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Published by Page & Vine
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
In a ruthless magical academy where she's cursed and powerless, the last Onyx must unravel dark family secrets and navigate dangerous alliances to reclaim her legacy and make those who betrayed her pay.
You don't graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it.
Born into a sorcerer bloodline, cursed, and cut off from my power, I was accustomed to being an outcast. For generations, my bloodline carried the weight of a crime committed by our ancestor. But my mother’s death changed everything. She left a clue that could prove our innocence: an ancient text hidden deep beneath Nightsbridge Academy.
The Academy is a fortress of power, housing the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, conscripted to keep Horrors and Echoes at bay. And as the last surviving Onyx, I’m owed admission.
My plan is simple—find the book and expose the Imperium as the liars they are.
But I didn’t plan for the whispers that haunt my dreams. Or the complication of feelings I shouldn’t be capable of—stirred by two men bound to the very institution I’ve come to destroy. One sees too much yet says too little. The other is steady, protective, and always in my corner.
I can’t have either.
Yet when I’m in their presence…my curse begins to crack.
If they discover my true purpose, I’m dead.
But some truths are worth dying for.
The Imperium cursed my bloodline. Stripped us of our magic. Branded us as traitors. And now they will pay.
You don't graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it.
Born into a sorcerer bloodline, cursed, and cut off from my power, I was accustomed to being an outcast. For generations, my bloodline carried the weight of a crime committed by our ancestor. But my mother’s death changed everything. She left a clue that could prove our innocence: an ancient text hidden deep beneath Nightsbridge Academy.
The Academy is a fortress of power, housing the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, conscripted to keep Horrors and Echoes at bay. And as the last surviving Onyx, I’m owed admission.
My plan is simple—find the book and expose the Imperium as the liars they are.
But I didn’t plan for the whispers that haunt my dreams. Or the complication of feelings I shouldn’t be capable of—stirred by two men bound to the very institution I’ve come to destroy. One sees too much yet says too little. The other is steady, protective, and always in my corner.
I can’t have either.
Yet when I’m in their presence…my curse begins to crack.
If they discover my true purpose, I’m dead.
But some truths are worth dying for.
The Imperium cursed my bloodline. Stripped us of our magic. Branded us as traitors. And now they will pay.
Product Details
- Publisher: Page & Vine (February 10, 2026)
- Length: 368 pages
- ISBN13: 9781964264387
Raves and Reviews
“Readers will be captivated by the author’s meticulous and richly detailed worldbuilding and entertained by narrator Anamaya’s wry humor (“Serendipity, you beautiful bitch”); the supporting characters are equally engaging.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Cassidy delivers a spellbinding fantasy story that incorporates traditional lore from a plethora of cultures alongside original creatures and magic systems.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A well-developed and thoroughly entertaining fantasy novel that combines traditional and original lore.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A young sorcerer enters an intense and brutal training academy to restore her powers and learn the truth about her family in Cassidy’s fantasy novel.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced, immersive story that balances high stakes with imaginative worldbuilding and compelling character dynamics.”
– BookTrib
“For fans of dark academia fantasy and paranormal romance, Wicked Onyx is a gripping adventure filled with magic, mayhem, loyalty and love — anchored by a heroine whose courage and heart will keep readers eagerly turning pages.”
– BookTrib
“I can always count on Debbie Cassidy for sharp prose, engaging characters, and a unique storyline. Wicked Onyx is my new favorite academy series.”
– Tara West, USA Today Bestselling Author
“Imagine grief had claws. Now imagine it was sexy as hell. That’s Wicked Onyx.”
– Mila Young, USA Today Bestselling Author
“Raw, riveting, and devastatingly magical—this book cracked my heart open and fed it to monsters. I loved every bite.”
– Mila Young, USA Today Bestselling Author
"I didn’t read this—I devoured it. A dark, addictive descent into love, loss, and power.”
– Mila Young, USA Today Bestselling Author
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