Wow the Banter was Banting!

This is probably the most I’ve heard fictional people argue in my life. Wen is intense, and very protective over those she cares about to an almost harmful degree. I think the mystery around her was well done, and I’m interested in seeing how this all plays out.

Godric was just kinda mean, I couldn’t really tell if he liked her at all. If he was trying to hide his feelings completely, he did a very good job because I wasn’t completely sure until the epilogue, it was mostly just Wen drooling over him 24/7.

Otherwise I thought the plot was interesting and I would like to see more of Jenni and Sara’s friendship I think it’s cute.

Thank you to the Author Olivia Pharos, and the Narrator Amanda Leigh Cobb for sharing your hard work with us.

Also big thank you to Independent Book Publishers Association and NetGalley for my free audiobook copy of “Celestial Academy: Essence”

I got this advance review copy for free and I am leaving this voluntarily.

Why aren't more people talking about this?! The comparison to Zodiac Academy is what drew me at first and let me tell y'all it well and truly surpassed my expectations. I was hooked from the very beginning and ate this entire book up! I mean.. the writing, the characters, the TENSION, the BANTER!!! I couldn't get enough and honestly the only reason I'm not crying that it's over is because I am about to dive head first into the second book!

If you liked Zodiac Academy you will love this.. and for all those that did NOT like Zodiac Academy: read this, because I guarantee this is everything you wanted ZA to be and more! I highly recommend giving the Afterworld series a read. Also, Amanda Leigh Cobb knocked this audio out of the park (like always)!

Unputdownable, enthralling audiobook. The Mortal Instruments meets The fourth Wing in this beautifully written plot & highlighted by the great narration.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the ALC.

For the first few chapters, I thought I was going to hate this book. However, I’m glad I stuck with it. It was so good, and I couldn’t stop listening. Wen got less annoying and more likable as the story progressed.

This was a fun popcorn sort of story. I would consider continuing via audio. This reminds me of zodiac academy but without the toxic bully aspect.

I absolutely loved this book and the way this world was presented. Wen worded things, especially about humanity, in a way that all of us can relate. Cannot wait for Null!

Amanda Leigh Cobb really did an AMAZING job narrating this action-packed story. I hope she will return for future books.