| Title | : | Investigated (Daywalker Academy #1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 258 |
| Publication | : | First published October 23, 2019 |
Crossing them could be to your detriment.
Given the world she lives in, this is something agent Francesca Drake should have remembered before entering the den of the beasts.
When bodies start piling up, she is ordered to probe the Daywalker Academy. In the urgency she forgets her mixed heritage, as well as the most important rule.
Only the pure bloods are welcomed.
Not everything is what it seems at this prestigious place. Their sinister plans threaten the lives of everyone she’s ever known. Unaware of the secrets within, she is thrown into a world of sinful temptation, leaving her perplexed about the truth.
Can she trust the most dangerous of the beasts to protect her? Or will they both perish before her mission ends?
The balance...a single drop of blood.
Investigated (Daywalker Academy #1) Reviews
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Okay, so if you follow my reviews you will know I am an avid Maya Daniels stalker... ahem, I mean fan! She hasn't written a bad book yet in my opinion, and she remains the Queen of Sass. She's covered many different themes with her books, and then there is this one...
Franky is a hybrid, half vampire-half fae. The life expectancy of hybrids isn't very long, but Franky works for The Agency so hers is a little more 'fraught'. The trouble is, Franky's powers are on the fritz and she has no idea what's going on. She is saved by a stranger and ends up going to the one place in the world where she faces danger like no other.
OH. MY. GOD!!!!! I loved this book so much. I'm also begging for a Zoltan!!! I want one of my own. I'm not even joking. There is drama, kick-ass action, snark by the bucket-load, and plenty of attraction. To put it simply, I NEED ALL THE BOOKS NOW!!! Yes, I know I'm being greedy, but there is a reason for this. Ms. Daniels is also a pain in the ass 😉 with her cliffhanger endings. So I know that even if I get book two tomorrow, I will still be in the same position as I am now.
Investigated is the first book in the Daywalker Academy series, and I really can't recommend it highly enough. We are talking high class, quality writing and editing with nary an error to disrupt me! I read this book in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. Who needs food anyway? (Answer - my girls apparently!)
So there you go. If you are looking for an adult paranormal romance, with a Maya Daniels quirk, sass galore, and steaming attraction that is off the charts, then look no further.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! -
Francesca Drake is something that in the eyes of the other paranormals...shouldn't exist. She's a half-blood. Half-bloods don't live long in their society and so keeping what she is under wraps is a must. Her boss knows what she is, and he's decided to send her into a dangerous situation totally blind. She's to go, find out some necessary information and get back out. Sounds simple right? It's so not gonna be, and with Franky's mouth...trouble is just going to be something she should expect.
Investigated is the first book Maya Daniels' new Daywalker Academy series. The author introduces readers to Francesca Drake - Halfblood: half fae and half vampire. Paranormals are disappearing and Franky is given the task to get into the Academy and find out what is going on. But things go deeper than she thinks and it won't be long before she finds out. This book is so much fun to read. Franky is both amusing and infuriating at the same time. She's trouble on two feet with a smart mouth. There are so many twists and surprises in this book that it just grabbed me and kept me page-turning to learn what was going to happen next. I love the sparks of interest and romance that pop up in this book and the amount of humor that the author sprinkles throughout the book had me literally choking on howls of laughter. The humor crops up at the most unexpected moments I couldn't help falling out. The suspense is well done and laid on so thick in places that I was literally blazing through the pages to learn what happens next.
There honestly isn't much that I don't like about this book. I did find Franky a touch annoying at times when she's quick to be wanting to flash her fangs or run off at the mouth. She knows that she needs to hide/disguise what she is, so I expect her to have more in the sense of self-preservation than she has at times.
All in all, I fully enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next book in this series. Bodies are dropping, sparks are flying, the danger is looming, and Franky is being pulled into a dangerous web that threatens to destroy her if she's not careful. If you are a fan of this author or like the academy troupe, but are looking for something with enough of a twist to be different from the rest then this is the book for you. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I can't wait for the next book in this series. -
This book is absolutely EPIC!! Not only did she write about a sub genre where there are not many books in it. She wrote a unique, absolutely addicting book with Daywalkers. You will not be able to put down. She knows how to hook a reader and make you so excited with a storyline that you will read and re-read her books. She has such talent, and blows me away time and time again. This is the story of Francesca a half breed. She is part vampire and Fae and you will be shocked when you find out what else. She goes into a Daywalkers Academy to find a killer. But she finds so much more. And even knowing that half-breeds are killed on site, she still goes. I will not give any spoilers. But I will say that she finds out so much more. Maybe a true love, maybe that she is more powerful than she could ever imagine. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a thrill ride with twist and turns that will keep you guessing to the end. It is my favorite book and I'm sure any reader will love it.
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Daywalker Academy Book 1 - Investigated, has to be one of my favorite academy books so far. It is not the traditional made to trend and market book with all the usual tropes thrown in. This book takes a different angle on things and throws you for a loop.
And it is a loop onto a rollercoaster of a ride. This book has mischief, mayhem, mystery, suspense, and a love interest that is getting totally hot - have a fan ready. You will not want to put this book down. I know I didn't. I went through it in one sitting. This book is a total MUST READ!
Frankie is the perfect sassy character that you will love to read and will be left wanting more. She is wickedly good. And the 'boys' in this book, swoon-worthy to the extreme, make no mistake. You will be cheering them all on.
So why are you still reading this review when you could be reading this book? Seriously, get on it?! You NEED this book. -
This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the start. I look forward to future books to find out what trouble will find Franky and her new friends.
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I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
Franky Drake is sassy, spunky, and every single thing I look for in a MC. I absolutely loved everything about this book. Every action-packed scene led to another, and I found myself flipping the pages faster than I could even finish reading the pages. I needed to know what was going to happen in every moment.
Do yourself a favor and grab this book while you can. Maya Daniels is an up and coming star in the author world, and I have my eye on everything she releases, plus everything she has already released. Absolutely love this author! -
Franky is a sassy fighter, a survivor and just landed up shit creek without a paddle thanks to her boss ~ and a series of events that she wasn't even aware of.
The creek is Daywalker Academy, a place no half blood should enter but Franky is determined to discover the truth behind the mystery deaths in town and then get the hell out, but things never go to plan!
This book had me hooked, full of twists and turns that you'll love!
Another amazing start to a superb series!! -
As a "cop" in a supernatural community, Franky pulls an assignment at an academy normally off limits. Her life is at risk from the moment she approaches its gates. I did not see the twist coming. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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In a new superb series, Franky Drake, or Francesca is a half-blood. She is a mixture of two species, which could bring about her death. Half-bloods are not tolerated by the purebloods. She is inducted into a world of policing the supernatural when she is noticed at 16 and later recruited. She has had her fair share of problems with screwing up on cases. The leader has given her a chance to redeem herself by appointing her to go into the Daywalker Academy. The only issue is that half-bloods are not allowed entrance normally. She is going there under a disguise but not knowing who is helping her until she passes the trials. Out in her world, people are disappearing and she saw shadows take them away. They tried attacking her, but someone saved her! Now, she enters the Academy at her own peril, is attacked by many, revered by others, feels a strange bond with several, and new powers are displaying themselves. She does not know what she has gotten herself involved with! She has to figure it out before it is too late for all of them and it seems she is the key! Only one person truly knows her heritage and what she is…but that is another story, which will occur in the next book…yep you guessed it another cliffhanger!!! This is my new favorite series by Maya Daniels full of snark and LOTS of action! You will not want to miss this newest series! I received this book as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
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There is one word that describes this book for me and it’s confused. The plot jumped around so much I just didn’t quite understand. It’s like the story didn’t flow like it was supposed to.
One issue I have is that the Mc. Has some powers that she is coming to but they really don’t get explored. When I think they do it’s someone else’s gift that is being used ( ie the fae kind of the unseelie court) -
Walk straight
Franky drake is half blood but she possesses some skills that other supernatural creatures would kill her for. She has been protected by someone. -
Interesting
The story itself is good and i do love Franky and the other characters. But she has a mouth on her. She throws around the "F" word quite a bit. There is no sex but it is not sexually clean either. Definitely for a more grown up audience -
This book has an interesting plot and riveting fight scenes, however I found myself battling with the main character's intelligence (or lack of) thru the entire book. I found her lack of self control and overly-snarky attitude annoying and impossible to ignore. I didn't find her witty or charming and there was way too much crying for my taste. The characters could have used a little more development, but in the end I did like the direction this book was headed and found it to be an enjoyable quick read. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
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I am mad at this book
The potential could have been good, but the FMC is just awful. Imagine an 11 year old who has the freedom to drop f-bombs and that’s her. She is rude to everyone and is supposed to be badass, but she proudly declares “I aM tHe lAw” and then falls over her own feet while insulting everyone within eyesight.
First chapter, her partner abandons her to get the stuffing kicked out of her, but that’s okay because she turned him down romantically, so it’s understandable (and no one mentions how f-ed up that is?) and the organization is all “she can’t do anything right!” Unbelievable.
Juvenile, petulant, and profoundly immature. Why would any agency of law enforcement send someone who has zero self control or self awareness undercover?
Let’s stop calling being an @sshole “snarky.” And make no mistake, if a male lead treated people the way our ingenue did, we would call him an @sshole. It’s not cool for either gender and I’m oh so tired of it being a whole genre.
Look, I’m currently at 23% and I’m finding myself forcing me to continue. I’ll hang in there because I’ve got like, 2 hours left and I hate to tank a review rating with my one star, so I’ll try to power through and see if it looks up, but good god. Hopefully I’ll be back to add stars, but no promises. -
I was honestly so excited to read this book. I absolutely fell in love with the blurb. It was a wonderful story. I have it 4 starts because it was a little slow at times causing it to be a little difficult to read. Stick with it though because it gets to be quite amazing!
I love the main character. She is a spitfire. I relate to her quite a bit. She’s sarcastic, outspoken which gets her into trouble on quite a lot of occasions, and she’s a pretty bada** heroine. Very funny as well. She loves her job. So when half breads like her go missing she takes a big interest in it and agrees to go undercover in search for who is behind the disappearances. She is out in more danger than she realizes. People come into her life that she isn’t sure she can trust.
The world that is created in front of you is both scary and extremely exciting. It’s vividly painted for you that you can’t help but see yourself there with the characters. The twists leave you feeling like everything is upside down. What a ride! I can’t wait to read the other two books in the series. -
Rcvd an advanced reader copy from Hidden Gems for giving my two cents. We meet half breed Frankie who works for one of the most dangerous supernatural policing the city. As a half breed everyone is scared of them bc they are unpredictable. On a mission to bring in a shifter she hears an unnatural scream and sees shadows then she sees someone over her and her world goes black. Boss not happy, she gets suspended and then drinks her sorrows away until a Fae touches her. The next thing she knows she is send undercover to the Daywalkers academy to get info...what she didnt know is that the place would affect her and the vampire in charge makes her body take notice. Theres something afoot at the academy and it's her duty to find out.
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Interesting but random
What a rollercoaster ride.
Honestly.. some parts of this book didn't make any sense at all. I'd reread something a few times and still not understand it or get where it came from.
A lot of grammatical errors.
The story almost seemed so random or rushed... Jumping from one thing to the next and out of left field.
The parts that were easy to follow were enjoyable and interesting enough.
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This author is fairly new to me, and I thought it was time to go back and read some of her earlier works I hadn’t read, this one being one of them. Franky is an interesting character. She has had a rough life and she is tough because of it. When she’s sent to the Daywalker Academy, she definitely shows how tough she is. I love the revelations in this book, and how many secrets we learn. Now, I’m ready to read the next one to see just what other secrets are lying in wait. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
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Cliffhanger alert
This book tells the story of one Francesca Drake (Franky), who lives in a paranormal reality, somewhat outside of her own. She is sent under cover at Daywalker Academy, to find out who has been kidnapping, and possibly killing, people in town.
She gets a lot more than she bargained for there, and finds out a lot more about herself!
Be warned, this does have a cliffhanger ending.
An intriguing start to an interesting urban fantasy universe!
