[PRE-ORDER] Our Dark Incantations by Wanda Hellmund

Release Date: 10/20/2026

dark academia romance • enemies-to-lovers • forced proximity • magical university • slow burn

In a world still recovering from war, a former healer is drawn back into magic and paired with the last person she ever expected to trust. At the mysterious Ivercrest University, Mira Winters finds herself navigating forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and an infuriatingly compelling Wielder whose presence makes keeping her distance nearly impossible.

The Vibe

Mira Winters arrives at Ivercrest determined to find answers for the magical scar that continues to haunt her, only to find herself pulled into a branch of magic she never intended to study. Her carefully planned return to the magical world quickly becomes something far more dangerous and unpredictable.

Then there is Aidric Dawson, a powerful Wielder with an aristocratic air, a sharp tongue, and secrets of his own. Forced to work together, Mira and Aidric bring all the tension of two people who should never fit together, yet understand one another in ways neither expects.

Set against a beautifully shadowed world of magic, war-torn history, demonology, and dark academia, Our Dark Incantations blends an atmospheric fantasy mystery with a deeply charged romance. For readers who love dangerous magic, complicated characters, simmering romantic tension, and an academy where nothing is quite as it seems, this is an enchanting escape into the dark.

Tropes & Tags

• Dark academia romance
• Fantasy romance
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Forced proximity
• Slow-burn romance
• Magical university
• Opposing magical factions
• Mysterious and morally complex hero
• Strong romantic tension
• Gothic magical atmosphere
• Murder mystery
• Post-war fantasy setting
• Demonology and dark magic
• Secrets and intrigue

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.