Hiss (Helsing's School for Monsters and Other Evil Creatures)

Octavia Helsing never asked to be the legacy student at a school for supernatural terrors, but duty to her lineage keeps her tethered to the halls of Helsing’s School for Monsters and Other Evil Creatures. Following a dangerous mission to appease vengeful vampire families, she is desperate for a moment of peace. Instead, she finds herself saddled with an annoyingly upbeat bodyguard and a semester spiraling into chaos as she attempts to unravel the dark mystery behind her cousin Emmeline’s murder.

This addictive paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes tension with the warmth of a found-family dynamic. As Octavia leans on her brooding vampire prince ally to uncover the truth, she must also contend with the unsettling screams echoing from the forest surrounding the campus. The chemistry is electric, featuring the delicious grumpy-sunshine friction that fans of the series crave, alongside a gritty academy setting that keeps the danger lurking around every corner.

Whether you are here for the slow-burn royal romance or the pulse-pounding murder mystery, this installment delivers on every front. With sharp dialogue, supernatural shifters, and a plot that refuses to let you catch your breath, it is the perfect escapist read for anyone obsessed with dark, atmospheric university tales.