Review of Breksta's Academy

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Breksta's Academy" by Natasha Quay.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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How would you feel if you lost everything dear to you in one day and then you realized that everything you have ever known was a lie? The story of Breksta is such a touching but inspiring one. 

This book, Breksta's Academy by Natasha Quay, starts with Breksta and her mother, who were on their picnic when they heard from a hunter, Dave, that certain soldiers dressed in black had come into their community led by a woman. Breksta's mother, Asteria Vilkas, who had an idea of who these people were, figured out that she and Breksta were their targets. She decided to take Breksta and leave the community before they found them. She was killed in the process of protecting her from being taken by these soldiers due to her inherent abilities. But this was futile, as they took her anyway and moved her to an academy. Being a dreamer just like her mother and the very thing the academy stood against, she had to endure living in the academy with strict rules and a new way of life. Although she found a friend in Hestia, a girl she had also met in the academy, she knew that she had to put in considerable effort if she was ever going to survive life in the academy.

I like that the author did not just make this book all about Breksta, even if she might be the one the prophecy spoke about. It included the world and current government issues, like the battle between dreamers and non-dreamers. I like that the story is fast-paced and not boring to read at all. It was interesting, and their general scenes were easy to relate to, especially the part where the older woman was tortured when the soldiers came to look for Breska and her mother. The scenes are very realistic, which makes the book more unique. I also liked how Breksta slowly transitioned from scared and childish to fierce and resilient in the book.

This book has no downsides; the story was well written, and the characters' emotions were easy to relate to. The book was well-edited and flawless, as I found no errors while reading. On a general note, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars, for the reason above. The book's storyline underscores the author's writing skills. It is a great recommendation for young adults and certainly an interesting read.

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Breksta's Academy
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