Maddie Bloom & the Fae Academy
Emily Jenkins
Publication date: June 21st 2022
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult
Welcome to Fae Academy, where if the Sluagh Sidhe lurking in the woods doesn’t get you, the homework just might…
Maddie Bloom is dreading sophomore year. Not only is her mom’s mysterious illness getting worse, but it’s also a brand-new year of her longtime bully to look forward to. Because who doesn’t love getting swirlies in the newly renovated girls’ bathroom? But then the accident happens. The one where she’s escaping said bully and accidentally summons a magical portal that drops her right into the foyer of a literal castle.
That’s when the big reveals start…
- Faeries exist.
- Maddie is half-fae. Which is how she ended up in Figstern’s Academy for Excellence, aka Fae Academy.
- And Maddie’s uncontrolled magic? It’s slowly poisoning her mom.
When she’s given the chance to stay and learn to control her gifts to save her mom, the choice is clear. But Maddie’s not exactly welcome at Fae Academy. Bullies exist even in the magical world, and don’t get her started on the vindictive hobgoblin or the disgraced prince of the Autumn Court.
Still, not all is what it seems at Fae Academy. And the more Maddie digs, the more secrets she uncovers. Secrets that could threaten her life, her mother’s life, and the future of the fae world itself.
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EXCERPT:
I flipped onto my back, spitting mulch from my mouth. I was seconds from pushing myself into a sitting position when the ground vibrated beneath me, courtesy of Sam’s rapidly approaching footsteps. Her bloodlust rippled through the air; that’s how excited she was to have me where she wanted me.
Get up! My inner voice yelled at me.
I listened, but instantly regretted it. Sharp pain shot through my torso from the impact of the fall, and my stomach lurched as Samantha leered down at me. She was way too close for comfort – to where I could distinguish freckles from blemishes.
I swallowed, heat rising to my face. I had a feeling my life was about to flash before my eyes.
But before I could reflect on the short, uneventful fifteen years that I’d walked this Earth, I saw a flash out of the corner of my eye.
I turned my head sideways, and a strange warmth spread over my body, engulfing me from head to toe.
To my left, the air was… shimmering.
I blinked. Once, twice, a third time, but it was still there. A twinkling, transparent curtain swaying in mid-air and luring me in. Calling for me. I’m not exaggerating, either.
I swear it was chanting my name repeatedly.
Meanwhile, in front of me, Sam was preparing to pounce like a predator.
Without thinking, without understanding what was going on, I dodged, rolling toward the strange, glistening air to my left. And somehow, the space swallowed me whole, swooping me out of the playground and away from Sam’s clutches just as she reached out to make good on her promise to make me pay for forcing her to run.
I caught one last glimpse of her stunned face.
And then she disappeared from my view.
Or was it me who disappeared?
Whatever the case, the world as I, Maddie Bloom, knew it, was gone.
Author Bio:
Hi, my name is Emily Jenkins. I’m a high school student and wrestle, and I also happen to be the USA National East Coast Jr Teen! After writing a children’s book about bullying in 2020 (Wrestling Girl Takes Down Bullies), I was inspired to keep creating stories—which is how the Maddie Bloom series was born.
In my free time, I love collecting socks, cooking, and sewing clothes for my dog.
He tears them up. It sort of breaks my heart. I sew more.
Yep, it’s a vicious cycle. 😀
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This sounds like an interesting YA book
I love the cover art, synopsis and excerpt, Maddie Bloom & the Fae Academy sounds like a must read for my teen-aged granddaughters and I. Thank you for sharing the author’s bio and book details
this book looks so intriguing
Beautiful cover!
We have almost all of Emily Jenkins books. She’s a very diverse author.
Absolutely beautiful cover! Sounds amazing!
Many young readers will find Maddie Bloom & the Fae Academy by Emily Jenkins interesting.
i love good YA books for my teens to get lost in!
Great cover. Love that the castle is lurking there in the backdrop. Sounds like a terrific YA read.
Sounds like a good book.
I am loving the cover!
Love the cover and the excerpt sounds really interesting!
I am always in for a new read. Looks good.
I love magic!! This sounds awesome! Also, bullies suck!
This cover is gorgeous. I think this will be a really good book.
nice cover. Sounds really good.
This sounds like one that I would so love to read this summer and I love the cover too.
This looks like a great read. The plot is intriguing.
I like the cover and think the book look interesting.
I love the cover and plot
What a fascinating book! Great cover and excerpt. I’d love to read more.
COOL LOOKING BOOK.
very nice cover~
The book sounds fantastic. The cover is absolutely gorgeous!
This sounds great.
I am loving the whole concept of a Fae Academy.
Congratulations on your release of Maddie bloom and the Fae Academy, Emily, I enjoyed the excerpt and your book sounds like a great book for my granddaughter! Good luck with your book and the blitz! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a wonderful day!
cool cover
Thanks for sharing the excerpt!
I love the twist in this HS bully book. The Fae will be fascinating to teens who I bet will love this book!
I love the cover art.
Fascinating, I’ve heard stories of afterlife experiences that are startlingly accurate, very close to your imagery.
This book sounds like a great read. and has a pretty cover. Thanks for the excerpt.
Nice cover art
Who else wants a ‘Fae Academy’ streaming series? Hey, if our strong willed heroine can dream, so can I!