My Thoughts on Nightworld Academy: Term One

I’m a big fan of paranormal romance books where the setting is an academy or school. I even like that setting in books that aren’t paranormal. So that was one interesting aspect for me when I came across this series. I also really like the whole multiple supernatural races all living and learning together to promote harmony among the races. In fact, there were several things about this story that I liked and worked for me. Even if that liking built over time. One such thing was the leading lady Maeve. She kind of grew on me as the story developed but I’m not completely sold on her yet. Honestly, she comes across a bit judgmental. And while I sometimes understand what she’s saying or where she’s coming from, it comes across more harshly from someone who knows so little about what’s going on around her. But honestly that’s the main reason I’m trying to cut her some slack and not just dismiss her as unlikeable. She comes to the academy completely oblivious to the truth of her world and is thrown into a whole lot quite suddenly.

The pacing and plot of the story was pretty enjoyable and I did find that it held my attention quite easily. The “love interests” that make up the reverse harem Ash, Jamie, and Andrei were all well introduced and interesting. And I liked Maeve’s roommate Amelia as well. Another plus that helped my overall enjoyment was the really good narrator choices. Sarah L. Colton and Steve Campbell both did great jobs.

I do plan to check out book two. I was entertained enough to want to continue, and I am holding out hope that the more Maeve learns about everything, the more open she’ll be to some of the actions of those around her. I don’t need her to have a complete personality change or anything, just to not come across like her opinion is the only right one. One thing I also wish had been different was that in the description I was made aware just how slow burn this reverse harem would be. It’s basically clean and barely romance for this first story. I’m all for characters getting to know each other and taking their time, but there is barely acknowledgement of attraction and I wasn’t really expecting that at all.

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enjoyed book

Nightworld Academy, attended by vampires, shifters, and witches.
My visions of the future are weird, but my new school is weirder
enjoyed this audio very much

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Ok

This is a new to me author and narrators. There was things I liked and things that I think needed work. I did not mesh well with the lead female character. I did not think there was enough growth. I just could not get hooked on the writing style of this author. The narrators were ok, although I thought the female preformed better than the male. So overall I give this an ok, but could have been better, so many miss opportunities to give more details and have stronger world building.

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Enjoyable listen withroom for improvement

This is a good start to a new series I find something redeeming in most of the characters and something likeable in many. There is a really good main plot along with other small plots. Well written and intriguing, I am enjoying this series. I am not loving the narration that is somewhat inconsistent with voices that sound too alike to be recognisably distinct, and an overly plummy accent that remind me of old war movies.

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A great start to this Paranormal series.

This is the first book in the Nightworld Academy series. The storyline was well written and very detailed. The author went to great depths to create this world and give us a great introduction to these interesting characters. With witches, vampires, shifters and hunters this novel was an awesome paranormal YA story and I can't wait to read more. While I loved the characters in this novel the main f character was a bit immature and I'm hoping her characters matures and we see her growth and development in the coming books.
The audiobook was narrated by Sarah Colton and Steve Campbell. They both did an excellent job with these characters. They created different voices for each character and really brought the story to life. I enjoyed listening to them narrate this novel.
Nightworld Academy was an awesome start to a new paranormal series and I would highly recommend it to all YA paranormal lovers.

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Good Listen

This audiobook was a great listen.

Mei is a young girl who has had visions most of her life not knowing she’s a witch. She ends up at the academy under false pretenses but soon realizes what’s really going on.

You get vampires, witches, & shifters all in one! You get some action, suspense, and chemistry between the characters. This PNR has a little of everything that is good! Can’t wait for term 2!

Sarah & Steve both did great jobs narrating!

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Story

Fantastic book I couldn’t put it down, can’t wait for the next book. Lots of characters in the mix

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An enchanting story

An enjoyable tale, well written and well narrated. No overdone emotions, but with a good story flow and engaging characters which made it a pleasure to both read and listen to. Thanks L J Swallow, loved it and look forward to reading the next in the series.

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Witches, shifters, and vampires:what's not to love

Maeve is sent off to what she believes to be a sort of boarding school; little does she know she's being thrown into a world full of magic. I enjoyed the pull between Maeve and some of the different boys. Throw in a sexy vampire as a teacher and things get a whole lot more intersting! I'm looking forward to more of the story.

The narrators did a great job at bringing the story to life.
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Enjoyable

Nightworld Academy: Term One by LJ Swallow is a new upper YA/NA series of magic academy books that I listened to on audio narrated by Sarah Colton and Steve Campbell.

This is the first book of LJ’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. The story does end on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait to dive into Nightworld Academy: Term Two.

Sarah and Steve did an amazing job on the narration. They really made the story come to life with their accents and tones for each character.

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