4.6 (142 ratings)

Forgotten Ashes (The Iolite Academy Book 1)

Name: Forgotten Ashes (The Iolite Academy Book 1)
Rating: 4.6 (142 reviews)
Author: Kathryn Covens
ISBN: B0CVWBZSS3

by Kathryn Covens

shifters

About this book

Briar Lennox arrives at the prestigious Iolite Academy with one goal: to claim her destined place as Luna of the shifter pack. However, her homecoming is shattered when Grayson, the Alpha who once broke her heart, demands she abandon her birthright. As old wounds resurface, Briar finds herself locked in a bitter enemies-to-lovers standoff with the only man she was meant to rule beside.

Beneath the tension of pack politics, a far deadlier secret simmers. Briar is the last surviving elemental, a rare lineage marked for extinction. One slip in her control could expose her identity and invite a swift, lethal end. To survive the academy’s treacherous halls, she must master her volatile powers while navigating a web of betrayal and hidden agendas that threaten to consume her.

This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes dark academia with the warmth of a hard-won found family. As the line between duty and self-preservation blurs, Briar realizes she is fighting for more than just a crown; she is fighting for her very existence. If you crave intense shifter dynamics, simmering romantic tension, and a heroine who refuses to be broken, step into the forest of Iolite—where every shadow hides a secret.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0CVWBZSS3

Reader Reviews

5⭐️

September 24, 2024

⭐️ 5/5 Thank you so much to Kathryn Covens for the chance to read Forgotten Ashes as an ARC! I’ve never been one to really re-read any books, especially if I just finished reading them, but THIS BOOK. I’ve already started a re-read of Forgotten Ashes after I’ve only just finished it less than 12 hours ago. Briar Lennox, Beta of the Othneil shifter pack and rightful Luna of the Iolite Academy shifter pack is a strong female lead with some stabby tendencies and stabby friends. The only problem?...

I want more!

September 25, 2024

Forgotten Ashes by Kathryn Covens is a captivating urban fantasy romance that will leave readers craving more. With its perfect blend of shifters, enemies-to-lovers, secrets, and a magical academic setting, this book is an instant five-star read. The world-building is easy to understand and not overly complicated, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story without getting lost in the details. The characters are relatable and engaging, making you feel like you're part of their inner...

Fantastic Paranormal fantasy

November 6, 2025

This book is my first introduction to the writing style of Kathryn Covens and I’m a fan. I love that this book stayed fairly true to the upper YA/dark academia vibes that it promised. Though the book listed some content warnings at the beginning, I feel that the g0re was fairly mild, but I could also see how some of the descriptions of the g0re or even the feeling of anxiety could catch someone off guard especially if they fit in the young adult demographic…which I don’t. This...

BEST BOOK OF 2024!

December 24, 2024

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I absolutely would!! I haven’t read a book that left me absolutely speechless in years and it was so fun reading this!! I honestly don’t want to say too much about it so that everyone will go in blind as I did and have the same experience that I did 😂 Briar is definitely top 3 FMCs ever for me. She was so likable but still strong and able to hold her own and I seriously can’t wait to read more!!! When I finished this book I sat in silence with my...

Fantasy Romance

October 2, 2025

3 Stars ✨ 🐺No Spice 🐺Duel POV 🐺Academy setting 🐺Hidden Identity 🐺Shifters 🐺Elemental Magic 🐺Shifters 🐺Fae and Demons “Asking someone to keep one deadly secret is selfish. Asking them to keep a second is unforgivable.” Briar Lennox enters Iolite Academy expecting to take her place as Luna- head of her shifter pack. Isolated and betrayed by her oldest friend, she must learn how to navigate the political landscape of the Academy, by herself- where every whisper, holds a threat. Forgotten...