Very interesting read that keeps you guessing. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it could be a little hard to follow because it jumps around in point of view between several different characters. It has an interesting story and I do recommend it.

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley for a fair and honest review. This book was nothing like I expected. The beginning was a bit confusing, but then I was sucked into the story and didn't want to put it down.

The Academy has a tradition of educating the children from the world’s wealthiest families. Beginning this year, they have offered a scholarship to Peter Foster, a townie from down the mountain. Peter does not know what to expect, but when he begins to discover secrets about the disappearance of another student, he can’t help but look into the matter. Unfortunately, everyone is trying to cover up what happened and the forces of Dark and Light are in a constant battle in the world and The Academy. Can Peter overcome the obstacles that are constantly falling in his path? What is he willing to risk in order to bring the truth to light?

The Academy Alignment is the first book in The Academy series. Readers will quickly discover that their heart to pumping hard as the prologue gives quick and brutal glimpses into life and death within The Academy. Davis has created characters that are easy to love, hate and understand. Each chapter is told from multiple points of view so readers can break their reading sessions down into smaller portions if needed. The truth about The Academy is hinted at often and readers will begin to understand the secret, but the true unveiling will not happen until the end of the story. This first book does have a clean ending, yet Davis has set up the storyline to easily move into additional books.

I am a lover of YA novels that are a mix of mystery with fantasy or conspiracy type plots. This book fit the bill. While the first half of the book can be a bit confusing with the POV changing so often. I firmly believe it sets the grounds to understand all the characters and the events to come better. Barrel past that and you will not be sorry. I took a day of when I should be doing other things and clung to this book. I am already craving the next book and feel like I will be stalking its release. I do not want to reveal too much of the plot because I feel that you need to jump in with both feet. I will say what I thought would be, was not. Overall this is an amazing start to what I hope will be a long and wonderful series.