The Unmagical Life of Briar Jones

In Lex Croucher's captivating dark academia fantasy, Briar Jones has long aspired to study at the elite Temple School of Thaumaturgy, renowned for shaping influential leaders. When Briar's best friend, Sebastian Wolfe, is accepted and Briar is left behind, their bond shatters, thrusting them onto different paths. Seven years later, Briar lands a job at Temple, only to find Sebastian transformed into the enigmatic Bastian, a feared figure within the school's walls. As Briar navigates the secrets and corrupt power lurking at Temple, the story unfolds a compelling blend of complex queer romance and the allure of dangerous privilege.