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Ironside Academy, Book 1

De: Jane Washington

Narrado por: Jennifer Sterling

Ironside is more than a regular academy. It’s also the biggest reality TV show in the world … and a very elaborate, very luxurious prison.

Their hallowed halls are ruled by the Betas, Omegas, and Deltas—but this year, the officials are stirring things up.

Isobel Carter—the only rare Sigma to be accepted—is the first sign. But there are others. Many others. A sudden influx of powerful Alphas will turn academy life, and Isobel’s life, upside down.

She might be the lowest rung on the ladder, but in order to survive Ironside, where social media is king and consequences are deadly, she will need to make her mark.

She will need to climb.

This isn’t a game for the faint of heart, and those who rise should be prepared for a beautiful, brutal fall.

Beware the pretty posers, because this social media game just got dangerous.

The Hunger Games collides with America's Got Talent, and you've just been invited to binge it all in high definition. But here's some viewer discretion before you continue:This series has as many love interests as enemies, with all the focus on the main character. Expect a delicious slow burn where you'll never have to pick your favourite shade of morally grey.

Listeners, meet your new guilty pleasure.

Now it's time to grab some popcorn and dive right in!

©2023 Jane Washington (P)2023 Jane Washington

Amazing

This is has to be my absolute favorite RH. I cannot wait for June. The characters are so memorable and well developed, I’ve fallen in love with so many of them. The story is exceptional and the pace is perfect. Jane Washington’s writing is amazing. The smut is just woooohh (fanning face). The narrator, Jennifer Sterling, is also absolutely amazing. I find many RH books to have narrators who purposefully try over sexualize their voice and it feels gross. She reads everything just perfectly. Thank you for everything guys and I want more!

A fun read

The voice actress does a nice job. The book has some clichés and is a bit clunky in places and cringey in others but I had a good time.

Ironside Academy: Plier

This is like my 4th time reading this book 🤭 but my first time listening to the audio! Absolutely fantastic audio narration!

Only start this series if you are ready to become completely obsessed!

Unique premise with fantastic world-building

This was my first Jane Washington book, and I'm officially hooked. Ironside Academy is part omegaverse, part reality TV show, part paranormal academy, and somehow it all works. The world-building is fantastic. A school where everything is filmed and broadcast, where students are competing for their literal freedom? Sign me up. Isobel is a great FMC. She's a Sigma (the lowest rank), and she's been through absolute hell, but she's resilient without being obnoxiously self-sacrificing about it. The ten Alphas she's slowly collecting are all distinct and interesting, though we're still getting to know some of them. The slow burn here is delicious, and I'm already invested in where these relationships are going. The book flew by. It's long, but it didn't feel like it. My only complaint is that it ends on a cliffhanger, and now I'm dying to know what happens next. If you like paranormal reverse harem with strong world-building and a unique premise, start this series.

entertaining introduction to the world of ironside

i absolutely devoured isobel’s story and beginning journey at ironside academy!! idk who let me go on this long with owning this book, but not yet reading it- but they should be fired bc WHAT!! im obsessed, new hyperfixation unlocked. isobel and her alphas are all so twisted and keeping a plethora of secrets & i cannot wait to explore this world and all it has to hide. jane washington has me entranced with her unique world-building and her writing style!

jennifer sterling delivers such a strong narration in this story, she is very clear and distinct with when her POV shifts. i typically avoid audios (& any books really) that are written in third person, but the narration and storytelling are top tier!

tropes: why choose romance, academy romance, unique world building, alphaholes, slow burn romance, slow build harem, unique magic system
vibes: adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

CONTENT WARNINGS
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Abandonment, Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking
Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, Gaslighting