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Scholomance #9
Scholomance 9
The Devil's Academy
The struggle between Cole and the elder goddess Samara is coming to a head.
And Cole will stop at nothing until she has submitted to him in body and soul and renounced her holy ways.
Even if he has to storm the elder heavens to tear her from her throne.
The struggle between Cole and the elder goddess Samara is coming to a head.
And Cole will stop at nothing until she has submitted to him in body and soul and renounced her holy ways.
Even if he has to storm the elder heavens to tear her from her throne.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2021
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August 25, 2021
This is likely the last of these books I will read. I really tried (especially since a friend bought them for me).
The characters for the most part are not likable, or interesting. The "mystery" about the MCs past is unimportant. Each book is basically the same with the location and spell names changed to make it "different." There is no real progression and after 9 books he is still adding students to his harem. Like the plot formula, that got old in book 2.
I suspect once this series is finished, there will be enough actual plot to make one book once the repetitive fluff is taken out.
The characters for the most part are not likable, or interesting. The "mystery" about the MCs past is unimportant. Each book is basically the same with the location and spell names changed to make it "different." There is no real progression and after 9 books he is still adding students to his harem. Like the plot formula, that got old in book 2.
I suspect once this series is finished, there will be enough actual plot to make one book once the repetitive fluff is taken out.
April 9, 2021
Maybe the most formulaic of these books yet which makes it utterly predictable. I keep reading these books for the premise as I like what it is trying to do, but every book is really starting to disappoint me with the execution. Always Cole and his coven will go up against yet another overwhelming threat and as always will overcome it because it turns out Cole is just that strong and he brute forces his way out of every situation. There’s no cleverness, no twists and no turns. There’s just a straight line from point A to B.
Add on top of that adult scenes that I am starting to think might actually be copy and pasted from each other as they are all so similar that its impossible to tell them apart, and this book no longer has much going for it.
Finally there is the climax of what has been a 3 book arc and that left me wanting again as
There is one big reveal at the end of the end of the novel, but if you’re anything like me you’re not going to be surprised as the author has been anything but subtle with his foreshadowing for this one.
Once again I go back to what I said earlier about the fact that I read these books for the premise. I like the concept of the most powerful witch in existence being the only male witch in existence and him forming a coven of witches to fight as one of the bad guys. There’s a lot there that’s unique and has a lot of promise, but the books are starting to get to the point where I am not sure I want to keep reading. Each book is a little more bland than the last because as the series keeps dipping into the same bag of tricks over and over again, and I am less and less interested with each repetition.
Add on top of that adult scenes that I am starting to think might actually be copy and pasted from each other as they are all so similar that its impossible to tell them apart, and this book no longer has much going for it.
Finally there is the climax of what has been a 3 book arc and that left me wanting again as
There is one big reveal at the end of the end of the novel, but if you’re anything like me you’re not going to be surprised as the author has been anything but subtle with his foreshadowing for this one.
Once again I go back to what I said earlier about the fact that I read these books for the premise. I like the concept of the most powerful witch in existence being the only male witch in existence and him forming a coven of witches to fight as one of the bad guys. There’s a lot there that’s unique and has a lot of promise, but the books are starting to get to the point where I am not sure I want to keep reading. Each book is a little more bland than the last because as the series keeps dipping into the same bag of tricks over and over again, and I am less and less interested with each repetition.
January 8, 2026
A Climactic Battle and a Formula Tested: Scholomance 9 Reaches a Tipping Point
For dedicated readers of Logan Jacobs's Scholomance series, the ninth installment is where the rubber meets the road—or, more fittingly, where dark magic meets the gates of heaven. This book concludes the three-part arc against the elder goddess Samara, finally delivering the promised, epic showdown as Cole and his coven storm her celestial domain to force her submission. It’s a make-or-break moment for the series: a book packed with climactic action and a significant lore reveal that will satisfy core fans, but one that also stretches its well-worn formula to a breaking point for others. I’m giving it a shaky 3 out of 5 stars.
Key Themes
Conquest and Absolute Dominance: The core drive of the series reaches its zenith here. The conflict is no longer about survival or schoolyard politics; it’s about a mortal witch violently imposing his will on a divine being. The book explores this through the entirety of Cole's crusade into the "elder heavens," framing his victory not just in battle, but in the total subjugation of Samara’s body, mind, and faith.
The Weight of Legacy and Identity: A major theme comes to a head with a long-teased revelation about Cole’s true nature. The story grapples with the question of whether power is earned or inherited, using this late-game twist to reframe his entire journey and immense abilities, for better or worse.
The Strain of a Growing Harem: An unintentional but palpable theme is the narrative challenge of an ever-expanding cast. With a coven now so large it resembles a small army, meaningful interaction between Cole and individual members becomes scarce. As one reviewer put it, the characters often feel like "props" in Cole’s story rather than developed partners.
Character Analysis
Cole: Our overpowered protagonist remains frustratingly static. He faces a goddess yet undergoes no real introspection or growth. His solution to every problem, as critics note, is to be "just that strong" and "brute force his way" through. The book’s final revelation about his origins feels less like character development and more like an assigned pedigree to justify his power.
The Coven: The women continue to be the series' biggest missed opportunity. They are powerful and loyal, but with so many in the mix, they largely function as a collective magical battery and harem. Promised developments, like the long-building tension with Professor Vanessa, continue to be deferred, leaving character arcs feeling stagnant.
Samara: As the primary antagonist for three books, her defeat is the central event. However, the confrontation can feel predetermined, with the journey to her throne often cited as more engaging than the final psychological or emotional payoff.
Writing Style & Pacing
Jacobs’s prose is, as always, functional and propulsive, prioritizing fast-paced action and steamy scenes. The pacing in the first half is a slog, filled with what many readers call obvious "filler"—repetitive travel sequences, formulaic monster encounters, and the series’ infamous, lengthy adult scenes that some admit to skipping entirely. However, once the assault on Samara’s domain kicks off, the book finds its rhythm, delivering the large-scale magical battles and "pulse-pounding" action that fans crave.
What I Liked/Disliked
Liked:
The climax of the Samara arc provides a real sense of closure and features some of the series’ best large-scale battle sequences.
The lore reveal at the end, while heavy-handed, fundamentally changes the stakes and will dictate the direction of the remaining books.
For series loyalists, it delivers the specific blend of dark fantasy, power trips, and "sexy times" they signed up for.
Disliked:
Relentless Predictability: The plot is a "straight line from point A to B" with no clever twists. Victories feel earned by fiat, not ingenuity.
The Formula Fatigue is Real: The copy-paste feel of intimate scenes and the repetitive "gather power, fight, conquer" cycle have worn thin over nine books.
Shallow Payoff: After a three-book buildup, the resolution with Samara can feel abrupt and thematically hollow, prioritizing conquest over meaningful conflict.
Conclusion & Recommendation
Scholomance 9 is a divisive entry that perfectly encapsulates the series’ appeal and its flaws. It’s a crucial read for plot progression but a frustrating experience for anyone seeking depth.
Final Verdict: Read this only if you are already invested in Cole’s saga and need to see the Samara arc conclude. The action-packed climax and major reveal make it necessary for completists. Do not start the series here, and if you’ve found the last few books to be repetitive slogs, this might be your logical DNF point. It’s the ultimate popcorn read for fans of uncomplicated power fantasy, but the magic is showing serious signs of fading.
For dedicated readers of Logan Jacobs's Scholomance series, the ninth installment is where the rubber meets the road—or, more fittingly, where dark magic meets the gates of heaven. This book concludes the three-part arc against the elder goddess Samara, finally delivering the promised, epic showdown as Cole and his coven storm her celestial domain to force her submission. It’s a make-or-break moment for the series: a book packed with climactic action and a significant lore reveal that will satisfy core fans, but one that also stretches its well-worn formula to a breaking point for others. I’m giving it a shaky 3 out of 5 stars.
Key Themes
Conquest and Absolute Dominance: The core drive of the series reaches its zenith here. The conflict is no longer about survival or schoolyard politics; it’s about a mortal witch violently imposing his will on a divine being. The book explores this through the entirety of Cole's crusade into the "elder heavens," framing his victory not just in battle, but in the total subjugation of Samara’s body, mind, and faith.
The Weight of Legacy and Identity: A major theme comes to a head with a long-teased revelation about Cole’s true nature. The story grapples with the question of whether power is earned or inherited, using this late-game twist to reframe his entire journey and immense abilities, for better or worse.
The Strain of a Growing Harem: An unintentional but palpable theme is the narrative challenge of an ever-expanding cast. With a coven now so large it resembles a small army, meaningful interaction between Cole and individual members becomes scarce. As one reviewer put it, the characters often feel like "props" in Cole’s story rather than developed partners.
Character Analysis
Cole: Our overpowered protagonist remains frustratingly static. He faces a goddess yet undergoes no real introspection or growth. His solution to every problem, as critics note, is to be "just that strong" and "brute force his way" through. The book’s final revelation about his origins feels less like character development and more like an assigned pedigree to justify his power.
The Coven: The women continue to be the series' biggest missed opportunity. They are powerful and loyal, but with so many in the mix, they largely function as a collective magical battery and harem. Promised developments, like the long-building tension with Professor Vanessa, continue to be deferred, leaving character arcs feeling stagnant.
Samara: As the primary antagonist for three books, her defeat is the central event. However, the confrontation can feel predetermined, with the journey to her throne often cited as more engaging than the final psychological or emotional payoff.
Writing Style & Pacing
Jacobs’s prose is, as always, functional and propulsive, prioritizing fast-paced action and steamy scenes. The pacing in the first half is a slog, filled with what many readers call obvious "filler"—repetitive travel sequences, formulaic monster encounters, and the series’ infamous, lengthy adult scenes that some admit to skipping entirely. However, once the assault on Samara’s domain kicks off, the book finds its rhythm, delivering the large-scale magical battles and "pulse-pounding" action that fans crave.
What I Liked/Disliked
Liked:
The climax of the Samara arc provides a real sense of closure and features some of the series’ best large-scale battle sequences.
The lore reveal at the end, while heavy-handed, fundamentally changes the stakes and will dictate the direction of the remaining books.
For series loyalists, it delivers the specific blend of dark fantasy, power trips, and "sexy times" they signed up for.
Disliked:
Relentless Predictability: The plot is a "straight line from point A to B" with no clever twists. Victories feel earned by fiat, not ingenuity.
The Formula Fatigue is Real: The copy-paste feel of intimate scenes and the repetitive "gather power, fight, conquer" cycle have worn thin over nine books.
Shallow Payoff: After a three-book buildup, the resolution with Samara can feel abrupt and thematically hollow, prioritizing conquest over meaningful conflict.
Conclusion & Recommendation
Scholomance 9 is a divisive entry that perfectly encapsulates the series’ appeal and its flaws. It’s a crucial read for plot progression but a frustrating experience for anyone seeking depth.
Final Verdict: Read this only if you are already invested in Cole’s saga and need to see the Samara arc conclude. The action-packed climax and major reveal make it necessary for completists. Do not start the series here, and if you’ve found the last few books to be repetitive slogs, this might be your logical DNF point. It’s the ultimate popcorn read for fans of uncomplicated power fantasy, but the magic is showing serious signs of fading.
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July 25, 2025As predicted?
Only still reading this series to see where it ends up. Everything is always just too perfect for cole. I mean they just happened to find everything they need for an ancient potion in a matter of moments, not once, but twice. I was shocked when Cole actually took a hit for once, but it still didn't really do anything to him. I don't even read the sex parts since book 2, as they are just excessive. Thankfully its easy to skip since its an entire chapter. I have also started skimming through the whole letting in the dark power and the pain, as they are pretty much just filler to make the book longer. And 3books for one antagonist is too much, since she wasn't even the final boss.
Only still reading this series to see where it ends up. Everything is always just too perfect for cole. I mean they just happened to find everything they need for an ancient potion in a matter of moments, not once, but twice. I was shocked when Cole actually took a hit for once, but it still didn't really do anything to him. I don't even read the sex parts since book 2, as they are just excessive. Thankfully its easy to skip since its an entire chapter. I have also started skimming through the whole letting in the dark power and the pain, as they are pretty much just filler to make the book longer. And 3books for one antagonist is too much, since she wasn't even the final boss.
August 11, 2021
This might be the best one yet.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Much like the rest of this series, once I started reading it was difficult to stop. The final and third artifact is within Cole's and his lady's grasp as their battle with Samara looms before them. Things grow more and more challenging with every inch. And, a secret is revealed that will change everything. I look forward reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
I really enjoyed reading this book. Much like the rest of this series, once I started reading it was difficult to stop. The final and third artifact is within Cole's and his lady's grasp as their battle with Samara looms before them. Things grow more and more challenging with every inch. And, a secret is revealed that will change everything. I look forward reading more about these characters and their further adventures. This book is definitely worth reading.
April 7, 2021
Pulse pounding brilliance!
Another thrilling and exciting entry in the Scholomance series, and the best one yet!
With Cole searching for the final relic and his contribution with Samara looming around the corner, I couldn't put this book down until I'd finished it!
And yet again, another hot and sexy end to a fantastic book, and a twist revelation that has my already eager for the next book!
Another thrilling and exciting entry in the Scholomance series, and the best one yet!
With Cole searching for the final relic and his contribution with Samara looming around the corner, I couldn't put this book down until I'd finished it!
And yet again, another hot and sexy end to a fantastic book, and a twist revelation that has my already eager for the next book!
April 28, 2021
I keep coming back for more!!
Mr. Jacobs,
Just keep on writing this awesome tale!! I love the characters, the story line, the different plots and the way it just flows.
I can't wait until Cole takes prof. Vanessa as one of his coven women.
I am hoping that you are working on the next book in the series and I will try to wait patiently until it comes out.
Once again Mr Jacobs awesome series!!
Mr. Jacobs,
Just keep on writing this awesome tale!! I love the characters, the story line, the different plots and the way it just flows.
I can't wait until Cole takes prof. Vanessa as one of his coven women.
I am hoping that you are working on the next book in the series and I will try to wait patiently until it comes out.
Once again Mr Jacobs awesome series!!
April 13, 2021
So evil and yet so so good.
This series just keeps getting better. Lots of action as Cole and his coven of kick-ass wicca take on the Elder Goddess Samara. Lots of really great action scenes really help sell the final battle between them. A great ending and an awesome segway to the next installment in this series.
This series just keeps getting better. Lots of action as Cole and his coven of kick-ass wicca take on the Elder Goddess Samara. Lots of really great action scenes really help sell the final battle between them. A great ending and an awesome segway to the next installment in this series.
April 7, 2021
Best one yet
This is the best one yet action from start to finish and more character development between cole and vanessa and we finally get some answers at the end i just cant wait till the next one!!
This is the best one yet action from start to finish and more character development between cole and vanessa and we finally get some answers at the end i just cant wait till the next one!!
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April 7, 2021Perfect as usual
Once again another great adventure with Cole and his coven. The battle with Samara finally takes place and it is very satisfying. Glad they finally got back to the school
Once again another great adventure with Cole and his coven. The battle with Samara finally takes place and it is very satisfying. Glad they finally got back to the school
April 7, 2021
Great addition to great series
The only bad thing about this book is that I just finished it and now I have to wait so long for the next one to come out! I enjoy a lot of this authors work, but this series is my favorite.
The only bad thing about this book is that I just finished it and now I have to wait so long for the next one to come out! I enjoy a lot of this authors work, but this series is my favorite.
April 8, 2021
Holy fucking shit!!!
Ok so spoiler alert if you don’t want to know don’t read
Logan jacobs you are one bad SOB I just knew it would be Vanessa this book but nope, and then at the very end you just throw in that cole is Lucifer reborn as a little tid but damn you!!!!
Ok so spoiler alert if you don’t want to know don’t read
Logan jacobs you are one bad SOB I just knew it would be Vanessa this book but nope, and then at the very end you just throw in that cole is Lucifer reborn as a little tid but damn you!!!!
April 9, 2021
The best book in the series
All fights and even passion scenes improved much in this book. I hope to see Vanesa in coven soon. Would be good to see Luna joining with her to add more crazy.
All fights and even passion scenes improved much in this book. I hope to see Vanesa in coven soon. Would be good to see Luna joining with her to add more crazy.
April 10, 2021
Master of the unholy
Truly this is was epic dark work of fiction, the story is incredibly compelling, and the overall world and characters are fantastic! I eagerly await the next in this journey of the holy and unholy realms!
Truly this is was epic dark work of fiction, the story is incredibly compelling, and the overall world and characters are fantastic! I eagerly await the next in this journey of the holy and unholy realms!
May 6, 2021
Great series
I enjoy this series quite a bit, i think there is too many sex scenes, and when i do skim over them they seem the same as the last 5 but i can skip those parts, over all good plot and i liked it and thats all that matters.
I enjoy this series quite a bit, i think there is too many sex scenes, and when i do skim over them they seem the same as the last 5 but i can skip those parts, over all good plot and i liked it and thats all that matters.
December 30, 2021
I like some of Logan Jacob's other books, so I gave this series a try - it's a mystical school harem book, which I'm fine with. The pacing is good, the writing is fine, the sex is palatable, the developments are predictable but I'm into it. Let's see where he takes me.
April 7, 2021
Need 10 like now
This is getting even better I just know my mind is going to be blown again towards the end of the series just like in this book
This is getting even better I just know my mind is going to be blown again towards the end of the series just like in this book
April 7, 2021
This book is great!
I like how the coven finally completes its task and they do it with style. The endings great and I can’t wait for book ten.
I like how the coven finally completes its task and they do it with style. The endings great and I can’t wait for book ten.
April 9, 2021
Incredible
Cant wait for more. Have enjoyed this series thoroughly. Always interesting plot turns and twists. Not to mention some resolving plot lines in this one. Great read
Cant wait for more. Have enjoyed this series thoroughly. Always interesting plot turns and twists. Not to mention some resolving plot lines in this one. Great read
April 9, 2021
Great Book
This one was the best one yet.. Great book I can't wait until the next.. this is one of the best series.
This one was the best one yet.. Great book I can't wait until the next.. this is one of the best series.
April 9, 2021
Wow
Fantastic installment into the series. The epic battles and great dialogue really made this book stand out in this already amazing series.
Fantastic installment into the series. The epic battles and great dialogue really made this book stand out in this already amazing series.
April 10, 2021
Good
So dark! I love it! So many sexy times to be had, and lots of action. And what a cliffhanger at the end!
So dark! I love it! So many sexy times to be had, and lots of action. And what a cliffhanger at the end!
April 14, 2021
More
I just need more of the series is great storyline plot characters everything and the Cliffhanger should keep one you to come back from more
I just need more of the series is great storyline plot characters everything and the Cliffhanger should keep one you to come back from more
April 15, 2021
Excellent
As with every story by this author another incredible entertaining adult fantasy!!! Great adult fun, powerful characters and a fun MC to read about!!! More more
As with every story by this author another incredible entertaining adult fantasy!!! Great adult fun, powerful characters and a fun MC to read about!!! More more
April 18, 2021
Excellent sex scenes
Great series can’t wait for more sexual antics to come. That explains why Cole has so much power to wield
Great series can’t wait for more sexual antics to come. That explains why Cole has so much power to wield
April 22, 2021
Scholomance 9!!!
Thins series is always great and I can't wait for book 10. The cliffhanger always keeps you wanting to know what is next.
Thins series is always great and I can't wait for book 10. The cliffhanger always keeps you wanting to know what is next.
April 26, 2021
Scholomance 9.
Just a really good series from Jacobs, and this one answers what most of us have been expecting..
Look forward to the next
Just a really good series from Jacobs, and this one answers what most of us have been expecting..
Look forward to the next
April 27, 2021
Ok 10 needs to hurry lol
Was curious how the story would go with the goddess, loved the ending how it came about and explained some of the previous questions
Was curious how the story would go with the goddess, loved the ending how it came about and explained some of the previous questions
May 19, 2021
So dark!
Another great addition to this series. Cole takes the fight to the gates of heaven with his coven at his side
Another great addition to this series. Cole takes the fight to the gates of heaven with his coven at his side
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