Ruinous Ends

The Souls of Blackwood Academy #2

by I.V. Marie

The Decennial is over, but for the students of Blackwood Academy, the fight for the afterlife has just begun.

The infamous school was hiding more secrets—and lies—than any of the Decennial’s participants could have imagined. And there’s still so much that remains buried beneath its ancient foundations. Now the future of the academy, and all the souls within it, rests in the hands of six former pupils:
The charmer and the golden boy . . .
The traitor and the girl desperate to save her . . .
The Chosen One and the one who would choose her over and over again . . .

Any of them could be the hero the afterlife needs . . . or the villain who will destroy it for good. Because the truth is, Blackwood’s biggest secret has yet to come to light—and when it does, it will shake the institution to its core.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy Romance, Dark Academia, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy

480 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication July 28, 2026

About the author

I.V. Marie is the instant New York Times, USA Today and Indie Bestselling author of Immortal Consequences. She was born and raised in Miami to a Peruvian mother and Chilean father, where she acquired a penchant for afternoon cafecitos and developed an all-consuming obsession with books. Her writing ambitions began behind her grandparents’ computer, where she spent her childhood crafting spooky and fantastical short stories. When she is not writing, you can find her rock climbing or watching atmospheric Youtube videos with her dog, Mr. Darcy.

Reviews

[ellie]

don’t mind me, just waiting for wrenaugust to come home to me.

[Becky (sirensongreads)]

I have never needed a sequel so fast.
I need to know what happens next.

[hater ★]

🧍‍♀️

[angela]

I don’t know what this book is called, I don’t know what the cover looks like, I don’t even know what the plot is. But I’m seated in an Ayo Edebiri way.

[Suirene]

August is my new standard for men.
Are we ready for yearning August?

[clicktojointhemafia]

pls let wren live 🙏 also that guy who kept stalking irene— HEAR ME OUT

p.s. that is one sexy title

[vikaఌ]

Coming out July 30

[Noi (in & out)]

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[Chrisa]

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[Helen Nguyen]

I NEED THIS BOOK LIKE IVE NEVER NEEDED ANYTHING BEFORE

[Lexi]

(11/06/25) WE HAVE A TITLE AND A DESCRIPTION!!! AND YES!!! I AM FREAKING OUT OVER IT!!! 🤭🤭🤭!!!

[Ayeley 𐙚 ·˚]

Am I the only one seated for Irene?😔

[Isabel M]

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no title? no release date? no anything? *marks as want to read*

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[Jess Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need this sequel like I need air 🥰🥰🥰

[myra ★]

i need this book like, yesterday

[samantha]

i have NEVER needed a book as much as i need this one bc wrenaugust but also yearning obsessed august will be my ENTIRE personality for the next few months so this is like a need

[ivyyy]

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[Maria Lavinia]

I finished reading today the first volume and now I can't wait to read this one too ! this book is now one of my most anticipated book releases in 2026!
the first book was amazing and Emilio is such a sweetheart !

[sam ✨]

WHEN AND WHERE

WHEN AND WHERE

WHEN AND WHERE