Lady of Ashes

📖 Series: Starling Nights #1
✍️ Author: Merit Niemeitz
🏷️ Genre: Dark Academia Romance / Romantic Suspense

Some secrets are written in the stars. Others are buried in the dark.

When Mabel Golding is drawn into the mysterious world of an elite secret society, she quickly discovers that beneath the prestige and glamour lies a web of dangerous secrets, hidden agendas, and forbidden attraction. As strange events begin to unfold around her, Mabel finds herself questioning who she can trust—and whether uncovering the truth is worth the risk.

Filled with intrigue, mystery, romance, and dark academia vibes, Starling Nights is an addictive read that blends suspense with a captivating love story.

💖 Tropes
• Dark Academia
• Secret Society
• Forbidden Romance
• Mystery & Suspense
• Slow Burn Romance
• Morally Grey Characters
• Found Family
• Academic Rivals
• Hidden Secrets
• Emotional Tension

🌶️ Spice Level
Medium

✨ Perfect For Readers Who Love
• Dark Academia settings
• Secret societies and mysteries
• Slow-burn romance
• Atmospheric storytelling
• Complex characters
• BookTok favourites

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