Ravenhold Academy 3: Destino maldito

Ravenhold #3

by L.J. Swallow

Eloise, te dije que veríamos arder el mundo.
Ellos encenderán el fuego, y nosotros estaremos de pie sobre las cenizas de su destrucción, listos para crear el nuestro.

Ahora que he escapado de Ravenhold, ¿qué me depara el futuro?

Incluso antes de Ravenhold, vivía bajo el control de otros, pero ahora tengo una libertad que nunca había experimentado. Ya no soy la chica complaciente a la que todos manipulaban; soy la bruja Trinity cuya conexión con Dorian, Zeke y Ethan ha creado algo único e imparable.

Somos fugitivos con decisiones que tomar y agendas que seguir. La obsesión de Dorian es vengarse de quienes crearon su vida. Zeke necesita cortar lazos con los cambiaformas Tigris de forma definitiva. Y yo quiero descubrir quién es responsable del programa especial; las muertes de estudiantes sobrenaturales deben detenerse.

Pero los peligrosos planes de Ethan podrían exponernos. Está consumido por la necesidad de encontrar a su hermana, la chica cuya vida salvó el día que se convirtió en un Mid. Si la Confederación quiere atraernos, tienen la oportunidad perfecta porque Ethan no detendrá su búsqueda.

Cualquiera puede intentar atraparnos, pero nadie podrá contenernos, y nada podrá romper el vínculo que tenemos.

Los brujos Blackwood continúan con su interferencia mientras intentan manipularnos para que les ayudemos en su guerra con la Confederación. Pero Dorian quiere venganza, y cuando se enfrenta a un enemigo salvaje, las consecuencias llegan más lejos de lo que podríamos imaginar.

A medida que nos acercamos a la verdad sobre Ravenhold y la razón por la que los cuatro estábamos allí, descubrimos un mundo tejido de enemistades familiares, secretos y mentiras. Pero pocos conocen el secreto definitivo que la Confederación guarda sobre mí.
Uno que creará un nuevo futuro y cambiará nuestras vidas de una forma que nunca esperamos.

Destino Maldito es el último libro de la trilogía Academia para Delincuentes una saga enemies to lovers, con academia oscura, reverse harem, chicos deliciosamente peligrosos y una heroína badass que no se rinde ante nadie.

La serie transcurre en el mismo mundo que Nightworld Academy, pero con personajes diferentes. Ambas series pueden leerse de forma independiente y en cualquier orden.

Es una historia de romance de combustión lenta, perfecta para quienes disfrutaron de los primeros libros why con varios intereses amorosos y una conexión emocional que se intensifica antes de que suba la temperatura.

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampires, Romance, Dragons, Supernatural, Fiction

251 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2025

About the author

LJ Swallow is a paranormal romance and urban fantasy author who is the alter-ego of bestselling contemporary romance author Lisa Swallow.

Giving in to her dark side, LJ spends time creating worlds filled with supernatural creatures who don’t fit the norm, and heroines who are more likely to kick ass than sit on theirs.

Reviews

[Brie · Rating 1 out of 5]

That rushed book 3 feeling and ending
Why in series do some authors finish this way.
Is it deadline, pressure??

This really is the make or break of authors. This is why k f breene and others will always out shine. You have to finish with the same dedication and care to the story and characters that you started with.

[Lisa Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Flip! I absolutely love this series! Dorian, Ethan, Zeke and Eloise have established places in my heart and I am so not ready to let them go! So I seriously hope that they make an appearance again. It was wonderful to see Tobias and Andrei. I always love when characters appear in random places. There are so many twists and turns in the book that I couldn't put it down! I can't wait to see what LJ Swallow comes up with next.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this last book in the Ravenhold trilogy!!! It was my favorite one yet! It really was a culmination of everything that has been building up in the first two books!!! Dorian, Zeke, Ethan, and Eloise have found a moment of peace in isolation, but now they have something more to work for, something that’s worth finding a way to live peacefully forever. I can’t wait for the next books in this world because I just know we will be seeing these characters again, one way or another, for the final battle and for victory and justice! I am also excited for another crossover between these characters and the rest in this world for the final showdown. I have a feeling they’ll understand each other very well and get along just fine!! It’ll be so nice to see these characters again and see how much they’ve grown and changed! Can’t wait for more!!!! Loved this book!! Loved this group!!!

[Regina Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It feels like the end is missing

The writing in the book is good, but it didn't feel like the end of the series. There were too many loose ends and it didn't leave me asking questions. Instead it honestly made me think there should be one more book.

[Mari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the story, but it feels as if there’s something missing at the end.

[TXBRITGAL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bravo!!!!

Loved this conclusion to this part of the series!!! The Trinity Witch and all her consorts certainly have all kinds of surprises in store within these pages. Everything you could possibly want takes place. There's suspense, action, a fierce female, alpha males, steamy moments, supernatural treachery and intrigue, and maybe a comeuppance or two? Plus you may see a few characters from parallel series in the same universe. I for one hope we see these characters again, but for now it wraps up well. Overall it was such a fun read filled with tons of twists and turns along the way. I also loved how far the characters had changed over the course of the series. They truly came into themselves in this final book. Enjoy!!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of stuff happening in this final book in the series. We join Eloise, Dorian, Zeke, and Ethan right where we left them in the last book (it took me a second to remember where that was !). Now that they have escaped from Ravenhold they have to worry about either the Confederacy or the Dominion finding them. They also have to do something about Zeke's Tigris connections and Ethan's search for what happened to his sister, along with Dorian's thirst for revenge against his family and any others on his "list." Things are going to get interesting...

I was given a copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

[Spinneretta · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

Eloise, Dorian, Zeke, and Ethan finish their story in this book. There are all kinds of people who want them to do things for them, who want to manipulate the hybrids to their own ends…

The Ravenhold story ends here, with a few Nightworld cameos, bringing some resolutions and answers to our MCs.
Set during the early Nightworld stories (and before), we see some of our most hated too.
It’s a thrilling conclusion to the tale, and sets up the other stories set in the same world.
An enjoyable read for RH fantasy fans.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rather interesting wrap up of this group in this verse. The dynamic of the group is kind of a tolerable acceptance which I'd expect from such strong personalities. There is certainly some steam in this one as well as some exciting scenes. I think it might be cool to have a check in with this group again sometime, be it a novella or a cameo in one of the other verse's series. I feel like there may be more to tell, but either way this book brought this series to a decent ending point.

[Marzii Marz · Rating 2 out of 5]

So it’s dissappointing

So this book is a let down to the rest. Highly stretched and watered and over tired. This book is the classic case of they should have stopped and not made this. About half way through the relationships and view just become boring and jarring. Now I did finish the book cause I started and got half way but at this point I really couldn’t care if I saw how the predictable end would play out

[Ellie Scothern · Rating 5 out of 5]

nailed it!!

This series was brilliant, I loved the characters and the plot and the storyline and I have enjoyed the growth of the characters as they went from clueless to the end result thoroughly enjoyed it and strongly recommend it and also the other series set in this universe!!

[Leanne F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant end to the trilogy...but is it really the end?

Loved this third instalment in the Ravenhold trilogy. Betrayal, plot twists, secrets revealed - closing almost everything down with open possibilities for Nightworld and a new series to come. Great HEA with a twist!

Solid 4.5 stars for this book and a solid 5 stars for the series. Highly recommend.

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good lord this book was slow and honestly didn’t feel like it had anything exciting other than the last 3rd of the book. I was just so bored and felt like the book dragged. Also I did not like the ending, left a lot of things opened and unanswered but leaves nothing that makes you want to move forward with another book.

[Saundra Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darkly satisfying!

I love this series though it should have been read before the others I've indulged in by this author. She has a knack of creating enigmatic characters that you become quite invested in. The plots are complex and weave throughout many of her other books and series. An exquisite pleasure in reading!

[Kirstey Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!

Yet another fantastic book to this series!! Characters have developed in ways I definitely didn’t expect and I can’t wait to see if we see more of these characters in the Nightworld Academy series as they are all part of the same world!! A fabulous read!!

[Melissa Boge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great end to the trilogy!

I love how Lisa ended Eloise and her guys’ story! I’m wondering if any of them will show up in the last few Nightworld Academy books? Either way, I love the world that LJ has created and I can’t wait to read more!

[Nathalia Narotam · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book ever

Beyond captivating!!!! I love all the characters !! It would be amazing to see them all join Maeve and her consorts !!!!!!! They alll need to ban together they’re all such fascinating and fantastic characters !!!!!

[Rachael Daley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Every time Eloise the all powerful trinity is tested, she fails. She is so weak in every scene. It's amazing. Like why claim she is powerful when she never does shit with her so called power? Might as well have made her a powerless omega. That would have made more sense with how weak she is.

[Sheila Ryals · Rating 5 out of 5]

😻

I kinda would actually like to see them later I really want Dorian to get his revenge. But now I got a whole world to explore!

[Suzanne McNeill Taviner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Another great book in the series. Lots of twists again, and some very unexpected events too! Definitely room for more stories.

[Diane Werning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ravenhold

This is an amazing story.I really hope there is another book to this some time in the near future,because without one it just seems like there is no end to the story.

[Amanda Quarles · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐

I really enjoyed this series. The only reason I gave this 4 stars was it left a lot to be desired with that ending. ❤❤❤❤❤

[Melissa Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book, the story, the characters, heat moments, can’t wait to see where this go next 🖤

[Andrea Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!

I need more! This series sucks you in from the very beginning and constantly keeps you guessing. I have so many questions. Must. Have. Answers!

[Kaitlyn Harpst · Rating 1 out of 5]

I kept reading this series thinking it was going to get better at some point and it didn’t. It got worse. Ending the book with a pregnancy trope? I wasted so much time reading this series.

[Jacqueline Haston · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series

Really enjoyed this series. I had read winterfall first so knew they ended up together but not how. Great finding out how it all came to be. Love the characters.

[Mieke Moontiger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book 1 and 2 completely pulled me in... book 3 however... not so much.

[emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

so ur telling me i wasted my time on this series only to have an unfinished ending and a half baked plot???? right. fantastic.

[Helene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Briliant conclusion to the story.