Seven Wishes

Caelum Academy Series, Book 1

By: Serena Akeroyd

Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya, Austin Rising

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Caelum: an Academy built to protect people like Eve. Who they can't protect her from? Its own student body.

The threat of death isn't new to Eve, but when she's given the chance to escape her past, she prays her future will be brighter. How wrong she is.

Raised in a cult, Eve has no understanding of the modern world. Targeted as a freak, a Pack of boys take her under their wing but one among them recognizes Eve for what she is. Trouble. And a threat.

At Caelum, threats need eliminating....

Eve survived her past, but what of her future?

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Serena Akeroyd (P)2020 Tantor

Awesome Start

It was over way too soon. The characters are great, and have lots of depth. The storyline is new and interesting and truly makes you think. Loving it.

Narrators are also doing a wonderful job.

Off to Book #2

Very good story

Heroine leaves much to be desired. That said the potential for her to overcome her pass and become a strong smart kick was heroine is there! I'm so hoping character growth continues in this very unique take on paranormal.

great series

I love the viewpoint of having seven souls fighting for dominance. This is a whole new twist on the paranormal. Eve's background is also an awesome mix into the story. I'm also loving the storyline unfolding about the multiple mates. well written and good narration.

Attention-Whore

The main character is into 7 different guys, 7!and they are all into her too. Not my cup of tea.

Loved it!

Interesting concept and story line with twists and enough meat to sink into and keep you invested. There is character growth and a little mystery to keep you listening.

decent listen

This book is a bit harder for me to review. The story is well written and I have read all 3 books. The religious aspect of the books isn't overwhelming but is definitely part of the books, more of in the first and last. As long as that doesn't bug you then the series is worth the listen. this book is pretty PG, the second and third have more of a sexual aspect but nothing too indepth or out of the box.

Very unique

I was actually surprised while I listen to this book. The way the author shifts perspectives to the guys' POV is interesting because you get to observe a scene in a way that I haven't seen before. their thoughts and feelings when watching Eve interact with new things are descriptive in a way that is impossible not to picture what they're seeing in your head. IDK, I just really thought that was interesting so I wanted to put it at the top of my review.

As for Eve and the story itself, I really enjoyed it. I thought the author did a good job portraying what it would feel like to come from such a sheltered and backward environment into modern day society. You don't think about how difficult it would be to understand speech and slang let alone modern technology or what someone would think of you if you didn't even know how to work a microwave. Although I did feel sorry for Eve as she struggled, I also thought it was charming and I've been addicted to the series.

With the narration, I struggled a bit with the male narrator. He only gave Nestor an accent for some reason even though they all came from different places with different accents. England, Australia, Turkey, etc. He also came off as disjointed and robotic at times. I ended up having to up the speed to 1.5 for it to sound cohesive. It didn't hurt the female narration either so that was good.

loved it!

Such a good read. I got caught up reading about the cult life that Eve was used to. Then in her life at her new school where she's learning everything that she was guarded from and how her new life will be. Definitely a book I'd recommend.

Seven wishes

I love that this series is now available on audible. I was a huge fan of the books, but these narrators really bring Eve and her men to life. I find myself enjoying the plot even more than I did the first time. Great characters, amazing world building and an FMC who is kickas$ despite her upbringing. What's not to love?!

Excellent story

I read this book a few months ago and couldn't wait until it came out in audiobook. just like the book I listened to this in one day. it's amazing what putting voices to the characters does for a book. i loved reading as much as i loved listening to this book!