Larkwood Academy Series by Jayce Carter

From spoiled rich girl to imprisoned siren—sometimes life sucks.My life was perfect—a cute, loving boyfriend, a rich and well-connected family and an immaculately planned-out future.As it turns out, perfection is a lie. After a random attack, I wake up to discover I’ve turned into a siren, had my vocal cords cut and am now imprisoned at Larkwood Academy, the most dangerous and heavily secured place for humans who have turned into paranormal creatures called shades... moreFrom spoiled rich girl to imprisoned siren—sometimes life sucks.My life was perfect—a cute, loving boyfriend, a rich and well-connected family and an immaculately planned-out future.As it turns out, perfection is a lie. After a random attack, I wake up to discover I’ve turned into a siren, had my vocal cords cut and am now imprisoned at Larkwood Academy, the most dangerous and heavily secured place for humans who have turned into paranormal creatures called shades. Everything here is out to get me—the warden, the guards and even the other shades.As I try to survive, I get closer to the men around me—Kit, a wendigo who is often called the warden’s lapdog, Deacon, a guard who isn’t a shade but also isn’t human, Knox, an incubus who struggles with accepting his own hunger, Brax, a berserker with a bad attitude and sharp tongue and Wade, a void who is far more dangerous than his innocent face and humor would suggest. The longer I stay here and get to know them, the more I realize I can’t trust anyone.Everyone wants me to follow the rules, but I can’t be that girl anymore.They might have stolen my voice, but they can’t keep me silenced. Reader advisory: This book includes mentions of incarceration, and scenes of violence and assault, as well as references to inadequate parenting. less

Escape or die—Larkwood Academy isn’t for the weak. When I first arrived at Larkwood Academy, I was sure someone would rescue me. After months here at the mercy of the guards, the other residents and even the warden, I’ve realized the only person who can save me is myself.In order to escape, I’ve teamed up with three other shades—Wade, a young and carefree void, Knox, an incubus afraid of his own powers and Brax, a berserker who seems to hate me as much as he wants me... moreEscape or die—Larkwood Academy isn’t for the weak. When I first arrived at Larkwood Academy, I was sure someone would rescue me. After months here at the mercy of the guards, the other residents and even the warden, I’ve realized the only person who can save me is myself.In order to escape, I’ve teamed up with three other shades—Wade, a young and carefree void, Knox, an incubus afraid of his own powers and Brax, a berserker who seems to hate me as much as he wants me. Meanwhile, we have to hide our plans from Deacon, a guard who isn’t quite human or shade, and Kit, an adjunct professor with a terrifying power and far too much connection to the warden.Even as I uncover the truths behind the secretive and dangerous North Tower, as the warden takes an ever-increasing interest in me and my powers and as I search desperately for a way out, I realize I'm out of options.Escape or die, and I’m not ready to die… less

Run or fight—I’m not the same frightened girl they silenced anymore.I did it—I’m out. After a year imprisoned and tortured in Larkwood Academy, I’ve finally escaped, leaving destruction in my wake. Now that I understand what Larkwood is actually doing, now that I know just how deep their evil runs, they’ll stop at nothing to find me and keep me silent.Since getting locked up, I’ve wanted nothing more than to go back to my old life... moreRun or fight—I’m not the same frightened girl they silenced anymore.I did it—I’m out. After a year imprisoned and tortured in Larkwood Academy, I’ve finally escaped, leaving destruction in my wake. Now that I understand what Larkwood is actually doing, now that I know just how deep their evil runs, they’ll stop at nothing to find me and keep me silent.Since getting locked up, I’ve wanted nothing more than to go back to my old life. However, my old life, my old friends, don’t fit the way I remember. With the men I’ve fallen for, Wade, Knox, Brax, Kit and Deacon at my side, I struggle to figure out where exactly I belong. Should we run? Hide? Fight?Can I turn my back on everyone and everything I’ve come to care about over the last year for my own safety, or will the siren’s song of Larkwood Academy draw me back to my own destruction? less