The Academy Alignment by David Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Academy Alignment (The Academy #1)
I was given this ARC by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
There are books that are so good I just want to read them in one sitting. And then there are books I just don’t want to end, so I take twice or even three time as long to read them. The Academy Alignment belongs to the latter category.
The characters were all very engaging and extremely interesting. With focus primarily on one character, the author chose to write the story from the first-person point-of-view, switching characters to provide a greater sense of the story as a whole. They are mysterious, full of secrets and plagued by their very own personal demons.
The plot is equally intriguing, filled with twists and turns and mystery that had me puzzled until the very last chapter. It is straight forward without any unnecessary red herrings or tangents to create more confusion.
I particularly appreciated the writing and the fact that the majority of the story was told from the perspective of the male protagonist. It was refreshing, fast-paced and very much in tune with the teenage spirit.
Overall, a great mystery with paranormal/fantasy elements that has the reader waiting with anticipation for the next installment. It is a great introduction to an equally great series that could have the potential to be a continuous nail biter. It is difficult to comment on or review this story without giving anything away that could diminish the excitement I think it provides when the reader enters this world with as little of an idea about what is going to happen as possible, which is the driving force and connection between the reader and the protagonist’s journey. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, who needs a break from female protagonists and appreciates a great story with a male lead.
