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The Covenant #1
Siphon Found
**Previously published as The Covenant Episodes 1-4, this book has been reformatted as the first in a planned series of four full-length novels.**
Kit Kingston has spent her entire life hiding what she is. The Council just made that impossible.
Siphons draw excess magic from a wielder before it burns them alive. It's a rare gift and a dangerous one, because anything valuable to the Council eventually belongs to the Council. So when Kit is given a choice between Darkwood University and "containment," she takes the gilded cage.
Darkwood's heirs notice her immediately.
Jace Abbott wants nothing to do with her. His magic has different plans.
Cade Paxton hides sharp instincts behind an easy smile, and Kit is never sure which version of him she's dealing with.
Ash Larue disappears into shadows and shows up whenever he wants. He won't say why.
Micah Lawrence burns hot enough to put her back together or leave nothing behind.
The bond forming between them shouldn't be possible. It's also the only thing keeping Kit alive once she learns what Darkwood actually wants from siphons.
Behind the university's old stone walls sits the Covenant, a network of supernatural families that has spent centuries using girls like Kit as instruments. Its reach is longer than she imagined, and some of its members are already inside the gates.
Now Kit has to decide who she can trust, and what she'll pay for the four men who have claimed her.
Siphon Found is book one of The a dark why-choose academy romance with slow-burn bonds that build across the series, dangerous magic, found family, secret societies, and morally grey men who have never been good at sharing.
Content mature themes, explicit content, and dark elements.
Kit Kingston has spent her entire life hiding what she is. The Council just made that impossible.
Siphons draw excess magic from a wielder before it burns them alive. It's a rare gift and a dangerous one, because anything valuable to the Council eventually belongs to the Council. So when Kit is given a choice between Darkwood University and "containment," she takes the gilded cage.
Darkwood's heirs notice her immediately.
Jace Abbott wants nothing to do with her. His magic has different plans.
Cade Paxton hides sharp instincts behind an easy smile, and Kit is never sure which version of him she's dealing with.
Ash Larue disappears into shadows and shows up whenever he wants. He won't say why.
Micah Lawrence burns hot enough to put her back together or leave nothing behind.
The bond forming between them shouldn't be possible. It's also the only thing keeping Kit alive once she learns what Darkwood actually wants from siphons.
Behind the university's old stone walls sits the Covenant, a network of supernatural families that has spent centuries using girls like Kit as instruments. Its reach is longer than she imagined, and some of its members are already inside the gates.
Now Kit has to decide who she can trust, and what she'll pay for the four men who have claimed her.
Siphon Found is book one of The a dark why-choose academy romance with slow-burn bonds that build across the series, dangerous magic, found family, secret societies, and morally grey men who have never been good at sharing.
Content mature themes, explicit content, and dark elements.
462 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 27, 2025
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July 22, 2025
DNF
This book was such a disappointment. It started really well and gave me hope that finally, this was worth reading. There was a plot and action, and the writing was good. All fell apart at 15% of the book.
Suddenly, the heroine decided to throw her wits out of the window and act as stupidly as possible. She knows very little about this world, she is forced to serve as a siphon, which seems equivalent to a sex slave, and instead of being smart about it, she throws herself at a man she met a day before with great enthusiasm, ignoring the warnings of her friend and the man in question. The morning after, she is surprised and hurt that he throws her out without returning her feelings.
Then, she proceeds to snoop and ask stupid questions, although everyone warns her how dangerous that is. Her mantra "Stay hidden. Stay safe." went out of the window along with her wits. At that point, the book started to slow its pace, adding unnecessary details, and I got bored.
This book was such a disappointment. It started really well and gave me hope that finally, this was worth reading. There was a plot and action, and the writing was good. All fell apart at 15% of the book.
Suddenly, the heroine decided to throw her wits out of the window and act as stupidly as possible. She knows very little about this world, she is forced to serve as a siphon, which seems equivalent to a sex slave, and instead of being smart about it, she throws herself at a man she met a day before with great enthusiasm, ignoring the warnings of her friend and the man in question. The morning after, she is surprised and hurt that he throws her out without returning her feelings.
Then, she proceeds to snoop and ask stupid questions, although everyone warns her how dangerous that is. Her mantra "Stay hidden. Stay safe." went out of the window along with her wits. At that point, the book started to slow its pace, adding unnecessary details, and I got bored.
January 28, 2025
I would rate this book 2. stars.
I have a weakness for good(?) magic systems, but unfortunately, I saw the ending coming few chapters in.
I've read many fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance books, but this one... I can't remember the last time I blushed so hard! I'm not sure if it's due to the spice or the cringe factor. 🤷♀️
You do you, but proceed with caution!
I'm currently 10% away from finishing the book, and without giving any spoilers, I just can't continue because I'm cringing so hard that I can't take any more.
Full disclosure, I had to edit my review ... I'm trying to be nice here ...
I have a weakness for good(?) magic systems, but unfortunately, I saw the ending coming few chapters in.
I've read many fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance books, but this one... I can't remember the last time I blushed so hard! I'm not sure if it's due to the spice or the cringe factor. 🤷♀️
You do you, but proceed with caution!
I'm currently 10% away from finishing the book, and without giving any spoilers, I just can't continue because I'm cringing so hard that I can't take any more.
Full disclosure, I had to edit my review ... I'm trying to be nice here ...
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May 14, 2025MFMMM- meh. Characters seemed inconsistent sometimes. Not interested enough for book 2.
February 25, 2026
dnf so this is just a review for me so I don't come back to it.
I have tried three times to read this one and the number one thing that has made it hard is the formating and choppy story telling. We get super short paragraphs and the story is choppy to read. I can't get into the world because I don't feel emersed in it so I have to DNF officially.
I have tried three times to read this one and the number one thing that has made it hard is the formating and choppy story telling. We get super short paragraphs and the story is choppy to read. I can't get into the world because I don't feel emersed in it so I have to DNF officially.
July 21, 2025
this book was…confusing
The story was interesting, trigger warnings left out a hefty implication of prostitution, also, it felt like the book jumped all over the place. The mmc seemed to not really like the fmc and then all of the sudden they have these connections and can’t live without her? It was really strange. Also the fmc was really hard to connect with. She kept making dumb choices and putting herself at risk, knowing she would be drawing attention to herself. Overall, will continue the story but I’m not really sure how this plot is going to evolve after the resolution of the first book. We shall see.
The story was interesting, trigger warnings left out a hefty implication of prostitution, also, it felt like the book jumped all over the place. The mmc seemed to not really like the fmc and then all of the sudden they have these connections and can’t live without her? It was really strange. Also the fmc was really hard to connect with. She kept making dumb choices and putting herself at risk, knowing she would be drawing attention to herself. Overall, will continue the story but I’m not really sure how this plot is going to evolve after the resolution of the first book. We shall see.
February 9, 2025
Eu tenho comentários. Em português.
1º- o sistema de magia que a Danica criou é bem feito e acho que foi o que me prendeu até o final. A Kit é realmente uma personagem bem escrita e ela realmente é fodona, a bixa não deita mesmo.
2º- é um fast love então assim, quem se incomodar (eu fiquei meio 🤨🤨🤨), vai se incomodar. Eu penso que um fast love bem escrito não tem problema, MAS tive um problema com a rapidez que tudo aconteceu entre ela e o Jace. OPINIÃO minha é que eu GOSTARIA que tivesse mais um enemies to lovers, daria um charme.
3º- A construção de tempo no livro - inexistente. Você fica sabendo que passou meses no meio de uma conversa entre a Kit e os outros caras. Se for focar o tempo todo apenas no relacionamento então PELO MENOS, sei la, dê pro leitor uma linearidade de tempo, porque claramente não fica indo e voltando no tempo, então escreva melhor essa linearidade.
E esse também é um problema. FOCA muito nesses relacionamentos e nada da universidade. Nada, o que eu acho um desperdício, porque a escritora gastou tempo em montar todo um mapa e não sei o que pra não utilizar nada disso. Eu acho que ficou maçante o livro, fico lendo com a sensação de algo esta faltando, o tempo todo eu ficava olhando e relendo pra ver se eu não tinha perdido algo, porque não explica NADA do que ela aprende nas aulas por exemplo q sei la, pode ter ajudado. Nada. Inexistente. Parece que ela existe apenas pra transar e ficar brava porque os caras estão escondendo coisas dela e transar e formar laços e não sei mais o que. Eu nem vou falar dos planos so vou colocar “two dumb bitches telling each other “EXACTLY”, essa é a energia.
Enfim, achei que faltou vários elementos importantes até para a aproximação entre eles, conexões além desse amor instantâneo sabe? Enfim, 3,0 estrelas bem sofridas
1º- o sistema de magia que a Danica criou é bem feito e acho que foi o que me prendeu até o final. A Kit é realmente uma personagem bem escrita e ela realmente é fodona, a bixa não deita mesmo.
2º- é um fast love então assim, quem se incomodar (eu fiquei meio 🤨🤨🤨), vai se incomodar. Eu penso que um fast love bem escrito não tem problema, MAS tive um problema com a rapidez que tudo aconteceu entre ela e o Jace. OPINIÃO minha é que eu GOSTARIA que tivesse mais um enemies to lovers, daria um charme.
3º- A construção de tempo no livro - inexistente. Você fica sabendo que passou meses no meio de uma conversa entre a Kit e os outros caras. Se for focar o tempo todo apenas no relacionamento então PELO MENOS, sei la, dê pro leitor uma linearidade de tempo, porque claramente não fica indo e voltando no tempo, então escreva melhor essa linearidade.
E esse também é um problema. FOCA muito nesses relacionamentos e nada da universidade. Nada, o que eu acho um desperdício, porque a escritora gastou tempo em montar todo um mapa e não sei o que pra não utilizar nada disso. Eu acho que ficou maçante o livro, fico lendo com a sensação de algo esta faltando, o tempo todo eu ficava olhando e relendo pra ver se eu não tinha perdido algo, porque não explica NADA do que ela aprende nas aulas por exemplo q sei la, pode ter ajudado. Nada. Inexistente. Parece que ela existe apenas pra transar e ficar brava porque os caras estão escondendo coisas dela e transar e formar laços e não sei mais o que. Eu nem vou falar dos planos so vou colocar “two dumb bitches telling each other “EXACTLY”, essa é a energia.
Enfim, achei que faltou vários elementos importantes até para a aproximação entre eles, conexões além desse amor instantâneo sabe? Enfim, 3,0 estrelas bem sofridas
July 30, 2026
DNF
I tried. I really, really did. I made to 45% but the horrible delivery made it impossible. There were so many instances where there were regencies to “what is going on” or “what you are” that were never even addressed. The corrupted power during the mid term identified 3 people using that power but as soon as the test was over it was forgotten. It may come out in the second half of the book but ignoring it in the aftermath made absolutely no sense. And the two things that absolutely made it unbearable were first, the constant references to her mother’s letter. “Stay hidden. Stay safe.” Over and over again. No more of the letter, no research. Just the same four words repeatedly. And lastly, the constant thoughts and instructions to “be careful” and hide what she can do without actual discussion on how to do that. Does she behave like she’s weak or more powerful. If she did one, it caused drama, if she did the other it caused drama. I finally could not take it anymore. I won’t be reading further in this series or this author.
I tried. I really, really did. I made to 45% but the horrible delivery made it impossible. There were so many instances where there were regencies to “what is going on” or “what you are” that were never even addressed. The corrupted power during the mid term identified 3 people using that power but as soon as the test was over it was forgotten. It may come out in the second half of the book but ignoring it in the aftermath made absolutely no sense. And the two things that absolutely made it unbearable were first, the constant references to her mother’s letter. “Stay hidden. Stay safe.” Over and over again. No more of the letter, no research. Just the same four words repeatedly. And lastly, the constant thoughts and instructions to “be careful” and hide what she can do without actual discussion on how to do that. Does she behave like she’s weak or more powerful. If she did one, it caused drama, if she did the other it caused drama. I finally could not take it anymore. I won’t be reading further in this series or this author.
September 27, 2026
I stopped reading it. The world building had promise. I like the idea of the Syphons. But I just found it boring. And the writing felt slow but the pace of the story felt fast. The dialogue was cheesy and very cliche. Kit was cool at first then she got annoying. The guys were meh and not introduced well. And a lot of it was repetitive. I reach for my mom’s letter. I think of my mom’s letter. I think of my mom’s words from her letter, stay safe, stay hidden. It was like every other paragraph and so annoying! We get it! She has her mom’s letter. You don’t have to bring it up constantly, we won’t forget! I’m disappointed. I was really hoping this would be good.
April 7, 2025
Not bad, but weird feels
The book itself isn’t bad, but something about the premise of the story gives off sex-slave vibes and it’s just icky. Especially in the beginning with Jace, like what is with men in these books and treating women they’re interested in like shit AFTER sleeping with them?? Like at that point, the deed is done, so why go out of your way to make them feel worse? She’s already getting treated like a piece of meat/ “rechargeable battery”(as the story so eloquently describes), so genuinely, what’s the point of making it worse???
The book itself isn’t bad, but something about the premise of the story gives off sex-slave vibes and it’s just icky. Especially in the beginning with Jace, like what is with men in these books and treating women they’re interested in like shit AFTER sleeping with them?? Like at that point, the deed is done, so why go out of your way to make them feel worse? She’s already getting treated like a piece of meat/ “rechargeable battery”(as the story so eloquently describes), so genuinely, what’s the point of making it worse???
April 22, 2025
Nearly DNF’d the book at the beginning when it started sounding like unwilling sex slave vibes. To be fair, it does have that element, but the way it’s handled and the FMCs strength overrides it very quickly.. The story is plot heavy, but with enough decently written smut to satisfy most. Grammar is good (so sick of poorly edited books), character development is decent, and the story moves at an appropriate rate. The book does have a bit of an ominous vibe and there are a few points where you think weeks have gone by only to find it’s months, but overall a good read.
May 16, 2025
How was this book simultaneously so bad and so good at the same time? I saw some girl reading this book on a desktop computer at the New York New York in Vegas and immediately looked it up. The magic and world building is basically non existent in this book. We never really find out how or why they are bonding or how anyone’s magic really works. There are so many plot holes and the ending really came out of left field. However, I couldn’t put the book down.
November 12, 2025
Absolutely amazing! Siphon Found pulled me in from the first page and didn’t let go. Kit is a strong, complex heroine, and her role as a siphon is such a fresh take on magic. The chemistry between her and the four love interests is electric, and the dark-academia setting is rich with mystery, danger, and emotion. Danica Brooks perfectly balances romance, power, and intrigue — I couldn’t stop reading. Can’t wait for the next book!
April 24, 2025
DNF. The entire magical, educational, and political system is based on sexual assault. The basis seems to be to gather these siphon and then force them into sexual slavery until the power kills them. They are told how to dress, how to act, that their future depends on pleasing their betters, friendships or mutual respect is not allowed as they are your masters.
November 18, 2025
potential but rushed
So much potential but feels very rushed. Stories do not really feel impactful because we do not get to know the real characters. They are mostly types. Spice level is high but again without the emotional connection, spice scenes are not that affective either idk
So much potential but feels very rushed. Stories do not really feel impactful because we do not get to know the real characters. They are mostly types. Spice level is high but again without the emotional connection, spice scenes are not that affective either idk
December 7, 2025
loved it … highly recommend ❤️
wow … this is the first book that gave me close to the same reading satisfaction as “the binds that tie” series by j bree … i say close to as this book is it’s own story and follows it’s own path and i’m well impressed … here’s hoping the rest of the series is as good as… now on to book 2 😁
wow … this is the first book that gave me close to the same reading satisfaction as “the binds that tie” series by j bree … i say close to as this book is it’s own story and follows it’s own path and i’m well impressed … here’s hoping the rest of the series is as good as… now on to book 2 😁
January 3, 2026
Friends I was so into it at the start, and I really thought I was getting an engaging paranormal bully romance. Instead the relationships felt extremely rushed, with no context for why they were suddenly in love?
Despite that I did end up enjoying the book, but the plot seemed so closed at the end I am wondering if it’s worth reading the next book…
Despite that I did end up enjoying the book, but the plot seemed so closed at the end I am wondering if it’s worth reading the next book…
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April 5, 2025
An amazing start
I can’t wait to see where this goes next. I also truly respect an author who leaves me wanting more without a forced dramatic cliffhanger.
I absolutely recommend this series! I had no doubts about the 5 stars. This is not a 4.5 that got rounded up.
I can’t wait to see where this goes next. I also truly respect an author who leaves me wanting more without a forced dramatic cliffhanger.
I absolutely recommend this series! I had no doubts about the 5 stars. This is not a 4.5 that got rounded up.
April 11, 2025
Interesting tale
This was an interesting take on the world of magic. I like the concept very much, and the writing was very well done. I found myself wishing for more detail on the characters, but hopefully, that will come in the next book.
This was an interesting take on the world of magic. I like the concept very much, and the writing was very well done. I found myself wishing for more detail on the characters, but hopefully, that will come in the next book.
July 20, 2026
I don’t understand what happened here. The first third was interesting… then it’s rushed to the point it makes no sense. It felt like chunks were missing and large sections feel repetitive in wording… some chapters cut off crazy abruptly. I almost DNFed. Won’t be reading further though.
February 18, 2025
IDWICF
March 13, 2025
Plot: 3/5 • Smut: 2.5/5 ————> The beginning was so good. And then? then we dragggggggged after 120 pages. So much back and forth over the same thing I wanted to rip my hair out. Smut was good.
July 1, 2025
This was a little painful to read, it definitely reads like a YA with spice scenes that just don't really fit together. Characters fall a little flat with barely any backstory for each one
not-interested
August 10, 2025Nothing more I hate than dumb fmcs that won’t listen to the people around her but then cries woe is me when it turns out they were right.
August 20, 2025
basically what everyone said. good start, then everything after is rough at best.
February 27, 2026
entertaining but I really didn’t feel like there’s was much tension between kit and a few of the love interests
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