Review: Great expansion into YA
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2012
I have been a fan of Emmaline Andrews (aka Evangeline Anderson) for quite some time and was curious about her expansion into YA fiction.  The elements I've enjoyed in the past - good world building and engaging characters - are present in The Academy.  While it was distressing to read about a future where women have few options, the female protagonist was strong and found a way to beat the system, even at the very end.  The male characters ranged from bullies to artists and helped flesh out the love story.  I found the story so engrossing that I read it in one sitting.  I hope the author keeps on writing, in either of her personas.