Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts Book Review and Giveaway

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts

Written by Erika Lewis

A 2023 Teacher Favorites Winner (6th-8th Grade) for the Children's Book Council

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.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Erika Lewis is the author of the Kelcie Murphy Series from Starscape, The Color of Dragons from HarperTeen, Game of Shadows from Tor Books, Firebrand from Legendary Comics, and more, many of which have been published around the world.

She grew up in Virginia before going off to Tennessee for school. While at Vanderbilt University, studying Math and Theatre, she spent a semester abroad, visiting haunted ruins and magical forests that would forever spark her imagination and leave behind an insatiable need to travel.

An internship at CNN led to exciting years working in television, developing scripted and reality shows for various studios and networks. Then, one day, Erika knew it was time for her to write on her own, to build fantastical worlds that stayed with her after every return from a trip, and also to play her part in inspiring the next generation of readers and writers.

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REVIEW

Kelcie Murphy stumbles onto The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. She discovers she's a Saiga and can manipulate air. As she develops her powers, Kelcie learns that this new world she discovered is in danger.

This book uses folklore and myths to introduce a new fantasy series. The world and characters were unique and imaginative. I found the book engaging and interesting. I wish the author delved a little deeper into the description of the world. The author does a good job at keeping the story filled with intrigue, mystery, and action. The action and intrigue keep the reader engaged. There were several twists and turns in the story. Young readers will love this new fantasy and enjoy learning and discovering Kelcie's background and new power along with her. Both boys and girls will enjoy reading this book. 

GIVEAWAY
Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a signed hardcover set of all three books in the Kelcie Murphy series, including the final installment: Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper's Key!

The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts: Book Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Erika Lewis. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion