The Souls of Blackwood Academy: Immortal Consequences New for 2025, the thrilling dark academia debut novel for young adult readers, set at a magical boarding school in purgatory. For fans of Leigh Bardugos Ninth House Olivie Blakes The Atlas Six and Naomi Noviks A Deadly Education. Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife. No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the schools arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial a series of magical trials held once a decade. The chosen pupil is offered a choice: graduate and join Blackwoods magical elite, or venture into the unknown and cross over to the Other Side. Wren knows she has what it takes to win?unless, that is, her arch-rival (and subject of her tortured dreams) Augustine steals her spot. Irene has never cared about playing by the rules and will break whatever (and whoever) stands in her way, including her only friend, Masika. Olivier has given up securing the nomination. But hell stop at nothing to keep Emilio, from crossing over to the Other Side. All are determined to be Blackwoods chosen candidate. All are determined to win. But this Decennial will be unlike any before. Six nominees. Four trials. One victor. The competitors are about to learn that there are some fates worse than death. The best of dark academia multi-POV, a sinister school setting, twists and turns and a sultry romance in the form of enemies-to-lovers Taps into all the TikTok / BookTok tropes and hashtags rivals to lovers, fated souls, tragic sapphic/queer romances, morally grey casts and unlikely found families Isa is an incredible active and engaged author an asset to the Electric Monkey list. The perfect new read for fans of Laura Steven, Olivie Blake, Naomi Novik and Leigh Bardugo "Packed full of drama and jaw-dropping twists, this is a deliciously dark and ferociously accomplished debut". ? The Bookseller "A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy with a unique, stylish setting and a compelling ensemble cast. Packed with drama, intrigue, and romance,