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Duskthorn Academy: A Spicy Reverse Harem Magic Academy Romance (Book 1): Year 1
My emotions have always been a little... explosive.
I thought that meant crying at commercials, not accidentally conjuring free-roaming male anatomy in the school corridors. (Yes, it moved. No, I don’t want to talk about it.)
Apparently, I'm an Inkweaver. The last one alive. And my feelings can literally rewrite reality.
After my latest magical disaster, I get dumped at Duskthorn Academy, a reform school for supernatural misfits who struggle to control their powers. For once, being the weird girl who doesn’t fit in might actually be an advantage.
With pyromaniac dragons, territorial werewolves and seductive fae who treat manipulation like an art form, “control” is more of a suggestion than a rule.
The real problem? Some cosmic force has magically bonded me to three dangerously complicated men without my consent.
Professor Marcus Steele, a brooding alpha wolf with serious control issues.
Kieran Drake, a dragon prince whose smirk should come with a warning label
Elian Nightshade, a fae scholar hiding dangerous secrets behind those perfect cheekbones.
While I’m busy conjuring magical chastity belts and avoiding ancient Hollow Ones who want me dead, the academy itself is hiding secrets. And between territorial growling, fire-breathing flirtation, and suspicious fae agendas, survival is starting to feel like a full-time job.
At Duskthorn Academy, magic bites back, bonds run deep, and some disasters are absolutely worth the chaos they cause.
Book One of the Duskthorn Academy Series.
A reverse harem paranormal romance with steamy scenes, deadly magic, and three supernatural men who never learned how to share.
18+ Mature content.
I thought that meant crying at commercials, not accidentally conjuring free-roaming male anatomy in the school corridors. (Yes, it moved. No, I don’t want to talk about it.)
Apparently, I'm an Inkweaver. The last one alive. And my feelings can literally rewrite reality.
After my latest magical disaster, I get dumped at Duskthorn Academy, a reform school for supernatural misfits who struggle to control their powers. For once, being the weird girl who doesn’t fit in might actually be an advantage.
With pyromaniac dragons, territorial werewolves and seductive fae who treat manipulation like an art form, “control” is more of a suggestion than a rule.
The real problem? Some cosmic force has magically bonded me to three dangerously complicated men without my consent.
Professor Marcus Steele, a brooding alpha wolf with serious control issues.
Kieran Drake, a dragon prince whose smirk should come with a warning label
Elian Nightshade, a fae scholar hiding dangerous secrets behind those perfect cheekbones.
While I’m busy conjuring magical chastity belts and avoiding ancient Hollow Ones who want me dead, the academy itself is hiding secrets. And between territorial growling, fire-breathing flirtation, and suspicious fae agendas, survival is starting to feel like a full-time job.
At Duskthorn Academy, magic bites back, bonds run deep, and some disasters are absolutely worth the chaos they cause.
Book One of the Duskthorn Academy Series.
A reverse harem paranormal romance with steamy scenes, deadly magic, and three supernatural men who never learned how to share.
18+ Mature content.
- GenresFantasy
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2025
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January 17, 2026
Duskthorn Academy volgt een jonge vrouw met een uiterst onstabiele, emotie-gestuurde magie die na een spectaculaire misstap op een speciale academie belandt: een soort heropvoedingsschool voor bovennatuurlijke outsiders die hun krachten maar niet onder controle krijgen. Daar ontdekt ze niet alleen dat ze een zeldzaam en krachtig wezen is, maar ook dat ze langzaam banden smeedt met meerdere aantrekkelijke, territoriaal aangelegde mannen, terwijl er duistere geheimen en gevaren rond de school op de loer liggen.
Het idee achter het verhaal vind ik op zich best leuk. De mix van **magische academy**, **reverse harem**-dynamiek, humoristische mislukte spreuken en een onderliggende dreiging heeft potentie om verslavend te zijn. De hoofdpersoon heeft een grappige, chaotische vibe en de interacties met de mannelijke personages zitten vol spanning, geflirt en jaloezie – precies wat je in dit genre zoekt.
Helaas wordt het plezier flink verstoord door de **technische uitvoering**. Het boek heeft ernstige problemen met editing. Er zit ontzettend veel herhaling in: dezelfde gebeurtenissen, gedachten of beschrijvingen komen meerdere keren terug, maar dan nét iets anders geformuleerd met extra (en vaak overbodige) woorden. Sommige stukken voelen alsof hele alinea’s drie keer langs zijn gekomen in een soort slechte kopieer-plak-variant. Tegelijkertijd worden andere belangrijke momenten of overgangen juist overgeslagen of amper uitgewerkt, waardoor het verhaal soms hakkelt en onlogisch aanvoelt.
De personages zelf vond ik redelijk charmant, maar door de rommelige structuur krijgen ze niet echt de kans om écht uit de verf te komen. De mannen blijven soms wat oppervlakkig en archetype-achtig (de bezitterige weerwolf, de vurige bad boy, de mysterieuze fae-achtige figuur), en de hoofdpersoon wisselt te snel tussen onzeker, grappig en machtig zonder dat het altijd natuurlijk overkomt. Het had met betere editing en strakkere pacing veel meer diepgang kunnen krijgen.
Het idee achter het verhaal vind ik op zich best leuk. De mix van **magische academy**, **reverse harem**-dynamiek, humoristische mislukte spreuken en een onderliggende dreiging heeft potentie om verslavend te zijn. De hoofdpersoon heeft een grappige, chaotische vibe en de interacties met de mannelijke personages zitten vol spanning, geflirt en jaloezie – precies wat je in dit genre zoekt.
Helaas wordt het plezier flink verstoord door de **technische uitvoering**. Het boek heeft ernstige problemen met editing. Er zit ontzettend veel herhaling in: dezelfde gebeurtenissen, gedachten of beschrijvingen komen meerdere keren terug, maar dan nét iets anders geformuleerd met extra (en vaak overbodige) woorden. Sommige stukken voelen alsof hele alinea’s drie keer langs zijn gekomen in een soort slechte kopieer-plak-variant. Tegelijkertijd worden andere belangrijke momenten of overgangen juist overgeslagen of amper uitgewerkt, waardoor het verhaal soms hakkelt en onlogisch aanvoelt.
De personages zelf vond ik redelijk charmant, maar door de rommelige structuur krijgen ze niet echt de kans om écht uit de verf te komen. De mannen blijven soms wat oppervlakkig en archetype-achtig (de bezitterige weerwolf, de vurige bad boy, de mysterieuze fae-achtige figuur), en de hoofdpersoon wisselt te snel tussen onzeker, grappig en machtig zonder dat het altijd natuurlijk overkomt. Het had met betere editing en strakkere pacing veel meer diepgang kunnen krijgen.
September 18, 2025
DNF 40% Reads like a Y/A
Mayas' characterisation totally killed this story for me. She's supposedly 21 yet she reads like a toddler having non stop tantrums.
The writing style also didn't work for me. Every explanation is dragged out, then Maya strops off to go ruminate about the same things we've just read. Were the things that interesting??? No.
Does she or does she not know how to use her powers? It's like going to war holding a random stick believing you are a wizard, when you are actually used to holding a broom to sweep. I'm trying to not drop spoilers, so NO there are no wizards in this story lol
This simply wasn't for me.
Mayas' characterisation totally killed this story for me. She's supposedly 21 yet she reads like a toddler having non stop tantrums.
The writing style also didn't work for me. Every explanation is dragged out, then Maya strops off to go ruminate about the same things we've just read. Were the things that interesting??? No.
Does she or does she not know how to use her powers? It's like going to war holding a random stick believing you are a wizard, when you are actually used to holding a broom to sweep. I'm trying to not drop spoilers, so NO there are no wizards in this story lol
This simply wasn't for me.
November 9, 2025
horrible
Horribly written! Apparently this book/series has been stolen from another author and finished with AI.
So many inconsistencies I knew something had to be up with the book.
Horribly written! Apparently this book/series has been stolen from another author and finished with AI.
So many inconsistencies I knew something had to be up with the book.
July 31, 2025
EDIT THIS IS AI!! JUST STARTED DARKHOLLOW ACADEMY AND THEY ARE ALMOST WORD FOR WORD IDENTICAL SO EITHER ONE AUTHOR HAS RIPPED OFF THE OTHER OR MOST LIKELY AI BASED ON HOW BAD THE WRITING IS AND ALL THE INCONSISTENCIES AND CONTRADICTIONS.
I really wanted to like this. it has such potential and a really interesting premise. But it reads like the author wrote 90% of the book in her head and the other 10% that she put on paper forgot that little fact. There were so many contradictions and retcons and things that she speaks about as if they happened but actually didn't outside of her own mind. It was utterly unreadable as nothing made sense and you basically needed a crystal ball to read what wasn't written and understand wtf was going on.
I really wanted to like this. it has such potential and a really interesting premise. But it reads like the author wrote 90% of the book in her head and the other 10% that she put on paper forgot that little fact. There were so many contradictions and retcons and things that she speaks about as if they happened but actually didn't outside of her own mind. It was utterly unreadable as nothing made sense and you basically needed a crystal ball to read what wasn't written and understand wtf was going on.
January 13, 2026
Highly recommend for Dark High Fantasy Young Adult Academy Readers
'Pure Line Inkweavers need protector bonds to survive. I know the theory. Without proper anchors, the power they wield burns them out. The bond forming between Maya and me isn’t just inevitable—it might be necessary to keep her alive.' These lines will describe Maya's plight and hope at her ne Academy. This is is a dark, rich young adult reverse harem Academy book. Dont we all wish at times we could hve our choices of mates? This high fantasy academy book full of different types of shape shifters . It has some steamy scenes and scenes of high tensions. The characters are drawn deeply with real life emotions and personality.
Maya has always known she was highly emotional and empathic, but she find finds out in most unlikely of places she about magic and she is a line inkweaver. She will need to train as an Line Inkweaver before the other side finds her. A side she must help keep a barrier up against.. she is pulled into this other world and into a magical academy where she needs to also learn quick who are her friends and who are against her. During this time time she meets and develops bond with the three totally different mates. They will be the ones who will give her the love and strength to go through being nervous and scared, to becoming more unafraid and stronger at the end of the year.
Marcus who is her professor which alone draws her into complications. He is the Alpha Wolf with control issues, wanting to protect her. One of his last decisions in the book is a very important control issue. Will he he choose the correct answer or break their bond forever? Kieran is her fiery dragon with cunning charm. His father is on the Dragon counsel. Elian the perfect looking Vampire Scholar. He knows more than let's on. The three of them are the perfect balance for her. As she is for them.
This book is deep and dark one. Not exactly violent. More dark in the tone and flow of the words as anything. It is intricately weaven as an the Inkweavers ink. Everything woven so will into the book tapestry and letting you see tiny bits of more and more if the story. as you go on, I do like how Maya becomes a stronger person not weakened by emotions until she is able to Make Her Own Choices.
The ending falls at the perfect edge of ending. It is tense and building. You can't wait until you get to the next book and see how Maya and her guys handles the choices Maya has chosen to decide on. It has a good plot line which smoothly flows. Once I started really reading it I finished it in one night.
Highly recommend for Dark High Fantasy Young Adult Academy Readers.
'Pure Line Inkweavers need protector bonds to survive. I know the theory. Without proper anchors, the power they wield burns them out. The bond forming between Maya and me isn’t just inevitable—it might be necessary to keep her alive.' These lines will describe Maya's plight and hope at her ne Academy. This is is a dark, rich young adult reverse harem Academy book. Dont we all wish at times we could hve our choices of mates? This high fantasy academy book full of different types of shape shifters . It has some steamy scenes and scenes of high tensions. The characters are drawn deeply with real life emotions and personality.
Maya has always known she was highly emotional and empathic, but she find finds out in most unlikely of places she about magic and she is a line inkweaver. She will need to train as an Line Inkweaver before the other side finds her. A side she must help keep a barrier up against.. she is pulled into this other world and into a magical academy where she needs to also learn quick who are her friends and who are against her. During this time time she meets and develops bond with the three totally different mates. They will be the ones who will give her the love and strength to go through being nervous and scared, to becoming more unafraid and stronger at the end of the year.
Marcus who is her professor which alone draws her into complications. He is the Alpha Wolf with control issues, wanting to protect her. One of his last decisions in the book is a very important control issue. Will he he choose the correct answer or break their bond forever? Kieran is her fiery dragon with cunning charm. His father is on the Dragon counsel. Elian the perfect looking Vampire Scholar. He knows more than let's on. The three of them are the perfect balance for her. As she is for them.
This book is deep and dark one. Not exactly violent. More dark in the tone and flow of the words as anything. It is intricately weaven as an the Inkweavers ink. Everything woven so will into the book tapestry and letting you see tiny bits of more and more if the story. as you go on, I do like how Maya becomes a stronger person not weakened by emotions until she is able to Make Her Own Choices.
The ending falls at the perfect edge of ending. It is tense and building. You can't wait until you get to the next book and see how Maya and her guys handles the choices Maya has chosen to decide on. It has a good plot line which smoothly flows. Once I started really reading it I finished it in one night.
Highly recommend for Dark High Fantasy Young Adult Academy Readers.
October 14, 2025
Gave up.
This had the makings of a half decent story and then it all seemed to fall apart. The author went from introducing some of the main characters to suddenly everyone new each other and had group texting. I had to go back to chapter 28 again to read the end because chapter 29 just made no sense with the flow of the story. I tried to keep reading but just couldn’t continue.
One minute the fmc is bonding with her second mmc and straight after that she’s huddling in a her room with the 3 mmcs and her roommate and they have 2 hours before some convergence happens that they all have to stop? This convergence hasn't even been mentioned before until this point. It made no sense. Think the author rushed this which spoiled it for me.
This had the makings of a half decent story and then it all seemed to fall apart. The author went from introducing some of the main characters to suddenly everyone new each other and had group texting. I had to go back to chapter 28 again to read the end because chapter 29 just made no sense with the flow of the story. I tried to keep reading but just couldn’t continue.
One minute the fmc is bonding with her second mmc and straight after that she’s huddling in a her room with the 3 mmcs and her roommate and they have 2 hours before some convergence happens that they all have to stop? This convergence hasn't even been mentioned before until this point. It made no sense. Think the author rushed this which spoiled it for me.
August 24, 2025
Fast-Paced Magic and Mystery
This story had me hooked from the start! The magical school setting is vibrant and full of surprises, with dragons, fae, and werewolves keeping things exciting. The main character’s “fish out of water” perspective made her relatable, and her connections with three very complicated men kept me invested. The plot moves quickly and is intriguing, with plenty of twists that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed the friendships, the magical chaos, and the mystery at the heart of the academy. Definitely a fun read for fans of magical schools, reverse harem, fated mates, and mystery. I’m excited to continue with the next book.
This story had me hooked from the start! The magical school setting is vibrant and full of surprises, with dragons, fae, and werewolves keeping things exciting. The main character’s “fish out of water” perspective made her relatable, and her connections with three very complicated men kept me invested. The plot moves quickly and is intriguing, with plenty of twists that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed the friendships, the magical chaos, and the mystery at the heart of the academy. Definitely a fun read for fans of magical schools, reverse harem, fated mates, and mystery. I’m excited to continue with the next book.
October 7, 2025
Deja vu?
Honestly this was a skim and dnf for me. Why? After reading the first couple of pages I felt that I had read this before, just a few weeks ago in fact. After checking recent reads I found Darkhollow Academy (published before Duskthorne Academy by the looks of it) where other than the scene setting and name changes it read almost word for word the same. After further research I found that the book previously read was at least in part AI generated which leaves me to believe that this book is also not in whole the authors true work. I cannot in good faith recommend Duskthorne Academy (or the other story mentioned)
Honestly this was a skim and dnf for me. Why? After reading the first couple of pages I felt that I had read this before, just a few weeks ago in fact. After checking recent reads I found Darkhollow Academy (published before Duskthorne Academy by the looks of it) where other than the scene setting and name changes it read almost word for word the same. After further research I found that the book previously read was at least in part AI generated which leaves me to believe that this book is also not in whole the authors true work. I cannot in good faith recommend Duskthorne Academy (or the other story mentioned)
October 5, 2025
Pnr academy. Raised human by her grandmother, Maya meets her estranged father in a porta-potty. Yep, it gets stranger too. She's sent off to a magical Academy to learn about her rare ink weaver powers. The storyline showed promise but it was buried under over the top prose. Everything was a dramatic event, even breakfast. Each paragraph was repeated three times, each one using different but more unnecessary words? Then the point still isn't very clear. I did finish it but it was an exercise, so no more for me.
December 2, 2025
Good but could be great
The idea behind the story is great this book has loads of potential it just needs some serious editing. So many things happen to just be retold differently the next chapter or they mention something that never happened at all. She says her first bond was forced she didn't want it yet when it was happening she says I choose this I want you. Then another "bond" is first fae then a vampire same person. Another part says she has 3 months till she needs to be ready then the next chapter is the next morning and its happening already.
The idea behind the story is great this book has loads of potential it just needs some serious editing. So many things happen to just be retold differently the next chapter or they mention something that never happened at all. She says her first bond was forced she didn't want it yet when it was happening she says I choose this I want you. Then another "bond" is first fae then a vampire same person. Another part says she has 3 months till she needs to be ready then the next chapter is the next morning and its happening already.
August 2, 2025
Maya's thick and fine and apparently, has men, werewolves, dragons and intellectuals eating out of the palm of her magic-charged hands. This was really some hot stuff. The spice was enough to make me grab several glasses of water. Women will wish they had it this good and men will wish they had Maya!
February 14, 2026
Honestly no idea what happened to this book, it could have been really good but the writing was terrible. A bit of the story seemed to jump with no explanations, I thought I’d accidentally missed a couple chapters but it was just the weird story jump between chapters 28 and 29. I get the feeling AI was involved here and whoever proof read it needs sacking.
July 3, 2025
Interesting
A thrilling start to a magical academy series! With strong-willed characters, sizzling chemistry, and just the right touch of danger, Duskthorn Academy is a must-read for fans of reverse harem fantasy.
A thrilling start to a magical academy series! With strong-willed characters, sizzling chemistry, and just the right touch of danger, Duskthorn Academy is a must-read for fans of reverse harem fantasy.
July 24, 2025
Interesting story but really not a lot of depth. There was a lot of jumping around and no back story. I feel like I missed a whole other series with background I should know. However I did finish the book.
October 2, 2025
It has everything people love
I like that chapters are written from perspectives of different characters. This book had everything people love from this genre : professors, dragons, mystery and magic.
I like that chapters are written from perspectives of different characters. This book had everything people love from this genre : professors, dragons, mystery and magic.
December 22, 2025
Fab supernatural story
I loved this story about the last Inkweaver. Her mother died trying to close a void and now it's her turn to decide which side of the void she needs to be on. Hot read.
I loved this story about the last Inkweaver. Her mother died trying to close a void and now it's her turn to decide which side of the void she needs to be on. Hot read.
January 23, 2026
It's ok but needs proof reading
Plot is ok, pace seems off, not really getting engaged with it. Text duplicates for some reason so it needs better proof reading. Not sure I'll bother with remaining books.
Plot is ok, pace seems off, not really getting engaged with it. Text duplicates for some reason so it needs better proof reading. Not sure I'll bother with remaining books.
January 25, 2026
Good Read
I found this book to be quite the page turner. I enjoyed the story and watching the mystery unravel and I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next. I would recommend giving this book a read.
I found this book to be quite the page turner. I enjoyed the story and watching the mystery unravel and I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next. I would recommend giving this book a read.
January 26, 2026
Needs editing
Too many missing scenes, repeated scenes w/ different contradicting details, illogical sequence, and a confusing timeline. Had good bones but the execution needs a lot of work.
Too many missing scenes, repeated scenes w/ different contradicting details, illogical sequence, and a confusing timeline. Had good bones but the execution needs a lot of work.
February 7, 2026
Wow!
This has been a really exciting book! You never know where it is going but keep reading so that you can find out what happens next! Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
This has been a really exciting book! You never know where it is going but keep reading so that you can find out what happens next! Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
July 9, 2025
Fast paced
This is a fast paced book. It has a good main character called Maya. This is the first book in a series. A very good start.
This is a fast paced book. It has a good main character called Maya. This is the first book in a series. A very good start.
dnf
July 25, 2025DNF at 20%… i got bored as nothing was progressing and slow was really slow… couldn’t hold my attention at all
July 30, 2025
Inkmaster
She just a 21 year old batista whose into art. But finds she's a rare inkmaster who can change reality while attending a magic school.
She just a 21 year old batista whose into art. But finds she's a rare inkmaster who can change reality while attending a magic school.
August 26, 2025
DNF after book 1
So, so many continuity errors, lots of repetition of the same events/lines. It truly reads like an unedited fanfic. Had to DNF after book one.
So, so many continuity errors, lots of repetition of the same events/lines. It truly reads like an unedited fanfic. Had to DNF after book one.
October 25, 2025
Pretty good 4 & 1/2 stars
November 13, 2025
Start of series
Interesting twist on magic. Maya is fierce and determined to make her own choices. Fated - mate marks. Mix of supernaturals.
Interesting twist on magic. Maya is fierce and determined to make her own choices. Fated - mate marks. Mix of supernaturals.
November 16, 2025
Very close to another series but this one must have used AI. Repetitive paragraphs and most of some chapters. Couldn’t finish it. Very disappointing.
January 2, 2026
😻
This book is a bit trippy! You don't really know what's going on. Things are such chaos! I'm curious what's on the other side!
This book is a bit trippy! You don't really know what's going on. Things are such chaos! I'm curious what's on the other side!
January 24, 2026
There was so many editing errors and plot holes. This had room to be a good book but it just wasn’t.
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