All of her life, Dancia Lewis has wanted to use her powers for good. And now that she’s learned the truth about Delcroix Academy—and herself—she may just get the chance. But being part of Delcroix’s top secret Program isn’t anything like Dancia expected. She has to ask herself: what happens to the Talented kids who refuse to pledge their loyalty to the Program? And why did her friend Jack run away rather than join? Dancia’s adorable boyfriend Cam insists they need the help of every Talented student to defend Delcroix from dangerous enemies outside their gates. But Dancia has to wonder: what if Delcroix’s most frightening enemies come from within?
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"The intrigue deepens at Delcroix Academy in volume two of the Talents Trilogy. This outing is likely to please fans of the series...[I]t's fun to watch as [Dancia] comes into her own, both harnessing her powers and gaining the confidence to stand up for what's right even in the face of danger." -Kirkus Reviews
"I loved Dancia and Delcroix Academy in The Candidates, and I loved them even more in The Marked..." -Lindsi, bsaot.blogspot.com
"Ms. Scott does a marvelous job of displaying how fear can either bring people together or push them apart."-Kristi-The Book Faery, thebookfaery.com
"The questions of control and manipulation, of evil cloaked in good, of meglomania and power are riveting... Dancia is reckless at times but her moral compass is nearly infallible. Her force of will and eagerness to jump in a fight to protect those she loves makes her one of my favorite heroines. "
-Kate (VerbVixen), verbvixen.tumblr.com
"Dancia is turning into a remarkable young woman who is going to lay the smack down on the bad guy. . . if only she can figure out who the bad guy really is. "
-Jennifer K Jovus, kjovus.blogspot.com
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Inara Scott (www.inarascott.net) made her YA debut with The Talents. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and children.
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Inara grew up in winter wonderland of Buffalo, NY. Consequently, she spent much of her childhood complaining about being cold. To spare the world her whining, she fled the cold climate and eventually wound up in the Pacific NW, where she practiced law for ten years before getting up the courage to quit her day job and write full time. A proud author of fantasy and romance for adults and young adults, Inara firmly believes that great literature doesn't have to be depressing, true love does exist, and everyone deserves a happily ever after. You can find her online at Twitter (@inarascott), on Facebook, and at her website: www.inarascott.com.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
THE FAERYS VIEW
The Marked (Delcroix #2) by Inara Scott is the second installment in the The Delcroix Academy series. The first book, The Candidates, was one of my favorite books of 2010. Ms. Scott does a spectacular job in this paranormal romance filled with danger, thrills, mystery and intrigue an oh, let's not forget swoon worthy romance!
The Marked is one of those books that is difficult to put down, most of the same characters are present from The Candidated (Delcroix Academy, Book # 1) so I had a sense that I knew most of the people present that I knew and loved (or disliked). The narrative was fantastic with just the right amount of tension to keep me turning pages deep into the night. In true Inara Scott style there were shocks and thrills throughout and rarely a dull moment.
Dancia remains at Delacroix with her loyal girlfriends and of course, Cam-the love of her life. Dancia still isn't trusted by some of the eldest watchers who believe she helped Jack get away after stealing 2 valuable books from the counsel library from the first book. She still misses Jack who she believes is innately good but had a rough life and holds people at bay for fear of getting hurt.
There is still danger lurking around Delcroix Academy, specifically a powerful group of kids with powers that are out to destroy the Academy and they don't care who gets hurt. They are called The Irin and they form cells that work co-dependently together all over the world under a man named Gregori, the problem is they are getting bolder in their attacks and they have some serious talent.
The fight to save Delcroix Academy and even their very own lives against Gregori and his Irin followers has everyone on edge. Ms. Scott does a marvelous job of displaying how fear can either bring people together or push them apart. I am as much, if not more, invested in the characters and actually care about them as if they were my own friends or enemies; this is how beautifully Ms. Scott depicts her characters. The plot weaves in its twists and turns when you least expect them and keeps the book flowing and exciting until the very end. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!
THE FAERY SAYS THE MARKED BY INARA SCOTT MADE MY WINGS A FLUTTER!
The Marked (Delcroix #2) by Inara Scott is the second installment in the The Delcroix Academy series. The first book, The Candidates, was one of my favorite books of 2010. Ms. Scott does a spectacular job in this paranormal romance filled with danger, thrills, mystery and intrigue an oh, let's not forget swoon worthy romance!
The Marked is one of those books that is difficult to put down, most of the same characters are present from The Candidated (Delcroix Academy, Book # 1) so I had a sense that I knew most of the people present that I knew and loved (or disliked). The narrative was fantastic with just the right amount of tension to keep me turning pages deep into the night. In true Inara Scott style there were shocks and thrills throughout and rarely a dull moment.
Dancia remains at Delacroix with her loyal girlfriends and of course, Cam-the love of her life. Dancia still isn't trusted by some of the eldest watchers who believe she helped Jack get away after stealing 2 valuable books from the counsel library from the first book. She still misses Jack who she believes is innately good but had a rough life and holds people at bay for fear of getting hurt.
There is still danger lurking around Delcroix Academy, specifically a powerful group of kids with powers that are out to destroy the Academy and they don't care who gets hurt. They are called The Irin and they form cells that work co-dependently together all over the world under a man named Gregori, the problem is they are getting bolder in their attacks and they have some serious talent.
The fight to save Delcroix Academy and even their very own lives against Gregori and his Irin followers has everyone on edge. Ms. Scott does a marvelous job of displaying how fear can either bring people together or push them apart. I am as much, if not more, invested in the characters and actually care about them as if they were my own friends or enemies; this is how beautifully Ms. Scott depicts her characters. The plot weaves in its twists and turns when you least expect them and keeps the book flowing and exciting until the very end. I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!
THE FAERY SAYS THE MARKED BY INARA SCOTT MADE MY WINGS A FLUTTER!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Shanyn Day
Format:Hardcover
Here's the thing, guys!
I really, really love this series. And I am really, really sad that the publisher is repackaging it (though I understand the reasoning etc etc) because I feel like it is getting pushed back on a lot of shelves (at least by bloggers) because the break between the two books has been so large.
I read the first one in this series because it was set at a boarding school, and I was able to get an ARC of it at BEA (after pining for the book for months after reading the synopsis). I was pleasantly surprised (and ecstatic) over the depth that Inara Scott wove into Delcroix Academy #1 - I had literally just finished the Vampire Academy series (EPIC), and Delcroix Academy, while not as developed obviously since it was just book one, was able to partially fill the hole that my lack of Rose and Dimitri caused.
If you haven't read Vampire Academy you can just ignore that last little rant.
What I'm trying to express is that 1) I wish more people would read this series, even with the large break and repackaging and 2) I think most all readers will be pleasantly surprised at the depth of the story and characters. The problems presented in book one aren't juvenile and easily solved by the end of book one (or two), and, in fact, had me floundering to decide what was actually happening or what was right/wrong.
Dancia is a rocking protagonist, too - she doesn't make perfect decisions (yay realistic), is pretty tough (a la Rose? Kind of?), and is a good narrator. I also love books that have more than one major event, and that is definitely a way to describe The Marked - pretty action packed, really.
SO YOU. YES, YOU. Have you read the Delcroix Academy series yet? Put down that book that everyone thinks is going to be the next big awesome book (nothing against that book, of course), and give Delcroix Academy #1 a try. If you don't like it after you've read it, that's okay (I don't expect this to be the case most of the time, but I won't be mad if it is). I really do think this is a series many people who would love it have missed.
I really, really love this series. And I am really, really sad that the publisher is repackaging it (though I understand the reasoning etc etc) because I feel like it is getting pushed back on a lot of shelves (at least by bloggers) because the break between the two books has been so large.
I read the first one in this series because it was set at a boarding school, and I was able to get an ARC of it at BEA (after pining for the book for months after reading the synopsis). I was pleasantly surprised (and ecstatic) over the depth that Inara Scott wove into Delcroix Academy #1 - I had literally just finished the Vampire Academy series (EPIC), and Delcroix Academy, while not as developed obviously since it was just book one, was able to partially fill the hole that my lack of Rose and Dimitri caused.
If you haven't read Vampire Academy you can just ignore that last little rant.
What I'm trying to express is that 1) I wish more people would read this series, even with the large break and repackaging and 2) I think most all readers will be pleasantly surprised at the depth of the story and characters. The problems presented in book one aren't juvenile and easily solved by the end of book one (or two), and, in fact, had me floundering to decide what was actually happening or what was right/wrong.
Dancia is a rocking protagonist, too - she doesn't make perfect decisions (yay realistic), is pretty tough (a la Rose? Kind of?), and is a good narrator. I also love books that have more than one major event, and that is definitely a way to describe The Marked - pretty action packed, really.
SO YOU. YES, YOU. Have you read the Delcroix Academy series yet? Put down that book that everyone thinks is going to be the next big awesome book (nothing against that book, of course), and give Delcroix Academy #1 a try. If you don't like it after you've read it, that's okay (I don't expect this to be the case most of the time, but I won't be mad if it is). I really do think this is a series many people who would love it have missed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The second installment in the Delcroix Academy series has definitely convinced me that this series is inspired almost wholly by the X-Men. There was a quote partway through when Cam's explaining what The Program does, and it's so obvious that Delcroix is Xavier's school for gifted children, being attacked by guys with comparable powers. That said, I love stories about people with superpowers, so this didn't detract too much from the story for me.
Unfortunately, even more than in book one, I do not like Cam. He's too perfect, which seems to mean lacking personality. I mean, this guy doesn't seem to have a sense of humor or be interested in anything besides Delcroix. Other than the fact that he's super duper hot, I really don't see why Dancia's so into him. Unless, as I personally fear, he's manipulating her with his persuasive abilities. Even if he's not, this is what I've thought about him from the beginning of book one, so I really can't not be creeped out by their relationship. It's not even that I ship her with Jack; she really should find someone else that's neither of them. Too bad since the book is largely about her relationship with Cam.
Speaking of creepy, Mr. Judan freaks me right out. He has way too much power over everyone, with his power of persuasion. Seriously, I don't think anyone can have persuasion powers and not go full-on power hungry. I mean, at one point, it says that if Judan wants a student to leave Delcroix, he can get the parent(s) a new job. What the heck? He has too much power if he can just have people transferred like that!
The best part of this series, which I shamefully neglected to mention in my first review, remains Dancia's grandma. She is one of the spunkiest 78 year old women ever. She's such a feminist and loves giving people a hard time just for fun. I love that she gave Dancia a hard time for not fighting back and letting her boyfriend protect her. Grandma makes me smile. Both of my favorite quotes from this series have been grandma's work.
Book two cements this series as a fun, action-packed ride. Although I'm not blown away, I have every intention of continuing on with the series, because they're so fun to read.
Unfortunately, even more than in book one, I do not like Cam. He's too perfect, which seems to mean lacking personality. I mean, this guy doesn't seem to have a sense of humor or be interested in anything besides Delcroix. Other than the fact that he's super duper hot, I really don't see why Dancia's so into him. Unless, as I personally fear, he's manipulating her with his persuasive abilities. Even if he's not, this is what I've thought about him from the beginning of book one, so I really can't not be creeped out by their relationship. It's not even that I ship her with Jack; she really should find someone else that's neither of them. Too bad since the book is largely about her relationship with Cam.
Speaking of creepy, Mr. Judan freaks me right out. He has way too much power over everyone, with his power of persuasion. Seriously, I don't think anyone can have persuasion powers and not go full-on power hungry. I mean, at one point, it says that if Judan wants a student to leave Delcroix, he can get the parent(s) a new job. What the heck? He has too much power if he can just have people transferred like that!
The best part of this series, which I shamefully neglected to mention in my first review, remains Dancia's grandma. She is one of the spunkiest 78 year old women ever. She's such a feminist and loves giving people a hard time just for fun. I love that she gave Dancia a hard time for not fighting back and letting her boyfriend protect her. Grandma makes me smile. Both of my favorite quotes from this series have been grandma's work.
Book two cements this series as a fun, action-packed ride. Although I'm not blown away, I have every intention of continuing on with the series, because they're so fun to read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Ahhh
Cant wait until the next book comes out. I love how Inara Scott writes. Shes amazing! Ive told her that as well. And I cant wait til the next book comes out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by faith christmas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Definite Read
This book picks up right where The Candidates left off. Since I read the first book a while ago I was a little lost at first but soon was right back in this world. Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Baker
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good deal
It took this book for me really to get super interested in this series. If your not quite loving the books yet read this one and you'll be hooked.
Published 8 months ago by Pen Name
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Better than the First!
I think this was better than the first one and set up the final book very well. I didn't need to read this one as soon as it came out because the first one was just so-so in a sea... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Book Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Action But Falls Short
Our Journey continues with the main protagonist, Dancia (which until recently I thought was Danica...), and her friends as they try to uncover the mysteries about their school. Read more
Published 10 months ago by HeathMali
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Even Better Than the First Book!
It's no surprise to me that I really enjoyed this book. Back in 2010, I read The Talents (then named The Candidates), book one of the Delcroix Academy series, and I thought it was... Read more
Published 11 months ago by YA Litwit
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Why read: Requested from tour site
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Published 12 months ago by Jennifer Sicurella
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fairly predictable with a lackluster romance
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Published 13 months ago by S. Power
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Inara Scott Does it Again! MUST READ!!
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