Sometimes free just isn't worth it. Not recommended.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book
when i first started reading this book i immediately thought this is just like the school in x-men and the programme alphas...its in the same catagory dont get me wrong but its the start of a thrilling series

we start off with teddy who needs to get money fast hence the reason it starts in vegas at the bellagio and gamble, she cant lose, she knows what others are gonna bet on or fold but there is one problem she is banned for all the casinos in vegas hence the disguise, but things dont go as planned......

the school is in San Francisco and just a journey by boat...alcatraz is nearby and from there teddy meets more of her kind...but she isnt a team player...but she has to stick to the regime or she is out..this is her last chance....

this first book in the series by the mysterious author sets a scene that pulls you in...and introduces you to a varied amount of characters and their skills some of it is amazing and brilliant...

cant wait for the next book in this series...and whoever the author is, this is a brilliant first book that kicks off a potentially good series...roll over x-men these guys are coming

The ages in this book feel wrong. Our protagonist, professional gambler and amateur psychic Teddy, is twenty-four but her adventures at the eponymous institution at which she is quickly enrolled are definitely YA, even down to the hot guys who are into her, and which one will she choose? It’s weird. Is it supposed to be a commentary on how easy it is to regress when adult responsibilities are removed from our shoulders? Or even just a commentary on how millennials need to grow up, or something? Whatever the motivation, something here just feels very off – if Teddy were seventeen, it would get a higher star rating; it is an enjoyable, often gripping, read otherwise. Get her a fake ID and she could still have gambled and everything.

2 1/2 stars

An exciting young adult story with a compelling lead character. A girl with paranormal abilities gets into big trouble with the bad guys in Vegas. She doesn't really know she's psychic, just a good guesser. This is a coming of age, fitting in story with a paranormal twist. I like it.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange of review.
This isn't my first time reading a psychic novel but it is really close. I have no read many. I must say this is the first one I enjoyed. 
There is a good mystery mixed in so that made the book enjoyable since that is what I read most.
At first I was having a little difficulty staying in the book but once the mystery part started it really got interesting. 
It does make you wonder just what all is possible and is there really a government facility like in the book???
I will definitely read the sequel when it comes out because the author left the mystery unanswered in this novel.

I so wanted to enjoy this novel. But I ended up with a meh response. The only thing that kept me interested was the prose. It's a beautifully written novel, just not my cup of tea.

I don't know what pulled my toward this novel - I definitely stay away from books that have sequels...maybe it was the psychic portion...I was in and once I was in I was hooked...it was a fast pace thrill ride of cool lingo that I sometimes couldn't comprehend but I skipped ahead.  Very much liked the main character - she's super cool. Will look out for new book since it ended on a cliff hanger...

School for Psychics is the first book in a new series by K.C. Archer. The story starts off with the main character, Teddy, trying to rectify a situation. One she got into after some poor decisions. Fortunately, help comes in the form of an offer to join the School for Psychics. Teddy just has to decide whether she will accept the offer or take her chances and attempt to solve her problems on her own.

I really enjoyed School for Psychics. I found it to be engaging and interesting. I liked the main character Teddy. She isn't perfect, she has flaws and she knows it. She's cynical, a bit selfish, and has a difficult time opening up and trusting others. I liked that she took some steps in bettering herself in this book. I also enjoyed her interactions with the other characters. I am looking forward to seeing the progression of both the story and her character in future books.

*ARC (Advanced Review Copy) received from the publisher, Simon & Schuster, via NetGalley.

I got this book and knew nothing about it and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. This story brought to mind Xavier’s school of mutants.  Teddy a girl in her Twenties finds out she is Psychic and doesn’t suffer from epilepsy as she thought growing up.  She discovers this after an encounter with a teacher from The Whitfield Institute who is recruiting her for the school.  This is her last chance to make something of her life and she decides to take it.  Little did she know what she would discover about her background and there is more going on in the school than meets the eye.

A quick fun read and I wanted to know what was going on.  I would recommend this if you like taking a trip to a new school and being drawn in to a mystery to figure out what is happening.

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and K. C. Archer for the opportunity to read this wonderful book.
I absolutely loved the book which I read in just a few days. Teddy Cannon, 24 year old young woman who took bad decisions most of her life. Adopted at a young age, parents killed in a car crash (or so she thought). 
Teddy is invited to join School of Psychics, the school reminded me of the X-Men series, a highly secretive , competitive school where they train to use the gifts which they have. 
Loved the book and I’m looking forward to the next book from this author.

Thanks for the ARC but this was a pretty underwhelming experience.

Teddy is a mess. She's banned from all the casinos in Las Vegas, she's owes a TON of money to some mobsters. She's stolen money from her parents. She's on the verge of a huge win...when something goes wrong and she's in even deeper trouble than before.

Teddy is then approached by a stranger, telling her that she's psychic and has the opportunity to go to a school for gifted people. (It's VERY XMen, TBH) If she agrees, her debt to her parents will be paid and the mob will get off her back.

This will be a great series....for young adults. There's the stereotypical school drama, Teddy is a surly lead character. While these characters are in their early 20s, they all act very childish.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I received this first book in a new series as an egalley from the publisher. An entertaining read that features Teddy Cannon, a young woman who lives in Las Vegas and has an uncanny knack for reading cards. When she is just about to be nabbed by casino security for using her talent, she is rescued by a stranger who offers her a place at the secret government school for psychics in San Francisco, a more attractive option than her current situation. Teddy finds school a challenge as it is a combination of rigorous  physical and psychic training as well as a SWAT component. But teddy makes frilearns to control her psychic powers and pursues the mystery of disappearing students at the school, leading to discovery of treachery and information about her biological parents.

Teddy Cannon doesn't realize the reason she is so good at cards is because she is psychic.  All she knows is that all of the casinos have banned her, she owes a scary guy named Sergio a lot of money, and she lives in her parent's garage.  Not exactly where she thought she would be in her twenties.  Then a guy named Clint swoops and in offers to take care of her debt in exchange for her enrolling in the Whitman Institute.....a  school for psychics.  Teddy debates her options and decides to give it a try.  There she learns just how powerful she really is..
This is the first book in a new series, and I am personally really looking forward to the next book.  There was lots of action, some intrigue, and even a little romance thrown in there.  I think this series has a lot of potential to become really popular.

This was a fast read that was pretty entertaining. I liked Teddy enough as a main character, though she did sometimes fall into the trappings of the edgy girl who shuts people out. I did like the number of different psychics that Archer brought to this story, giving specific skills to specific characters. From an animal medium to an empath to a pyrokinetic, the various skills are in different characters instead of just making them all under one umbrella term and type. I am kind of frustrated with other overused plot devices that are present, such as the dreaded love triangle that Teddy is in between her classmate and one of her teachers, as I think that it would be nice to have a female protagonist who isn't so concerned about her love life when other more pressing matters are at hand. But that said, I think I know what team I'm on, because apparently I can rail against it but still be invested in it! I was most intrigued by Clint, the man who recruited Teddy, because he seems to have a pretty interesting back story. I'd like to know more about him, personally, but as the series goes on maybe we'll get some info in that vein.

A solid read but not captivating enough to pick the next book in the series.

The School for Psychics by K.C. Archer was part X-Men, part Ocean’s 11, and part Hogwarts for intuitives. The story follows Teddy, a young con artist who finds herself being recruited by the School for Psychics after her gambling luck comes under surveillance. From there the story takes place at the School where we meet a variety of characters each with their own psychic ability- one can set fires with his mind, another can communicate with animals, some receive premonitions and so forth. We uncover family secrets and a shady government organization who is using some of the recruits for ulterior purposes. There’s romance, espionage, mysterious disappearances, and good conspiracy theory with some dark overtones. I liked how this book focused on the psychic arts as I believe this is an untapped genre in fiction today considering most books center on witches, vampires, werewolves, etc. I wish the government and military were left out of the story as I felt it detracted from the fantasy and psychic elements of the plot. The first few chapters had me hooked, but I found myself struggling to finish the book. It was a little slow paced for my liking and there were too many characters that were included which was confusing at times. The twist at the end wasn’t satisfying because a character that was only briefly introduced to us at the beginning, ended up being the main culprit. There seems to be a sequel in the works and I probably would be interested in reading it as there are some mysteries that I would like to see solved. Overall I enjoyed this refreshing story-line and hope to see the intuitive genre gain some momentum.

The ages in this book feel wrong. Our protagonist, professional gambler and amateur psychic Teddy, is twenty-four but her adventures at the eponymous institution at which she is swiftly enrolled are definitely YA, even down to the super-hot guys who are super into her, and which one will she choose? It’s weird. Is it supposed to be a commentary on how easy it is to regress when adult responsibilities are removed from our shoulders? Or even just a commentary on how millennials need to grow up, or something? Whatever the motivation, something here just feels very off – if Teddy were seventeen, it would get a higher star rating, it is an enjoyable, often gripping, read otherwise. Get her a fake ID and she could still have gambled and everything.

2 1/2 stars

Teddy Cannon is a fun, complicated character. I thought the school was a great setting and the cast of characters diverse. The found the book to be what I like to call a smooth read. My only complaint is the action was too spread out. The last third of the book was exciting and surprising enough that I would definitely read more books in the series.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for allowing me to read The School for Psychics, by K. C. Archer.  Teddy’s psychic skills serve her well, but businessmen in Las Vegas aren’t excited to have her in their casinos. But, she can’t resist gambling one more time to win  and gets in over her head once again. Trying to elude being picked up by casino guards, she is whisked away by Clint, who explains he can save her if she will just join the School for Psychics and work for the government. What an adventure for Teddy. She meets other psychics, gets into lots of troubling situations, and almost discovers where to find her missing mother. This is an action packed adventure that leaves you waiting for more adventures from this school of Misfits!