Sinister

Sinister by the USA TODAY bestselling author of Fairydale, Veronica Lancet, is a dark academia gothic romance that sinks its teeth into polished privilege, obsession, and the uneasy thrill of wanting the wrong person.

Set in the insular town of Radcliffe, it introduces Petra Valentine—an outsider allowed close enough to watch the rules of wealth, but never to belong.

After one reckless party night, Petra’s life collides with Sinclair Arnoult: Radcliffe’s shining golden boy with the grades, the charm, and the family name everyone trusts.

When ritualistic murders start surfacing, Petra and Sinclair are forced into a tense partnership, tracing threads that run through old institutions, legacy families, and long-held grudges.

The deeper they dig, the harder it becomes to tell what’s protection, what’s performance, and what Sinclair is hiding. Perfect for readers who crave gothic mystery, secret societies, morally grey love interests, and an obsessive romance edge.

Add it to your stack and step into Radcliffe’s shadows.