Academy of the Dead is the 2nd book in the the Haunted Creatures, Haunted Places series but don’t worry-it can be read as a standalone. 

I didn’t read the 1st book and I completely enjoy the whole story without feeling like I missed anything! 

 

The delicious tension of academic rivals turning to a burning and swoony romance, combined with dark family secrets kept my eyes glued to my kindle, making this one so hard to put down! 

 

Maddox and Atticus have a complex love-hate relationship, it was fascinating to see how their relationship developed as the story progressed. 

I adore the slow-burn chemistry between them. They clearly had history and something happened that left me dying to know what Atticus was hiding from Maddox.  

 

The unique, dark and enchanting world-building complete with fey, necromancers and the green witches was captivating. 

I absolutely loved Maddox’s big family-they’re chaotic behaviour really livened up the story. I admired the love they have for each other, seeing as they never treat Maddox differently for being a necromancer in the family. 

 

The last few pages are quite intense as dark secrets were revealed and the stakes got higher, 

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time wondering the fate of Maddox and Atticus. 

 

Overall, this is such a page turner! 

A very well-written story - I’m definitely coming back for more of this series! 

 

 

⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Friendship breakup, lying, familial betrayal, complicated and toxic sibling relationship, funerals, loss of family member, eldest son trauma, alcohol use, grave-digging, hellraising, dark magic, necromancy, toxic family, violence, swordplay, open door romance, light and consensual breath play, possession, exorcisms, body horror, insect horror.