Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund
Release Date: May 14, 2009
Publisher: Puffin
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 256
From: author for review
Interest: author & plot
With a past too terrible to speak of, and a bleak, lonely future ahead of her, Aerin Renning is shocked to find she has earned a place at the most exclusive school in the universe. Aerin excels at Academy 7 in all but debate, where Dane Madousin—son of one of the most powerful men in the Alliance— consistently outtalks her. Fortunately Aerin consistently outwits him at sparring. They are at the top of their class until Dane jeopardizes everything and Aerin is unintentionally dragged down with him. When the pair is given a joint punishment, an unexpected friendship—and romance—begins to form. But Dane and Aerin both harbor dangerous secrets, and the two are linked in ways neither of them could ever have imagined. . . .
I’m not usually a science fiction literature fan, but Academy 7 has become an exception. Contrary to their futuristic setting the characters are easily relatable to today’s teen. They have many of the same struggles, dreams and desires. Aerin and Dane were well developed and captivating characters to read about.
From the synopsis I was expecting more sinister plot twist than what the story ultimately revealed, but I still really enjoyed the seamlessly intertwined plot that Osterlund surprised me with. The subtle releases of Aerin and Dane’s backgrounds had me frantically flipping the pages to find out the connection.
I was absolutely intrigued by the world Osterlund created. I might just have to change my outlook on Sci-fi. This was just a fantastic novel all around. I’ll be on the look out for more novels by Osterlund.
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this has been on my wishlist since I read Aurelia! I love the cover on it so much!
I can't wait to read this one. She wrote Aurelia too? I'm glad you'll give sci-fi a second chance!
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Great review. This book seems even better than I thought. I do not like science fiction either but the synopsis itself sounds interesting enough to me to go after the book
Love love LOVE this book. I'm with you on expecting something more…drastic(?) after having read Aurelia, but I think this one is more balanced, and I definitely fell in love with Dane and Aerin as characters.
Sci-fi and fantasy novels can be awesome! They can also suck. I think it just depends on what books you pick up. But definitely do try again…someday.
I can't wait to read this.
I loved this book and hope to see more books from the author in the future!
oh yeah! this is one of the books I want the most! It sounds really good! And I love the cover!
It looks good but at the same time, a little cheesy. I'm still debating if I want to pick it up. Thanks for your input.
This is futuristic? Here I was thinking it was in the present or even historical. I thought the outfits on the cover were from the past, but looking closer at them, they do look futuristic. My bad. Glad I know now. If it's sci-fi then it's one more reason for me to get this book.
I love sci-fi. Thanks for the great review and for revealing the truth to me. 
- Alex
I want to read this, Aurelia was good and by the sounds of this review, I would probably like this, her 2 book covers have been gorgeous!
I've been dying to read this, and your review has me even more excited!
I loved this book. I'm hoping there will be more, because I think it could be a great series.
This sounds right up my alley. I love sci-fi. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm heading over to Shelfari to put it on my reading list.
I can't WAIT to read this one. I have a copy and just haven't moved forward on it yet. Time to fix that!
im not much of a sci/fi fan myself but this book should be pretty good. romance is always neat.
Ugh I have had this sitting on my shelf for ages. I need to read it soon. It sounds so great.
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