Review: Wasn't Able To Put It Down
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2013
When you first read the description of the book, you might just discount The Academy as another "been there, done that" type of thing. If you do this, you will be doing yourself an injustice. The Academy is one of those books that doesn't come along very often and when it does, you owe it to yourself to give it a read. Right from the start, it takes you on a roller-coaster ride of suspense and draws you into the story. You quickly become familiarized with the characters and how they interact with each other. I have read so many books of this genre that don't have anywhere near the kind of relationship with the reader as this one does and that is too bad. The author, Chad Leito, is a true writer's writer. The way he puts down into words the details and descriptions of a place or setting instantly puts the image into your mind. You feel the places and the people so much that you begin thinking for the character, urging them to act as you turn the next page to see what the outcome will be.In my opinion, The Academy deserves much more praise than it gets here. I could see a theatrical version of this book being made and I would be the first in line to see it. I had a hard time putting this book down and I think anyone who reads it will feel the same way.