The Temptation of Magic KBY Megan Scott

This international bestseller is a must-read for fans of A Discovery of Witches and Serpent & Dove. This dark academia romantasy debut plunges readers into a hidden supernatural world where forbidden love and immortal hunters collide. Nicole Palmer, a rare shapeshifter known as an Empyreal, has been on the run with her family for years, evading the Wake, a powerful organization that controls all supernatural creatures. If the Wake discovers her identity, they'll force Nicole to join them—or kill her, just as they did her mother.

Nicole is on the brink of uncovering a hidden message within a supernatural art collection, a final clue left by her mother that could lead to the destruction of the Wake. However, when the collector is murdered and a crucial painting is stolen, the Wake sends Kyan McCarter, their top Empyreal assassin, to recover it. Kyan is perceptive, dangerously skilled, and the last person Nicole wants to be partnered with. As they join forces to track down the stolen painting, a powerful connection between them grows—one that could spell disaster for Nicole. If Kyan discovers her true identity, he’ll be bound by duty to hunt her down.

In a world where no one defies the Wake and lives to tell the tale, Nicole must navigate the thin line between trust and betrayal, all while holding onto the secret that could unravel everything. This mesmerizing tale of love, power, and dark secrets will keep readers hooked until the very last page.