4.2 (22,718 ratings)

The Coven: Coven of Bones, Book 1

Name: The Coven: Coven of Bones, Book 1
Rating: 4.2 (22718 reviews)
Author: Harper L. Woods
ISBN: B0BZ25NWFF

by Harper L. Woods

witches

About this book

Raised as a weapon in her father’s bitter vendetta, one young witch will stop at nothing to shield her brother from a life of manipulation. Her desperate mission leads her to the gates of Hollow’s Grove University, a prestigious academy hidden away from the prying eyes of the human world. Here, elemental magic thrives, and the next generation of witches gathers to hone their craft within the walls of a secret, ancient sanctuary.

But the academy is far from a safe haven. Haunted by a violent, buried history and a massacre that nearly destroyed the school decades ago, the campus is thick with dark secrets. Tensions reach a breaking point when the elite Thirteen are selected to change the course of history, forcing the protagonist into an explosive collision with the infuriatingly arrogant Headmaster, Alaric Grayson Thorne.

This gripping dark academia paranormal romance masterfully blends high-stakes coven life with a scorching enemies-to-lovers dynamic. As the ghosts of the past begin to stir, the lines between allies and enemies blur, pulling the reader into a world where magic is deadly and trust is a luxury. If you crave atmospheric gothic settings, intense found-family bonds, and a cliffhanger that demands you start the next book immediately, this is your next obsession.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0BZ25NWFF

Reader Reviews

Great PNR with Romance Fantasy Feels and FABULOUS ENDING!

April 23, 2023

I finished reading 'The Coven,' Book 1 of Coven of Bones series by Harper L. Woods and it was GREAT 🤩! (I am just a regular reader and not affiliated the author! There are NO spoilers 🙌) This book is getting A LOT of attention lately, so thought I'd give it a shot! It's categorized as a Paranormal Romance, but I personally think it feels like a Romance Fantasy (Fantasy Romance/Romantasy) because of the writing style & worldbuilding. If you love the relationship between Darcy & Orion from ZA,...

The Coven - A Witchy Vampire read

July 15, 2025

✔️ Dark Academia ✔️ Enemies to Lovers ✔️Witches and Vampires (Vessels) This little book put a spell on me because it was supposed to be a buddy read but I finished it before my buddy even got her book. 👀 (As a side note - I think I’m a buddy reading failure, but in my defense this was one of those “one more chapter” books.) This may not be the best written book but it was certainly entertaining. I really enjoyed the backstory of both of the MCs in this one and thought the witch power...

The Coven - A Witchy Vampire read

July 15, 2025

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) ✔️ Dark Academia ✔️ Enemies to Lovers ✔️Witches and Vampires (Vessels) This little book put a spell on me because it was supposed to be a buddy read but I finished it before my buddy even got her book. 👀 (As a side note - I think I’m a buddy reading failure, but in my defense this was one of those “one more chapter” books.) This may not be the best written book but it was certainly...

Moody, sensual, Gothic romance

March 17, 2023

From the first paragraphs, The Coven held me spellbound within its pages. A classic Gothic romance, this thrilling tale is everything you want in a darker romance. It's atmospheric, sensual, shrouded in shadows with shades of black and gray. The color coming from flashes of light reflected from the character's eyes, or the spilling of blood across an alabaster throat. The setting itself is as central to the story as the main characters. The story bleeds with suspense, intrigue, revenge, life,...

Moody, sensual, Gothic romance

March 17, 2023

](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) From the first paragraphs, The Coven held me spellbound within its pages. A classic Gothic romance, this thrilling tale is everything you want in a darker romance. It's atmospheric, sensual, shrouded in shadows with shades of black and gray. The color coming from flashes of light reflected from the character's eyes, or the spilling of blood across an alabaster throat. The setting...