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Hateful Heroes (Gifted Academy Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 2,437 ratings

The impossible has happened. I became the thing that I’ve hated my entire life. Thanks to Bryce’s gift, I’m now an Idol. But I no longer want to see them all destroyed. Thanks to Bryce, Rufio, Morpheus, and Phoenix, the four powerful Idols I’ve fallen in love with, I realize I can’t blame an entire race for the evil doings of a minority.

Being an Idol doesn’t make my existence easier, though. On the contrary, thanks to the rare gift I’ve developed, I’m now wanted dead or alive. Some want to use me as a weapon; others want me gone forever.

We’re living in dangerous times, and the only Idols I can trust are my boyfriends. But we need allies because war is coming and we can’t fight in it alone.
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About the Author

Michelle Hercules is the USA Today bestselling author of the Legends of Gattica series.

Madeleine Dauer is a classically trained stage actor, theater artist, and professional film actor. Her theater work focuses primarily on classic texts as well as collaborative, devised pieces that heavily feature movement and puppetry. She has performed in New York City and throughout Connecticut.

Alex Kydd is a Tri-State Area-based actor specializing in contemporary and classical theater. His passion for performing began in his early teens and has progressed into a lifetime motivation. Classically trained, Alex attended The William Esper Studio in New York City, one of The 25 Best Drama Schools in 2015, as recognized by the Hollywood Reporter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XFD6SZV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Infinite Sky Publishing (25 November 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 415 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1950991067
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,437 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author Michelle Hercules always knew creative arts were her calling but not in a million years did she think she would write a novel. With a background in fashion design, she thought she would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, she had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before she knew it, her first book, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.


Michelle Hercules resides in Florida with her husband and daughter. She is currently working on the Blueblood Vampires series.

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Top reviews from Australia

  • Reviewed in Australia on 16 February 2023
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    A very good book, can not wait to start the next one to find out what happens. Love the twistes
  • Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2020
    This series keeps you interested as the story continues. It must be read in order to understand the story line, but it a really good paranormal reverse harem book. We learn more about the different factions and a few more characters are introduced in a much more prominent way into the story, including an awesome new character that will no doubt have her own book. Just a trigger warning, abuse is mentioned. Looking forward to Book 4 and 5 in this series.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 10 June 2022
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    I can't get enough of this series, it's soooooo good.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 27 August 2020
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    The action just doesn't stop in the third book in this amazing paranormal series. The war these two group's has just exploded into action and I seriously need to know what happens next after the heart stopping moments of this story.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2021
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    This book has been the best of this series so far in my opinion. It was so gripping I could put it down. Loved it thanks Michelle
  • Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2019
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    This series gets better with each book. The things the idols can do and the lengths the characters will go to to get what they want is amazing.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 28 August 2020
    I did NOT see that coming!
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    More adventure, new players added and a declaration of war. Our heroes really have their hands full in this one.
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    For this book, I really enjoyed how our heroes went through some individual obstacles then came together once again. Like they were always together but it was really interesting to see the individual paths they took to get where they did, and a lot of PNR/RH books don’t have that, they gloss over those individual parts and focus on the whole so I loved seeing that.
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    I’m liking the steady growth and progression from both the characters and the plot. Everything is spaced out in a way that makes the journey seem effortless. From their relationship, to their individual growth, everything. I’m so engrossed and enthralled by this series that it’s always a surprise when I get to the end and then I’m in denial that it’s finished there.
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    The excitement keeps growing, the tension keeps mounting and the suspense is killing me. Some dark tones to really give it contrast as well as light moments and who can forget about the steam. This book series is amazing.
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    The anty has leveled up for our heroes. What does Michelle have is store for us in book 4? No doubt it’s just as exciting and thrilling.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 24 March 2021
    Hateful Heroes begins where Ruthless Idols left off and oh my gosh wow wow wow!!! What a freaking plot twist and I absolutely loved it. I am now so addicted to this series to the point that I don’t want it to end ( I know I know there is only one book left after this).

    So if you thought that the last book was steamy then you’re seriously not prepared for just how smoking hot this book is. Daisy finds out just how special she really is and I love how supportive all of her four boyfriends are (that’s right four boyfriends). The four guys also go through changes as they start to discover their true selves.

    There were so many changes in this book such as new types of characters like neo gods, new enemies and a lot more mind blowing secrets.

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  • Linda Figueira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on 24 April 2021
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    Keeping on this journey brings a joy. The adventure continues as new discoveries are made and surprises catch the readers along the way. Daisy and her boys face new challenges and have to struggle against piercing enemies and once again we are entangled in a net of plots and fast paced narrative.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop adrenaline rush.
    Reviewed in Canada on 22 June 2020
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    This was awesome. Thank you Michele for making the Apocalypse of 2020 bearable. These books are amazing.
    I can't wait to see how it all plays through - but I'll also be sad once our time with Daisy and the gang are done.
  • Cat Doherty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hateful Heroes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2022
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    This series just keeps getting better and better!!! The depth of each Character is absolutely unreal I feel like I know these guys, feel their pain and frustrations their hope and their anger.
    The more we get into the series the more people we learn about who to trust? Well at this stage that's anybody guess.
    I don't like spoilers in reviews so I won't but can I just say Rufio has broken my wee heart!!!

    This book was a complete roller coaster ride and honestly I am emotionally drained.

    I am starting the next book straight away the next book is going to be absolutely explosive and I mean literally explosive!!!

    Oh and erm Andromeda I absolutely love her and i mean everything about her.

    Broken Knights I'm coming for you.
  • Paula Conn-Shaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars This series just keeps getting better and better!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2024
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    Daisy is asked to do things she never thought she would have to face. While her love for her guys knows no boundaries ending with a great cliffhanger.
  • Madison
    4.0 out of 5 stars The drama is so high in this one!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 April 2021
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    Drama, romance, smut and laughs galore. I loved this one and enjoyed it so much. Definitely worth reading! My heart hurts for Rufio but I'm sure everything will get figured out in the final book, and I want to see so much more of Daisy being a badass. I love when the females have more power than the guys and so far its not disappointing, Andromeda is an amazing side character that I hope gets more time in the final book. I love that she's the most powerful of them and has such a cool personality at the same time. Can't wait to see how the story progresses, I'm just sad there's only one book left!

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