Review: Book II is a better read than the first book...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 23, 2014
"The Academy: Book II" by Chad Leito is a real barnburner. While this is classified as a YA coming-of-age fantasy/adventure it is more of a fantasy/horror/thriller with more than its share of violence, brutality, intrigue, mystery, and bonding. The friendship angle in the storyline softens the otherwise intensely dark narrative. While I do not enjoy Vampire or Zombie stories I did enjoy the originality, pacing, richly developed characters, and atmospheric settings in this story. I am anxious to read the next book. Also, I want to mention that a good proofreader would do wonders for this series but aside from that it's an entertaining thoroughly engrossing story that fans of this genre will enjoy. Because of the gore and brutality I recommend this series be read by 15 years and older. 4 stars!!!!