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Wednesday Wildcards: Fantasy Academy Picks (Week #3)

This week's Wednesday Wildcards is all about magical schools and deadly academies. From fae universities where vampires bite in the corridors to monster-infested boarding schools with no teachers, these five fantasy academy reads deliver dark academia vibes, competition and romances forged in fire.

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28th January 2026 6 min read

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Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang Review: a dark academia fantasy that bites (spoiler-free)

A sharp, spoiler-free look at Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang: dark academia fantasy with an industrial magic system, ruthless university politic...

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24th January 2026 • 4 min read

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The Incandescent by Emily Tesh Review: A Brilliant Dark Academia Fantasy

A sapphic dark academia fantasy from Hugo Award-winner Emily Tesh. Follow Dr Walden, Director of Magic at an elite British boarding school, as she bat...

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19th January 2026 • 5 min read

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Wednesday Wildcards: Random Book Picks (Week #1)

This week’s Wednesday Wildcards brings five random reads: tarot-fuelled dark academia, medieval Bruges mysticism, and three unputdownable dark romanta...

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14th January 2026 • 5 min read

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The Hierarchy Series by James Islington: A Complete Guide and Review

Ancient Roman politics meets dark academia in James Islington's Hierarchy series. Follow Vis Telimus through a world where Will is power, secrets are...

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12th January 2026 • 7 min read

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A Language of Dragons Series by S.F. Williamson: The Must-Read Dragon Fantasy of 2026

Discover S.F. Williamson's bestselling dragon fantasy trilogy. A Language of Dragons & A War of Wyverns blend dark academia, political intrigue, and l...

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10th January 2026 • 6 min read

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The Most Anticipated Fantasy and Romantasy Books Releasing in Q1 2026

Discover the most anticipated fantasy and romantasy books releasing in Q1 2026. From dragon romance to gothic horror and dark academia, find your next...

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8th January 2026 • 6 min read

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8 Must-Read Fantasy Books Taking the Genre by Storm in 2026

We've curated the most captivating reads dominating bookshelves right now; spanning dark academia, epic political intrigue, cosy folklore, and everyth...

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5th January 2026 • 10 min read

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Fourth Wing Series Review: Why Rebecca Yarros Dragon Romantasy Deserves the Hype (Spoiler-Free)

If you're wondering whether Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing series lives up to its massive hype, here's the truth: it absolutely does. This spoiler-free r...

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23rd December 2025 • 10 min read