Bloodlines of the Obsidian Spire: A Dark Magical Academy Romantasy

A Dark Academy Romantasy Novel Series Book 1

A forged bloodline. A cursed heir. A sentient academy that demands a sacrifice.

Lyra Vale has one secret: she is not who her glowing Light-mark claims she is. To save her dying mother, she forged her lineage and bled her way into the legendary Obsidian Spire—an ancient, living academy that rises once every century to choose the next Magister who will command the magic of the Great Bloodlines.

But the Spire senses lies. And Cassian Draegor, the feared heir of the Shadow Bloodline, feels those lies swirling in Lyra’s magic from the moment they meet. His curse awakens in her presence, whispering truths she cannot afford to reveal.

When the Spire begins reshaping its halls, trapping contenders in deadly trials, Lyra and Cassian are forced into a reluctant alliance. Their magic resonates. Their enemies multiply. And the academy itself whispers that only one heir can survive the final Ascension Trial.

But the Spire wants something new… and it has chosen Lyra.

When betrayal exposes her forged bloodline, Lyra faces execution—until Cassian steps into the sacrificial circle in her place, binding their souls in forbidden magic. Their combined power shatters the ancient order… and awakens the Spire.

Now the world brands them traitors.
The Bloodlines want them dead.
And the Spire whispers only to her: “You are my Magister.”

Perfect for fans of:

• Fourth Wing – deadly academies & slow-burn tension
• Zodiac Academy – rival heirs, found-family alliances, brutal trials
• A Court of Silver Flames – morally gray heroes & explosive chemistry
• Shadow & Bone – dangerous magic & political intrigue

What you’ll find inside:

• Enemies-to-lovers tension that burns slow… then detonates
• Secret identity + forged bloodline twist
• Sentient school acting as a character
• Magic with a blood cost and memory-draining consequences
• Morally gray hero obsessed against his will
• Brutal magical trials and political sabotage
• High-stakes cliffhanger leading into a sweeping romantasy saga

A dark, addictive romantasy for readers who crave:

Gothic magic. Dangerous alliances. Forbidden attraction. And a heroine who will burn the world before she bows to it.

Begin the saga with Bloodlines of the Obsidian Spire today.