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Wicked Onyx (Special Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy (The Veritas Legacy)
by Debbie Cassidy
Published Feb 10, 2026
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About this book
In a ruthless magical academy where she’s cursed and powerless, the last Onyx must unravel dark family secrets and navigate dangerous alliances to reclaim her legacy and make those who betrayed her pay. LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN—featuring stenciled edges with map and inside cover design. Only available for a limited time and while supplies last. You don’t graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it. Born into a sorcerer bloodline, cursed, and cut off from my power, I was accustomed to being an outcast. For generations, my bloodline carried the weight of a crime committed by our ancestor. But my mother’s death changed everything. She left a clue that could prove our innocence: an ancient text hidden deep beneath Nightsbridge Academy. The Academy is a fortress of power, housing the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, conscripted to keep Horrors and Echoes at bay. And as the last surviving Onyx, I’m owed admission. My plan is simple—find the book and expose the Imperium as the liars they are. But I didn’t plan for the whispers that haunt my dreams. Or the complication of feelings I shouldn’t be capable of—stirred by two men bound to the very institution I’ve come to destroy. One sees too much yet says too little. The other is steady, protective, and always in my corner. I can’t have either. Yet when I’m in their presence…my curse begins to crack. If they discover my true purpose, I’m dead. But some truths are worth dying for. The Imperium cursed my bloodline. Stripped us of our magic. Branded us as traitors. And now they will pay.
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What readers are saying
The Booktrovert RecordsA dark, immersive academy fantasy with a badass heroine and delicious tension—I’m obsessed.
"Overall: 5/5 Overall plot: 5/5 Character development: 5/5 Pace: 5/5 World building: 5/5 Spice 🌶️: 1.5/5 You don’t graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it. Born into a cursed sorcerer bloodline and stripped of her power, Anamaya (Ana) Onyx has spent her life branded a traitor for a crime committed generations ago. But when her mother dies, she leaves behind a clue—an ancient text hidden beneath Nightsbridge Academy that could prove the Onyx name was wrongfully condemned. The Academy is a fortress filled with the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, tasked with holding back Horrors and Echoes. As the last surviving Onyx, Ana is owed a place there. Her goal? Find the book. Expose the Imperium. Reclaim her legacy. Simple… except for the whispers in her dreams. The curse cracking at unexpected moments. And the two men tied to the very institution she plans to destroy—one watchful and quiet, the other steady and fiercely protective. If they learn why she’s truly there, she won’t make it out alive. I could not put this down. Truly. The only reason I stopped reading was because adult responsibilities said I had to. This was my first time reading Debbie Cassidy, and I will absolutely be keeping an eye out for her other work —I devoured it. The worldbuilding is layered but never overwhelming. We learn about the clans, the history, the Horrors, and Nightsbridge itself alongside Ana, which makes the depth of the world feel immersive instead of info-dumpy. Debbie does such a strong job balancing mystery with momentum. Ana is exactly the kind of FMC I love—cursed, underestimated, and quietly powerful. Watching her piece together her history and fight to reclaim what’s rightfully hers? So satisfying. And the MMCs? Vitra and Drayven bring two very different energies to the table. I’m not usually a love triangle girl, but I love how this one is unfolding. It feels intentional, slow-burn, and rooted in character rather than just drama. By the time the curse starts to crack and the stakes escalate, I was fully invested. The tension builds beautifully—and now I need the next book immediately. ✨ Tropes & Vibes: 🖤 Dark Academia 👑 Cursed Bloodline 🔥 Slow Burn 🫶 Found Family 🕯️ Secrets & Hidden Texts 👁️ Supernaturals & Shadowy Institutions A dark, immersive academy fantasy with a badass heroine and delicious tension—I’m obsessed. ["
February 25, 2026 Verified Purchase
Marissa E.Vampires, werewolves & witches..oh my
"I’m such a sucker for dark academia, so when I saw Wicked Onyx it immediately intrigued me. Ana, our FMC, comes from a cursed bloodline due to the sins of her ancestor, leaving her family name disgraced and magicless. Ana decides to go train at a hunters academy, learning to kill monsters but also discover hidden truths. I absolutely loved the banter between the found family in this book, and at this point I couldn’t even tell you who the MMC is or if this turns into a why choose, who knows, but I was absolutely here for the teacher/student trope. The romance is absolutely a subplot in this book, but I do think it will pick up in later books. This book while a fun read has a lot going on, there’s so many different supernatural creatures ghosts, werewolves, vampires, witches, monsters, and the list goes on, sometimes making it a tad overwhelming. Overall, this was a great start to what I believe is a trilogy. ["
February 12, 2026 Verified Purchase
