Book Blurb:
VAN HELSING ACADEMY (Supernatural Rehab #1)
Author: Stacey O'Neale
Pub. Date: April 28, 2020
Publisher: Phoenix Reign Publishing
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 264
Welcome to the Van Helsing Academy: a rehabilitation center for vampires, shifters, and witches who don't like to follow the rules.
Mina can't remember anything about the night she was attacked. All she knows is what she's been told: she got separated from her team during a mission and turned up two months later covered in cuts and bruises alongside two dead vampires.
After being blamed for their deaths, she is sentenced to three years at the supernatural rehabilitation center, the Van Helsing Academy.
As Mina searches for answers, lies are slowly unraveled and alliances forged. Soon she will uncover a secret plot that threatens to destroy her family legacy and ignite a war between the supernatural factions.
Van Helsing Academy is the first book in a new YA paranormal romance series. No harem. Perfect for fans of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins, and Mythos Academy by Jennifer Estep.
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My Review:
5 Out OF 5 Stars
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Werewolves, Witches--
Mina has spent all her short life training to be a Reaper, the human police that keep the supernatural communities in check, trying to live up to her Van Helsing name. When on a mission, something unexpected happens and next thing Mina knows is that she in a hospital, weeks are missing from her memory and she is accused of murder. Mina is about to embark on the most dangerous mission yet, except this time she will be alone and only have her wits to keep her safe.
I really loved this book! I went into the story with no expectations or info, basically a blank slate and ended up discovering a fast paced engaging read that I could not put down until I reached the end- and now I am attempting to patiently wait the few months until the next book comes out. Van Helsing Academy fits perfectly into my current magical academy obsession, with a reform/therapy aspect to it that changes things up a little bit. This is the way all retellings should be, with a touch of the original story as the backbone to create something so fun and different. I loved that this was very much so a mystery, it just so happened to be set in a supernatural world full of all kinds of paranormal creatures, and there was the added bonus that I loved of having a romance too. I found the plot to be twisty with all kinds of surprises, both good and bad, that kept me on my toes and the supernatural world building was detailed and unique.
This is the second book I have read from this author, two different series, and I can easily say that she writes great characters who are conflicted and flawed but you root for them anyway. I enjoyed that while Mina had the capabilities to be the special snowflake "chosen one", she wasn't- instead she was a hard worker who tried to always do the right thing, even if that meant she had to fight for it. I think this is the perfect next read for anyone who likes who like me enjoys the magical academy genre, fans of werewolf shenanigans, capable girls ready to save the day and detailed conspiracies!
Award-winning author, Stacey O'Neale, lives in Annapolis, Maryland. When she's not writing, she spends her time fangirling over books, blogging, watching fantasy television shows, cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and hanging out with her husband and daughter.
Her career in publishing started as a blogger-turned-publicist for Entangled Publishing. Stacey writes young adult fantasy and adult paranormal romance. Her books always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.
Stacey loves hearing from readers. Follow her on Twitter @StaceyONeale, look for her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. You can also visit her blog at staceyoneale.com/.
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