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Academy of Magic (Dragon's Gift: The Valkyrie Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Linsey Hall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,094 ratings
I've got one chance to prove myself and earn my place.

Against all odds, I’ve snagged myself a spot at the elite Undercover Protectorate. It’s basically a supernatural Scotland Yard, but in a castle. A dream come true.

All I have to do is make it through their academy. No big deal. Except that I’m a magical nightmare—a supernatural with a strange brand of unknown dragon magic.

When the Undercover Protectorate is attacked by a dark curse, it falls on me to solve the case—and save the castle. I have the help of my friends and the sexy Celtic war god Cade. But if I don’t figure out what’s going on, I’ll lose more than my place at the academy. I’ll lose my life.

Academy of Magic is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine, a tough hero, and magic that will blow your socks off.
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    Dragon's Gift: The Valkyrie
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    211 pages
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    December 11, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077VM3RBN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bonnie Doon Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942085195
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  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Dragon's Gift: The Valkyrie
  • Customer Reviews:
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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.

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Customers find this book to be a fantastic follow-up to the series, with nonstop action throughout. They appreciate the characters, with one review highlighting the strong female heroine, and the story quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the interesting tie-in with Norse mythology. Customers praise the writing talent and fast-paced narrative, with one review specifically mentioning the author's talent for writing about magic.

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36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic, with one mentioning it's a great follow-up to the first book and another noting it's getting better with each installment.

"Great book..." Read more

"...Such a great book and job as well Linsey! Keep em coming...Rob Ballon, USA SF-ODD (Ret)" Read more

"Another good book...fast paced, new threats, and continued goo goo eyes between Brew and Care...." Read more

"great read!" Read more

28 customers mention "Enjoyment"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thrilling with nonstop action and a good plot line.

"...Absolutely wonderful and magical!..." Read more

"...Exciting." Read more

"...All in all this book was fun. I will read the next book in the series." Read more

"These books are like addictive candy…super easy reads, nothing very deep, a good escape...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one review highlighting the strong female heroine and another noting the independent protagonists.

"...This includes so much of that with the Norse Gods, etc. Great protagonist, I really don’t know the antagonist yet, I’m sure we’ll find out soon...." Read more

"...Some awesome new characters as she continues to expand her magical world...." Read more

"...Bree and her sisters are all strong and independent protagonists with a funny side...." Read more

"...Linsey excels at character development and this book continues in that vein. Not a lot of complexity here, it's a quick and enjoyable read...." Read more

11 customers mention "Story quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it believable and well-developed, with one customer noting the interesting integration of Norse mythology.

"...I bought these as a set for my kindle. Good premise,but a teenagers book. Weak characters, some continuity problems." Read more

"...The books are sexy but not smutty, and the book universe develops well as the reader progresses through the series. Very enjoyable read!" Read more

"As usual, Ms. Hall weaves a great tale as Bree and Ana are beginning a new life away from Death Valley. They are developing new skills...." Read more

"...a fast pace and the storyline is different, not way out, quite believable in places." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing talent"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's writing talent, with one specifically praising their ability to write about magic.

"...Well written. Waiting for next book in series." Read more

"Linsey Hall has a talent for writing about magic and magical creatures...." Read more

"...Vividly descriptive writing. Avaricely anticipating the next book." Read more

"...The entire book series is amazing and well written...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as an awesome fast-paced read with a fast-moving plot, and one customer notes it can be read independently.

"...My only regret is the 4th one isn't available yet. The books are well paced with great continuity, progressing smoothly...." Read more

"Another good book...fast paced, new threats, and continued goo goo eyes between Brew and Care...." Read more

"...Not a lot of complexity here, it's a quick and enjoyable read. If you're looking for dark and complex, pick a different one!..." Read more

"...Linsey Hall has again created a fast moving story with interesting and fun characters, a good plot line and a sinister plot that the heroes have to..." Read more

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  • Rob B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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    I loved everything about this one out of all the Dragons Gift Series’s! I, too love archaeology, especially historical archaeology! This includes so much of that with the Norse Gods, etc. Great protagonist, I really don’t know the antagonist yet, I’m sure we’ll find out soon. Will Bree find Fallon? Well we’ll have to keep reading to see, personally I think she will, but there’ll be some kind of issue with her (I DONT READ SPOILERS, SNIPPETS, OR EVEN DESCRIPTION, I KNOW MY GENRES AND IF ITS SOMETHING I DONT LIKE I RETURN IT TO AUDIBLE AND AMAZON) SO I REALLY DON’T know, I am a writer as well, so I can just think, that’s what I’d do! Absolutely wonderful and magical! Who knows what’ll happen with Cade and Bree, I mean we know they’ll eventually get together, but will they hook up first, from the physical chemistry I’m guessing yes, but maybe they’re stronger than I could’ve ever been at that age, and being a combat soldier as well, we are a bit different than the normal guy LOL, they also have some kind of strange connection mentally, though I haven’t figured it out yet, well onward and upward to the next one as soon as I finish a chapter at least in my own book 1 of my new series. Such a great book and job as well Linsey! Keep em coming...Rob Ballon, USA SF-ODD (Ret)
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  • Sandy
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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    This series seems to be getting better with every book. Sometimes in different scenes in this book, it is almost like I’m reading about teenagers instead of adults in this book. Bree and Cade act like lovesick teenagers, and when they get together, they stare at each other like teenagers with their first crush. It does get annoying. These two need to act like adults, and start realizing what they’re actually feeling towards each other instead of trying to ignore it. They finally do this close to the end, but apparently they’re still treating it like it doesn’t really exist because they think it’ll just run its course and be done with, and they can go right back to being colleagues again. Bree did get some answers about her magic in this book but unfortunately, she also lost some of her other magic. All in all this book was fun. I will read the next book in the series.
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  • Camellia El-Antably
    5.0 out of 5 stars candy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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    These books are like addictive candy…super easy reads, nothing very deep, a good escape. Which is why I gave it 5 stars because it does what I need it to.
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  • LezPrincess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome fast paced book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
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    Another great series from Ms Hall. I posting this review to all 3 of Dragon's Gift books because I read them straight through they were that good. My only regret is the 4th one isn't available yet. The books are well paced with great continuity, progressing smoothly. Some awesome new characters as she continues to expand her magical world. She brings back some our favorite characters but in a way that you don't need to read the other series to enjoy but you'll definitely want to. I have only wish that a future book includes a lesbian romance. It is logical with the friendships being built and extremely powerful women that eventually two of them would be attracted to each other. Regardless I eagerly await the next book of Bree and the next series which will surely focus on Ana.
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  • Nir Shahaf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice one :)
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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    Honestly, I don't know why I'm not waiting for the entire series to finish before I start reading it, and why, while knowing it, I still read it as each book comes out is beyond me.
    Every time a book ends in all grumpy waiting for the next one to come out.
    Even though I had to place myself a whole two days, this had been a blast of a reading.
    I actually think and feel that this series is even better than the triumvirate series and that's saying a lot after only reading two books about Bree and Ana.

    I would have liked saying that I will wait patiently but this is not going to happen so bring on the next book, Linsey! :)
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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    Linsey Hall has a talent for writing about magic and magical creatures. I admire how she comes up with the different types of creatures and situations. Bree, the main character in this series, possesses magic, but doesn't always know how to handle it. I look forward to learning with her how her powers came to be.
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  • Michelle🌺
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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    Hard to put down, I love Bree and Cade. Some of it looks familiar and some not, so I am reading on with the next book in the series
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  • Jcat
    3.0 out of 5 stars I hadn't really planned on continuing this series...but here I am again.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    I read the first book in this series a while back. It really wasn't (in my opinion) as good as the Author's previous works...and this main character was so very similar in personality to the previous heroines that she didn't really perk my interest. But since I've now downloaded this character's sister series (Ana the Druid), I figured that I would go back to this one, since the timeline of this series is before the Druid one.

    I have to admit that Bree has gotten more interesting. I'm liking the slow unveiling of her powers and abilities. And of course--as usual--there's a sexy and powerful hunk of a Hero to spice things up. Note, however, that the "spice" is YA level. I will continue with this series. The books are quick and reasonably entertaining. Even if they are all rather similar.
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  • mellymoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where does one even start a review with such a fabulous book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2017
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    Well I can tell you firstly who wouldn't want to be Bree? So many amazing life changes, will she beat her foe? Will Ana and Bree discover who it is in the future, finding not just amazing new magic talents but also discovering Cade........I mean he is just sooooooo yummy ( as are all Linsey's leading men!) As per usual the wait for the next book will keep me on tenterhooks...... Also as usual, the end of every book from this talented author leaves more questions begging to be answered, which guarantees the reader a great reward when the next book is released, happily its never too long a wait......a must read book from a must read series by a most talented author.......you end up not reading a book but living in a new world just for you.
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  • Peter Bendz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2018
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    Very enjoyable read. I am highly anticipating the rest of the series!
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  • Rosie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2018
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    Well written
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  • Andie Alessandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wild ride
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2021
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    Fantastic urban fantasy novel with a kick ass heroine supported by a God hero with lots of wild magic, good humour and a slow burn storyline.
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  • Bob
    5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book quite exciting as there was plenty ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2018
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    I found this book quite exciting as there was plenty of action right from the start with plenty to get your imagination going. I look foreword to reading the rest of the serious.
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