The Ritual
Shantel Tessier
Spice 5/5 · ScorchingA secret society of powerful men, a ritual and a heroine marked by one of them. Shock-value dark romance.
- Morally grey MMC
- Possessive MMC
- Dark academia
Setting & world
Romance books with: dark academia
2 books so far, including The Ritual and A Lesson in Thorns.
A Lesson in Thorns
Sierra Simone · Book 1 of 4 in Thornchapel
Spice 5/5 · ScorchingA librarian, a gothic manor and a group of beautiful, haunted people who reawaken old pagan rites.
- Forbidden love
- Gothic
- Dark academia
Often paired with dark academia
Dark academia books: FAQ
What are the best dark academia books?
Reader favourites include The Ritual by Shantel Tessier; A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.
What are the spiciest dark academia books?
For explicit dark academia romance, try The Ritual by Shantel Tessier; A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone. These are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 on our spice scale.
Are there standalone dark academia books?
If you do not want to commit to a series, try The Ritual by Shantel Tessier.