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The Souls of Blackwood Academy #1
by I. V. Marie
Six students at Blackwood Academy, an enigmatic boarding school located at the edge of the afterlife, must compete for the once-in-eternity chance to change their fate—or risk remaining stuck in purgatory forever. An unputdownable debut full of hairpin turns, shock betrayals and world-defying love, for fans of The Atlas Six.
Welcome to Blackwood Academy: the legendary school located on the fringes of the afterlife. Once a pupil enters the academy's arched gates, there is no way out ... except for the Decennial, a once-in-a-decade celebration in which a single, worthy student is tested and given a choice: Graduate and join Blackwood's magical elite, or cross over to the mysterious Other Side.
This time, though, the rules have changed. This Decennial isn't a celebration—it's a competition. And there can only be one victor.
Two academic archrivals, whose strange connection blurs the lines between obsession and hate.
One girl driven solely by ambition, and another plagued by memories of the love she lost.
And a charming playboy who never cared for anyone—until he met the academy's newest student.
Each of these six students has their own motivation to win ... and their own secret to hide. But what none of them know? They aren't the only ones playing Blackwood's game. And if they lose... some fates are worse than death.
"[R]iveting action and smart banter will drive readers to the next installment of this series launching debut." —Publishers Weekly
"The mystery at the heart of the story is compelling and will engage readers all the way up to the cliffhanger ending, which will leave them yearning for the sequel to tie up loose ends. A compelling plot compensates for issues with worldbuilding." —Kirkus Reviews
"[A] sure hit for those who gravitate towards high-stakes dark academia without overblown romance." —Booklist
"A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy with a unique, stylish setting and a compelling ensemble cast. Packed with drama, intrigue, and romance, Immortal Consequences will have you enthralled from the very first page." —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"Clever, sharp, and deathly decadent, Immortal Consequences is a brilliant debut into dark academia. Marie has written a master class in character and voice, with heart-pounding twists as terrifyingly beguiling as the shadows of the Ether." —Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
"With riveting twists, imaginative worldbuilding, and a cast of ruthless characters you can't help but fall in love with, Immortal Consequences will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. This was one hell of a fun ride." —Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides
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I.V. Marie was born and raised in Miami to a Peruvian mother and Chilean father, where she acquired a penchant for afternoon cafecitos and developed an all-consuming obsession with books. Her writing ambitions began behind her grandparent's computer, where she spent her childhood crafting spooky and fantastical short stories. When she is not writing, you can find her rock climbing or watching atmospheric YouTube videos with her dog, Mr. Darcy.
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