A dark academia romantasy inspired by the Greek mythology love story of Adonis and Aphrodite.
In a kingdom where magic is slowly disappearing, an evil king will stop at nothing to obtain more power. His sights are set on the golden apples, mythical fruits that promise immortality-and the key to an eternal reign. To claim them, he will unleash the Beast of Thorns, a creature born of darkness, a destroyer of those who defy the crown.
Lyla Stark, a Forestmage at the Academy of Magic and guardian of the golden apples, is about to learn that in the kingdom of Ithaka, nothing is as it seems. And when a Heartstring binds her to Spiritmage Bastian Lightcroft, his darkest secrets will shatter everything she thought she knew about magic, loyalty, and love itself.
As the land crumbles under the weight of dark magic, truth becomes a weapon, and even the purest heart is made a pawn in the king's deadly game. But some truths, once revealed, can never be forgiven.
And in the end, Lyla must decide if love is worth the price of betrayal.
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Academy of Villains is an epic dark fantasy saga with interconnected romance stories that follow one continuous plot. Each book features a new couple inspired by a Greek mythology love story, but the series should be read in order to experience the full fantasy arc. This series is for fans of character-driven romantasy and dual POV storytelling.
About the Author :
Ever King is an author renowned for her enchanting stories that blend dark fantasy, magic, mythology, and romance into rich narratives. She is the architect of the Everkingdom, an interconnected fantasy universe where each series is a gateway to a new world. Her stories explore fated love, where magic thrives, romance blossoms, and villains often steal the heart of the heroine. Learn more at www.everkingdom.com
Review :
★★★★★ After reading the first installment in Academy of Villians, I honestly didn't think that anything could top it. I am so glad to be proved wrong! - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ You can feel the crackling chemistry between Lyla & Bastian right off the bat. The PINING, JEALOUSY, the POSSESSIVENESS- all of the romance had me kicking my feet in the air! - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ The strength of the Academy of Villains series lies not just in its individual characters but in how their paths weave together, creating a multi-layered narrative filled with unforgettable characters, searing chemistry, clues that have you questioning what's going to happen next, and action. - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ Seeing the overall plot continue and grow from book one only solidified my love for this series even more. I love everything about the magic system, the politics, the characters, the little clues and peeks at things that have you questioning what's going to happen next. - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ I am obsessed with this series and cannot wait to see where it goes next! Ever King has created a world that's fun, empowering, romantic, and just a little dangerous-and I'm here for all of it. - Goodreads Reviewer
