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Obsidian and Frost
Damage. Craving. Ruin.
I didn’t see them coming.
Now I’m in their sights.
And it’s already too late.
I was made for war and twisted by shadows.
For years, I was hunted for what I am.
Now I’ve come to Wraeven Academy to build a new life.
Home to the feared, the hunted, and the deadly.
On my very first day, complications abound.
Three dangerous men orbit my new world.
Sylas Morgrave – A necromancer marked by death, he wears punishment like a second skin. His magic tangles with mine, both menacingly and irresistibly.
Lazriel Thaine – A werewolf-vampire hybrid and underground warrior, all snarling dominance and savage restraint. He circles me like prey—a fixation barely tamed.
Cassius Ashmoor – A Fallen Celestial, cold and commanding. He sees our connection as a threat to his tightly controlled existence.
My enemies were meant to be gone.
It’s supposed to be safe at long last.
Until whispers turn to screams.
Threats become sinister promises.
The ones who tormented me are rising again.
I’ve always been afraid of the darkness within me.
Then these three circling me at the Academy wear theirs like armor.
They teach me to do the same.
But there’s always a price to power.
And that just might mean giving in to their hunger for me.
We’re all battle born.
But together, we’re merciless monsters.
This is a Dark Paranormal Academy Reverse Harem Romance with scenes of M/M.
The story concludes in ROSE AND SHADOWS.
I didn’t see them coming.
Now I’m in their sights.
And it’s already too late.
I was made for war and twisted by shadows.
For years, I was hunted for what I am.
Now I’ve come to Wraeven Academy to build a new life.
Home to the feared, the hunted, and the deadly.
On my very first day, complications abound.
Three dangerous men orbit my new world.
Sylas Morgrave – A necromancer marked by death, he wears punishment like a second skin. His magic tangles with mine, both menacingly and irresistibly.
Lazriel Thaine – A werewolf-vampire hybrid and underground warrior, all snarling dominance and savage restraint. He circles me like prey—a fixation barely tamed.
Cassius Ashmoor – A Fallen Celestial, cold and commanding. He sees our connection as a threat to his tightly controlled existence.
My enemies were meant to be gone.
It’s supposed to be safe at long last.
Until whispers turn to screams.
Threats become sinister promises.
The ones who tormented me are rising again.
I’ve always been afraid of the darkness within me.
Then these three circling me at the Academy wear theirs like armor.
They teach me to do the same.
But there’s always a price to power.
And that just might mean giving in to their hunger for me.
We’re all battle born.
But together, we’re merciless monsters.
This is a Dark Paranormal Academy Reverse Harem Romance with scenes of M/M.
The story concludes in ROSE AND SHADOWS.
447 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2025
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About the author
Leia King
45 books173 followersWhere Damaged Heroes and Badass Heroines Collide.
Leia writes edgy and emotional stories in Dark Reverse Harem Romance. She enjoys crafting flawed heroes with a dark side and strong women who hold their own.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leiakingbooks
Website: https://leiaking.com/
Leia writes edgy and emotional stories in Dark Reverse Harem Romance. She enjoys crafting flawed heroes with a dark side and strong women who hold their own.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leiakingbooks
Website: https://leiaking.com/
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January 9, 2026
Not for me
The start of a series but I felt like I'd picked up a comic book halfway through a storyline. Will not finish.
The start of a series but I felt like I'd picked up a comic book halfway through a storyline. Will not finish.
November 2, 2025
this was really hard to read, I had no idea you apparently had to read another series beforehand because this book feels like starting the second book In a series. I'm confused why the author didn't just say to read another series first because you will be confused and not understanding anything here.
Cassian was forgiven way too easily it's pathetic
no plot and no villain until 97% into the book, so bad writing
very boring book too
Cassian was forgiven way too easily it's pathetic
no plot and no villain until 97% into the book, so bad writing
very boring book too
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 16, 2025
First book in a new trilogy, following on from the Immortal Flame trilogy, we see Cassius, Velra, Lazriel and Sylas again. Cassius adapting to being Fallen, Velra trying to overcome her fear, Sylas still suffering from his infection and Lazriel being his violent self.
This had me gripped from the first chapter. We see them change and learn to work together while enemies are trying to destroy them.
That cliffhanger?! Oh boy! How that works out I can’t wait to see.
This had me gripped from the first chapter. We see them change and learn to work together while enemies are trying to destroy them.
That cliffhanger?! Oh boy! How that works out I can’t wait to see.
January 4, 2026
world building
I really enjoyed the world building and character development. At times it did feel like you were dropped into a middle of a story where you missed the beginning to. I loved the balance of the guys it didn’t feel too much like one person got more time than the next. I do love a good everyone loves everyone trope ❤️
🌟🌟🌟🌟✨-4.5
🔥🔥🔥- definitely not the filthiest thing but definitely some heated moments
I really enjoyed the world building and character development. At times it did feel like you were dropped into a middle of a story where you missed the beginning to. I loved the balance of the guys it didn’t feel too much like one person got more time than the next. I do love a good everyone loves everyone trope ❤️
🌟🌟🌟🌟✨-4.5
🔥🔥🔥- definitely not the filthiest thing but definitely some heated moments
October 29, 2025
Oh my goodness! I can't explain how much I absolutely loved this book!! I need book 2 like yesterday!! I devoured this so quickly!! I love this sooo much!! So much action, mystery, twist and hot as sin spice!! Exactly what I was needing!!
I highly recommend this book and the author!! Check this out now!!!
I highly recommend this book and the author!! Check this out now!!!
November 28, 2025
Better than the other books in this universe
Multiple POV. Reverse harem. Paranormal. This was by far better than the previous books in this universe. The MFC is featured throughout. I would have liked more focus on the MFC. It seems the author tried to develop each character equally, but in doing that it left the MFC a little undeveloped.
Multiple POV. Reverse harem. Paranormal. This was by far better than the previous books in this universe. The MFC is featured throughout. I would have liked more focus on the MFC. It seems the author tried to develop each character equally, but in doing that it left the MFC a little undeveloped.
January 11, 2026
DNF at 40 pages. The writing was bizarre and very distracting. Too much exposition and background that happened before the story started. Jumping between characters as soon as chapter two also made it difficult to enjoy.
November 4, 2025
😻
That ending sucked! Glad this series is done! Because having to wait to find put what happens sucks! There was a bit more male on male in this one though!
That ending sucked! Glad this series is done! Because having to wait to find put what happens sucks! There was a bit more male on male in this one though!
November 13, 2025
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I love the relationships. I HATE the cliffhanger!
I’m also not a fan of the minimum word count for reviews.
I love the relationships. I HATE the cliffhanger!
I’m also not a fan of the minimum word count for reviews.
January 11, 2026
This reads a bit more immature, like a YA, but with spice. I do feel like the dialogue and plot are lacking, but I am definitely interested in seeing how this progresses.
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