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Sorcering University #1
The Masque of the Silver Prince
Will she survive her first year at Sorcering University?
Eighteen, shy, and bookish, Elowen Blackwell bears the lightning birthmark of an Electromancer and arrives at Sorcering University hoping only to study and become a Sentry.
But when a student is found dead at the bottom of the Dueling Tower, Elowen is thrust into a world of danger, forbidden romance, and Senate intrigue that runs deeper than the university’s dungeons. An ancient artifact has been stolen, and whispers claim seven souls must fall to awaken its power.
As loyalties fracture and shadows tighten, a half-elf classmate uncovers Elowen’s hidden bloodline and nearly kills her during an Acolite match. The line between love and hatred blurs, and survival may demand the one thing she fears most... her power.
Eighteen, shy, and bookish, Elowen Blackwell bears the lightning birthmark of an Electromancer and arrives at Sorcering University hoping only to study and become a Sentry.
But when a student is found dead at the bottom of the Dueling Tower, Elowen is thrust into a world of danger, forbidden romance, and Senate intrigue that runs deeper than the university’s dungeons. An ancient artifact has been stolen, and whispers claim seven souls must fall to awaken its power.
As loyalties fracture and shadows tighten, a half-elf classmate uncovers Elowen’s hidden bloodline and nearly kills her during an Acolite match. The line between love and hatred blurs, and survival may demand the one thing she fears most... her power.
760 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2026
About the author
Rhoswen Riddle
1 book15 followersRhoswen Riddle writes dark academia books and loves a good fantasy book. She has been creating stories since she was nine years old, and over the years writing has grown from a childhood hobby into a lifelong passion. When she's not writing, she's usually reading or out walking with her dog, Pickle.
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April 13, 2026
If I could give this 6 stars, I would 👏🏻
April 14, 2026
Favourite quotes:
“None of us know what is right or wrong until the moment passes..”
“..the darkness we fear in others is just a reflection of the darkness we fear in ourselves.”
“Home is wherever the people you love are willing to go with you.”
Arc review. No spoilers.
Honestly, it’s quite hard for me to write this review because I feel torn…
I love the idea of the story and the dark academia vibe. The potential here is huge! The plot is rolling and never really pausing. But there are simply too many remaining questions…
I read the blurb and thought it would be a perfect read. If I had known it leaned ssoooo heavily toward a Harry Potter style world, I wouldn’t have chosen it. Even knowing this beforehand, though, wouldn’t have changed my rating.
Here’s why.
At around 30% into the story I still had no clear idea where it was going.
Throughout the first half of the book, I kept waiting for a reason not to put it aside. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what wasn’t working, which ironically made me curious enough to continue reading, trying to understand why. And I finished it still wondering… After letting it settle in my mind, I’m finally able to identify several things that didn’t work for me.
The themes and events are undeniably dark, but the dialogue and descriptions often felt surface-level and at times childish. Because of that, the spice scenes didn’t connect for me in the context of this story. Without those scenes and the horror-like moments, this could pass as material for a younger audience.
There were so many names and clans introduced that I simply couldn’t remember them. By the end, I could recall only one character’s name. Crispin.
Many elements were introduced but never fully developed. Like seeds thrown into soil without further growth. The same applies to the fae language (sentences were mentioned, but their meaning or context was never explained). There were hints at relationships, possibilities and plot threads that were not followed through.
As for the characters, only one felt vividly built and fully introduced. Again, Crispin. His characteristics were clear and well constructed. The others… I still don’t really know what the FMC looks like beyond dark hair and glasses that are repeatedly mentioned in quiet moments, yet seem to disappear entirely during action scenes. And the romance felt abrupt… enemies one moment, lovers the next. There was no visible build, no time, no emotional reasoning. If it had been framed as fated mates, perhaps it would have made more sense.
Because of the lack of deeper descriptions and grounding, many situations and actions felt questionable.
There was one scene that genuinely surprised me (the prison break), but as quickly as it arrived, it passed.
What makes this experience particularly strange is that the plot keeps moving all the time. Things are happening constantly and fast. There is mystery, there are secrets and the book itself is thick! And yet, it still wasn’t enough to fully understand, connect, or clearly visualize what was happening and why.
By the end of the book, the worldbuilding and magic system still had significant gaps in explanation. There were too many unanswered moments that simply didn’t make sense…
Were the gaps and mysteries intentional, meant to be resolved in the next book? I’m not sure. And that uncertainty applies to many aspects of this story.
🌶 2.5/5
Thank you @booksirens for this ARC!
“None of us know what is right or wrong until the moment passes..”
“..the darkness we fear in others is just a reflection of the darkness we fear in ourselves.”
“Home is wherever the people you love are willing to go with you.”
Arc review. No spoilers.
Honestly, it’s quite hard for me to write this review because I feel torn…
I love the idea of the story and the dark academia vibe. The potential here is huge! The plot is rolling and never really pausing. But there are simply too many remaining questions…
I read the blurb and thought it would be a perfect read. If I had known it leaned ssoooo heavily toward a Harry Potter style world, I wouldn’t have chosen it. Even knowing this beforehand, though, wouldn’t have changed my rating.
Here’s why.
At around 30% into the story I still had no clear idea where it was going.
Throughout the first half of the book, I kept waiting for a reason not to put it aside. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what wasn’t working, which ironically made me curious enough to continue reading, trying to understand why. And I finished it still wondering… After letting it settle in my mind, I’m finally able to identify several things that didn’t work for me.
The themes and events are undeniably dark, but the dialogue and descriptions often felt surface-level and at times childish. Because of that, the spice scenes didn’t connect for me in the context of this story. Without those scenes and the horror-like moments, this could pass as material for a younger audience.
There were so many names and clans introduced that I simply couldn’t remember them. By the end, I could recall only one character’s name. Crispin.
Many elements were introduced but never fully developed. Like seeds thrown into soil without further growth. The same applies to the fae language (sentences were mentioned, but their meaning or context was never explained). There were hints at relationships, possibilities and plot threads that were not followed through.
As for the characters, only one felt vividly built and fully introduced. Again, Crispin. His characteristics were clear and well constructed. The others… I still don’t really know what the FMC looks like beyond dark hair and glasses that are repeatedly mentioned in quiet moments, yet seem to disappear entirely during action scenes. And the romance felt abrupt… enemies one moment, lovers the next. There was no visible build, no time, no emotional reasoning. If it had been framed as fated mates, perhaps it would have made more sense.
Because of the lack of deeper descriptions and grounding, many situations and actions felt questionable.
There was one scene that genuinely surprised me (the prison break), but as quickly as it arrived, it passed.
What makes this experience particularly strange is that the plot keeps moving all the time. Things are happening constantly and fast. There is mystery, there are secrets and the book itself is thick! And yet, it still wasn’t enough to fully understand, connect, or clearly visualize what was happening and why.
By the end of the book, the worldbuilding and magic system still had significant gaps in explanation. There were too many unanswered moments that simply didn’t make sense…
Were the gaps and mysteries intentional, meant to be resolved in the next book? I’m not sure. And that uncertainty applies to many aspects of this story.
🌶 2.5/5
Thank you @booksirens for this ARC!
March 2, 2026
Wow!!! This was not what I was expecting. The worldbuilding reminded me of Assistant to the Villain, and the characters and places gave me strong Harry Potter vibes—very much an adult take. This isn’t a quick read; it’s on the slightly longer side, and while the prose is easy to follow, it feels mature despite the lightness in tone at times.
The chapter titles are hilarious, and there are some cracking one-liners throughout. I think this book threw me a little because the synopsis and tags didn’t fully align with the type of story it actually was—though that’s just a personal note. Overall, this is a good read. It took me a bit to get into, but you can’t help starting to love the FMC and her group of misfits.
The chapter titles are hilarious, and there are some cracking one-liners throughout. I think this book threw me a little because the synopsis and tags didn’t fully align with the type of story it actually was—though that’s just a personal note. Overall, this is a good read. It took me a bit to get into, but you can’t help starting to love the FMC and her group of misfits.
March 24, 2026
This was fantastic!!! I was already sold when I heard this was about a Sorcering university, but I was blown away by the intricate plot and how well balanced it was with a smoldering romance and laugh out loud moments I was obsessed with. The found family was exceptional and every single character was so well done and had a distinct personality that added to the plot.
February 3, 2026
The Masque of the Silver Prince is definitely one I’ll be thinking about for a while. The author, Rhoswin Riddle, has drawn a magical world with words, that’s filled with: mysterious murders, heartbreaking loss, cheeky ghosts & tapestries, catty classmates, magical creatures, awakening powers, self-serving betrayers, unbreakable bonds of friendship, scorching hot spice, and … Love. Overall, I really liked The Masque of the Silver Prince—just that niggling fade to black of Blossom … and that cliff.
*** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Luthren
FMC:
✨Elowen
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HFN, open ended ending, to be continued
Series:
✨Sorcering University — Book 1
Tropes:
👉magical horror romance
👉dark academy romance
👉romantasy
👉forbidden love
👉enemies to lovers
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
💥violence
💥death
💥betrayal
Burn Speed:
✨medium
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
*** Recommended ***
MMC:
✨Luthren
FMC:
✨Elowen
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HFN, open ended ending, to be continued
Series:
✨Sorcering University — Book 1
Tropes:
👉magical horror romance
👉dark academy romance
👉romantasy
👉forbidden love
👉enemies to lovers
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
💥violence
💥death
💥betrayal
Burn Speed:
✨medium
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 2, 2026
This follows Elowen at a magic academy where power, status, and bloodlines actually matter, and people treat her differently because of it.
It kept that “adult Harry Potter” feeling for me the whole time. The school setup, how students are placed into orders by Merlin’s sword, the classes, and even parts of the structure all felt really familiar, and I never fully stopped noticing it.
It did have its moments though. Once it got going, the stakes felt more personal and the relationships were a lot messier than I expected. There’s tension pretty early on, and it leans darker in a way I liked.
I stayed interested the whole time, which usually says a lot for me, but I never fully got out of comparison mode. I think that’s what kept it from being a five. I wanted it to feel a little more like its own story instead of something I was constantly measuring against something else.
I’d still read the next book, especially after that ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It kept that “adult Harry Potter” feeling for me the whole time. The school setup, how students are placed into orders by Merlin’s sword, the classes, and even parts of the structure all felt really familiar, and I never fully stopped noticing it.
It did have its moments though. Once it got going, the stakes felt more personal and the relationships were a lot messier than I expected. There’s tension pretty early on, and it leans darker in a way I liked.
I stayed interested the whole time, which usually says a lot for me, but I never fully got out of comparison mode. I think that’s what kept it from being a five. I wanted it to feel a little more like its own story instead of something I was constantly measuring against something else.
I’d still read the next book, especially after that ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 14, 2026
Dark academia with spice and tension, say no more!
-Magical academy setting
-Darker themes
-Tension & secrets
-Spice
-Ghosts, creatures, magical beings
-Morally grey characters
-Dangerous duels
This story was expansive, intricate, captivating, and filled with tension!
There are a lot of characters and a lot happening, but I found it all to flow and kept me entertained the entire time. The spice was spicing, the betrayals were shocking, and the plot was so good!
Our FMC goes to a new magical academy, where she starts dreaming or seeing deaths happening- and then those come to life!
Giving major Harry Potter vibes, but make it adult and with some spice!
The ending has me reeling and this set the plot up for so much more! I think this series is going to get better and better!
Highly recommend for any dark academia, romantasy, or Harry Potter fans!
-Magical academy setting
-Darker themes
-Tension & secrets
-Spice
-Ghosts, creatures, magical beings
-Morally grey characters
-Dangerous duels
This story was expansive, intricate, captivating, and filled with tension!
There are a lot of characters and a lot happening, but I found it all to flow and kept me entertained the entire time. The spice was spicing, the betrayals were shocking, and the plot was so good!
Our FMC goes to a new magical academy, where she starts dreaming or seeing deaths happening- and then those come to life!
Giving major Harry Potter vibes, but make it adult and with some spice!
The ending has me reeling and this set the plot up for so much more! I think this series is going to get better and better!
Highly recommend for any dark academia, romantasy, or Harry Potter fans!
Did Not Finish
May 3, 2026DNF at 7%. Really struggled to get into this. Felt like I was reading something written by a teen. Found it to be repetitive, unnecessarily wordy and immature. Writing style was just not for me.
March 16, 2026
This romantasy is a slow to medium burn and is definitely on the longer side. It is the first book in a series and ends on a cliffhanger, so keep that in mind going in. That said, I truly enjoyed reading it.
The author, Rhoswin Riddle, creates a richly imagined magical world filled with mysterious murders, awakening powers, betrayals, strong bonds of friendship, magical creatures, and an undercurrent of romance and tension. The prose is approachable yet polished, and while the tone occasionally feels light, the story itself carries a sense of maturity and emotional depth.
If you have ever wondered what it might feel like if Harry Potter attended university, Sorcering University captures that atmosphere beautifully. Rival clans, elemental magic, ancient traditions, suspicious professors, chaotic students, and strange occurrences around campus all contribute to a setting where it constantly feels as though something significant is about to unfold.
The worldbuilding was one of my favorite aspects of the novel. The clans, their traditions, the political tensions between students, and the nearby village all help create a setting that feels expansive and lived-in. One small detail I especially appreciated is that this magical society has its own bestselling romantasy authors whose books the students obsess over. That kind of cultural detail adds depth to the world and makes it feel authentic.
Elowen was also a nice and refreshing main character. She is not introduced as an unstoppable heroine capable of defeating anyone in her path. Instead, she is a bookish and somewhat overwhelmed student who would honestly prefer spending her time studying in the library rather than navigating the chaos around her. As the story progresses, however, you slowly see her growth while she struggles with prophetic nightmares, emotional strain, and the unsettling possibility that she may somehow be connected to the murders she is investigating.
Then there is Luthren. He is a walking red flag with nice hair, impressive athletic ability and far too many secrets. He appears, delivers cryptic remarks, unsettles Elowen’s composure, and disappears again just as quickly. He also speaks the language of the elves (Vaelorian), and I appreciated how the language feels structured and intentional rather than consisting of random fantasy phrases. Many lines remain untranslated, which actually enhances the experience because the reader encounters the language much like Elowen does: beautiful, intriguing, but not entirely understood. His tendency to communicate through brooding looks and evasive half-sentences makes every scene with him feel charged with tension.
The characters overall feel vivid and well realized. Even the secondary characters have distinct personalities, and the friendships, rivalries, and everyday interactions around campus make Sorcering University feel like a genuine academic community.
At this point I am completely invested in Sorcering University and already impatiently waiting for the second book.
FMC: Elowen
MMC: Luthren
Cliffhanger: open ended ending, to be continued. Giving space for a series.
Tropes and Microtropes:
magical horror romance
Romantasy
dark academy romance
Miscommunication
Forbidden love
Enemies to lovers
Expensive/ detailed world building
Star-athletes MMCS
Bookish/ overachiever heroine
Triggers:
profanity
Sex
+18
violence death
betrayal
Spicy Chapters: 7,13, 20, 22, 38, 39
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Wholesome chapters: 14, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 32
Level: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
The author, Rhoswin Riddle, creates a richly imagined magical world filled with mysterious murders, awakening powers, betrayals, strong bonds of friendship, magical creatures, and an undercurrent of romance and tension. The prose is approachable yet polished, and while the tone occasionally feels light, the story itself carries a sense of maturity and emotional depth.
If you have ever wondered what it might feel like if Harry Potter attended university, Sorcering University captures that atmosphere beautifully. Rival clans, elemental magic, ancient traditions, suspicious professors, chaotic students, and strange occurrences around campus all contribute to a setting where it constantly feels as though something significant is about to unfold.
The worldbuilding was one of my favorite aspects of the novel. The clans, their traditions, the political tensions between students, and the nearby village all help create a setting that feels expansive and lived-in. One small detail I especially appreciated is that this magical society has its own bestselling romantasy authors whose books the students obsess over. That kind of cultural detail adds depth to the world and makes it feel authentic.
Elowen was also a nice and refreshing main character. She is not introduced as an unstoppable heroine capable of defeating anyone in her path. Instead, she is a bookish and somewhat overwhelmed student who would honestly prefer spending her time studying in the library rather than navigating the chaos around her. As the story progresses, however, you slowly see her growth while she struggles with prophetic nightmares, emotional strain, and the unsettling possibility that she may somehow be connected to the murders she is investigating.
Then there is Luthren. He is a walking red flag with nice hair, impressive athletic ability and far too many secrets. He appears, delivers cryptic remarks, unsettles Elowen’s composure, and disappears again just as quickly. He also speaks the language of the elves (Vaelorian), and I appreciated how the language feels structured and intentional rather than consisting of random fantasy phrases. Many lines remain untranslated, which actually enhances the experience because the reader encounters the language much like Elowen does: beautiful, intriguing, but not entirely understood. His tendency to communicate through brooding looks and evasive half-sentences makes every scene with him feel charged with tension.
The characters overall feel vivid and well realized. Even the secondary characters have distinct personalities, and the friendships, rivalries, and everyday interactions around campus make Sorcering University feel like a genuine academic community.
At this point I am completely invested in Sorcering University and already impatiently waiting for the second book.
FMC: Elowen
MMC: Luthren
Cliffhanger: open ended ending, to be continued. Giving space for a series.
Tropes and Microtropes:
magical horror romance
Romantasy
dark academy romance
Miscommunication
Forbidden love
Enemies to lovers
Expensive/ detailed world building
Star-athletes MMCS
Bookish/ overachiever heroine
Triggers:
profanity
Sex
+18
violence death
betrayal
Spicy Chapters: 7,13, 20, 22, 38, 39
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Wholesome chapters: 14, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 32
Level: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
March 23, 2026
I just finished The Masque of the Silver Prince by Rhoswen Riddle and honestly… I am kind of flabbergasted by how much I loved this book.
This gave me such strong Harry Potter vibes, but make it sexier, darker, and more thrilling. The world-building was so immersive, and once I got into it, I really didn’t want to leave. There are a lot of characters, but the story kept me intrigued the entire time, and I loved unraveling everything as it went on.
The ending was so good. I truly wasn’t sure how it was going to wrap up, and I loved that it left things open-ended enough to make me immediately desperate for book two. I need to know what happens next.
As a huge Harry Potter fan, this one really worked for me because it had that magical academy feel I love, but with a spicier edge that reminded me a little of books like Zodiac Academy. I’m honestly shocked this book isn’t more popular yet, because it absolutely deserves more hype. More people need to be reading this one.
If you love magical worlds, dark academia vibes, intriguing characters, and fantasy with a little spice, this is definitely one to pick up.
This gave me such strong Harry Potter vibes, but make it sexier, darker, and more thrilling. The world-building was so immersive, and once I got into it, I really didn’t want to leave. There are a lot of characters, but the story kept me intrigued the entire time, and I loved unraveling everything as it went on.
The ending was so good. I truly wasn’t sure how it was going to wrap up, and I loved that it left things open-ended enough to make me immediately desperate for book two. I need to know what happens next.
As a huge Harry Potter fan, this one really worked for me because it had that magical academy feel I love, but with a spicier edge that reminded me a little of books like Zodiac Academy. I’m honestly shocked this book isn’t more popular yet, because it absolutely deserves more hype. More people need to be reading this one.
If you love magical worlds, dark academia vibes, intriguing characters, and fantasy with a little spice, this is definitely one to pick up.
March 14, 2026
It was such a page turner book! Despite being over 700 pages, the book keeps you entertained throughout. If you ever wondered if there was a university version of Hogwarts but with even more intricacies and a little bit of Fourth Wing mixed in, then this is it! In the middle of all that, there’s also these gruesome murders and you go on an exciting journey with Elowen and her friends to uncover the mysteries.
A huge kudos to the writing style. At no point, I felt lost or had to go back to check facts, despite having such a detailed magic system. You care about the characters and there’s enough lightness and humour in the book that it doesn’t feel heavy while dealing with all the action happening in the book. Highly recommend!
A huge kudos to the writing style. At no point, I felt lost or had to go back to check facts, despite having such a detailed magic system. You care about the characters and there’s enough lightness and humour in the book that it doesn’t feel heavy while dealing with all the action happening in the book. Highly recommend!
February 17, 2026
Started off with vibes from a different book and quickly grabbed my attention when it veered off into some spice. Storyline was good the back and forth of the villain threw me off so I was not expecting what happened!! Would love to read more about the characters possibly in second year? Meaning yes please give me more!!
February 3, 2026
HARRY POTTER FOR ADULTS
This book clearly takes after Harry Potter. I understand that HP is not a new or unique story and that all fantasy novels tend to follow a similar arc, but this was pretty on the nose. Choosing to believe this was intentional on the part of the author, I leaned into it.
I ATE THIS BOOK UP. Does it always make sense? No. Is the spice sometimes out of place? Yes. Is the relationship for the FMC rushed? Yes.
But the vibes??? IMMACULATE. Give me ten more. I would follow Elowen into any fight and know I made the right choice.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book clearly takes after Harry Potter. I understand that HP is not a new or unique story and that all fantasy novels tend to follow a similar arc, but this was pretty on the nose. Choosing to believe this was intentional on the part of the author, I leaned into it.
I ATE THIS BOOK UP. Does it always make sense? No. Is the spice sometimes out of place? Yes. Is the relationship for the FMC rushed? Yes.
But the vibes??? IMMACULATE. Give me ten more. I would follow Elowen into any fight and know I made the right choice.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 3, 2026
Very much Harry Potter vibes mixed with fourth wing.
Amazing book, didn’t see her going with that love interest but I’m happy with how they progressed even if there was some miscommunication. I hope we see more of them in the next book.
I did kind of guess what the ending would be but I’m excited for another book regardless
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Amazing book, didn’t see her going with that love interest but I’m happy with how they progressed even if there was some miscommunication. I hope we see more of them in the next book.
I did kind of guess what the ending would be but I’m excited for another book regardless
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 8, 2026
Okay I need to scream about this book for a second because I had SO much fun reading The Masque of the Silver Prince.
If you have ever wondered what it would feel like if Harry Potter went to university? Sorcering University is exactly the kind of magical setting I love getting lost in. Rival clans, elemental powers, ancient traditions, mysterious things happening around campus, suspicious professors, chaotic students… it’s the kind of place where you feel like something is always about to happen.
The worldbuilding was one of my favorite parts. Sorcering University feels like a real place with history behind it. The clans, the traditions, the politics between students, the village nearby, all the little details layered throughout the story… it makes the world feel big and lived in. It honestly has that magical school feeling where you kind of wish you could enroll, even though you also know you would probably get caught up in some dangerous magical situation within the first week.
One detail I absolutely loved is that this magical world has its own bestselling romantasy authors, whose books are wildly popular among the students. That kind of detail made me grin because it instantly makes the world feel real. Of course a magical society would have its own blockbuster fantasy romances that everyone reads and talks about. It’s such a fun little touch that makes the culture of the world feel lived in.
And we NEED to talk about the names in this book because they are genuinely delicious.
Nothing feels random or generic. Every name feels like it belongs in this world, and a lot of them quietly hint at the character behind them in ways that are really fun if you pick up on it.
For example Perdita Pandulph. “Perdita” literally means lost or the lost one. And “Pandulph” comes from Shakespeare, which if you know your classical literature may hint at something...
Then you have Horatio Unthank, which might be one of my favorite names. “Horatio” has that old classical Roman statesman energy, while “Unthank” literally comes from old English roots meaning ungrateful or without gratitude. And honestly that fits him perfectly because he is the absolute definition of a greasy, tyrannical politician who does whatever the Senate tells him to do. Sound familiar?
And the list of great names honestly just keeps going.
Felix. Cathmore. Lavinia. Cendrillion. Elowen. Crispin. Devlin.
Every time a new character appeared I had that moment where you stop and think WAIT… I might actually name my kids that.
I also loved the foreshadowing woven throughout the story. There are little hints and moments scattered everywhere that make you stop and go WAIT… hold on… something is definitely happening here. I always love when a book trusts the reader enough to plant clues early instead of explaining everything immediately.
Elowen was also really refreshing as a main character. She isn’t some unstoppable warrior who walks into the story already able to destroy everyone in her path. She’s a bookworm, a little overwhelmed, someone who would honestly rather be studying in the library than dealing with half the chaos around her. And I think a lot of us readers can relate to that energy. She starts the story focused on her studies and just trying to survive university life, but as things unfold you can slowly see her becoming something more than the quiet girl who first arrived at Sorcering.
And then there’s Luthren.
The man is basically a walking red flag wrapped in good hair and athletic talent and I mean that in the most affectionate way possible. He shows up, says something cryptic, completely destabilizes Elowen’s emotional stability, and then disappears again like a menace. He can actually speak the language of the elves (Vaelorian), and what I loved is that the language itself feels structured like a real language rather than just random fantasy words. Some of the phrases are never translated directly, which almost makes it better (perhaps intentional on the author's part) because you experience it the same way Elowen does… hearing something beautiful but not fully understanding it.
Another thing I really appreciated is how alive the characters feel. Even the side characters have personality. The friendships, rivalries, and little interactions around campus make Sorcering feel like a real university full of people living messy magical lives.
If you love magical academy stories, you will probably have a great time with this. It definitely gave me vibes similar to Fourth Wing, A Deadly Education, and Zodiac Academy, especially if you ever wished Harry Potter continued into university years.
By the end I was completely invested in Sorcering University and now I desperately need the next book.
Anyway.
ENROLL ME IMMEDIATELY.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you have ever wondered what it would feel like if Harry Potter went to university? Sorcering University is exactly the kind of magical setting I love getting lost in. Rival clans, elemental powers, ancient traditions, mysterious things happening around campus, suspicious professors, chaotic students… it’s the kind of place where you feel like something is always about to happen.
The worldbuilding was one of my favorite parts. Sorcering University feels like a real place with history behind it. The clans, the traditions, the politics between students, the village nearby, all the little details layered throughout the story… it makes the world feel big and lived in. It honestly has that magical school feeling where you kind of wish you could enroll, even though you also know you would probably get caught up in some dangerous magical situation within the first week.
One detail I absolutely loved is that this magical world has its own bestselling romantasy authors, whose books are wildly popular among the students. That kind of detail made me grin because it instantly makes the world feel real. Of course a magical society would have its own blockbuster fantasy romances that everyone reads and talks about. It’s such a fun little touch that makes the culture of the world feel lived in.
And we NEED to talk about the names in this book because they are genuinely delicious.
Nothing feels random or generic. Every name feels like it belongs in this world, and a lot of them quietly hint at the character behind them in ways that are really fun if you pick up on it.
For example Perdita Pandulph. “Perdita” literally means lost or the lost one. And “Pandulph” comes from Shakespeare, which if you know your classical literature may hint at something...
Then you have Horatio Unthank, which might be one of my favorite names. “Horatio” has that old classical Roman statesman energy, while “Unthank” literally comes from old English roots meaning ungrateful or without gratitude. And honestly that fits him perfectly because he is the absolute definition of a greasy, tyrannical politician who does whatever the Senate tells him to do. Sound familiar?
And the list of great names honestly just keeps going.
Felix. Cathmore. Lavinia. Cendrillion. Elowen. Crispin. Devlin.
Every time a new character appeared I had that moment where you stop and think WAIT… I might actually name my kids that.
I also loved the foreshadowing woven throughout the story. There are little hints and moments scattered everywhere that make you stop and go WAIT… hold on… something is definitely happening here. I always love when a book trusts the reader enough to plant clues early instead of explaining everything immediately.
Elowen was also really refreshing as a main character. She isn’t some unstoppable warrior who walks into the story already able to destroy everyone in her path. She’s a bookworm, a little overwhelmed, someone who would honestly rather be studying in the library than dealing with half the chaos around her. And I think a lot of us readers can relate to that energy. She starts the story focused on her studies and just trying to survive university life, but as things unfold you can slowly see her becoming something more than the quiet girl who first arrived at Sorcering.
And then there’s Luthren.
The man is basically a walking red flag wrapped in good hair and athletic talent and I mean that in the most affectionate way possible. He shows up, says something cryptic, completely destabilizes Elowen’s emotional stability, and then disappears again like a menace. He can actually speak the language of the elves (Vaelorian), and what I loved is that the language itself feels structured like a real language rather than just random fantasy words. Some of the phrases are never translated directly, which almost makes it better (perhaps intentional on the author's part) because you experience it the same way Elowen does… hearing something beautiful but not fully understanding it.
Another thing I really appreciated is how alive the characters feel. Even the side characters have personality. The friendships, rivalries, and little interactions around campus make Sorcering feel like a real university full of people living messy magical lives.
If you love magical academy stories, you will probably have a great time with this. It definitely gave me vibes similar to Fourth Wing, A Deadly Education, and Zodiac Academy, especially if you ever wished Harry Potter continued into university years.
By the end I was completely invested in Sorcering University and now I desperately need the next book.
Anyway.
ENROLL ME IMMEDIATELY.
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February 7, 2026
A gloriously indulgent magical academy epic with mysterious murders and I loved every page of it!
Elowen starts university after grad school, complete with a very Harry-Potter-coded initiation, this time featuring a Sorting Sword instead of a hat, but serving essentially the same narrative purpose. From there, the story opens into a richly imagined magical academy filled with rituals, spells, clans instead of houses, a cozy village and last, but not least spicebrew instead of butterbeer.
The large supporting cast, feels genuinely alive.
Threaded through all of this are mysterious murders, unsettling enough on their own, and made more so by the suspicious behavior of politicians, investigators, and even professors, creating a constant undercurrent of unease that contrasts sharply with the otherwise cozy academic setting.
Elowen herself is a familiar but effective heroine: bookish, glasses-wearing, tagname „Bookworm“, quietly beautiful (of course), and an overachiever in her classes. The mounting psychological strain of having dreams of these murders before they happen and slowly beginning to fear that she may be losing her mind, or worse, that she could somehow be responsible without remembering is taking its toll. Her delayed realizations and occasional lapses in logic read less as incompetence and more as the believable effects of sustained stress and something that feels very much like a slide toward PTSD.
Enter Luthran: platinum blond, ice-blue eyes, star player of a magical sport that is not Quidditch but comfortably adjacent, and as secretive and moody as one might expect. His withdrawn behavior and refusal to explain himself only heighten Elowen’s confusion, and while the resulting miscommunication and trust issues can be frustrating, they are narratively coherent given both characters’ emotional states.
Does the logic always hold? Not remotely. Elowen has not played the two major magical sports in years and yet suddenly excels, outperforming semi-pros with ease. Some connections take her longer to make than they strictly should. Still, none of this meaningfully detracted from my enjoyment. The emotional pull, narrative momentum, and immersive atmosphere more than compensate.
What I did miss was a true on-page reckoning between Elowen and Luthran, a moment where things are finally talked through, and even more, a Luthran POV. He has been in her year for all eight years of grad school while she carried a hopeless crush, and I would have loved insight into why now is the moment he chooses her, especially the instant when he realizes that she is it. Also, while I always take note of the MMC’s scent, none stood out clearly here, perhaps a small missed opportunity.
At nearly 780 pages, this could certainly have been tighter, but I devoured it nonetheless. The world-building, the magic, the fully realized cast, and the sheer comfort of existing in this universe kept me turning pages well past reasonable hours. I finished Elowen’s first year both satisfied and immediately impatient, because there are enough open questions for which I need answers!
If you like:
• magical academy settings
• expansive, detailed world-building
• murder mysteries woven into fantasy
• bookish, overachieving heroines under pressure
• moody star-athlete MMCs
• dragons
Not for you if you don’t like:
• very long books with indulgent pacing
• slow emotional burn across hundreds of pages
• a mix of Harry Potter and Blood &Betrayals
• romance driven by secrecy and miscommunication
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Where is the sequel and can we please get a bonus scene from Luthran’s POV while we wait?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Elowen starts university after grad school, complete with a very Harry-Potter-coded initiation, this time featuring a Sorting Sword instead of a hat, but serving essentially the same narrative purpose. From there, the story opens into a richly imagined magical academy filled with rituals, spells, clans instead of houses, a cozy village and last, but not least spicebrew instead of butterbeer.
The large supporting cast, feels genuinely alive.
Threaded through all of this are mysterious murders, unsettling enough on their own, and made more so by the suspicious behavior of politicians, investigators, and even professors, creating a constant undercurrent of unease that contrasts sharply with the otherwise cozy academic setting.
Elowen herself is a familiar but effective heroine: bookish, glasses-wearing, tagname „Bookworm“, quietly beautiful (of course), and an overachiever in her classes. The mounting psychological strain of having dreams of these murders before they happen and slowly beginning to fear that she may be losing her mind, or worse, that she could somehow be responsible without remembering is taking its toll. Her delayed realizations and occasional lapses in logic read less as incompetence and more as the believable effects of sustained stress and something that feels very much like a slide toward PTSD.
Enter Luthran: platinum blond, ice-blue eyes, star player of a magical sport that is not Quidditch but comfortably adjacent, and as secretive and moody as one might expect. His withdrawn behavior and refusal to explain himself only heighten Elowen’s confusion, and while the resulting miscommunication and trust issues can be frustrating, they are narratively coherent given both characters’ emotional states.
Does the logic always hold? Not remotely. Elowen has not played the two major magical sports in years and yet suddenly excels, outperforming semi-pros with ease. Some connections take her longer to make than they strictly should. Still, none of this meaningfully detracted from my enjoyment. The emotional pull, narrative momentum, and immersive atmosphere more than compensate.
What I did miss was a true on-page reckoning between Elowen and Luthran, a moment where things are finally talked through, and even more, a Luthran POV. He has been in her year for all eight years of grad school while she carried a hopeless crush, and I would have loved insight into why now is the moment he chooses her, especially the instant when he realizes that she is it. Also, while I always take note of the MMC’s scent, none stood out clearly here, perhaps a small missed opportunity.
At nearly 780 pages, this could certainly have been tighter, but I devoured it nonetheless. The world-building, the magic, the fully realized cast, and the sheer comfort of existing in this universe kept me turning pages well past reasonable hours. I finished Elowen’s first year both satisfied and immediately impatient, because there are enough open questions for which I need answers!
If you like:
• magical academy settings
• expansive, detailed world-building
• murder mysteries woven into fantasy
• bookish, overachieving heroines under pressure
• moody star-athlete MMCs
• dragons
Not for you if you don’t like:
• very long books with indulgent pacing
• slow emotional burn across hundreds of pages
• a mix of Harry Potter and Blood &Betrayals
• romance driven by secrecy and miscommunication
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Where is the sequel and can we please get a bonus scene from Luthran’s POV while we wait?
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 6, 2026
I had such a fun time with this book. From the moment Elowen Blackwell arrived at Sorcering University I knew I was stepping into a world that would keep me guessing. What starts as a shy, bookish girl simply hoping to study and survive her first year quickly turns into something far more dangerous. With a lightning shaped birthmark marking her as an Electromancer, Elowen is already different from the start, but the moment a student is found dead at the bottom of the Dueling Tower the story shifts into a tense mystery full of secrets, politics, and deadly stakes.
Elowen was such a lovable main character for me. She is quiet and thoughtful, but she is far from weak. In fact, she surprised me more than once with how fiercely she stands up for herself. There were several moments where she quite literally solved a problem with her fists and I could not help but laugh and cheer for her. Watching her struggle with the fear of her own power while being pushed closer and closer to using it added a lot of emotional tension to the story. She wants a simple life studying magic and becoming a Sentry, yet the world around her refuses to let her stay hidden.
Then there is Luthren. I completely understand Elowen’s crush because he is absolutely intriguing. Their moments together were adorable and filled with those nervous, blush filled interactions that make you smile while reading. I really enjoyed seeing Elowen’s softer and awkward side whenever he was around. Those scenes balanced the darker parts of the story really well and gave the book some genuinely sweet moments among all the chaos.
The mystery element kept me hooked the entire time. Students are dying and there are whispers about an ancient artifact that requires seven souls to awaken its power. That alone creates this heavy sense of dread hanging over everything happening at the university. There are so many possible suspects and so many secrets being uncovered that I constantly found myself trying to piece together who was involved and what their motives might be. Just when I thought I had an idea of what was going on, the story would reveal something new that sent my theories in a completely different direction.
What really stood out to me was how much was happening beneath the surface. The political intrigue within the Senate, the hidden bloodlines, the tension between students, and the dangerous magical competitions all layered together to create a world that felt full of drama and suspense. One moment you are enjoying academy life and magical training, and the next moment someone’s life is in danger or a shocking secret is revealed.
This story truly felt like a journey through a magical academy filled with danger, romance, and mystery. It kept me entertained from beginning to end because I never fully knew what would happen next. If you enjoy magical university settings, powerful heroines discovering what they are capable of, a touch of romance, and a mystery that keeps you thinking, this book is definitely worth the ride. I had a great time getting lost in Elowen’s story and I am excited to see where her path leads next.
Elowen was such a lovable main character for me. She is quiet and thoughtful, but she is far from weak. In fact, she surprised me more than once with how fiercely she stands up for herself. There were several moments where she quite literally solved a problem with her fists and I could not help but laugh and cheer for her. Watching her struggle with the fear of her own power while being pushed closer and closer to using it added a lot of emotional tension to the story. She wants a simple life studying magic and becoming a Sentry, yet the world around her refuses to let her stay hidden.
Then there is Luthren. I completely understand Elowen’s crush because he is absolutely intriguing. Their moments together were adorable and filled with those nervous, blush filled interactions that make you smile while reading. I really enjoyed seeing Elowen’s softer and awkward side whenever he was around. Those scenes balanced the darker parts of the story really well and gave the book some genuinely sweet moments among all the chaos.
The mystery element kept me hooked the entire time. Students are dying and there are whispers about an ancient artifact that requires seven souls to awaken its power. That alone creates this heavy sense of dread hanging over everything happening at the university. There are so many possible suspects and so many secrets being uncovered that I constantly found myself trying to piece together who was involved and what their motives might be. Just when I thought I had an idea of what was going on, the story would reveal something new that sent my theories in a completely different direction.
What really stood out to me was how much was happening beneath the surface. The political intrigue within the Senate, the hidden bloodlines, the tension between students, and the dangerous magical competitions all layered together to create a world that felt full of drama and suspense. One moment you are enjoying academy life and magical training, and the next moment someone’s life is in danger or a shocking secret is revealed.
This story truly felt like a journey through a magical academy filled with danger, romance, and mystery. It kept me entertained from beginning to end because I never fully knew what would happen next. If you enjoy magical university settings, powerful heroines discovering what they are capable of, a touch of romance, and a mystery that keeps you thinking, this book is definitely worth the ride. I had a great time getting lost in Elowen’s story and I am excited to see where her path leads next.
March 28, 2026
I have not slept. Send help. And book two.
Listen. I picked this up thinking "cute magical university mystery, probably light, I'll read a chapter before bed."
Reader, I did not sleep.
760 pages. An unacceptable amount of tea. Several moments where I genuinely gasped out loud and my cat judged me.
Here's what happened:
I thought I had the murder figured out at like page 150. I was so confident. I was WRONG. Then I thought I had it at page 300. WRONG AGAIN. By page 500 I stopped trying to be clever and just accepted that I was being dragged through this mystery by my hair and I was going to ENJOY IT.
The romance: "Are you a murderer or are we in love or both" is my new favorite trope apparently. The tension is excruciating. I was clutching my Kindle. At one point I had to put the book down and take a lap around my flat because I couldn't handle it. Every interaction had me STRESSED in the best possible way.
Things I loved:
- Elowen is MEAN in the best way. Sharp, sarcastic, brilliant, slightly unhinged. We love to see it.
- The Scottish friend whose dialogue I could hear perfectly in my head
- The fact that this book is LONG and I wanted it to be LONGER
- Glasses representation!!!
- The banter. Oh my god, the banter.
- Best selling romantasy authors in a fantasy world?!
Things that surprised me:
- How DARK this gets. Like properly dark. This isn't "ooh spooky castle aesthetic" dark academia, this is "people are dying in creative and horrible ways and I'm deeply uncomfortable" dark academia
- How funny it is despite the serial killer situation? Like these characters have PERSONALITY
- How much I cared about everyone by the end
- The fact that I'm now a person who thinks about fictional languages at 2am
Minor complaint: It ends. The book ENDS. And now I have to WAIT for book two like some kind of PEASANT.
I'm now emotionally invested and mildly obsessed and constantly refreshing Goodreads to see if there's a release date for the sequel.
If you like mysteries that respect your intelligence, morally gray characters making questionable decisions, romantic tension that makes you want to scream, and magical universities where actual STAKES exist, read this immediately.
I'm going to go reread this now to find all the clues I missed because I KNOW they're there and I KNOW I'm going to kick myself.
10/10 would lose sleep again.
Where is book two. I'm not asking nicely anymore.
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Listen. I picked this up thinking "cute magical university mystery, probably light, I'll read a chapter before bed."
Reader, I did not sleep.
760 pages. An unacceptable amount of tea. Several moments where I genuinely gasped out loud and my cat judged me.
Here's what happened:
I thought I had the murder figured out at like page 150. I was so confident. I was WRONG. Then I thought I had it at page 300. WRONG AGAIN. By page 500 I stopped trying to be clever and just accepted that I was being dragged through this mystery by my hair and I was going to ENJOY IT.
The romance: "Are you a murderer or are we in love or both" is my new favorite trope apparently. The tension is excruciating. I was clutching my Kindle. At one point I had to put the book down and take a lap around my flat because I couldn't handle it. Every interaction had me STRESSED in the best possible way.
Things I loved:
- Elowen is MEAN in the best way. Sharp, sarcastic, brilliant, slightly unhinged. We love to see it.
- The Scottish friend whose dialogue I could hear perfectly in my head
- The fact that this book is LONG and I wanted it to be LONGER
- Glasses representation!!!
- The banter. Oh my god, the banter.
- Best selling romantasy authors in a fantasy world?!
Things that surprised me:
- How DARK this gets. Like properly dark. This isn't "ooh spooky castle aesthetic" dark academia, this is "people are dying in creative and horrible ways and I'm deeply uncomfortable" dark academia
- How funny it is despite the serial killer situation? Like these characters have PERSONALITY
- How much I cared about everyone by the end
- The fact that I'm now a person who thinks about fictional languages at 2am
Minor complaint: It ends. The book ENDS. And now I have to WAIT for book two like some kind of PEASANT.
I'm now emotionally invested and mildly obsessed and constantly refreshing Goodreads to see if there's a release date for the sequel.
If you like mysteries that respect your intelligence, morally gray characters making questionable decisions, romantic tension that makes you want to scream, and magical universities where actual STAKES exist, read this immediately.
I'm going to go reread this now to find all the clues I missed because I KNOW they're there and I KNOW I'm going to kick myself.
10/10 would lose sleep again.
Where is book two. I'm not asking nicely anymore.
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February 18, 2026
Harry Potter went to university, discovered murder, got a libido, and never recovered.
The Masque of the Silver Prince is magical academia but dialed up to eleven. Sorting Sword instead of a hat? Check. Clans instead of houses? Check. Suspicious professors, political tension, cozy village shops, and a casual string of ritualistic murders? Also check.
I inhaled this.
Elowen is the overachieving bookworm we all know and love, except now she’s dealing with prophetic nightmares, psychological spirals, and the creeping fear that she might be connected to the very murders she’s investigating. You can practically feel the stress-induced eye twitch through the page.
And then there’s Luthren. Platinum blond. Ice-blue eyes. Star athlete. Communicates almost exclusively through brooding stares and emotionally evasive half-sentences. The man is walking tension. Every scene with him feels like it might either end in a duel or someone being shoved against a wall in the best possible way. Is he frustrating? Deeply. Is he secretive to the point of needing a public seminar on communication skills? Absolutely. Did I still fold every single time he entered the room? Without hesitation.
The book is long. Like… settle in, cancel plans, forget hydration levels long. Does everything always make perfect logical sense? No. Does Elowen suddenly excel at things she probably shouldn’t? Sure. But the vibes are immaculate. The world-building is indulgent and detailed. The murders are unsettling. The spice is very much not fade-to-black.
By the end I was sleep-deprived, emotionally unstable, and already wanting book two.
5 stars. Dark academia chaos with dragons, drama, and deeply questionable communication skills. Would absolutely enroll again.
The Masque of the Silver Prince is magical academia but dialed up to eleven. Sorting Sword instead of a hat? Check. Clans instead of houses? Check. Suspicious professors, political tension, cozy village shops, and a casual string of ritualistic murders? Also check.
I inhaled this.
Elowen is the overachieving bookworm we all know and love, except now she’s dealing with prophetic nightmares, psychological spirals, and the creeping fear that she might be connected to the very murders she’s investigating. You can practically feel the stress-induced eye twitch through the page.
And then there’s Luthren. Platinum blond. Ice-blue eyes. Star athlete. Communicates almost exclusively through brooding stares and emotionally evasive half-sentences. The man is walking tension. Every scene with him feels like it might either end in a duel or someone being shoved against a wall in the best possible way. Is he frustrating? Deeply. Is he secretive to the point of needing a public seminar on communication skills? Absolutely. Did I still fold every single time he entered the room? Without hesitation.
The book is long. Like… settle in, cancel plans, forget hydration levels long. Does everything always make perfect logical sense? No. Does Elowen suddenly excel at things she probably shouldn’t? Sure. But the vibes are immaculate. The world-building is indulgent and detailed. The murders are unsettling. The spice is very much not fade-to-black.
By the end I was sleep-deprived, emotionally unstable, and already wanting book two.
5 stars. Dark academia chaos with dragons, drama, and deeply questionable communication skills. Would absolutely enroll again.
April 2, 2026
This follows Elowen at a magic academy where power, status, and bloodlines actually matter, and people treat her differently because of it.
It kept that “adult Harry Potter” feeling for me the whole time. The school setup, how students are placed into orders by Merlin’s sword, the classes, and even parts of the structure all felt really familiar, and I never fully stopped noticing it.
It did have its moments though. Once it got going, the stakes felt more personal and the relationships were a lot messier than I expected. There’s tension pretty early on, and it leans darker in a way I liked.
I stayed interested the whole time, which usually says a lot for me, but I never fully got out of comparison mode. I think that’s what kept it from being a five. I wanted it to feel a little more like its own story instead of something I was constantly measuring against something else.
I’d still read the next book, especially after that ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It kept that “adult Harry Potter” feeling for me the whole time. The school setup, how students are placed into orders by Merlin’s sword, the classes, and even parts of the structure all felt really familiar, and I never fully stopped noticing it.
It did have its moments though. Once it got going, the stakes felt more personal and the relationships were a lot messier than I expected. There’s tension pretty early on, and it leans darker in a way I liked.
I stayed interested the whole time, which usually says a lot for me, but I never fully got out of comparison mode. I think that’s what kept it from being a five. I wanted it to feel a little more like its own story instead of something I was constantly measuring against something else.
I’d still read the next book, especially after that ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 16, 2026
A brilliant dark fantasy read with an academic setting and murder mystery vibes.
The world building and magic system are fantastic. Rhoswen Riddle does an incredible job setting the scene of Sorcering Academy, down to all of the little details from the classrooms, food, lighting, dorm rooms, sports teams, extra curricular activities and more.
I loved the FMC and MMC and the side characters also have their own story lines that really sucked me in. Everyone has their own personalities and the banter + spice is top tier.
Not everything is as it seems and there are layers of reveals that kept me hooked
The ending blew me away and I cannot wait for book 2!
The world building and magic system are fantastic. Rhoswen Riddle does an incredible job setting the scene of Sorcering Academy, down to all of the little details from the classrooms, food, lighting, dorm rooms, sports teams, extra curricular activities and more.
I loved the FMC and MMC and the side characters also have their own story lines that really sucked me in. Everyone has their own personalities and the banter + spice is top tier.
Not everything is as it seems and there are layers of reveals that kept me hooked
The ending blew me away and I cannot wait for book 2!
May 4, 2026
Great Storyline, story flow, and background, interesting writing style too, great character development and amazing world-building, wasn’t expecting somethings, but it was definitely not something that I would’ve chosen normally, but pleasantly surprised, will definitely give other books by the Author a try to get better acquainted with the writing style.
A solid 4-stars
A solid 4-stars
April 14, 2026
Zodiac Academy meets an adult Hogwarts 😍 This is a chunky book which I love AND it’s floppy which made it so nice to hold and read!
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April 24, 2026
Perfect read for the Harry Potter and Fourth wing lovers!
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