Ava Reid has written a 'dark academia' novel that actually has something to say about the darkness. It’s not just about wearing tweed and drinking tea in a library; it’s a sharp, necessary critique of how women are erased from history and literature.
It’s moody, atmospheric, and deeply satisfying for anyone who grew up on fairy tales but now wants to see them deconstructed. If your kid is into the 'academic rivals' trope but wants a story with actual meat on its bones, this is the one.




