The Dread Descendant - by Lauren Cate Leake (Paperback)

About the Book

At a prestigious Magical University, two academic rivals navigate politics and war as they search for powerful magical objects and discover the truth of the prophesied Dread Descendant.

Book Synopsis

"Maeve crossed the hall between them with confidence. In three short steps, she stood before his throne. A decaying skull broach appeared on his own breast pocket. The final piece of his Dread Mark. She and Abraxas were the mouth and the sword. He was Death incarnate."

Dark Magic comes at a cost, but Maeve Sinclair is willing to sacrifice more than just her Magic in exchange for freedom. She is the only witch with the ability to jump through minds. She and her magical world live in hiding on Earth, desperately waiting for the rise of the prophesied Dread Descendant. While praying for this Prince of Darkness to return them to their ancient home realm, the humans wage wars that threaten magic's very existence on Earth. When an unlikely friendship with Malachite Peur blossoms at the most prestigious magical academy in the world, the pair discovers that together they could be unstoppable.

Review Quotes

"This book is for the Slytherin's who fall head over heels for a morally grey dark magic wielding man, and love an empowered FMC." -Bree, Goodreads

"If you're craving a dark, romantic fantasy with high stakes and emotional depth, this book delivers it all. The world-building is immersive, and the relationships pulse with intensity, making it a spellbinding read from start to finish." -Dezeri, Amazon

"Im just saying... if you love Romantasy, Historical Fiction, with a touch of the wizarding world, magical fae vibes.... there is no better book to check all your boxes." -Madi, Goodreads

"A magical world with two morally grey main characters? Say less. This story was absolutely intriguing and I can't wait to see Maeve tap into the full threshold of her power." -Meagan, Goodreads

"Magic. Duels. Ballgowns. Forbidden love. What a story!" -Amazon Customer, Amazon

"If you grew up loving Harry Potter, Star Wars, and magical worlds, and romance, then you'll absolutely love The Dread Descendant." -Michelle, Goodreads

"It's dark academia, it's academic rivals turned into more, it's slow burn, it's forbidden romance, it's witches and wizards, it's training with their powers, it's magic realms and portal travel." -Savannah, Amazon

"Maeve, the head-strong FMC, made me laugh a couple of times with her honesty and sarcasm comments. Never a dull moment with her. She loves a good challenge and never will give up." -Jade, Goodreads