Gothikana by RuNyx is a dark academia story that blends the eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast with the gothic suspense of Dracula, while echoing the enigmatic and dark vibes of the Wednesday TV show. The plot revolves around Corvina Clemm, an unusual girl marked by outcast and loss, who meets the enigmatic Vad Deverell within the ancient confines of the University of Verenmore's castle. As their chilling and mesmerizing story unfolds, the castle itself becomes a character, adding layers of depth to the captivating plot. The narrative is immersive, original, and complex, delving into themes of darkness, love, and the human spirit's ability to find light in the darkness.
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Content warnings include issues surrounding consent, mental health, and potentially triggering themes.
Has Romance?
The book contains significant romantic elements, featuring an intense and electrifying connection between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?
An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The last thing she expects though is an olden, secluded castle on top of a mountain riddled with secrets, deceit, and death.
An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell likes being a closed book but knowing exactly everything that happens in the university. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his paths cross with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is.
They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years for over a hundred years, and Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her.
And so begins a tale of the mystique, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.
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2 comment(s)
Liked the mystery and the twist… wouldn’t have guessed it…
All you need to know is that I cried at the end while watching Hell’s Kitchen with my mom
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