A few days ago, I was chosen to attend the Royal Academy, a university for the wealthy, elite, and royal. The problem is, I'm none of those things.I'm unsure why I was selected to attend there, but I accept the invitation anyway.I definitely don't fit in, though. On top of being the only poor girl in the entire student body, I'm also drawing attention thanks to River Everson wanting to spend time with me... moreA few days ago, I was chosen to attend the Royal Academy, a university for the wealthy, elite, and royal. The problem is, I'm none of those things.I'm unsure why I was selected to attend there, but I accept the invitation anyway.I definitely don't fit in, though. On top of being the only poor girl in the entire student body, I'm also drawing attention thanks to River Everson wanting to spend time with me. He’s one of the most gorgeous, wealthiest guys in school, and he's betrothed to another girl. And I kissed him, which wasn't my brightest of ideas.It doesn't help that Finn, River's flirty, sexy, star quarterback twin brother, acts as if he wants to claim me.And don't even get me started on River and Finn's stepbrother Noah, whom they loathe. He’s the school outcast, and I feel sorry for him enough that I help him out of a dangerous situation.But guy issues aren't my only problem.Every glittery thing is an illusion. Even the fake crown upon my head. And I'm being hunted for it.This includes books 1-3 in The Royal Academy Series (The Royal Academy, The Royal Promise, and The Royal Flame). It is a why choose/reverse harem star-crossed lovers gothic dark academia contemporary romantasy. It includes a forbidden romance, secret societies, a dark academia contemporary romantasy setting, and a ton of steamy and sweet moments. less