Summary:

With a past too terrible to speak of, and a bleak, lonely future ahead of her, Aerin Renning is shocked to find she has earned a place at the most exclusive school in the universe. Aerin excels at Academy 7 in all but debate, where Dane Madousin - son of one of the most powerful men in the Alliance - consistently outtalks her. Fortunately Aerin consistently outwits him at sparring. They are at the top of their class until Dane jeopardizes everything and Aerin is unintentionally dragged down with him. When the pair is given a joint punishment, an unexpected friendship - and romance - begins to form. But Dane and Aerin both harbor dangerous secrets, and the two are linked in ways neither of them could ever have imagined. . . .

My thoughts on the book:

I loved it. It was really sweet , fun & enjoyable read, I loved the characters & I couldn't put it down. I know that there'll be another book about Aurelia, which is great, so I hope after that there'll be another Academy 7 book. I'd love to read more about Dane & Aerin. I definitely recommend this one, too.

My rating: 4.5/5

Challenges:

• 100+ Reading Challenge 2010 
• Read Your Name Challenge 2010 
• Young Adult Reading Challenge 2010 

Summary:

Princess Aurelia is next in line to rule the kingdom of Tyralt, but she would rather be one of the common folk, free to learn and roam and . . . not marry the next tyrannical prince that comes courting. Naturally, the king wants Aurelia to marry for political power. Aurelia wants to marry for love. And someone in the kingdom wants her . . . dead. Assigned to investigate and protect Aurelia is Robert, the son of the king's former royal spy and one of Aurelia's oldest friends. As Aurelia and Robert slowly uncover clues as to who is threatening her, their friendship turns to romance. With everything possible on the line - her life, her kingdom, her heart - Aurelia is forced to take matters into her own hands, no matter the cost.

My thoughts on the book:

I really really enjoyed this book. It was really easy to get into the book! It kept me interested all the way & I loved the characters, so I'm really glad that there'll be second Aurelia book & I can't wait to read more about Robert & Aurelia! This is a book that I would have loved it 10 years ago & I really really like it now, so I highly recommend it! Also, can't wait to read Anne Osterlund's 2nd novel "Academy 7".

My rating: 4/5

Challenges:

• Take Another Chance Challenge 
• The 2010 Young Adult Reading Challenge 
• The Countdown Challenge 
• Read Your Name Challenge 
• New Authors Challenge 2010
• 100+ Reading Challenge