Finale: Academy of Stardom, Book 4

From the moment they met, there was something there. The basement of number 15 Jackson Street was where they went from strangers to family. Abusive families, drugs, violence, poverty, they've faced it all. They've been crew, friends, lovers, and finally soulmates. And through it all, they danced. They lost their way but now they have found their way back; still, there's one more fight before the path to forever is theirs. Death is a certainty but Pen is determined it will be her brother, not one of the Breakers. She will do whatever it takes to end this. It's time for the Grand Finale.I'm not going to lie; I read a good portion of this book with glassy eyes. It overflows with emotion and so did I. Such intensity. It wasn't the physical dangers that undid me, it was the internal struggle Pen faced. well, it was the physical dangers too, but I was so scared for Pen. When she lost herself it tore me up inside. I wanted to yell at her, shake some sense into her. I got it, how many hits can you take before you can't get up anymore? However, she's already sacrificed too much over the years. The line has to be drawn. Some things are too important to give up. Too important to your soul; too important to the people who love you, who you love. It hurt to see her crumble. She's been so strong, so alone. Now she has her loves back, she can't give away her passion. Her rising again was a triumph showcasing her strength and her love. Her strength and love were tested over and over. Lena was devastatingly cruel, David was destructively psychotic, and even a classmate or two added to her emotional injuries or at least tried to. Each time she took a hit, her men were there. When it was too much they supported her, protected her, and challenged her. She's also built an extended family around them with Grim and Beast, the Freed Family, Clancy and River. The story itself became a dance. I could envision the movements of each scene playing out on a stage. The rawness, the tenacity, and the emotion in a burst of tumultuous steps. I could barely breathe for the beauty.As much as it hurts to say goodbye to the Breakers, at least I know Pen and the guys will pop back up in the wonderful world of Bea Paige. I'm sure we will get plenty of Grim and Beast in Christy's story. I look forward to getting to know more about the mysterious Masks. I've already pre-ordered. I'm also hoping somewhere in the future we get to spend more time with the intriguing Deana-dhe, and I fully expect to revisit Jefferson Sloane and his Callous Crew. Parkour and graffiti and a mystery girl. I'm in!

Oh. My. God. This book… This SERIES. THIS IS BOOK 4 IN A 4 BOOK SERIES THAT MUST BE READ IN ORDER. IT IS THE LAST BOOK OF THE SERIES.Prepare for a long review, I had a lot to say about this book.“They’re my lovers. My best friends. My heart. They’re the other pieces of my soul.”This story is like nothing I’ve ever read. The way the music fit with the words and really brought the words to life was phenomenal and amazingly well done. I don’t know much about dance, but was able to envision it well with the music. These four men have shown such a fierce love for Pen and watching it unfold through these last four books has been amazing.This story took me on a ride I won’t soon forget. To be completely honest, I was worried when it was announced that Breakers wouldn’t be the last book, but that the series would become 4 books. I should’ve known not to worry. These characters needed a whole extra book to finish their story, and it wouldn’t have been the same in 3 books. The writing in this book, and the other three was so well done. I can’t even explain it honestly. Her words pierced my heart and left me in tears throughout most of this book. Bea Paige has such a way with words that just captures you. When I finished this book, even though most the characters got their HEA, I just sat and stared. My heart pumping from the final twist and trying to calm down from the bombs that started dropping at about 70% and all the way through to the end. I couldn’t put into words what this book meant. It was a heart wrenching, beautiful, unique, and bold story about love, death, friendship, loss, revenge, hope, fear, and accepting happiness even if we don’t think we deserve it.“As the music plays, we continue to soothe her, pressing our fingers over her body. We’re four pairs of hands, four beating hearts with one simple goal: to love her“Penelope, Pen, Titch, Tiny, Kid…. She was…. I am literally tearing up thinking about what she’s gone through. She is stronger than most people in her situation and keeps going and protecting those she loves with a fierceness that’s not to be messed with. Watching her break and grow again in this book was devastating and beautiful like a well choreographed routine. She is a heroine who will always have a piece of my heart.“They’re my lovers. My best friends. My heart. They’re the other pieces of my soul.”Xeno, Dax, York, and Zayne were amazing in this book as they had been in the series. They all hold my heart hostage and I’m 100% ok with that. These boys have been bonded together for their whole lives, and now with Pen back, they are whole and they don’t plan on losing her any time soon. These boys are willing to do anything for their girl and they prove it in bigger and bolder ways each book.“We will be your light when the world gets too dark,” he continues. “We will be the lyrics in every song and the step in every dance. We’ll remind you every f*cking day who you are.”This series was a journey and well worth the wait between books as well as the real life twist that this was becoming 4 books instead of 3. With her words, Bea Paige took out my heart, and it belongs to her now. It lies between the pages of this series and in every word on my kindle. Thank you Bea Paige, for writing a love story like this and sharing it with the world. It’s unique and unlike anything I’ve read. 5 dancing stars for this Finale.

Ecstatic to finally read this book after Breakers ending it took me on a journey that was beautiful ending to this groups beginning!! Pen and her boys really have some scorching scenes that practically melt the Kindle from the heat!! The journey for all of them to defeat their enemies, stay together and find their true selves is fascinating which kept me turning the pages in need of more!!Character development through the different points of view that we get with Pen, Dax, Xeno, York and Zayn enhance the storyline therefore presenting us with an overall portrayal of the group dynamics from each characters point of view which is incredibly wonderful. Impressed is not a strong enough word for the feelings about these characters furthering their journey to a better life with each other out from constant threat together, moreover fighting to stay together amidst the turmoil that is the enemy.The dancing sequences are described in a way that really get you imagining the different characters in their own style. Even if you know nothing about dance the descriptions give you insight into the emotion furthering your understanding of what makes dancers do what they do.Pen, Xeno, Dax, Zayn and York have all danced their way into my harem and they entertain us all with their beautiful dances!!

Happy for the ending but sad it's over. I think I pretty much cried from start to end - genuinely don't think watching the last 2 episodes of Lucifer and then reading this was the best decision I ever made as Lucifer made my heart break with this book on top it got ripped out and stomped all over. Bea never fails to completely immerse me in the world.she writes. Though her stories can be a bit dark they are beautiful and intricately written with no details missing. Words can not express my love for this series and for this ladies writing. EPIC

I can't believe it's the end. What a rollercoaster ride this series and, in particular, this book has been. I was on the edge of my seat all the way through Finale and that ending, oh my heart!!! Love, love, love this author, her amazingly real and gritty characters who reach out from the pages and pull you in. You need this series in your life.

A great ending to a great series! I really loved every single character throughout this series, from Pen and her breakers to Clancy, River, Grim and Beast. I’m also so intrigued by the Deana-dhe, I loved the authors note at the end and I’m really hoping their story is one she’s planning on writing as I’d love to find out more about these dark men.Back to Pen and her guys, oh my heart lurched in this book especially towards the end with Dax! I enjoyed the epilogue but I would’ve loved a bit more in to their future, I guess I’m just greedy like that but it’s true! Such a great series overall.

Wow what can I say. This was the most incredible story I've ever read.Epic from start to finish with the HEA they deserved.However this didn't come without twists, heartbreak and consequences.I feel in love with Pen and her breakers from book 1 and despite the difficult journey they went through together and as individuals it proves love will always keep you going.Thank you so much to Bea Paige for bringing this story to us, you are one of the most incredible authors we have around today.Keep the stories coming and your trusted fans will keep reading. ❤❤

I loved this series , and I just didn't want it to end ! But I'm so happy with the HEA and it was well deserved for them . This series has ma y twists and turns and I can't wait to find out about the masks in her new series ! I ha e the sedies in kindle and paperback, obsessed !!