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Tenderly, I Am Devoured by Lyndall Clipstone

A haunting review of Tenderly, I Am Devoured—a darkly poetic Gothic romance of salt, sacrifice, and sensuality by Lyndall Clipstone.

Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

Discover a critical and in-depth review of Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. Explore its ethically tangled magic, morally gray characters, and dark academia themes in this rich standalone fantasy.

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Read our in-depth review of Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, a dark academia fantasy that blends satire, philosophy, and moral complexity in a hellish descent through academia.

The Incandescent by Emily Tesh

Read our in-depth review of The Incandescent by Emily Tesh, a Hugo-winning author. A powerful blend of dark academia, fantasy, and LGBTQ themes, this novel follows the battle between duty and darkness at Chetwood School.

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

Discover a detailed and analytical review of Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo—an intense sequel that blends haunted academia, dark magic, and emotional depth. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and character-driven fiction.

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The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda

In this in-depth review of The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda, we unpack the explosive finale of the Nytefall trilogy—a dark fantasy romance where a star-maiden and a cursed vampire prince fight gods, dragons, and their own inner monsters. Expect epic world-building, devastating sacrifices, uneven pacing, and a heartbreakingly hopeful ending for Astraea and Nyte.

The Ascent by Christopher Walker

Dive into The Ascent by Christopher Walker, a gripping portal fantasy where traumatized engineer John Atwater falls into Mhorelia, confronts a ruthless king, and finds courage, found family, and hard-won healing.

Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

In this in-depth review of Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen, we explore a moving story of Alzheimer’s, grief, magical realism and caregiving set on an Adirondack lake, as Cricket Campbell turns her father into the “Oracle at Catwood Pond” and slowly learns to forgive herself.

Sweet Venom by Rina Kent

Sweet Venom by Rina Kent review – a deep dive into the Vipers world of trauma, revenge, hockey violence and obsessive love. Explore this psychological dark romance, its secret society, and morally grey hero.

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