I really enjoyed this new series from D.D. Chance. I have followed this particular author through several of her series, and have always enjoyed the stories that she brings to life.

In this story, we have a heroine who has been exposed to magic but believes she has none. She has always seen paranormal things, and even though she can't explain it she has always had an explosive temper!

Maddigan is trying to find her place - she finally has a well-paying albeit menial job, she's saving all her pennies to get her application to a prestigious college accepted, and she's finally beginning to have some fun. What could possibly go wrong?

Ms Chance has crafted some wonderful characters, and is having fun with the reverse harem theme - even if Maddigan doesn't know what is in store for her yet! This is a light hearted read with heat, so be aware that there is some saucy scenes ahead. ( )

Welcome to Twyst Academy… enroll at your own risk

“Touch of the Mage”, the first installment in the brand-new “Twyst Academy” checks all the boxes to become a new favourite. The story features Maddigan Pierce, a young girl with a tough past, abandoned almost at birth, gone through the system and stock at Twyst Academy working as janitor for the last six years. But do not let your preconceptions cloud your expectations. Maddigan is a very unusual janitor, using her job for two purposes, first and foremost to spare enough money to go into MIT (yeap, she is so bright) and secondly to get some extracurricular education, as Twyst Academy is in fact a school for Magicians, that graduate by participating in the Mage Trials. Interested? As you should be, the book has everything you want in a good UF story: a heroine you love at first sight, four very handsome boys and a couple of twists that keep you wondering… “what’s next?”

There is adventure in spades, romance, very carefully done steamy moments, and above all very good drafted characters. Maddigan is a young woman with rough angles, cynicism is just “survival mode”, and very soft moments, and witnessing her inner dialog is everything. The four boys have very distinct personalities, this first book focuses on Connor, but Rafe, Luke and Marcus will get your attention nevertheless. I’m already looking forward to getting to know Luke a little better in the next book 😊

The book is very well written, the story interesting, the setting unusual, the characters likeable, with funny moments, a veritable must read! ( )