4.6 (45 ratings)

Dark Witch (Heartstone Academy Book 1)

Name: Dark Witch (Heartstone Academy Book 1)
Rating: 4.6 (45 reviews)
Author: Becky Moynihan
ISBN: B0FTYBVDL6

by Becky Moynihan

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About this book

One little letter turned my world upside down…

After spending half my life in exile, the last thing I expect to receive is an admittance letter from Heartstone Academy.

The brutal, elite college for witches and warlocks has one purpose: to birth the next generation of community leaders.

But when you’re a disgraced outcast harboring a dark secret, chances of surviving to graduation are slim.

If the deadly magic trials don’t finish me off, then the other students certainly will. They all hate me for who I am—especially Thorne Hudson, the most powerful and ruthless warlock in the third year.

To survive long enough to see my family’s reputation restored, I’ll need to stay away from Thorne at all costs. He hates me enough to kill me, and what’s worse…

He knows my dark secret.

But in a cutthroat world out for my blood, Thorne might be the only one who can keep me alive.

DARK WITCH is book one in the electrifying Heartstone Academy series, a dark and spicy paranormal academy romance. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, and The Hunger Games. Get ready for enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, shocking twists, and forbidden love.

This series is set in the same world as the A Touch of Vampire series and Wolves of Midnight series, but each series can be enjoyed on its own.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0FTYBVDL6

Reader Reviews

Dark and Devious , Loved it

April 30, 2026

Winter has nightmares so vivid they feel real. She lives with her grandmother in a Victorian manor, and the atmosphere is beautifully described. The imagery in this book is incredible and really pulls you into the story. Winter is a witch, as is her grandmother, and I loved the extended opening that leads into her acceptance to the prestigious Heartstone Academy. The mention of magical trials immediately had my attention. Despite a strong sense of foreboding, Winter is determined to attend the...

Dark and Devious , Loved it

April 30, 2026

Paranormal academic romance

April 30, 2026

This is book one of the Heartstone Academy series. It’s a dark, steamy, paranormal academy romance. You’re drawn right away into the mystery that the story unravels chapter by chapter. Amazing world building that is detailed and imaginable. Fascinating characters that are well developed and diverse. This is a fast-paced intriguing read! I received an advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. )

Love it!

May 8, 2026

Dark Witch: Heartstone Academy book one is set within the same universe as A Touch of Vampire and The Wolves of Midnight series, so the moment I knew of this book’s existence, I knew I had to read it as I absolutely love the other two series. Dark Witch embraces darker/heavier themes than the previous series mentioned above, touching on Winter’s isolation as the community outcast, the extreme bullying by her classmates, and her own self-loathing toward her magic and its capabilities. My heart...

Another amazing book

April 30, 2026

Omg this book is so good. No spoilers here, but I was on the edge of my seat, couldn’t put it down. I love the female lead character and I wanted to go give her a hug so many times. The male lead is impressive, and I have a feeling there are many more layers to him to come. It does end with a cliffhanger, so if you are the kind of person who hates that, wait for the next one to come out. I’ve been worrying about how things have been left, and am ready to go do some rescuing of my own at this...