Star Crossed Curses: A Young Adult Dark Academia Fantasy (Deighton Academy Book 2)
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Astrid Pearson’s magic is a storm she can’t contain. Since her mother’s death, the natural world doesn’t just speak to her—it screams.Now she’s back at Deighton Academy, an arcane boarding school where the Pearson name is spoken like a hex. To some, her late mother was a legend; to others, she was a monster to be reviled. Astrid is determined to keep her head down, master her shifting power, and unlock the secrets of her mother’s stubbornly blank diary.But Deighton’s shadows have a long memory.Guided by a flame-eyed raven to a hidden, ancient Poison Garden, Astrid is lured into the school’s most dangerous corners. There, she is offered the one thing she can't resist: the power of necromancy.They promise answers. They promise a way to break a generational curse.What they don't mention are the hungry shadow demons waiting behind the veil, the lethal physical toll of witch-fire, and the fact that once you open Death's Door, something else might walk through with you.Find out what happens in Star Crossed Curses, a gripping YA dark academia mystery featuring forbidden rituals, sentient lethal gardens, and a protagonist who must decide if her legacy is a gift or a death sentence.Perfect for fans of Wednesday and a darker take on The Secret Garden, who are looking for their next addictive gothic mystery. Read more
