Of Destiny and Illusions

Thunderbird Academy, Book 2

By: Valia Lind

Narrated by: Sarah Brands

One spell - and my whole world came crashing down.

When the monsters came knocking on Thunderbird Academy's doors, I was given one task: Write a spell and send the creatures packing. Instead, I brought the whole school to the faery realm.... And now we're stuck.

Left with no other choice, the school resumes its regularly scheduled classes. Now that the halls are filled with more fae than I've ever seen, tensions are at an all-time high. And I'm not just talking about what's going on between Aiden and me. I have no time for a forbidden romance, but I can't keep my thoughts off my broody shifter combat trainer.

Cut off from everything and everyone we know, there are just two things I'm sure of. The war is far from over, and the ancients are powerful beings. Soon, they're on the border of Faery, and our small haven of peace is shattered.

Do I have what it takes to learn my magic and save my friends? Or will my next mistake destroy us all?

There's no going back now. And one thing's for sure - Thunderbird Academy will never be the same again.

Full of magic, adventure, and romance, Of Destiny and Illusions is the second book in an addicting young adult paranormal romance series by USA Today best-selling author Valia Lind that will keep you listening late into the night!

©2020 Valia Lind (P)2020 Valia Lind

Enjoyable listen

This book picked up right where book one left off, and we got to see our heroine struggling with trying to right her mistakes. Throw in a forbidden romance and some awesome magic, and you've got a strong follow up novel that I very much enjoyed

Fantastic continuation!!

Of Destiny and Illusions
by Valia Lind

YA, clean of language
Steam: slow burn

Wow! With more mysteries popping up, faerie intrigue, and shifter moodiness, this had me listening well into the night just to finish the book!
Maddie's new storycasting lands her, and the entire Academy, land in the land of Faerie, causing things to really heat up. Now, the entirety of the school populace are basically prisoners in faerie, Maddie is still trying to figure out the extent of her powers and a way to use the storycasting, the fae Spring Court Queen wants to "train her" and tries to take over her every minute. The shifters and witches are now sharing classes with more fae than ever, and Liam is becomes more of a fixture in Maddie's small circle. The romance between her and Aiden confuses her, and though he's not around as much, his betas are now her shadows, following everywhere she goes. Gregarious Ben and quiet Owen become Maddie's unlikely allies and her feelings for Aiden continue to grow. The world building is enticing, the characters continue to grow and change and the plot gets even more twisty!!
SO MUCH ANGST! But it's exciting and I nearly threw my earbuds AGAIN at the end, for there is another HOOK/cliffhanger for book 3 and I cannot wait to get my hands on it!! Valia Lind has quickly become a new favorite author!

The narrator did a great job conveying the emotions, and you always knew who was speaking.

I received an ALC from the author, and I voluntarily chose to post an honest review.

Amazing! This narrator brings the story to life!

I can’t stop saying how good this is!! Ive never loved a narrator so much as this one! She brings the story and characters to life! So freaking good! The rawness, fierceness and softness is just beautiful. Loved the story! i have re-read this trilogy so many times and can never get enough! and now listening to is is just breathtaking. 💜

In a new world

In this book Maddie is in the world of the Fae, you can’t trust the Fae. Maddie also learns more about her magic! I loved this book and Maddie’s story. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Whoa!!

Omgggg that ending!! How can it end?!?
Inner wolf is *howling* right now!! 🤣
Omg, this world is just fantastic. There’s a bit of academy world and now the Faery world mixed in and it’s so fun!! As you know Fae must not like but boy are they sneaky! The narrator, Sarah Brands did a wonderful job portraying the mail character. It was easy to listen and follow along too. I highly recommend this series. So good!!

wow the power

Well I found myself thinking the opposite of Maddie when it came to Aiden. But I still have hope for them. I love how she finally took a stand. She is learning more about herself and her strength. I cant want to she were she goes from here what she learns next that will make her stronger.

Excellent continuation of book 1

This series continues to captivate me. It has strong female lead and everything supernatural. Maddie is seriously the best heroine; she doesn't want the glory and fame, she just wants to protect her loved ones!

If you need an escape from reality this series is for you. The world the author has created is simply magical!

I can’t believe the cliffhanger!

This book continues where the first book left off. The story flows at a great pace. It’s crazy to think how the whole school has been transferred to the Faery realm.

Narration is excellent and brings the story to life. Sarah’s voice is perfect!

The story grabbed my attention from beginning to conclusion. The story ended in a major cliffhanger, which I’m still trying to recoup from! I can’t believe how everything wrapped up! I need the next book ASAP!

This YA series is excellent and the world development is well done. Merging the human world, Thunderbird Academy, with the Fae realm is a unique turn of events I have not seen before. It’s fun and captivating.

This series has plenty magic, adventure, mystery, suspense, twists & turns, and a touch of romance. Very addicting YA paranormal series.

So good

I enjoyed this book it was fun and entertaining can't wait to hear the rest of the story