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AudioBook information:
Author: Wanda Hellmund
Narrated by: Holly Wilde
Release date: October 20, 2026
Audiobook Duration: 14 h 55 min
Summary:Â In this achingly romantic dark academia fantasy a young woman must embrace Dark Magic and an alliance with a deadly Wielder to fight a powerful threat cloaked in shadow.
After the war, ex-healer Mira Winters swore she’d never touch magic again. And yet here she is attending the newly reopened Ivercrest University, enrolled in the wrong magic department, paired up with the absolute wrong partner—the infuriating Aidric Dawson.
Instead of learning how to make a potion strong enough to heal her incurable scar, Mira attends demonology lessons, casts deadly spells…and is accidentally dragged into a murder investigation on campus—one with devastating ripples that bleed into the magical world far beyond the university.
Even more devastating? Aidric Dawson. Rumored to have been a high-ranking soldier during the war, the lethal Wielder is arrogant, aristocratic, and shrouded in secrets…but with his own wounds from the war, he may also be the only one who truly understands Mira.
A labyrinth of clues pulls Mira and Aidric deep into a sinister plot hiding in the shadows of magical society, threatening war once more. Can the two enemies work together without losing their hearts—or their lives—in the process?
Reviews:
“A steamy and propulsive love story set at a magical school in the aftermath of a mysterious war, this scintillating fantasy is a must-add to your TBR.”—Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“An explosively haunting tale of magic, mental resilience and partnership – even in the darkest moments. Readers will be swept away by the devastating romance, and unable to stop turning pages late into the night. Spellbinding.”—Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author
“Intriguing. Addictive. And everything I didn’t know I needed! Our Dark Incantations sinks its claws into you in the very first chapter and refuses to let go long after the last page. Layered with an intriguing murder to solve, fascinating magic system, and delicious slow burn enemies-to-lovers tension—this is Dark Academia at its finest and I cannot wait to read more from Wanda.”—A. T. Emerald, author of Under the Iron Sky
“A story of resilience and hope, Our Dark Incantations brings together a heroine who refuses to give up and her infuriatingly attractive nemesis in a delicious and addictive romance that might turn out lethal for both of them.”—James Trevino and Elizabeth Sagan, authors of Gravespell
“She expertly crafts a heart-wrenching enemies-to-lovers romance, continually increasing the sexual tension and dangerous exploits of the two love interests until a breathtaking finish.”—Library Journal, starred review
“The chemistry between the characters is undeniable and twists in the plot will have hearts racing. Any fan of dark academia will not want to miss this.”—Booklist
About the Author:
Wanda Hellmund grew up in Germany with a penchant for storytelling and a love for spooky books. She wrote her first murder-mystery in fourth grade and hasn’t stopped writing since. After studying politics in London, she moved to New York where she earned her master’s degree in journalism at Columbia University. She lives in Southern California with her husband and their rescue dog (who is whatever breed you want her to be). When she isn’t immersed in a fantasy book, you can find her watching horror movies and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Our Dark Incantations is her debut novel.