Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2)

For fans of gothic novels and dark academia, A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid is a haunting tale of secrets, sacrifice, and the power of stories.

Effy is the only woman studying architecture at her university, and she knows exactly why. It was her professor's vendetta against her, and he made sure she was the only one. So when she wins a contest to redesign the legendary Hiraeth Manor, ancestral home of the celebrated author Emrys Myrddin, she thinks she finally has a chance to prove herself. But Hiraeth Manor is a place of secrets and shadows, and as Effy delves deeper into Myrddin's work, she discovers that the stories she's been told may not be the truth. Teaming up with a handsome literature student named Preston, Effy seeks to uncover the dark secrets of Hiraeth Manor, facing down ancient curses and the ghosts of the past. But as their search intensifies, Effy and Preston must confront the darkness within themselves, as well as the forces that seek to keep the truth buried forever.

Steeped in Welsh and Celtic mythology, A Study in Drowning is a dark and atmospheric fantasy that explores themes of misogyny, the erasure of women's voices, and the power of stories. Perfect for readers who enjoy gothic suspense, slow-burn romance, and heroines who defy expectations.

Step into Phantasma, a gothic romantasy where survival is the ultimate prize and love, the deadliest game. This deluxe limited edition, featuring a seductive new cover, two-colored stenciled edges, a stamped foil case, and designed endpapers, is a collector's dream and a BookTok sensation.

When Ophelia's sister vanishes, she has no choice but to enter Phantasma, a treacherous contest held within a haunted mansion. The reward? A single wish. But Phantasma is a labyrinth of shifting corridors, opulent ballrooms, lurking demons, and irresistible temptations.

Ophelia must navigate nine deadly trials, each designed to exploit her deepest fears. As rivals seek to eliminate her, a mysterious and alluring stranger named Blackwell offers a dangerous bargain: his guidance in exchange for ten years of her life.

Blackwell is charming, arrogant, and undeniably attractive, and Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust him. Yet, as a dark and powerful connection ignites between them, she finds herself drawn closer to him. In Phantasma, where monsters lurk around every corner, the most perilous risk isn't losing the game, but losing her heart.

Exiled and powerless, Jude, the mortal Queen of Faerie, reels from Cardan's betrayal. She plots her revenge, but a desperate plea from her twin sister, Taryn, offers a chance to return to the treacherous world of Elfhame. Drawn back into the Faerie Court's web of intrigue, Jude confronts her unresolved feelings for Cardan amidst a brewing war. When a dark and ancient curse threatens to consume the land, Jude faces an impossible choice: reclaim her power or sacrifice her ambition to save the kingdom and those she loves. In this stunning conclusion to The Folk of the Air trilogy, Jude must decide what she values most before Elfhame is lost forever.

In the aftermath of a bloody revolution that stripped witches of their power, Rune now lives a treacherous double life. By day, she plays the vapid socialite, but by night, she's the Crimson Moth, a vigilante rescuing witches from persecution. When a daring rescue goes awry, Rune seeks to misdirect the ruthless witch hunters by seducing their leader, the captivating Gideon Sharpe.

Gideon despises Rune's world of decadence, but when he discovers the Crimson Moth is using her merchant ships to smuggle witches to safety, he decides to return her affections, determined to expose her. As they engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, their carefully constructed facades begin to crumble. Gideon finds himself drawn to Rune's hidden intelligence and tenderness, while Rune struggles with her growing feelings for the man sworn to destroy everything she holds dear.

But what if she is the villain he's been hunting all along? In a world where love is a dangerous game, and betrayal lurks around every corner, Rune and Gideon must decide where their loyalties lie before their hearts—and their world—are torn apart.