Arcanum Academy Series by Zora Stone

Living with sentient shadows isn’t exactly a recipe for staying under the radar. Just ask Kaia Draven, who’s spent twenty-three years pretending her shadows don’t have opinions about everything—including her disastrous love life. But when a Nightwraith attack forces her shadows to show off their teeth, Kaia finds herself recruited to Arcanum Academy, where magic isn’t just studied—it’s a deadly serious game. The academy might be beautiful, but its politics are vicious... moreLiving with sentient shadows isn’t exactly a recipe for staying under the radar. Just ask Kaia Draven, who’s spent twenty-three years pretending her shadows don’t have opinions about everything—including her disastrous love life. But when a Nightwraith attack forces her shadows to show off their teeth, Kaia finds herself recruited to Arcanum Academy, where magic isn’t just studied—it’s a deadly serious game. The academy might be beautiful, but its politics are vicious. As a member of the scorned Faction of Shadow, Kaia should be keeping her head down. Instead, she keeps collecting complicated brooding twin berserkers with fire and ice in their veins, a chaos mage whose humor masks surprising depth, a mysterious shadow warrior with too many secrets, and a dangerously charming prince whose darkness calls to her own. Her shadows, naturally, have opinions about all of them. But attraction becomes the least of her problems when an ancient artifact tied to the legendary Valkyries resurfaces. The Heart of Eternity pulses with familiar power, stirring fragments of memories Kaia didn’t know she had. As her powers grow stronger and her bonds deeper, dark forces gather. Someone wants the Heart—and they’ll tear through anyone to claim both it and her. Welcome to Arcanum Academy, where magic has consequences, shadows have attitude, and falling for multiple powerful mages might be the least of Kaia’s problems. Probably. Perfect for fans of dark academia romantasy, SHADOWS OF CHANGE weaves together elemental magic, found family, and slow-burn romance into a story about finding your power—and your people. This is a slow-burn reverse harem romance featuring MMFMM relationships, snark for days, and one very opinionated shadow named Bob who totally ships it. less

The Heart of Eternity has chosen, and Kaia Draven's life just got even more complicated. Now she's not just managing her growing shadow army (featuring one militant commander, one obsessive note-taker, and a cat with serious authority issues)—she's also bound to five dangerously powerful men, each claiming a different part of her heart and magic. But when a mission into Absentia reveals dark truths about ancient bonds and the price of her bloodline, Kaia must face an impossible choice... moreThe Heart of Eternity has chosen, and Kaia Draven's life just got even more complicated. Now she's not just managing her growing shadow army (featuring one militant commander, one obsessive note-taker, and a cat with serious authority issues)—she's also bound to five dangerously powerful men, each claiming a different part of her heart and magic. But when a mission into Absentia reveals dark truths about ancient bonds and the price of her bloodline, Kaia must face an impossible choice. Something is still missing from the pattern of power connecting them all—and the ache in her chest suggests she knows exactly what it is. As corruption spreads and ancient forces stir, Kaia will have to decide who she can trust—because saving the realms may mean confronting the one bond she’s tried hardest to deny. Welcome back to Arcanum Academy—where the magic is deadly, the politics are deadlier, and falling for five dangerously devoted mages might be the deadliest thing of all. Perfect for fans of dark academia romantasy who love complex magic systems, found family, and slow-burn "why choose" romance. Shadows Rising features MMFMMM relationships, snarky shadows, and enough sexual tension to power a small city. less

Rule #847 for surviving magical Never trust the guy with perfect timing and suspicious transfer paperwork. Wish I’d remembered that before I kissed him. Now my traitor-ex is begging for redemption, my five bonded men are plotting his murder, and my shadow army is stress-eating magical artifacts. Meanwhile Alekir the Soulbinder is tearing holes between realms—and apparently I’m the key to either saving or destroying everything. The final battle is coming whether we’re ready or not... moreRule #847 for surviving magical Never trust the guy with perfect timing and suspicious transfer paperwork. Wish I’d remembered that before I kissed him. Now my traitor-ex is begging for redemption, my five bonded men are plotting his murder, and my shadow army is stress-eating magical artifacts. Meanwhile Alekir the Soulbinder is tearing holes between realms—and apparently I’m the key to either saving or destroying everything. The final battle is coming whether we’re ready or not. Kieran’s dragon fire scorches with possessive fury. Malrik’s shadows whisper vengeance. The berserker twins are one insult away from violence. Finn’s chaos magic crackles with need. And every stolen touch, every heated glance, every promise whispered in the dark tangles us deeper in a bond that’s equal parts salvation and destruction. In this fight, I don’t have to choose between the men I long for. But Bob just might choose for me. Time’s running out. Desire is dangerous. And the fate of the realms rests on a Valkyrie and the men willing to burn the world for her. less

Rule #73 of surviving your own destiny — once the fighting stops, your feelings attack. Hi. I’m Kaia. Valkyrie. Professional disaster. This should be the easy part. The Gate is closed, the shadows are safe, and Absentia is finally healing. Instead? I’m trapped in Japti with six overprotective, emotionally unstable idiots who apparently love me and have zero chill about it. Also, I’m exhausted, grieving, and accidentally bonding with people again. Typical... moreRule #73 of surviving your own destiny — once the fighting stops, your feelings attack. Hi. I’m Kaia. Valkyrie. Professional disaster. This should be the easy part. The Gate is closed, the shadows are safe, and Absentia is finally healing. Instead? I’m trapped in Japti with six overprotective, emotionally unstable idiots who apparently love me and have zero chill about it. Also, I’m exhausted, grieving, and accidentally bonding with people again. Typical. This novella is the aftermath of everything we survived — rest, recovery, truth, and choosing each other without a realm trying to kill us. less