Definitely enjoyed this book. Delores and her guys are going to grow into a great dynamic given the differences among them. My personal favorite is Fitz. He is hilarious and psychotic. The world building is very in depth and I look forward to book 2.

Shifter Animal Revealed This is only the beginning to Delores's story which starts off with a boyfriend, friends and parents who want "the best" for her. Once her shifter animal is revealed, the nature of all these relationships set up the background for her full story in the next installment. Kayden Lukakis and Michelle Price narrate this prequel with precise tone and nuance. It was quite the listen which was enjoyable and entertaining. I can't wait for more! I am voluntarily leaving this review.

⭐⭐⭐.5 rounded up ️️ I don't think I have ever been so back and forth about how I feel about a book as I was with this one. Thank you Literary Inspired and Cassandra Featherstone for an ALC. I was very amused by all the small details, like names of popular social media and sites adapted for this shifter world, things like garments made for specific shifters and highlighting issues unique to different shifter races. It's goofy, cheesy humor and super-horny-charged like you would expect from an academy age range, except it's the teachers who give the students a run for the gold medal in the horny and exhibitionist games. The overall struggles of our FMC Delores are relatable to many even if her upbringing is less relatable to most. I loved all the well-fleshed-out teachers and was more interested in them than our main girl myself. That is not to say there is anything wrong with Delores. She is well written and very 3D, but just not the kind of FMC that captures my love and attention. If you enjoyed Zodiac Academy, definitely give this a try. Kayden Lukakis absolutely killed the narration in this audiobook. His voices perfectly matched the characters and he brought them to life while also making them stand apart. Both he and Michelle Price gave spectacular performances that elevated this book and kept me listening. Shifter Society Multi PoV High Society Heirs Academy Setting LGBTQ Rep Predator/Prey Hierarchy Urban Fantasy Found Family

This was a relatively quick read, i managed it in two sessions whilst on holiday and to be honest the only reason i took a break was for lunch otherwise I would have been happy to keep reading! I really enjoyed DeeDees story, she was really well written i really felt for her throughout. I loved the plot twists and the mean girl vibes in the world building... add in the super hot tutors and you've ticked all the boxes. I cannot wait to get stuck into book two now to see what happens next! Great read! Thank you!

This was a quick read, that was a great foundation for just who Delores is, and why she is the way she is. We see the torment and abuse she’s faced at the hands of those who are supposed to love her. She has caught the attention of some very important predators, that can only be a positive. There’s a bit of spice, twisted betrayal, and the realization that now she’s free to be who she is and get her vengeance. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

This was such a fun read, and unfortunately it was over before I knew it. The author really mastered building the world, introducing the characters—both major and secondary—and showing the various dilemmas our female lead has found herself in. It manages to be fast-paced, yet complex, a quick, light read with some darkness, and adventurous all at the same time. Featherstone has skills! I cannot wait to read/hear more in this world. Packs: Body-shaming. Curvy heroine. Shifters of truly, all kinds. Academy setting. New adult. Rich ‘kids’. Royal / pack / shifter politics. Mean girls. Betrayals, everywhere. Parental neglect. Excessive drinking, partying. Dubcon. Proactive / possessive alphas. And more. Overall: 4 stars.

Delores is the daughter of two apex predators and is expected to be one herself, Her friends (frenemies) turn into enamines and her boyfriend Tod name says it all all turn on her when her animal emerges. This is a brilliant first in a new series I can't wait for the next book. The narration is perfect.