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She spent her life running from them. Now she’s going to school with them.

For as long as she could remember, Kennedy’s mother had called her a demon, but she’d never believed her; her mother was ill. And then the Archangel Gabriel appeared trying to kill her. When divine intervention steps in, Kennedy finds herself whisked away to Greenwood Preparatory University.

Hellfire Academy, as the students call it, is home to nephilim like her. To the outside world it’s an exclusive college. To some of the student body, it’s a training academy—and one of the professors is Gabriel. Kennedy has the year to prove that she can stay out of trouble, which would be easy to do if she wasn't getting distracted by an archangel.

When Kennedy’s roommate has a vision that the college will be attacked, it’s up to Kennedy to stop that from happening. Only it’s hard to know who to trust when you’re the one everyone thinks is evil.

It was the cover that caught my eye when I was looking at the available ARCs. So I wanted to know more and I went to read the synopsis which totally intrigued me.

Since "Vampire Academy", I have not read anything with this term (Academy) in the title while there is a lot of books at the moment except that it's mostly Reverse Harem. Here it's not the case and I say good because we focus more on some highly interesting characters.

We discover a world where angels exist. They are one of the people I like to see in paranormal romances so it's cheerfully that I started reading this title.

From the first pages, I identified myself with Kennedy when we don't have much in common. I enjoyed following her in her rediscovery of the world and who she is after having been confronted with stressful events. I liked the relationship with Gabriel. We can feel the growing tension.

The author's pen is fluid. I was caught up in the story from the start and almost read it all at once. I was angry when someone came to disturb me for lunch. Once the meal is eaten, I plunged back into it until the end.

I discovered the author thanks to this title and I am delighted. To better understand the universe, I might read the Angel series. What is clear is that the book two is already on my wishlist.

Lucifer walks among us. Leading an army of fallen angels, he still takes orders from above. Good cannot exist without evil. Man’s faith must always be tested. It is his job to tempt you. It is your job to walk away. ⁣

He hates his role. He hates our world. He hates Man.
But he still seeks redemption.
The Archangel of Light wants to go home and for the first time in 7000 years he has a shot. ⁣

Unfortunately, his long-awaited forgiveness will only come if he gives up the only person he’s ever loved. ⁣

Livia De Lucio comes from the Light. Descended from angels she’s caught Lucifer’s eye.
Her pure heart intrigues him.
Her beauty enthralls him.
Her love will redeem him.

It was the cover and the name "Lucifer" that caught my attention. The summary is tempting so I did not think long before applying to the ARC. 

We dive directly into a world where angels are very present but humans are not supposed to see them. The duality between good and evil is well brought about.

The beginning made me giggle because I really liked it. It's my demonic side that stands out (Lol).

The characters are very endearing. I adored Lucifer most of the time except towards the end when I took pity on him. Lucia who initially looks strong seems more fragile later.

It was a delightful story from start to finish. It's a short but exciting format. You will not be bored.

I am delighted to have been able to discover the pen of Matilda Martel. She has other titles to her credit that you can find on her website (link below).