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This is another one of those books whose story isn't as good as the cover portrays. The premise is fantastic and there were glimpses of what could possibly be greatness but those glimpses aren't really built upon. I'm hoping this is just the set up for a great series. Our main character Dancia drove me crazy for a good portion of the book. She goes on and on and on and on about one of the guys in her life (Cam) then she turns around and has her first kiss with another guy (Jack) and completely ignores him and the friendship she knows they have together. She also ignores all the warnings he's giving her about the oddities at the school. Dancia is completely blinded by Cam. Irritating. Is it 14yo behavior? Maybe but I still don't like it. Jack is probably my favorite character in the book. He's dark and mysterious but at the same time he's sweet and you can tell his feelings for Dancia are growing and they are real. The way the book ended I can't be certain that he'll be in the next book much and that's a disappointment. The fantastic Cam (Dancia's obcession) left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I can't figure if he's a good guy, bad guy or one of those guys who thinks he's doing good but is kept in the dark and in reality he's doing bad. Dancia's new friends at school are who I'd really like to see have some development in the next book. They bring a bit of fun to the book but weren't in it enough for me. I guess I'll pick up the next book in the series but I won't be waiting as eagerly as with other books.


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The Candidates Delcroix Academy Book 1 Inara Scott 9781423116363 Books Reviews

I absolutely loved THE CANDIDATES (Delcroix Academy, Book 1).. an exciting new novel that captivated me from page one. I have to admit it's not the heavy paranormal story I expected. Surprisingly the main focus is not on the supernatural, but on the characters themselves and who they are as individuals. Scott's ability to bring Dancia, Jack, Cameron and the others to life is truly the strength of the story for me.

The heroin is well written and believable as a scared and insecure fourteen year old girl who wants nothing more then to just be normal. As the story progresses, Dancia finds that Delcroix Academy is a lot more then a private boarding school for rich kids and geniuses. Her moral compass is put to the test and growing greatly as a person, she is forced to make some life changing decisions that will not only effect her, but also the lives of those she cares most about. Even though Dancia doesn't always make the choice I would, I still feel her character is realistic and quite likeable. I do tend to be a fan of the bad boys, so it's not exactly shocking that I preferred the raw, earnest, edgier and misunderstood Jack to the polished "mr. wonderful" Cameron. I really hope we get more of Jack in the next book THE WATCHERS.

This first book is an intriguing start to a promising new series, leaving the reader with so much more to learn about the school it's self, the organization and the possible powers not to mention who else has them. I commend Inara Scott for keeping the Delcroix Academy students' conversations and actions true to their age (without being flighty and airheaded), giving THE CANDIDATES an authenticity that many YA novels lack.
This was a great book to read over Christmas. It wasn't that long and it wasn't gloomy. It was an interesting mystery. First it took place at a boarding school for "special" kids. Blend into the woodwork Dancia is not sure why she's at the Delcroix Academy. But everyone seems to think she belongs there. And for the first time in her life, she's got friends. I loved the friends. Two very solid, very thoughtful and good friends. Hennie and Esther, unique names for some very unique but loyal friends. No real mean girls in this one except for Dancia's roommate, Catherine. Not Cathy or Cat. Catherine. Yeah she's uptight. But she's more of a control freak and lonely than anything else. That was my impression anyway.

The school is unique. The selection of courses is vast and electives are varied-until you find what you're "special" at, you take all kinds of things. Dancia finds that she is not" special" in public speaking nor pottery. But she is good at attracting the attention of the resident bad boy, Jack who keeps telling her there is some kind of conspiracy going on at the school. The locked gates bother him. They, the kids at the school, are told it's to keep anyone undesirable out, but Jack thinks it's to keep them in and he shows Dancia some pretty good evidence that makes her question what she's been told.

But she's also got the attention of the hottest guy on campus, the boy that came to her house to recruit her to come to Delcroix. He goes out of his way to pay attention to her and make her feel special. Now, as I read it, I had my doubts. Dancia is 15 and he's probably 17. What does a junior want with a 9th grader? I was suspect of his motives and what he wanted from her (not that!). But Dancia, being 15, doesn't question his attention to her. She thinks Cam's attraction to her is believable. When I told my husband about this part he nicknamed him Scam and I can't get past calling him that. Anyway, Dancia has to sort out who to believe and who can be trusted and the answer is surprising. And what Delcroix is really all about, besides producing senators, and famous painters and actors and ambassadors, is well, one of my favorite things- something paranormal.

This was a quick read but left a lot to think about. I'm glad there is another book coming out soon so I can see what else goes on at Delcroix! Oh and Dancia finds out what she's "special" at. This book is appropriate for older MG and any YA reader who like paranormal reads with romance.
****mild spoilers****

This is another one of those books whose story isn't as good as the cover portrays. The premise is fantastic and there were glimpses of what could possibly be greatness but those glimpses aren't really built upon. I'm hoping this is just the set up for a great series. Our main character Dancia drove me crazy for a good portion of the book. She goes on and on and on and on about one of the guys in her life (Cam) then she turns around and has her first kiss with another guy (Jack) and completely ignores him and the friendship she knows they have together. She also ignores all the warnings he's giving her about the oddities at the school. Dancia is completely blinded by Cam. Irritating. Is it 14yo behavior? Maybe but I still don't like it. Jack is probably my favorite character in the book. He's dark and mysterious but at the same time he's sweet and you can tell his feelings for Dancia are growing and they are real. The way the book ended I can't be certain that he'll be in the next book much and that's a disappointment. The fantastic Cam (Dancia's obcession) left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I can't figure if he's a good guy, bad guy or one of those guys who thinks he's doing good but is kept in the dark and in reality he's doing bad. Dancia's new friends at school are who I'd really like to see have some development in the next book. They bring a bit of fun to the book but weren't in it enough for me. I guess I'll pick up the next book in the series but I won't be waiting as eagerly as with other books.