If you love dark academia with hidden societies and creepy boarding schools, Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson deserves a spot on your TBR. This standalone YA fantasy follows Page Whittaker, a teen girl sent to a prestigious Scottish school with a dark past—and possibly darker magic. Here’s why I’m planning to read it. This post … Read more
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain is a fast-paced YA paranormal thriller with just the right touch of romance and mystery. In this gripping read, Grace Divine’s childhood friend returns after a years-long disappearance—and with him comes a dangerous secret that could tear her family apart. This one just recently hit my TBR List, but … Read more
If you’re searching for books like The Bone Charmer by Breeana Shields, you’ll love this curated list of YA fantasy novels featuring dark magic, magical inheritance, and richly imagined worlds. These YA fantasy books explore themes of power, secrets, and identity, perfect for readers looking for suspenseful stories where magic comes with a cost. Whether … Read more
Needy Little Things is high on my to-be-read list. It follows Sariyah Lee Bryant, a Black teen who can sense when people need everyday items like a pencil or phone charger—and when her friend disappears, she uses this unusual ability to unravel a dark mystery in her town. Fans of emotionally rich YA mysteries with … Read more
This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth is high on my to-be-read list for its atmospheric New England coastal setting and dark paranormal mystery. Briar Winters must unravel eldritch secrets haunting her seaside town to save her missing childhood love from a terrifying fate. With its themes of time travel, eldritch secrets, and inclusive bisexual romance, … Read more
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain is high on my to-be-read list. It follows Grace Divine, the daughter of a pastor, whose life unravels when a childhood friend returns carrying a dark secret that threatens her family and everything she thought she knew. This one promises tension, romance, and just enough supernatural danger to keep … Read more
Something Wicked by Belinda Campbell is a standalone YA fantasy novel that delves into family secrets, unexpected magic, and the complexities of identity. When Darryl Hadley moves into her late grandmother’s secluded manor, she uncovers a chilling family legacy and awakens dormant powers that bring both wonder and peril. With its atmospheric setting and blend … Read more
If you’re a fan of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone, you know how addictive witchy YA fantasy novels can be. Filled with magic, dark secrets, and unforgettable characters, these stories captivate readers who crave atmospheric worlds and thrilling adventures. This list of 5 witchy YA books is perfect for anyone looking to dive … Read more
Shea Ernshaw’s The Beautiful Maddening shot to the top of my TBR the moment I heard about it. A standalone novel with ties to The Wicked Deep and Winterwood, it promises a story laced with enchantment, eerie atmosphere, and the kind of slow, creeping curse that makes her books so addictive. With hints of magical … Read more
The Bone Thief is the stunning conclusion to Breeana Shields’ Bone Charmer duology, delivering a powerful and emotionally rich finale. This YA fantasy deepens Saskia’s story with meaningful twists and mature themes that elevate the series. If you enjoyed the first book, this sequel will exceed your expectations—and if you haven’t started the series yet, … Read more