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School of Magic Survival #7
Blood Magic
Welcome back for the final semester of Shadow School.
Three and a half years ago Valerie didn't even know magic existed and now she's right in the middle of a war to determine the direction of magic itself. With the Pure aggressively hunting families that won't back them, refugees are turning up in numbers that the Shadows aren't prepared to handle. The Council wants the school back, too, but are more interested in making examples than amends. And a secretive third force is nestled right onto the edge of campus, trying to undermine everyone.
All the while, Valerie is trying to just be a student and figure out what she's going to do after graduation. Where are her friends going to end up and will she even be able to see them, given the life-on-the-run that is being a Shadow?
What is life going to be like? Can she even make it that far, given the powerful forces opposed to what the Shadow School represents?
Guess it's time to get to class. We have a lot to figure out.
Three and a half years ago Valerie didn't even know magic existed and now she's right in the middle of a war to determine the direction of magic itself. With the Pure aggressively hunting families that won't back them, refugees are turning up in numbers that the Shadows aren't prepared to handle. The Council wants the school back, too, but are more interested in making examples than amends. And a secretive third force is nestled right onto the edge of campus, trying to undermine everyone.
All the while, Valerie is trying to just be a student and figure out what she's going to do after graduation. Where are her friends going to end up and will she even be able to see them, given the life-on-the-run that is being a Shadow?
What is life going to be like? Can she even make it that far, given the powerful forces opposed to what the Shadow School represents?
Guess it's time to get to class. We have a lot to figure out.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 9, 2021
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May 18, 2025
This was a wholly unsatisfying ending where nothing gets resolved at all. None of the wars are resolved, none of the character issues are resolved. It feels like another middle series book, but its supposed to be the series final.
January 13, 2023
I'm hoping this isn't the final book because, if it is, there was no resolution. The entire series focuses on a war that was never solved and no actual ending for any of the characters in the story. I do hope there is going to be another book that finishes up the story
July 24, 2024
Series review
Harry Potter move over. Valerie is in the house.
Seriously guys. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you're gonna love this series here:
School of Magic Survival by Chloe Garner.
Book 1 - Surviving Magic - 408 pages
Book 2 - Unveiling Magic - 319 pages
Book 3 - Real Magic - 306 pages
Book 4 - Shadow Magic - 258 pages
Book 5 - Battle Magic - 306 pages
Book 6 - Magic Unleashed - 264 pages
Book 7 - Blood Magic - 380 pages
This is a fast paced, action packed, magic filled story starring a 'normal girl' who suddenly finds herself at a magic school, surrounded by people in awe of her parents, teachers with high expectations and colleagues who resent her. She's suddenly supposed to not only know that magic exists, but also know how to practice it.
And, with the help of a couple of kind teachers, and a great dorm roommate/BFF, Valerie jumps head first into a dangerous world of magic where demons may not be the worst threat, the slightest spells can kill if not properly mastered, and friends may need to be watched more careful than foes. And she does it all flying in by the seat of her pants, winging it with more sheer luck than style.
"I didn't ask for this,"...
"No, you didn't choose any of this, but this is where you are and it's what you are, and now you have to do the best you can."
Valerie is a character any reader will cheer for. And I stayed in her corner up to the very end. But she is not the only thing that turns this series into an addictive page turner.
That's a combination of edge of the seat action, a solid plot full of unpredictable twists, really cool magic and a larger cast of supporting characters that grow before your eyes.
The stakes deepen with each book and just when you think everything will be wrapped up nicely by the end of book 3, the 4th installment comes along, setting the stage for an even larger conflict, raising the stakes higher and sharper than before.
It is impossible to review each book in turn without giving any spoilers, so I'm not even going to try. Because it's best you go into it blind and hang on to your hats for the ride.
The books may not be perfect and the pace may be a tad too slow at times, and yet...
Any series that has you ditch your entire carefully planned TBR to binge-read its SEVEN books one after another from cover to cover until you reach the very end, deserves big fat 5 stars.
That's what School of Magic Survival by Chloe Garner did for me.
So here I am giving you all a little nudge/shove to go ahead and read it too.
Yep. I'm pretty shameless like that when books are involved.
"Own it, wear it."
Harry Potter move over. Valerie is in the house.
Seriously guys. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you're gonna love this series here:
School of Magic Survival by Chloe Garner.
Book 1 - Surviving Magic - 408 pages
Book 2 - Unveiling Magic - 319 pages
Book 3 - Real Magic - 306 pages
Book 4 - Shadow Magic - 258 pages
Book 5 - Battle Magic - 306 pages
Book 6 - Magic Unleashed - 264 pages
Book 7 - Blood Magic - 380 pages
This is a fast paced, action packed, magic filled story starring a 'normal girl' who suddenly finds herself at a magic school, surrounded by people in awe of her parents, teachers with high expectations and colleagues who resent her. She's suddenly supposed to not only know that magic exists, but also know how to practice it.
And, with the help of a couple of kind teachers, and a great dorm roommate/BFF, Valerie jumps head first into a dangerous world of magic where demons may not be the worst threat, the slightest spells can kill if not properly mastered, and friends may need to be watched more careful than foes. And she does it all flying in by the seat of her pants, winging it with more sheer luck than style.
"I didn't ask for this,"...
"No, you didn't choose any of this, but this is where you are and it's what you are, and now you have to do the best you can."
Valerie is a character any reader will cheer for. And I stayed in her corner up to the very end. But she is not the only thing that turns this series into an addictive page turner.
That's a combination of edge of the seat action, a solid plot full of unpredictable twists, really cool magic and a larger cast of supporting characters that grow before your eyes.
The stakes deepen with each book and just when you think everything will be wrapped up nicely by the end of book 3, the 4th installment comes along, setting the stage for an even larger conflict, raising the stakes higher and sharper than before.
It is impossible to review each book in turn without giving any spoilers, so I'm not even going to try. Because it's best you go into it blind and hang on to your hats for the ride.
The books may not be perfect and the pace may be a tad too slow at times, and yet...
Any series that has you ditch your entire carefully planned TBR to binge-read its SEVEN books one after another from cover to cover until you reach the very end, deserves big fat 5 stars.
That's what School of Magic Survival by Chloe Garner did for me.
So here I am giving you all a little nudge/shove to go ahead and read it too.
Yep. I'm pretty shameless like that when books are involved.
"Own it, wear it."
August 22, 2024
Well. You know when you put a song on repeat and listen over and over - I found myself reading paragraphs on repeat, they were so well crafted.
It's senior year at Survival / Shadow School, the series finale, so there's the long-awaited boss battle / cage fight with new, awesome attack magic. The seniors are working out what direction they want their lives to go, and the good versus evil debate is far from conclusive.
I love how these books have made me think and question, the metaphysical aspect definitely gives them an edge for older readers. The characters reveal themselves gradually, and develop their own ethical and critical thinking.
The world-building is the kind I prefer, where you're observing the unfamiliar like a tourist at a bazaar, rather than having it explained at length as if there might be a test on it, later. The writing is dynamic, modern and well-balanced as regards plot, dialogue, introspection etc. No spice or language throughout.
Such a great series with amazing characters that I want to see more of.
It's senior year at Survival / Shadow School, the series finale, so there's the long-awaited boss battle / cage fight with new, awesome attack magic. The seniors are working out what direction they want their lives to go, and the good versus evil debate is far from conclusive.
I love how these books have made me think and question, the metaphysical aspect definitely gives them an edge for older readers. The characters reveal themselves gradually, and develop their own ethical and critical thinking.
The world-building is the kind I prefer, where you're observing the unfamiliar like a tourist at a bazaar, rather than having it explained at length as if there might be a test on it, later. The writing is dynamic, modern and well-balanced as regards plot, dialogue, introspection etc. No spice or language throughout.
Such a great series with amazing characters that I want to see more of.
May 29, 2023
I so agree with Addy.First reaction was where the "heck" is the rest? Talk about leaving you hanging...sigh. I'm 73, have had 3 strokes, a heart attack and have 2 aneurysms... I need an ending. I need it soon! Lol. I can deal with a happy ending where you know they will have more things happen to them... but this was not right. She and Susan, well the treehouse thing is wrong on so many levels...so many. Hanson knowing where she was is cool, Ethan finding her and proposing is ok... but the rest just doesn't work. Please, please write another book with the wedding, Sasha's angst, her possible job, etc....too many loose ends. Your readers deserve a better ending. I will grovel if you need me to.
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September 4, 2021
Wow. My goodness.,What a thrilling and intense read that was.
Loved this story with a vengeance. There were times that I had to concentrate hard to understand what was going on. But at my age that’s par for the course.
In all seriousness, this has been a brilliant series and I feel that there could be more to squeeze out of the series but the storyline was rounded off nicely.
Lots of magic and fantasy action that I wouldn’t have missed for the world.
Another satisfying read Chloe .
Thank you.
Thoroughly recommended.
Loved this story with a vengeance. There were times that I had to concentrate hard to understand what was going on. But at my age that’s par for the course.
In all seriousness, this has been a brilliant series and I feel that there could be more to squeeze out of the series but the storyline was rounded off nicely.
Lots of magic and fantasy action that I wouldn’t have missed for the world.
Another satisfying read Chloe .
Thank you.
Thoroughly recommended.
December 21, 2024
Blood Magic (School of Magic Survival Book 7)
Blood Magic (School of Magic Survival Book 7)😂💝 Absolutely enjoyed this book….. Wow I could not put this book down. I love reading this book I do not want to spoil anything…Cannot wait for more......Definitely recommend this series…..
Blood Magic (School of Magic Survival Book 7)😂💝 Absolutely enjoyed this book….. Wow I could not put this book down. I love reading this book I do not want to spoil anything…Cannot wait for more......Definitely recommend this series…..
December 25, 2024
I basically read this series back to back.
It's a rampaging adventure, and I enjoyed the arcs and world building and problem solving as the books power along. More is made clear as the stories proceed. I really enjoyed the character development.
You really do need to start with book 1 and read the books in order. The story starts when Valerie is 16 and finish when she's around 20.
It's a rampaging adventure, and I enjoyed the arcs and world building and problem solving as the books power along. More is made clear as the stories proceed. I really enjoyed the character development.
You really do need to start with book 1 and read the books in order. The story starts when Valerie is 16 and finish when she's around 20.
February 20, 2022
Awesome book
The series was really fast paced. It kept me really excited until the last book. I got really excited but frustrated waiting to find out how it ends. I almost skipped to the end just to see what the build up was but didn't. I really enjoyed it.
The series was really fast paced. It kept me really excited until the last book. I got really excited but frustrated waiting to find out how it ends. I almost skipped to the end just to see what the build up was but didn't. I really enjoyed it.
March 21, 2023
Really liked it
So the ending where is my ending, I need to know what happened with the gang. I want the wedding and Ethan, the headmistress come on now.
So the ending where is my ending, I need to know what happened with the gang. I want the wedding and Ethan, the headmistress come on now.
June 9, 2023
sorry it ended
I loved the series. It kept me enthralled. I wish it would continue. I want to know what happened to all of the characters.
I loved the series. It kept me enthralled. I wish it would continue. I want to know what happened to all of the characters.
July 23, 2023
Amazing series
Best series I've read since Terry goodkind.look forward to future releases and hope there are many more books to come
Best series I've read since Terry goodkind.look forward to future releases and hope there are many more books to come
January 13, 2024
Ugh. Where’s the dang ending. The book just stops. The series was so great but it is like the author just gave up 30% into this book.
May 24, 2022
I really enjoyed this series. I hope there is more books to come.
January 19, 2025
Not my usually style of reading. But it had a great storyline. However, the ending felt rushed. It was literally like "hey BTW this is what is going on" the end.
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