Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
4.4
Erika Lewis
Brimming with Celtic mythology, action, and danger, Erika Lewis's Kelcie Murphy and The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts introduces readers to a new kind of magical school and a warrior who must choose with which side of an epic battle her destiny will lie.The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a foster child raised in the human world—is dying to attend.A place at AUA means meeting Scáthach, the legendary trainer of Celtic heroes. It means learning to fight with a sword. It means harnessing her hidden powers and—most importantly—finding out who her parents are, and why they abandoned her in Boston Harbor eight years ago.When Kelcie tests into the school, she learns that she’s a Saiga, one of the most ancient beings in the Otherworld. Secretive, shunned, and possessed of imposing elemental powers, the Saiga are also kin to the Otherworld's most infamous traitor.But Kelcie is a survivor, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find her parents and her place in their world. Even if that means making a few enemies.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Author
Erika Lewis
Pages
256
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Published Date
2022-03-01
ISBN
1250208254 9781250208255
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Loved this story and it's great reading an MG read that has more Celtic Mythology in it since I don't usually see much with Celtic Mythology in it. This is about Kelcie, a human who was raised a foster child in the human world and who one-day transports and finds herself at The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts where she gets tested and admitted as a Saiga, which is one of the most ancient beings in the Otherworld. She gets to learn to train how to fight with combat training and learn how to use her powers. She discovers that she's related to the Otherworld's most infamous traitor. <br/>Kelcie can't remember when she was a kid or much about her parents or who they are or anything. She learns and makes friends in the academy and has to figure out who she is and remember her past, her parents, and what happened when she was little. She and Niall have a cute little budding romance and she and Brona have a great friendship. This has a great glossary to help with terms relating to Celtic Mythology in the back.<br/>Comparing this to Percy Jackson and Harry Potter doesn't seem very accurate though because this story is all its own. It did feel like it was a little slow in parts but overall it was enjoyable and a great read.<br/>Thanks so much to NetGalley and MacMillan-Tor/Forge/Starscape for letting me read and review this fun MG read. All thoughts and opinions are my own."
Annette W
"What an amazing modern take, on classics like Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter.. I mean, I knew I had to pick it up as soon as I read; magical, academy, a child from the human world accepted in to this academy.. and I absolutely loved it!<br/>The world building captivates you, and the characters keep you hooked, until the very last page. Hoping this is the first in a series, because I’d definitely love to know the backstory on some of the other characters. <br/>A wonderful read for all ages. This Middle Grade Fantasy is perfect for lovers of magic, mythology, and a bit of mystery. <br/><br/>*Thank you #Macmillan for providing a copy of the book through #Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. *All opinions are my own."
Ellie
