Recs if you like The Lake of Dead Languages...

for those who don't conform to the norm.

Dark academia without the magic!

For books filled with elite schools, universities, intellectual obsession, artistic ambition, secrets, rivalry, murder and beautifully dark atmospheres - with little to no fantasy or supernatural elements, and no YA.

true dark academia that ranges from fantastical/supernatural to psychological literary fiction

Notes in the margins are a must. — Me, a neurotic literature degree holder

Abandoned places? ✔️ A group of misfits? ✔️ Old boarding schools? ✔️ Uncovered secrets? ✔️ Overall creepy vibes? ✔️

Dark academia that isn't The Secret History

A list for when I'm feeling like applying for another round of academia, but I know I shouldn't. (dark academia, very loosely)