark Arts
Three wolf shifters tormented by a deadly secret. Two worlds torn by a twisted legacy. One girl determined to choose her own fate.
They say being called to the world's oldest magic organization is the pinnacle of achievement for a witch. The lottery is done in secret. The names appear by magic. Membership in this exclusive club is like receiving a golden ticket. When you're called—you go, because that's how it has always been.
With only a trace of magical ability, I've accepted a different role… a life of service to the witching community. So when the leader of the Society of Ancient Magic arrives at my door to escort me to initiation, I’m convinced there’s been a mistake. My name doesn’t belong on their list. And yet…
The first guy I meet makes me feel like a princess. The second one I meet sparks an inferno in my heart. The third feels like the reason I was born. They are the sexiest males I have ever met. Dazzled by the glamour and the fabled history, I let myself fall into a world whose mystery and intrigue are as seductive as they are secretive. But not everything is as it seems within the Society of Ancient Magic.
Just because it glitters, doesn't mean it's gold.
They say being called to the world's oldest magic organization is the pinnacle of achievement for a witch. The lottery is done in secret. The names appear by magic. Membership in this exclusive club is like receiving a golden ticket. When you're called—you go, because that's how it has always been.
With only a trace of magical ability, I've accepted a different role… a life of service to the witching community. So when the leader of the Society of Ancient Magic arrives at my door to escort me to initiation, I’m convinced there’s been a mistake. My name doesn’t belong on their list. And yet…
The first guy I meet makes me feel like a princess. The second one I meet sparks an inferno in my heart. The third feels like the reason I was born. They are the sexiest males I have ever met. Dazzled by the glamour and the fabled history, I let myself fall into a world whose mystery and intrigue are as seductive as they are secretive. But not everything is as it seems within the Society of Ancient Magic.
Just because it glitters, doesn't mean it's gold.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2020
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Fiona Starr
40 books1,296 followersFiona Starr is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Paranormal Romance. She writes everything from Reverse Harem to M/F, as long as it has magic, shifters, and other creatures! She loves fated mates and enemies to lovers romance, even better when it's set in a gripping mystery. Actually, most tropes are fair game, as long as we get to the HEA (which we always do!). She lives her happily ever after in the mountains of Colorado with her hunky husband and their fleet of fur babies.
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Society of Ancient Magic (RH PNR) Book #1 is Free!
Academy of Elemental Magic (RH PNR)
Shifter Moon (RH PNR)
Fiona is Online!
Buy Direct: Fiona's Shop
Amazon: Amazon Author Page
Instagram: Instagram thefionastarr
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Fiona writes Contemporary M/F Romance as Daria Blake
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December 7, 2020
DNF - Quit at 47%
This was a really hard book for me to get into. There are so many things that aren't explained or even a decent world building to ground a reader. It also felt more like young high schoolers than college students. The main character, Joley, just didn't resonate with me. She comes across as a simpleton more interested in guys than she does about her magic. It all just wasn't a believable reaction by her when she suddenly has magic. The 3 guys are really not all that exciting for me to get wrapped up into the story. No, this is not a series I'm interested in following.
At my age (approaching 60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
This was a really hard book for me to get into. There are so many things that aren't explained or even a decent world building to ground a reader. It also felt more like young high schoolers than college students. The main character, Joley, just didn't resonate with me. She comes across as a simpleton more interested in guys than she does about her magic. It all just wasn't a believable reaction by her when she suddenly has magic. The 3 guys are really not all that exciting for me to get wrapped up into the story. No, this is not a series I'm interested in following.
At my age (approaching 60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
August 6, 2020
Joely and her friend Nessa decide to do a spell for non-magical people that they found. Everything is normal for her friend, things go differently for Joely. The spell seems to allowed Joely to have magic, things get really weird. Joely has two ravens that come to her and has strange visions. Joely must have passed out because it is the morning when she wakes up. Nessa is relieved that she is ok, explains what she saw. Joely and Nessa spend the morning using her magic. Joely has feeling the effects when there is a knock on the door. There is a woman there saying she is there for her and she has an invitation to the Society of Ancient Magic. Joely is stunned and explains to the woman that her magic just sparked. Her parents come in and things go south quickly. Joely decides she is an adult and she is going. She sneaks out to go the school..
Joely meets some really nice girls at school. Joely is being showed around by her roommate Roz. They are going to get everything she needs for school and other stuff. Joely is overwhelmed by it all, she walks right into another person. This person sends jolts through her body. She is introduced to the man, his name is Van. She is thrown by her reaction, then she meets his brothers. She feels a pull to them. She is looking forward to the start of school and being a member of the Society. Joely learns some information about her family and other things that will complete throw her for a loop.
This was a good start to the story, you will be entertained by the story. It really takes off by the end of the book. You will see the character try to grapple with her suddenly having magic, her having a certain type means for her and her family and the three men that caught her attention and her role in other matters. I am looking forward to reading the next book in series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Joely meets some really nice girls at school. Joely is being showed around by her roommate Roz. They are going to get everything she needs for school and other stuff. Joely is overwhelmed by it all, she walks right into another person. This person sends jolts through her body. She is introduced to the man, his name is Van. She is thrown by her reaction, then she meets his brothers. She feels a pull to them. She is looking forward to the start of school and being a member of the Society. Joely learns some information about her family and other things that will complete throw her for a loop.
This was a good start to the story, you will be entertained by the story. It really takes off by the end of the book. You will see the character try to grapple with her suddenly having magic, her having a certain type means for her and her family and the three men that caught her attention and her role in other matters. I am looking forward to reading the next book in series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 23, 2020
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This book was a version of expectation vs reality for me. I expected a women who suddenly discovered she had powers to learn to use them, but got a girl/woman more interested in dating and relationship woes.
This book was a version of expectation vs reality for me. I expected a women who suddenly discovered she had powers to learn to use them, but got a girl/woman more interested in dating and relationship woes.
January 12, 2022
This story sucked me in guys
Joely lives in a family of mages. So she’s been around magic all her life. But she’s a “nonner.” She has no magic herself. But one night, during a full moon, she does a charm for her best friend, hopefully it will bring her friend love. While she’s at it, she also does a charm for herself. One that will bring her greater understanding of herself. Well, well, well . . . Somehow her magic sparked. Not only is she a mage, but she descends from an ancient line of mages and receives an invitation to a prestigious organization of magic welders. The university is amazing, and so are her new group of friends . . . And the 3 brothers she met on her first day!
This book really hooked me, but then I love me a good academy story. There is an overarching storyline here that is part magic, part sleuths, some prophecy, and some sexy time thrown in. At first I thought it odd that she might have a thing with 3 brothers, however while they’re referred to as brothers on campus, they’re magic welding wolf shifters, so “brothers” is more like packmates. The oldest of the 3, Van, had a sibling that was murdered by the headmaster and they’re there to exact justice. The rest of her soon to be harem is rounded out by Marco, and Angus. So far, Angus is the only one she has been intimate with, although it’s clear than Van also has a thing for her. Marco is practically non-existent in this book and is the least fleshed out of the group. Although none of them are really fleshed out if I’m honest. I am a bit sad that there’s no jealous mean girl (my FAVORITE part of academy stories, but I digress . . . ) per se. She does have 2 sisters that go to this university, but were not invited to join this prestigious order for which she received an invitation. 1 of them seems to be cool with it, and the other is super jealous. I hope that’s not the extent of the resident mean girl for this series, or I’ll be disappointed.
The world building is pretty good, with some rich descriptions of the campus that will be her home for a while. This looks to be a 6-part series, but given how short this book is, I suspect that, with some editing, this story probably could have been condensed into 2 maybe 3 books. At least it’s a fast read, and I do intend on reading the next book.
Joely lives in a family of mages. So she’s been around magic all her life. But she’s a “nonner.” She has no magic herself. But one night, during a full moon, she does a charm for her best friend, hopefully it will bring her friend love. While she’s at it, she also does a charm for herself. One that will bring her greater understanding of herself. Well, well, well . . . Somehow her magic sparked. Not only is she a mage, but she descends from an ancient line of mages and receives an invitation to a prestigious organization of magic welders. The university is amazing, and so are her new group of friends . . . And the 3 brothers she met on her first day!
This book really hooked me, but then I love me a good academy story. There is an overarching storyline here that is part magic, part sleuths, some prophecy, and some sexy time thrown in. At first I thought it odd that she might have a thing with 3 brothers, however while they’re referred to as brothers on campus, they’re magic welding wolf shifters, so “brothers” is more like packmates. The oldest of the 3, Van, had a sibling that was murdered by the headmaster and they’re there to exact justice. The rest of her soon to be harem is rounded out by Marco, and Angus. So far, Angus is the only one she has been intimate with, although it’s clear than Van also has a thing for her. Marco is practically non-existent in this book and is the least fleshed out of the group. Although none of them are really fleshed out if I’m honest. I am a bit sad that there’s no jealous mean girl (my FAVORITE part of academy stories, but I digress . . . ) per se. She does have 2 sisters that go to this university, but were not invited to join this prestigious order for which she received an invitation. 1 of them seems to be cool with it, and the other is super jealous. I hope that’s not the extent of the resident mean girl for this series, or I’ll be disappointed.
The world building is pretty good, with some rich descriptions of the campus that will be her home for a while. This looks to be a 6-part series, but given how short this book is, I suspect that, with some editing, this story probably could have been condensed into 2 maybe 3 books. At least it’s a fast read, and I do intend on reading the next book.
August 7, 2023
O fato de eu ter demorado um mês para ler um livro de 222 páginas é sinal o suficiente do que eu achei dele.
A premissa é super interessante, mas não acontece absolutamente nada durante o livro. É só a Joely andando pra cima e pra baixo no campus e se interessando por, pelo menos 2, dos 3 irmãos. Que no final do livro fica subentendido que não são irmãos de sangue? Acho que menos pior, considerando que isso é um why choose.
O plot que foi colocado, literalmente, no último capítulo reativou meu interesse, mas como esses livros não estão no kindle unlimited, esse é o fim da linha pra mim.
A premissa é super interessante, mas não acontece absolutamente nada durante o livro. É só a Joely andando pra cima e pra baixo no campus e se interessando por, pelo menos 2, dos 3 irmãos. Que no final do livro fica subentendido que não são irmãos de sangue? Acho que menos pior, considerando que isso é um why choose.
O plot que foi colocado, literalmente, no último capítulo reativou meu interesse, mas como esses livros não estão no kindle unlimited, esse é o fim da linha pra mim.
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August 4, 2020
Before I begin my review for Dark Arts by Fiona Starr I would like to thank Booksprout for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest opinion.
An elite supernatural academy for magical beings, specifically witches, Darks Arts by Fiona Starr is a seductive, sensual and satisfying introduction to the Society of Ancient Magic Series. Three hunky werewolves, one whimsical witch and prophetic visions, Darks Arts is set to get your blood boiling and mind buzzing.
Dark Arts features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Reverse harem series (not so much in this first book)
○ Steamy scenes
○ Witches
○ Werewolves
○ Vampires
○ Supernatural academy
○ Magic
○ Fate and prophecies
○ Missing persons
My overall rating for Dark Arts is…
4 stars!
Harry Potter goes to college! Ok, no, I don’t think Mr Potter would appreciate the whole three-drop-dead-gorgeous-werewolves thing, but the similarities are there. Blakeborne University is Hogwarts but the magic is more advanced and the students are older and hornier. So, if I haven’t made myself clear, I LOVED this book! I’m a sucker for supernatural academies and don’t even get me started on book boyfriends and steamy sex! This series is listed as reverse harem so get psyched for the promise of passion!
Dark Arts (Society of Ancient Magic Book 1) is expected to be released on 6 August 2020! Preorder now from Amazon!
An elite supernatural academy for magical beings, specifically witches, Darks Arts by Fiona Starr is a seductive, sensual and satisfying introduction to the Society of Ancient Magic Series. Three hunky werewolves, one whimsical witch and prophetic visions, Darks Arts is set to get your blood boiling and mind buzzing.
Dark Arts features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Reverse harem series (not so much in this first book)
○ Steamy scenes
○ Witches
○ Werewolves
○ Vampires
○ Supernatural academy
○ Magic
○ Fate and prophecies
○ Missing persons
My overall rating for Dark Arts is…
4 stars!
Harry Potter goes to college! Ok, no, I don’t think Mr Potter would appreciate the whole three-drop-dead-gorgeous-werewolves thing, but the similarities are there. Blakeborne University is Hogwarts but the magic is more advanced and the students are older and hornier. So, if I haven’t made myself clear, I LOVED this book! I’m a sucker for supernatural academies and don’t even get me started on book boyfriends and steamy sex! This series is listed as reverse harem so get psyched for the promise of passion!
Dark Arts (Society of Ancient Magic Book 1) is expected to be released on 6 August 2020! Preorder now from Amazon!
September 27, 2025
3 "Average" Stars
The book starts off with FMC, Joely, who is a non-magic user. She grew up in a family of mages as the only one without magic. When she secretly finds a non-magic grimoire, she performs a spell and unlocks her magic! The Society of Ancient Magic shows up the next morning to invite Joely to join their ranks and attend a special private magic academy. There, Joely meets three boys/men who have her feeling all kinds of crazy things…
The magic system: I don’t want to throw stones here, but so far the magic system has been mostly overlooked. This was majorly disappointing. When we’re talking about a fantasy book full of witches/mages as main characters, I feel like the author should make this a bigger part of the story. We don’t know anything (absolutely zero) about ANY of the ancient magic races. We don’t know anything about the type of magic our FMC has. The book drops names, but gives no descriptions or abilities. The entire magic system is glossed over, and nobody is really using magic beyond summoning food or having clothes delivered.
The world-building is mediocre at best. I don’t really know much about this world at all. Here’s what we know:
1. There are magic users and non-magic users.
2. Vampires and wolf shifters exist. Is this widely known, or is it a secret? I have no idea.
Those two points are literally all we know about the world. I’m assuming this is a fantasy world, but I can’t even be sure of that. This might be a PNR, I dunno.
The romance started off super sweet. At first I was like, “Awww…this guy is so sweet and nice. They’re taking their time to get to know each other, it’s wonderful!” Then they literally have sex like a second later, and he ghosts her. The rest of the guys act like jerkwads until they suddenly need her help—even though they know she’s their mate. FMC takes dickface back with hardly an explanation, they immediately have sex again, and then she decides to help the guys on their quest for vengeance. The end.
So, basically, this book was a prequel. Nothing really happened. Nothing was described or explained except Joely meeting three brothers. Done.
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The book starts off with FMC, Joely, who is a non-magic user. She grew up in a family of mages as the only one without magic. When she secretly finds a non-magic grimoire, she performs a spell and unlocks her magic! The Society of Ancient Magic shows up the next morning to invite Joely to join their ranks and attend a special private magic academy. There, Joely meets three boys/men who have her feeling all kinds of crazy things…
The magic system: I don’t want to throw stones here, but so far the magic system has been mostly overlooked. This was majorly disappointing. When we’re talking about a fantasy book full of witches/mages as main characters, I feel like the author should make this a bigger part of the story. We don’t know anything (absolutely zero) about ANY of the ancient magic races. We don’t know anything about the type of magic our FMC has. The book drops names, but gives no descriptions or abilities. The entire magic system is glossed over, and nobody is really using magic beyond summoning food or having clothes delivered.
The world-building is mediocre at best. I don’t really know much about this world at all. Here’s what we know:
1. There are magic users and non-magic users.
2. Vampires and wolf shifters exist. Is this widely known, or is it a secret? I have no idea.
Those two points are literally all we know about the world. I’m assuming this is a fantasy world, but I can’t even be sure of that. This might be a PNR, I dunno.
The romance started off super sweet. At first I was like, “Awww…this guy is so sweet and nice. They’re taking their time to get to know each other, it’s wonderful!” Then they literally have sex like a second later, and he ghosts her. The rest of the guys act like jerkwads until they suddenly need her help—even though they know she’s their mate. FMC takes dickface back with hardly an explanation, they immediately have sex again, and then she decides to help the guys on their quest for vengeance. The end.
So, basically, this book was a prequel. Nothing really happened. Nothing was described or explained except Joely meeting three brothers. Done.
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April 23, 2021
Decent story with all the hallmarks befitting an Academy RH story. It's quite YA with superficial at times a bit self-involved, self-centered characters who get lost in their own drama.
World building is minimal, character development lacking and the romance very high school.
The writing style was a bit more of an issue for me. For starters it's written in present tense which unless you're writing a report is fairly difficult to keep straight. So a fair bit of editing needed there.
It tends to get overly descriptive, not so much in the lengths or details of the descriptions but more in choice of words used. all very dramatic. Overuse of dramatic expressions for the sake of using said expressions rather than actually adding anything to the story.
e.g. like she suddenly 'boiled with rage', but there was no trigger, no cause, it may sound dramatic, but really just makes you feel like you skipped a step, leaving you wondering what you missed, what happened, where that rage came from...
Overall I gotta say I liked her first Academy RH story a lot better. More fun and the characters had actual 'character'. It's been a year, might have to re-read it to see if I still feel the same.
At this point I'm not certain if I want to continue this story.
World building is minimal, character development lacking and the romance very high school.
The writing style was a bit more of an issue for me. For starters it's written in present tense which unless you're writing a report is fairly difficult to keep straight. So a fair bit of editing needed there.
It tends to get overly descriptive, not so much in the lengths or details of the descriptions but more in choice of words used. all very dramatic. Overuse of dramatic expressions for the sake of using said expressions rather than actually adding anything to the story.
e.g. like she suddenly 'boiled with rage', but there was no trigger, no cause, it may sound dramatic, but really just makes you feel like you skipped a step, leaving you wondering what you missed, what happened, where that rage came from...
Overall I gotta say I liked her first Academy RH story a lot better. More fun and the characters had actual 'character'. It's been a year, might have to re-read it to see if I still feel the same.
At this point I'm not certain if I want to continue this story.
May 4, 2024
Things just happen in this book with no weight to any of it, despite the protagonist’s best efforts to tell us constantly how overwhelming and magical it all is. A girl is mentioned once, and then when she disappears, our protagonist talks about how strange it is that she’s gone. The protagonist’s mom collapses and goes to the hospital; this is never mentioned again. The whole book leads up to The Initiation (which I thought was happening the first night of magic school?? But maybe I misread.). When The Initiation happens and our protagonist discovers dark secrets… she leaves The Initiation to go have sex with one of the hot werewolves.
But I’m exhausted and I read it in like an hour, and it kept me from just refreshing the same four apps for that hour.
But I’m exhausted and I read it in like an hour, and it kept me from just refreshing the same four apps for that hour.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2024
This was not good I'm sad
Starting to lose faith in my "stuff your kindle day" fantasy romance stash
Starting to lose faith in my "stuff your kindle day" fantasy romance stash
November 21, 2020
Quick and fun read!
SYNOPSIS: Joely is non-magical being who grew up in a magical household. On the night of the full moon, she and her best friend cast a charm and suddenly a well of ancient magic has opened up inside of Joely. She is automatically accepted into a university and the prestigious Society for Ancient Magic. She meets the three wolf shifters Van, Marco, and Angus who are trying to uncover the secret dealings and mysteries surrounding the Society.
WHAT I LIKED: I liked that this was a quick and fun read. It was entertaining throughout, and though Angus got the majority of the romance for this book, the group dynamic is set in a solid foundation for Joely to join in and investigate the happenings of the Society, as well as build on the romantic feelings that are already ingrained into her.
The book ends on slight cliffhanger; we understand more of what is happening within the Society and why the wolves are there, but there are still multiple unanswered questions and it’s the perfect set up for the next book. Overall, a quick (it only took me 2 hours) and enjoyable read.
CHARACTERS:
Joely: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angus: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Van: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marco: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Roz: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SYNOPSIS: Joely is non-magical being who grew up in a magical household. On the night of the full moon, she and her best friend cast a charm and suddenly a well of ancient magic has opened up inside of Joely. She is automatically accepted into a university and the prestigious Society for Ancient Magic. She meets the three wolf shifters Van, Marco, and Angus who are trying to uncover the secret dealings and mysteries surrounding the Society.
WHAT I LIKED: I liked that this was a quick and fun read. It was entertaining throughout, and though Angus got the majority of the romance for this book, the group dynamic is set in a solid foundation for Joely to join in and investigate the happenings of the Society, as well as build on the romantic feelings that are already ingrained into her.
The book ends on slight cliffhanger; we understand more of what is happening within the Society and why the wolves are there, but there are still multiple unanswered questions and it’s the perfect set up for the next book. Overall, a quick (it only took me 2 hours) and enjoyable read.
CHARACTERS:
Joely: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angus: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Van: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marco: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Roz: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 8, 2020
She’s not who she thought she was. Joely grew up with mage parents and two sisters with magic but she didn’t have any, which isn’t unusual in magical families. But in her early twenties she and her best friend perform a simple spell for non-magicals under a full lunar eclipse sparks magic in her and she sees a dream where she thinks she dies. The next day a woman from the magical university comes to take her there and also tells her she has ancient magic and will be inducted into a special society. But her first week she has extremes highs and lows. She finds three men she is drawn to, loves school, but finds out a secret about her identity and her genealogy. Now she wants answers to her heritage, and why girls keep going missing from the school. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
August 11, 2020
‘Dark Arts’ is the 1st book in the Society of Ancient Magic series. After Joley’s powers are sparked she defies her father’s wishes and runs off to the academy. She has an instant attraction and connection to the brothers Van, Angus, and Marco. She quickly acts on her attraction with Angus, but there is a slow burn that begins with all three. There is added mystery and intrigue with Joely’s magical background including the drama within her family, not to mention the disappearing students. The story ends with a cliffhanger of sorts revealing the boy’s intentions and Joely’s destiny. The author gives you just barely enough info about the characters to keep you on the edge while slowly revealing agendas and secrets. This first book definitely foreshadows a hellavu lot of drama, intrigue, and action.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2020
"Dark Arts was absolutely amazing! I've recently started to read RH stories, the moment I read the blurb I knew I needed this story in my life. I'm so glad I read this book because it was pure perfection. Lately the RH I've been reading are set on academy and schools but they tend to be bully tropes too and Dark Arts wasn't at all a bully story! . Van, Angus and Marco were phenomenal characters and I loved them with all my heart. Three different personalities and each one of them melted my heart though we didn't get to know Marco much. I don't want to give details about the story but Marco had his reason for staying away from Joely. Secrets, mystery and hidden motives combined in this first book of the Society of Ancient Magic series. A story that stole my heart and I cant wait to continue the series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
August 6, 2020
I think, this book was an awesome start to a great series. So many things were thrown at me while reading this book that I have so many questions with no answers that I am dying for book 2 so maybe those questions will be answered! I loved the suspense and the mystery that this book brought. The little twists so far have been riveting; the last one in the book was a shocker! I can't wait to see how the chemistry/connection between Joely and her three guys evolves.; bring on the drama! I would highly recommend this book and this fantastic author!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2023
3.5 stars
This was good, intriguing, and felt like it should have been longer. I know the book description says 232 pages, but it really felt like half that.
While Ms. Starr did a great job with world building and an okay job at characterization (first books are hard in that area), there were still some places that were confusing.
An example is when Coach is talking and suddenly Joley is asked if they know her. Who asked? The Coach? No, it’s a student. Minor thing but it’s written in a way that doesn’t make sense. There are a few instances of this, minor plot points that go nowhere, and questionable reactions to situations.
This was good, intriguing, and felt like it should have been longer. I know the book description says 232 pages, but it really felt like half that.
While Ms. Starr did a great job with world building and an okay job at characterization (first books are hard in that area), there were still some places that were confusing.
An example is when Coach is talking and suddenly Joley is asked if they know her. Who asked? The Coach? No, it’s a student. Minor thing but it’s written in a way that doesn’t make sense. There are a few instances of this, minor plot points that go nowhere, and questionable reactions to situations.
August 4, 2020
Joely always thought she didn't have magic while the rest of her family did have it.
But on that night of the full moon with her friend she unlocks her magic.
Next she is offered to go to a special school. She decides to go.
What follows is friendship with the other girls at her floor, secrets from her past like that she is adopted and more, some hot guys with more secrets and a missing girl.
Great read with action, love, friendship, family, trust and more.
Can't wait to read what happens next because the story isn't finished yet.
But on that night of the full moon with her friend she unlocks her magic.
Next she is offered to go to a special school. She decides to go.
What follows is friendship with the other girls at her floor, secrets from her past like that she is adopted and more, some hot guys with more secrets and a missing girl.
Great read with action, love, friendship, family, trust and more.
Can't wait to read what happens next because the story isn't finished yet.
August 12, 2020
Wow what a wicked way to kick off a series
Wow this book takes you on an epic ride filled with so many truths coming out to create a great storyline. With a great female character in Joely we see her magic spark which changes everything for her. Once arriving at the university we see her bump into Van and his brothers Angus and Marco.
From here we get to see this come to light through this twisty ride to leave you hanging at the end when she finds out more about herself.
Totally need the next book.
Wow this book takes you on an epic ride filled with so many truths coming out to create a great storyline. With a great female character in Joely we see her magic spark which changes everything for her. Once arriving at the university we see her bump into Van and his brothers Angus and Marco.
From here we get to see this come to light through this twisty ride to leave you hanging at the end when she finds out more about herself.
Totally need the next book.
August 13, 2020
This is the first book in a new RH Academy series. There is a young woman who lives is a magical world whose entire family has magic except her then bam after one spell her magic is awakened so off to magic school she goes where she meets 3 sexy men and there are mysteries to solve all the while trying to master her new magic....this book was really good kept me reading late into the night and I am looking forward to seeing the author takes this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2020
Must Read
I absolutely loved this book. It held my attention from the first page to the last. Her sisters are complete crap jerks and her mom & dad is obviously hiding rap and putting her in the middle of something she knew nothing about. The boys 🙄 van is a jerk I understand why but still he didn’t have to be rude . Gus , Gus, Gus 🙄🙄 you made her feel played ( because you listened to your brother but still ………… men 🙄🙄🙄🙄) Finally mister seems quit and shy I need to know more about him. I can’t wait for book 2
I absolutely loved this book. It held my attention from the first page to the last. Her sisters are complete crap jerks and her mom & dad is obviously hiding rap and putting her in the middle of something she knew nothing about. The boys 🙄 van is a jerk I understand why but still he didn’t have to be rude . Gus , Gus, Gus 🙄🙄 you made her feel played ( because you listened to your brother but still ………… men 🙄🙄🙄🙄) Finally mister seems quit and shy I need to know more about him. I can’t wait for book 2
June 28, 2024
Joelle found her powers
Joelle was fine with being the only nonner in the family. She finds a spell book in her parents storage boxes. She decides to take it to help her friend with a boy she likes. Something simple. She also decides to look for answers for herself too. That's where things go weird for Joley. Her friends spell went just fine, but when it was turn things, magical things started to happen.
Very slow burn and not RH as this book suggests. Maybe book 2 will pick up.
Joelle was fine with being the only nonner in the family. She finds a spell book in her parents storage boxes. She decides to take it to help her friend with a boy she likes. Something simple. She also decides to look for answers for herself too. That's where things go weird for Joley. Her friends spell went just fine, but when it was turn things, magical things started to happen.
Very slow burn and not RH as this book suggests. Maybe book 2 will pick up.
November 5, 2025
Discovery of magic
She loved her whole life as a non magic even though she came from a family of magic users.
Until one spell designed for non magic users awakens her magic and all hell breaks loose.
Lies and omissions from her family, an invitation for a magic school and the Ancient Society (cult like)
In this new life secrets need to be discovered and a couple of males catch her eyes and there is a pull toward them.
Prophecies... People disappearing and behind it all they will have to discover what is going on.
She loved her whole life as a non magic even though she came from a family of magic users.
Until one spell designed for non magic users awakens her magic and all hell breaks loose.
Lies and omissions from her family, an invitation for a magic school and the Ancient Society (cult like)
In this new life secrets need to be discovered and a couple of males catch her eyes and there is a pull toward them.
Prophecies... People disappearing and behind it all they will have to discover what is going on.
August 5, 2020
Joely has been a non-mage her whole life. When her and her friend Nessa find a book and she tries a spell out she suddenly unlocks her magical side and receives an invitation to a prestigious magical school. There she navigates her powers and learns about herself and also meets a handsome boy or three. It's intriguing from the start and hard to put down once you start. I really enjoyed the plot and characters. I volunteered to read this book via Booksprout.
August 6, 2020
This book was awesome!!!! Joely goes from being a non magic person to wham! A magical person. Now she is swept up into a different college being introduced to an ancient society. But not all is what it seems. She meets Van, Marcos and Angus along the way. Now she realizes what needs to happen. I can not wait for the next book!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 9, 2020
Blimey where do i start with this book? Strong-willed, wise-cracking non-witch gets powers........check, gets signed up by a renowned magic school.........check, hot, growly, grumpy guys.........check and a few secret backstories...........double check! Including with that Wolves, Witches, Vampires and b****y sisters. All what makes for a damn fine read. Which i really enjoyed reading. Cant wait for book 2 now
August 10, 2020
I liked this story. It mixed magic and mystery together to give a good story that was hard to put down. I was hooked from the first chapter as I had to find out what was going on as there seemed to be a few secrets running around as the story progressed. I liked the characters and the way secrets and mysteries were hinted and leaked out. Plus the story was told from different views to add more information and help the story along. Just a good book.
August 13, 2020
Dark Arts (Society of Ancient Magic #1) by Fiona Starr is an awesome story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this awesome series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read the rest of this awesome series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about magic and paranormal romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 14, 2020
Dark Arts is a good start to the Society of Ancient Magic series. In this book we get introduced to the characters and learn about the school. This entertaining story is filled with magic, mystery, suspense, drama, intrigue, passion and so much more. I like that we got multiple pov's making this story that much better. After that ending, I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
January 27, 2025
3.5 stars
It's the start of why choose fantasy story, and it feels very much like just the start. It ends with some prophecy and visions and what are essentially extremely vague but big promises for what the rest of the series will hold. I'm not 100% sure I want to continue with the series - it wasn't *bad* but it didn't grip me. A quick read though, so worth it if your jam is fantasy-romance-why-choose-academy-prophecy stuff.
It's the start of why choose fantasy story, and it feels very much like just the start. It ends with some prophecy and visions and what are essentially extremely vague but big promises for what the rest of the series will hold. I'm not 100% sure I want to continue with the series - it wasn't *bad* but it didn't grip me. A quick read though, so worth it if your jam is fantasy-romance-why-choose-academy-prophecy stuff.
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