Laura has done it again, even though I wished she wrote this two years ago! The Marketplace series are great books, and the Academy continues the effort. Laura has guest authors, which at first made me wonder how the story would be told, but everything came into place, and held my attention throughout each chapter. The story takes place in Japan, and gives details that you wouldn't even think of are there, guiding us to meet and understand each person, and see each room as they do. Chris Parker is once again my favorite character, and he continues to amaze with his knowledge and grace, and patience, which he needs when training Michael! Read the first 3 if you can, but don't miss The Academy!