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Unbound - (Confluence Academy) by Penelope Bloom (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Unbound - (Confluence Academy) by Penelope Bloom (Paperback)

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  • Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire's selection.
  • About the Author: Penelope Bloom is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team.
  • 592 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
  • Series Name: Confluence Academy

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Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire's selection. Instead, she's thrust into Confluence Academy, where students harness elemental magic and bond powerful beasts--from wolves to ancient dragons--forging themselves into the Empire's most lethal weapons.

Students are branded by water, air, earth, or fire. But Nessa's mark is different. A silver spiral--the mark of an unbound. It's a power so dangerous her kind were hunted to extinction centuries ago--or so the Empire claims.

Nessa's greatest threat may be the only other volunteer--Raith Hollow, a powerful fire affinity whose scorching gaze follows her every move and whose secrets could topple kingdoms.

Alliances are forged in blood, enemies circle like vultures, and forbidden desires close in. Death once seemed like release from her tragic past. Now it's not an option. She'll embrace her terrible potential or watch everything she's fought for burn.

At Confluence Academy, students leave as weapons... or they don't leave at all.



About the Author



Penelope Bloom is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. After years of contemporary romance, they're temporarily trading meet-cutes for magical academies and coffee shops for castles that reek of blood. They promise the banter is just as sharp, but now it comes with deadly consequences.

When not crafting happily-ever-afters or dodging deadline dragons, you'll find them hiking mountain trails, conquering walls at the local climbing gym, or hunting down the perfect pizza slice. They live in Colorado with their two daughters and three furry co-authors (who offer questionable writing advice but excellent moral support).

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: Adult
Number of Pages: 592
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Series Title: Confluence Academy
Publisher: Forever
Format: Paperback
Author: Penelope Bloom
Theme: Fantasy
Language: English
Street Date: July 21, 2026
TCIN: 1006318820
UPC: 9781538783757
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-8472
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.5⭐ This is a really great book and start to a series. It jumps right in and piqued my interest from the start. The world building is thorough, but expands with the knowledge of the FMC, so there is no overwhelming info dump. The magic system is elemental and easy to understand, but with a little something... extra. The FMC, Nessa, struggles with some serious self loathing stemming from extreme grief and feelings of personal responsibility. I found her easy to understand, even when I didn't agree with her. She is fierce and loyal and absolutely determined to survive. Raith, the MMC, is deeply scarred, both inside and out. He is hopelessly protective of the ones he feels responsible for and I love that he is imperfect. Now, let's talk bonded creatures! I adored the fact that this book incorporates so many types of creatures rather than focusing on only one type of being. Of course, Typhon is the best, what with being so very grand and important and all. He is sassy and I am so here for it! As for the spice... The burn is slow, but several delicious scenes make the wait worthwhile. The ending really had me going and while I did have an inkling of where it was going, it definitely went beyond any expectations I had throughout. Kinda dying for book 2 already! If you love a military academy romantasy, this one is for you!
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