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Fourteen-year-old Aria Edwards finds life at the convent, in a word, lacking. The days are long, the prayers are longer, and excitement is nonexistent. But after her authoritarian mother finally gives in, Aria gleefully leaves the convent for Saint Garin’s Academy, where she can realize her lifelong dream of becoming…

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1 author picked Keeper Academy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love adventures with a plot that has a lasting impact on the protagonist. I like seeing growth and altered viewpoints as characters cope with overwhelming challenges. Fourteen-year-old Aria Edwards is a perfect candidate for change as she busts out of convent life to attend the Keeper Academy, which is all she’s ever dreamed of.

I sympathized as she learned that life isn’t always what she wants it to be, and I cheered her on as she slowly and painfully changed into a girl who earned my respect. I’m sure writing this debut novel was a life-changing experience for its…

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