Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund

When a terrified fugitive with a rough past and the wealthy and wild son of a privilege become freshman at one of the most prestigious schools in the universe, an interesting relationship quickly occurs. Despite many differences on the outside, deep within these two teenagers share an unbreakable bond of emotion and history. Both hold dangerous secrets and find each other irresistible even though their safety depends on them staying apart. As hatred turns to friendship and friendship turns to romance, these two powerful young adults face challenges to reveal a truth that’s bigger than anyone could have ever imagined.

Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund was a unique combination of genres. I don’t know where I could truly place it. There were elements of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, action, and mystery. Aerin and Dane show great growth and strength as people and show that anyone can achieve the impossible. The lack of trust, rebellion, sorrow, and curiosity displayed in the characters make it easy for readers, especially teens, to relate. It was truly hard to let go of Aerin and Dane’s tale as while things were cliché at points, the novel still had the ability to keep you on edge. The only flaw about the novel is how short it was. I would love to see this storyline made into a series or at least have a spinoff book. The futuristic setting was fascinating and I think there is a lot more that could be learned and explored through the different planets, star systems, and the school itself as well as finding out the future of Aerin and Dane. This book can easily appeal to many different kinds of people and is an absolutely captivating read.