Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell in this sequel to Ninth House, the smash bestseller by Leigh Bardugo. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters. I genuinely love reading dark academia. But I agree with its main criticism: it lacks diversity and focuses on western, Eurocentric academia. Thankfully, every year brings us more dark academia books written by authors of color that go against the idea that academia is only a place for white/cis/males. This is especially true for YA audiences. We still have a long way to go, but I for one cannot wait to read even more diverse, magical, and meaningful stories with a dark academia setting. But I digress. The point is that today we are celebrating some of the best dark academia books written by authors of color. Whether you enjoy slower, atmospheric stories, magical adventures, or thrilling realistic fiction, you’ll surely find a book you’ll enjoy on this list! So without further ado, let’s jump into eight brilliant dark academia books by authors of color.
YA Dark Academia Books by Authors of Color
Adult Dark Academia Books by Authors of Color
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