Thank you to Entangled Publishing @entangled_publishing @entangledteen @TBRBeyondTours, the author, @tracywolffbooks, and Netgalley @Netgalley for this arc. All thoughts are my own.


Calder Academy is where rogue paranormals go. You know, those that don’t quite fit in at other schools.

Unfortunately, Clementine is stuck with them because her mom runs the Academy. This doesn’t make her very popular.

However, when a freak storm hits the isolated island, they’re located on, they’re stuck without a backup plan. With no power. The worst nightmares are suddenly very real.

The only way for Clementine to survive is to align with one evil to avoid another.


This was a fun YA paranormal romance set in the author’s previous world of the Crave series. I haven’t read that series, and you don’t have to in order to understand this one. I really enjoyed getting lost in this story. It was fast paced and engaging, and it held my interest. This book was filled with some really fun banter! So fun. Clementine and Jude were awesome together and their friend group was an amazing found family. I felt that the characters were really well written and had a lot of depth. They were well rounded and really came to life. There was also a lot of suspense and full of exciting thrills. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and omg that hurricane! Just what!!!

This is a very addictive series; I can’t believe that I have to wait until May 2025 for the next edition! AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Sweet Nightmare (Deluxe Limited Edition)
by Tracy Wolff
Pub Date: May 07 2024

The scariest school on earth
Is about to experience real fear…

Most schools are about being the best. This school? It’s about being the worst. Calder Academy is where the rogue paranormals go. The ones who break the rules or lose control. And when that happens for vamps, werewolves, witches, and dark fae? It gets pretty freaking scary.

I should know. Because I’m trapped here.

Look, every seventeen-year-old girl thinks their mom is a tyrant. But mine just happens to run Calder Academy, which paints a giant target on my back. The way I make it through these dark halls is by steering clear of the things—and kids—who go bump in the night.

Especially Jude Abernathy-Lee.

But when a freak storm hits our isolated island, I'm stuck without a backup plan. The power is gone. The lights are out. And our worst nightmares are suddenly real—and out for blood.
Now the only way to survive is to align myself with one evil to avoid the other.

And the only thing worse than the idea of getting close to Jude? Secretly loving every minute of it.

The Calder Academy series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Sweet Nightmare
Book #2 Sweet Chaos
Book #3 Sweet Vengeance

Thank you @entangledbooks, @entagledgeen and @tracywolff for gifting me a copy of this e-book.

Wow, what a thrilling ride! Tracy Wolff's latest book had it all - suspense, intrigue, deception, and even a touch of high school drama and romance. As a first-time reader of Wolff's work, I was blown away by her phenomenal writing. The witty banter between the characters, Jude and Clementine, had me hooked, and the perfectly-timed moments of humor kept me engaged throughout. The impending hurricane added to the suspense, and the strong and captivating characters, especially Clementine, made the story all the more gripping.

The ending left me eager for more and excited to know what will happen next in the series. I can't wait for Sweet Chaos, which is due out in May 2025. If you're a fan of dark and mysterious fantasy, I highly recommend this book. Don't miss out - mark your calendars for the release on May 7, 2024!

This is probably the most unique story I've read in quite some time. I'm still not too sure what the main plot was supposed to be. There were a few different conflicts that were solved within the story and one left at the end of the book to lead into book two. The characters were all so different from what I've read before, I had to look them up. My favorite character is probably Jude. I wish he was a little more broody then he was because at times I felt he and Clementines personalities became the same.

A lot happened in this book but at the same time it seemed as if the same things kept repeating(hard to explain that without spoilers)

The romance was cute and definitely on par with a YA genre book.

I'd give this one a 3.5

As someone who tends to stay away from things that go bump in the night this was a really great transition into the realm of Paranormal Romance for me. At first I was a little bit skeptical because there is so SO MUCH going on in this book. However, I quickly found myself absolutely engrossed in the story and unable to put it down. The banter, the push-pull, the touch them and die vibes, and the suspense in this are excellent. Tracy weaves a very intricate and absolutely jam-packed storyline filled with characters and relationships that are easily relatable despite some of the heavier undertones and the chaos that's ensuing in this world she's building. Clementine and Jude are a dream! The friend group is *chefs kiss* - and while I haven't read the Crave series yet - the crossover characters are some of my favorites and I'll definitely be reading that next!

I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat with my e-reader up so close to my eyes as if that would help consume the words into my brain faster. I can't wait for Sweet Chaos!

4.5/5 stars

Thank you Brittany Zimmerman, Tracy Wolff, and Entangled Teen Publishing for the e-ARC of Sweet Nightmare! This was a lot of fun!!

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it. Loved jumping back into the Crave universe and meeting new people

Rated 4.5 Stars

Sweet Nightmare was amazing. It was not at all what I expected but in the best of ways. It's fast paced - hold on to your seat fast paced.

It's a wild ride too so buckle up. Don't say I didn't warn you. When I tell you wild I mean wild. I was in no way shape or form ready for this book but man did I love it. It was action packed with lots of twists and turns. There was never a dull moment. There was angst galore. I loved the magic system and world. I loved the way the author wove all the elements in this book together. You all are in for a treat with this one.

There were so many aspects of this book to love like the chapter headings. They were highly amusing. They were cute in some instances, witty in others and also funny among other things.

I loved the characters both main and secondary. I love me a tortured hero and Jude was that in spades. I love me a feisty heroine too and Clementine embodied it to a T. I loved them together. However, I wasn't all the way sold on the romance but I was all the way sold on this journey and how enjoyable it was.

The way my eyes were glued to the pages was no joke. I devoured it in three days. It kept my attention from start to finish and I so can't wait to get my hands on the next book. I absolutely adored it and very highly recommend it.

Dark and delightful! I absolutely loved it! This book was packed with so much I don’t even know where to start. It was full of mystery, suspense, action, fun bits, drama, romance and so much more!

Let’s start with the world; it was intriguing. I enjoyed the idea with paranormal and the last chance school idea. I liked the various creatures both animal and human that were found throughout. I especially enjoyed the characters.

Clementine was the main character. I loved her! She was a joy to read and her journey so far has been a rollercoaster of so many ups and downs. She’s compassionate, determined, and down to earth.

Jude, now he was a sexy mystery man. It was easy to swoon over him especially with all those tattoos ;) I loved him especially when I discovered more about him and why he did the things he did.

Their relationship was a rocky second chance not to miss read for sure! And the side characters were a delight to read as well. I can’t wait to read not only more of them but of course the main characters as well.

And yes, before anyone asks nightmares play a huge part in the story! Lots of twists and surprises throughout as well!

There’s so much going on in this story and yet so many questions were left in the end. This was an exciting starter to this new series that promises to be dark and mysterious!

Want more reasons to read? Check out these tropes:

- academy setting
- Whole cast of paranormal/magical creatures
- Protective brooding morally grey MMC
- Determined and caring FMC
- Fated mates
- High stakes
- Angry kiss
- No spice
- Found family and lasting friendships
- Secrets
- Second Chance

Whoa. YA, can you keep up? I'll be thinking about nightmares for a while. Sweet Nightmare is fast-paced and full of action, all YA appropriate. I'll be adding book 2 to my tbr. Also, ordered the gorgeous hardcover!

The Calder Academy is a great spinoff to the Crave series! I really enjoyed the crave series so I was excited to read this book! And Tracy Wolf did not disappoint! I really like Clementine and Judes interactions! The back and forth banter between them was fantastic! The characters are complex and ones that will stay with you long after the last page! There's suspense, twists and turns, adventure, humor and so much more! It's a fantastic start to a new series! Thank you Tbr and Beyond Tours, Tracy Wolf and Entangled for sharing this fantastic story with me!

While I wanted to love this book, I couldn’t look past the writing style. It’s not bad per se, but a little too juvenile for my liking. The story line is fine. It keeps you interested enough to finish the story. Not bad, just not for me.

As a lover of the Crave series and everything Katmere had to offer, Calder Academy brought me right in and kept me on my toes! The dark academia vibes, paired with the fantasy aspect, made for an absolutely amazing book. I am so ready to hear more about the adventures of this crew and see Clementine and Jude develop more throughout the remaining books!

I will post a more in depth review of this, along with the pinterest moodboard that I created for this book, on the release day to help celebrate and promote this awesome book! Current review posted to goodreads

The Calder Academy series is the spinoff of Tracy Wolff’s highly successful Crave series, featuring Katmere Academy. Two fan favorites from the Crave series, Remy and Izzy link the series. I have yet to finish the Crave series. Luckily, The Calder Academy series stands on its own.

Sweet Nightmare is the first book in The Calder Academy series. From start to finish, I was glued to the pages. This resulted in sleep loss, but I don’t regret it. I mean really, has anyone ever said, “Just one more chapter” and actually stuck to it?

Told primarily from the point of view of seventeen-year-old Clementine Calder, yes, you read that correctly. Clementine’s family owns and runs Calder Academy which is in essence a juvenile detention boarding school for paranormal teens who have done something bad in the real world and can't go to a regular paranormal school. The school is located on a secluded island in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Galveston, Texas. Unlike a lot of the kids at the school, Clementine who is a manticore was born on the island and has never left. Meaning she has never shifted or used her magic because a spell blocks students from doing so.

Jude Abernathy-Lee, also seventeen, is a oneiroi. He has been at the academy for ten years which is unheard of as usually students come in their early teens. Until three years ago, he and Clementine were the best of friends when he suddenly stopped talking to her with no explanation given. This changes when the two are forced to partner together for a Brit Lit assignment.

For Clementine, this is a nightmare. But things can and do get worse. It's summertime in Texas and that means tropical storms and hurricanes. What starts as a seemingly inconsequential tropical storm turns into a massive category five hurricane in a matter of hours and it has the island and school in its sites. Unexplainable things start to occur and Clementine's mother Camilla, the headmistress, decides that the school will evacuate to higher ground. With a school full of paranormals who hate each other, things go from bad to worse really quickly. Luckily for Clementine and Jude, they have friends who have their backs through it all. But Jude is hiding a huge secret that could be everyone's undoing.

I have nothing but praise for Sweet Nightmare. I loved the characters of Clementine and Jude. Clementine is a really strong character, though she thinks she's weak at times. She has a heart the size of Texas. Jude is a brooding hero who is a tortured soul but is probably the best out of everyone on the island. They have great chemistry. And despite not talking to each other for three years, they never stopped truly caring for each other. They are braver than they think they are. The secondary characters of their friends were great as well and often added humor to tense moments. And there are a lot of tense and shocking moments. Tracy put in all of these surprise twists.

At its core, Sweet Nightmare is about friendship, found family, and believing in yourself. I wouldn't say Sweet Nightmare ends with a cliffhanger, but you definitely know there is some unfinished business. I would love to say this upsets me, but I can't. It leaves me wondering what's going to happen next and just what this mix of characters will do with everything they've learned about themselves and each other. I can not wait for Sweet Chaos, the next book in the series.

Sweet Nightmare contains what some would call horror elements. I am by no means a person who reads horror books or watches horror movies. Yet, I had no problem with anything in this story. If you have concerns, please check the publisher’s website for content warnings.

~ Favorite Quotes ~

“I am stronger than all of the problems and challenges I encounter. I just have to believe in myself.”

“The past is set, but the future can change.”

I love Tracy Wolff’s world building. I felt like the introduction to Calder Academy and its paranormal student body was executed in a way that was both engaging and informational.
Clementine is such a strong character. She’s tough and has the biggest heart. No matter how she feels about a situation or person, she strives to do the right thing and stands up for others. She’s been through so much and experienced hard losses, but she still cares with everything she’s got.
The relationship between Jude and Clementine is complicated and bumpy, but I really enjoyed learning their history and seeing them work together while also working through their past. I’d definitely be interested in Jude getting his own book too.
The storm was the perfect backdrop for the story to unfold, and there were a lot of twists I didn’t see coming. The story was captivating and suspenseful, and I definitely stayed up past my bedtime one too many times to see what would happen next.
I feel like I was left with a lot of questions, as were our main characters, in the end. I hope to get those answers in the next book and to see how Calder Academy is changed after the storm.

I want to say thank you to Tracy Wolff, NetGalley and entangled publishing, for this amazing opportunity to get this arc.
First of all. This book is AMAZING! I literally could not put it down. I was reading it so fast, that I had to hit the breaks to slow down.
Nightmare it is. From beginning to the end, it’s one big nightmare.
I felt like everyone died! So don’t get too attached like I did.
Friendnemies to lovers? Is that what you call it? Friends, but no longer friend and they became lovers. Yeah.
It’s not like romanticizing on the characters. It’s more realistic. One bad thing leads to another.
But getting to know Remy and Izzy even more. My gosh loved it!!! Izzy has a sense a humor, and remy getting to know him more.
Clementine getting to know her, and for who she truly is, is like coming of age.
Jude is this emo type of guy, who keeps to himself but lets in a handful of people.
Simon, ember, Luis, Mozart different paranormals that we did not see in the crave series.
There’s sirens, phoenix, manticore, and so much more.
It’s nothing like the crave series. It’s completely different.

This is absolutely my favorite read of the year!

Tracy nailed it with this awesome new series, I'd give it a million stars if I could!

The twists and turns definitely kept me on my toes! I was captivated from beginning to end.

The story is brought to life with a beautifully depicted world that's filled with complex characters you can easily fall in love with!

It will make you laugh, gasp, swoon and so much more, I highly recommend it!

I can't wait to see where the story goes as it continues!

Thank you to Netgalley, Entangled Teen and Tracy Wolff for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was really excited for this book because I loved the Crave series and knew that Remy and Izzy would also appear in Sweet Nightmare. Usually it takes me awhile to get into a new book but I was hooked pretty quickly after I started to read it. Jude and Clementine are both great characters and I love the interactions between them. I this book is definitely YA but a little more grown up vs the Crave series, like it's a little darker and the characters seem more mature.

This book was phenomenal! The character development and variety was great. I loved the way I could see each character in my head as described in the book. The book timeline was not confusing, it was easy to keep up with and the ending left me 3anting so much more! I can’t wait for the next book!

Tracy Wolff’s latest masterpiece, “Sweet Nightmare,” plunges readers into a dark and twisty world unlike anything we have seen before. While still set within the same universe as her beloved “Crave” series, this chilling tale introduces a cast of new characters (with a few we already know) who captivate and intrigue us from the very first page.

With a departure from her usual style, Wolff delves deeper into slight horror elements, crafting a narrative that is both gripping and haunting. The story grips you in its tendrils of suspense, refusing to let go until the final, spine-tingling conclusion.

As a devoted fan of the “Crave” series, I was initially apprehensive about this book living up to its predecessor. However, my doubts were swiftly dispelled as I found myself utterly consumed by the sheer brilliance of “Sweet Nightmare.” Each twist and turn took me by surprise, leaving me on the edge of my seat clutching my pearls.

What truly sets this book apart is the unforgettable cast of characters. From their complex personalities to their hidden depths, each individual is expertly crafted and utterly compelling. Their struggles and triumphs resonate long after the final page is turned, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

As the tension mounts and the stakes soar ever higher, Wolff’s masterful storytelling keeps you guessing until the very end. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, she throws another curveball that leaves you breathless with anticipation.

In short, “Sweet Nightmare” will leave you spellbound. I devoured it and am already counting down the days until the next installment. Tracy Wolff has outdone herself once again, solidifying her place as my favorite author.

Thank you to Tracy Wolff and Entangled Publishing for sending me this arc.

Wow! This book was SO good. I personally LOVE the Crave series and I was so excited when Tracy announced a spin off. I really loved the characters so much. This series already feels like home (just like the Crave series). I can’t wait to re read this again and again. (Will post another review when out).

Tracy never misses!!!!!!