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Dark, suspenseful, and utterly compelling—Neverthorn is a must-read fantasy with heart and edge.
Neverthorn by Shannon Mayer is a captivating dark fantasy that weaves together suspense, magic, and complex characters with masterful storytelling.
Mayer ... READ MORE
A wonderful concoction of mystery and magic!
Neverthorn was an absolutely spellbinding read that had me hooked from the very first page! Harlow’s cynicism was a joy to read – watching her navigate new... READ MORE
A great introduction to the world of Neverthorn
I really enjoyed my time reading about Neverthorn and I truly cannot wait for the next book because… that ending was crazy.
I loved the inclusivity of th... READ MORE
Magic and suspense in an academy setting!
Neverthorn was a perfect blend of romance, fantasy and mystery. I loved the academy setting and found the plot to be really fast paced and the story very e... READ MORE
Magical dark academia
Wow! I couldn’t put this magical fantasy read down! Follow Harlow who returns to Neverthorn to train and defeat the darkness. I loved the atmosphere and th... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down!
Harlow Daygon, expert thief and magical school dropout, is dragged back to Neverthorn Academy at nearly 30 years old. Her magic, which was never really giv... READ MORE
Harry Potter if he was a girlboss
Dark-ish academia, super slow burn, great twist! This did take a minute to get into but once the story picked up I was hooked. The first half does read ver... READ MORE
Your New Fantasy Obsession!
This story had me totally hooked right from the first chapter. It's a magical school setting with forbidden magic, second chances, romance, rivalry, advent... READ MORE
Welcome to Neverthorn
Another slice of dark academia, Neverthorn has a more contemporary vibe than others in this genre and will appeal to anyone who doesn’t want heavy world bu... READ MORE
Such a good book with amazing magic
Welcome to Neverthorn
Lesson one: Save the World
What happens when the school dropouts are forced to come back to fight for their safety?
Harlow never wa... READ MORE
Synopsis
Could a secret in her past be so dark it will reveal she’s not the hero the world needs—but the next villain?
Enrol at Neverthorn and pre-order this spellbinding fantasy, perfect for fans of the Zodiac Academy series . . .
Welcome to Neverthorn Academy.
Where a bunch of magical school misfits are about to save the world.
Or, more likely, die trying . . .
Since dropping out of Neverthorn Academy, after the death of her mother, Harlow Dragon has been working as an enchanted-jewel thief.
The last thing she expects is for the school to make an offer she can’t refuse: come back to Neverthorn and join seven others with secret magical abilities in House Phoenix. There, they’ll be trained in potions, rune casting and combat.
Because Nocta – a powerful dark wizard who has been plaguing the magical realm for decades – has the mortal world in his sights, and the students of House Phoenix are all that stand in his way.
But Harlow failed at Neverthorn once before. And nothing reminds her of this more than tall, brooding Typhon – Harlow’s old classmate and nemesis – who is now the professor tasked with unlocking her own, special power.
Except Harlow is sure that Typhon and the other professors are hiding a dark secret.
One she must figure out before Nocta arrives to bring about the end of the world . . .
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241701836
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 240 x 160 x 41 mm
- Weight: 710g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allCouldn’t put it down
Okay, Neverthorn? More like Never-put-it-down. Shannon Mayer just cracked open a fresh can of magical whoop-ass with this one, and I, for one, am obsessed.... READ MORE
Magical academy
This book mixes a lot of fantasy subgenres together to create a unique universe.
We follow Harlow, a 29-year-old who is forced to return as a student to... READ MORE
YA lovers will devour this
I had a great time reading this book. It was fast paced, the world was easily understood and I enjoyed the romantic slow burn going on.
I loved that ev... READ MORE
Just one more chapter
You know a book is good when you finish it and immediately NEED the second book. Neverthorn was so good, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
We meet our FMC Ha... READ MORE
A fun read!
• Dark Academia
• Hidden Identity
• “Chosen One”
• Slow Burn
• Student x Teacher
• Magic School Drop Out
I really feel like this book had so mu... READ MORE
Interesting magic system and a great story
This was a great read. Imagine having to go back to a school you left when you were a teenager as an adult. Your bully is your teacher and the guy that t... READ MORE
A mix of Harry Potter/Hunger Games/Fourth Wing, minus the dragons
4.5 star read
What a read, loved the storyline and the characters.
Hope book two does not disappoint, but cannot wait to see what the House of Phoenix s... READ MORE
Enjoyable
Harlow is reluctantly dragged back to Neverthorn Academy and tasked with training to confront and defeat the Villain of their world even though she can cas... READ MORE
Fun urban fantasy
Dark academia
Broody MMC teacher
Magic
Urban fantasy
This book was definitely a mixed bag for me. I was really excited by the fact the FMC was in... READ MORE
A darker, grittier harry potter/zodiac academy
I really enjoyed this book it felt like a crossover between zodiac academy with a bit of forth wing. I did feel like it was longer than it needed to be and... READ MORE
Beautiful book!!
This book is gorgeous so happy to add it to my collection.
Welcome to HP for adults!
3.5 stars.
The beginning of this book had me gripped.
With a unique sense of magic, a kick a** fmc and a villain to be slain, i loved the idea of this... READ MORE
Go Harlow!
First off, I enjoyed how the protagonist (Harlow) is not a young kid prophesied to defeat the Dark One, in fact, the whole group of House Phoenix is out of... READ MORE
An exciting NA romantasy - but one that fails to reach the maturity of its 'adult' audience aim
This is a book I've been struggling to review.
I really enjoyed it. It was fast paced, and exciting. It had a few twists that I really didn't see coming.... READ MORE
Great read
I loved this book, but damn that cliffhanger
I really enjoyed reading this book. Harlow is a 29 dropout from a magic school, who has to go back to Never... READ MORE
Fantastic Read
I loved this book. Harlow is in her 20's, raising her sister Opie, performing her own Rune magic, being a cat burglar, minding her own business until one d... READ MORE
Fabulous start to a new series
I love everything I’ve read from Shannon Mayer and this was another brilliant book. Can’t wait for the 2nd book to come out. Plus the Waterstones special e... READ MORE
Jaw-dropping ending!!!
The ending of this book blew me away!!
Even though it was slow at some points but it got me in the end
Amazing!!
This was such a unique world!! I love the whole set up - that there's a whole community exiled after a war and are forbidden from touching land. Alaha is a... READ MORE
Take me to Neverthorn!
The girl In me who always knew she belonged at Hogwarts LOVED this book!
I absolutely loved our FMC Harlow, she’s feisty, she’s hilarious and she’s defi... READ MORE
Action packed, school based fantasy
The highlight of this book for me was Harlow, our MMC. I loved how sassy and funny she was - there was no messing with her! I thought the way swearing was ... READ MORE
A great start to the series!
As soon as I saw Dark Academia, I knew I wanted to read this book! The story is full of twists and turns and a Raccoon that is just adorable!
Other tro... READ MORE
It's an AI cover
Just received my preorder in the mail, and the cover is very clearly AI. If the publisher can't be bothered to hire an artist to design the cover and choos... READ MORE
Suck you in from the start!!
Great first book, a little bit harry potter ISH with the magic and school system without ruining it but a great cliff hanger at the end, hopefully meaning ... READ MORE