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The Dark Allure of Academia

This book list delves into the world of Dark Academia, where the pursuit of knowledge meets its darker edges. Set in gothic campuses and shadowy libraries, these stories explore intellectual obsession, moral ambiguity, and the tension between idealism and corruption. With flawed, introspective characters and an atmosphere steeped in mystery and melancholy, this collection captures the haunting beauty and perilous allure of academia’s darker side.

Don't Let the Forest In

2024 • 145 Readers • 336 pages 4.4

Hell Bent

#2 of 2 in Alex Stern

Hell Bent
ByLeigh Bardugo

2022 • 707 Readers • 496 pages 4.1

Ninth House

#1 of 2 in Alex Stern

Ninth House
ByLeigh Bardugo

2019 • 1,645 Readers • 480 pages 4

Vengeful

#2 of 3 in Villains

Vengeful
ByV. E. Schwab

2018 • 566 Readers • 478 pages 3.9

Vicious

#1 of 3 in Villains

Vicious
ByV. E. Schwab

2013 • 1,297 Readers • 366 pages 4