Ashes of Treachery (A Dark Why Choose College Romance): Dyschord University: Chaos #2

Dyschord University: Chaos

by Raissa Donovan, Addison Wolf

They want war? I'll give it to them.

Blaze, Asch, and River betrayed me in the worst possible way.

They wanted to break me.

I'm just not the breaking kind, though. But I am the getting revenge kind. Slashing tires is a bit passé; I can be so much more creative than that.

They're going to suffer like I suffered.

Even if it means they'll hate me. Even if it means I'm alone in my quest to find out what happened to my best friend.

So why aren't they staying away? Why aren't they afraid? Why do they look at me like they care?

And why am I so happy about that?

Ashes of Treachery is Book 2 of the Dyschord U: Chaos series. It features an unhinged mafia princess who doesn't know how to deal with feelings and the three men who can't seem to stay away from her no matter how much she lashes out. Please check the Look Inside for full list of content notes. It is NOT a standalone, and River of Deceit must be read first.

430 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2026

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashes of Treachery dives straight back into the chaos and does not let up. Dark, twisted, why-choose college romance with mafia vibes? Yep. Buckle up.

The tension between the FMC and Blaze, Asch, and River is absolutely feral. After the betrayal in book one, she’s done being soft she comes back sharp, spiteful, and fully embracing her villain era. The power games, revenge, and dangerously hot entanglements had me devouring pages like my life depended on it.

This book is unapologetically dark blood, betrayal, morally grey men doing morally grey things and I ate it up. The chemistry is toxic in the best way, the dynamics swing between slow-burn and explosive, and the whole thing has that deliciously unhinged Dyschord University energy.

The stakes are higher, the emotions hit harder, and nothing feels safe not hearts, not loyalties, not lives. It’s gritty, brutal, and filthy in all the ways my black heart loves. No mercy. No softness. Exactly the chaos I wanted.

[Sandra]

Wow !! This book was amazing !!! So flippen good. I loved these 4 characters, but my favourite has be fmc Pandora, l just want to be her. I would be her friend, yes she is unhinged But god is she funny. She is so like her papa, loved there phone calls, and her nickname Frog, Giulio is a character lol. I really liked the 3 mmc as well, River, Blaze, Asch, my favourite is Blaze, he is as unhinged as Pandora. But l have to say the punishment they committed to Pandora was awful iykuk l really hated them, but they quickly realised the error of their ways, BUT dont worry Pandora made them pay, haha.
This book had everything and more. But l am waiting on next book l cant wait.
This is my honest arc review

[Gabrielle Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues the story of Pandora and her men. The four are still figuring out where and how they all fit together. No matter how hard they each distance themselves they always seem to come back to one another. Each one has a personality all their own but together they fit. No matter how hard they fight it they must understand their emotions and attractions. As they work together to fix the issues that come their way, everyone begins to take a good look inside and make some hard choices. I enjoyed seeing how each man develops a relationship with Pandora and how it effects their relationships. The four have now made themselves known and I am interested to see what will happen next in their world.

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pandora, Blaze, Asch, and River story was a rollercoaster of emotions, unexpected developments, complex intricacies, and revenge plots that get out of hand.
Secrets, betrayal and schemes intertwines in creating suffering and hurt.
Trust is fractured by past events, but determination and care starts mending it alongside a mission of justice that is long overdue.
I enjoyed their moments together, how they get to know more things about themselves and each other, as well as they formed a team against the storm that is about to brew.
I enjoyed the story and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[Jamie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my girl Pandora did not take the betrayal lightly. A woman scorned is dangerous, a mafia Princess scorned is deadly, devious and freakin brilliant!!!!

Pandora is very creative with her revenge plots and each Blaze, Asch and River get theirs handed to them in spades. They say to keep Pandora’s box closed for a reason. This Pandora shows exactly why!!!

I loved reading this!!!! I thought I loved the first book but this was even better!!! It is darker, sexier and DIRTY!!!!

🩷Dark College Romance
☠️Why Choose
🩷Mafia
☠️Unhinged MMC’s
🩷Stabby FMC

Highly reccomend for Dark Romance, Dark Academia, Mafia or just spicy romance readers. It’s AMAZING!!!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This writing duo.

Man, I can't tell you how much I get excited when they announce a new dark, delicious addition to their library!

"Ashes of Treachery" is the second book in a trilogy and when I tell you the cliffs are so high, just like the stakes within their dark, dark plots, they're so high your heart beats almost out of your chest!

Pandora, Blaze, Asch, and River are all complex characters, and we're getting to know each of them more!

But, I question their sanity, as I question mine and the authors!
BUT, I'm always glad to know I'm not alone reading dark romance!

The ANGST, the uncomfortable feelings, the squirming...I'm there for all of it!

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ashes Of Treachery is book 2 of Dyschord University: Chaos series. It picks up where River Of Deceit left off with Pandora, River, Asch and Blaze. I LOVE PANDORA! She's unhinged completely.

"They saw me fall apart, they took all my pieces and glued them back together and they want me"

These characters and their journey is absolutely phenomenal! The story is gritty intense and dramatic, but so is Pandora, River, Blaze and Asch. I can't wait to see how these authors wrap up their journey. It's going to be quite a ride I'm sure!

"Forget burning bridges. Let’s burn the world."

[DettaDrake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was on the edge of my seat with this one! Especially those last couple chapters, oh boy!

I love how this duo writes dark romance. And although this one feels the least dark so far, it’s dark in different ways and I’m so here for it. This series has one of the few unhinged fMC’s that I actually like to read about. She’s not a caricature, she feels real, with a variety of emotions unlike a lot of cardboard cutout badass unhinged fMC’s. The guys aren’t any different, they also feel so real and I love their dynamics.

I cannot wait for the final book in this series, I’m so excited!

[Amy Herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down!

I fully believe these characters will live rent free in my head. They are all just so perfect. This second book was great with how they all broke each other down and went right back together. Very excited for their final book but sad they will end. This was a perfect read for me!!

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I loved this book! Pandora is such a complex character and she actually brought me to tears a few times. Great character and relationship building, along with the best kind of vi0lence (of course), made this one hell of a ride. Can't wait to see how this story concludes in the next book.

[Belinda Zamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pandora is back and so over even a hint of being soft.
She's fully embracing her villainess and Blaze, Asch, and River better buckle up because her vengeance is tailor made for each one of them.
This is dark, brutal, twisted, and absolutely filthy in the best way possible.

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book keep me on the edge of my seat and I loved every minute of this story. Can’t wait for book 3