Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. Which is why when she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College, an elite boarding school folded deep within the moors of Scotland, she doesn’t even consider turning it down.
Agathion is everything Page has ever wanted: a safe haven full of dusty books, steaming cups of tea and rigorous intellectual debate. And for the first time in her life, Page has even managed to become part of a close group of friends. Cyrus, Ren, Gideon, Lacey and Oak help her feel at home in Agathion’s halls–the only problem is, they’re all keeping secrets from her.
Page doesn’t know it yet, but her perfect new school has dark roots–roots that stretch back to its crooked foundation, and an ancient clandestine society with rumored ties to demonic magic. Soon, Page will be forced to learn that not everyone at Agathion is who they say they are. Least of all, her friends.
Agathion claims to teach its students history…but some histories should stay burried.
This dark academia fantasy was quite the wild ride!! This book was way more than I thought it would be! Even the cover! I appreciate all of the details so much more after having read it. I loved all of the characters. Oak as a love interest was perfect. I found him so intriguing. I could have used a bit more backstory on the others in the group,particularly Oak,but they were all great additions to the story. The setting was perfect! Not just a bording school, but an ancient school with a dark rumoured history? Yes. If it wasn’t for all the death, I would want to enroll. It does seem a bit weird that the mc didn’t immediately suspect magic seeing as she had experience with such things before, but it’s also understandable that she would be in a bit of denile. Like, oh gawd, not again! The old magic, group of friends, and the ancient midevil setting reminded me of the Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, which is one of my favourite series of all times! The only reason it didn’t get 5 stars from me is because it got a bit confusing around the end. Honestly, that could have just been me, but it took me out of the adventure a little, and that affected my experience a tad bit. So close, though. Really, it’s more of a 4.75. #unhallowedhalls #netgalley #darkacademia #fantasy #ireadya #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookreview #pickypages https://www.instagram.com/share/p/BAMRVis2ma?fhid=QkFNUlZpczJtYQ
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