This was a fun, fast-paced, action-packed story. I loved the first book in this series and couldn't wait to read the next and I wasn't disappointed. I really love the writing style and the characters. Vicki-Ann Bush does a great job of writing captivating characters. I really enjoy Alex and Margaret and loved being introduced to some new characters. I love the supernatural elements, too. Seriously, go pick up these books. So enjoyable.

Alex McKenna & The Academy of Souls is the second book in this YA paranormal fantasy series by Vicki-Ann Bush. Released in Oct 2020, it's 250 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. It makes finding information so much easier with the search function.

This is a well written paranormal "high school" fantasy with light romance elements for young adults. The ensemble cast of characters include both the living and "departed". Alex has the ability to cross-realms and this installment of the series sees him using his abilities to find a young ghost-girl named Haven and help to reunite her with her sister Ophelia.

There were some continuity and editing issues (word substitutions mostly) which seem to have been fixed in the later edition. All in all, an entertaining and engaging read and I would recommend it to fans of the genre. Although it's the second book in the series, I had no trouble following the plot or keeping the characters sorted. Three and a half stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.