Our Dark Incantations | Hardback

By Wanda Hellmund

Releases 20th October 2026.

Description

An irresistible dark academia romantasy by debut author Wanda Hellmund, featuring a magical academy in the aftermath of a terrible war, a murder mystery, enemies to lovers spice, and a healthy dose of angst, for fans of Kaylie Smith and Kerri Maniscalo.

SHE MUST EMBRACE THE DARK.
BEFORE THE DARK COMES FOR HER.

After the war, ex-healer Mira Winters swore she'd never touch magic again. And yet, here she is, enrolled in the wrong magic department of Ivercrest University, paired up with an utterly wrong partner.

Instead of learning how to heal her incurable scar, Mira's attending Demonology lessons, learning wicked spells . . . and accidentally being dragged into a murder investigation on campus - one with devastating ripples that bleed into the magical world.

Her partner-in-crime? The infuriating Aidric Dawson. He's arrogant, he's a lethal Wielder, and he's a former soldier shrouded in secrets. But, he pushes Mira to face her demons and embrace her dark powers . . . and with wounds from the war, he may be the only one who truly understands her.

A labyrinth of clues pull Mira and Aidric deep into a sinister plot in the shadows of magical society, the threat of war looming once more. Can the two enemies work together in the darkness without losing their hearts - or their lives - in the process?

Nightshade meets Phantasma in this achingly romantic debut novel, where a young woman must learn to embrace her dark powers in a devastatingly beautiful (and spicy!) love story for the ages.

- Dark academia
- Redemption and recovery
- Demonology lessons
- Magical murder mystery
- SO much angst
- Sinister magical conspiracies