# 5 New Dark Academia Books to Devour This Fall

> Goodreads readers love these 5 dark academia books releasing in fall 2026.
- Title: 5 New Dark Academia Books to Devour This Fall · Woman's World
- Summary: Goodreads readers love these 5 dark academia books releasing in fall 2026. Five new dark academia books including 'The Witches of Cambridge' by Alice…
- Keywords: the witches of cambridge, alice hoffman, strange familiars, keshe chow, deadbeat, leigh bardugo, a vow in vengeance, jaclyn rodriguez, bodies of magic, freya marske, dark academia, goodreads
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/entertainment/books/5-new-dark-academia-books-goodreads-readers-love-this-fall
- Author: Melissa D'Agnese
- Published: 2026-10-10T21:32:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the witches of cambridge, alice hoffman, strange familiars, keshe chow, deadbeat, leigh bardugo, a vow in vengeance, jaclyn rodriguez, bodies of magic, freya marske, dark academia, goodreads
## Dark Academia Books
Dark academia blends campus settings with hidden secrets, mystery and forbidden romance.
## Goodreads Favorites
These 5 new 2026 releases are Goodreads readers' favorite dark academia books this fall.
## The Witches of Cambridge
Alice Hoffman's 1950s Massachusetts college novel features witchy mystery and hidden legacies.

> This is not only a captivating historical fantasy but also an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of identity, power and self-belief.
## Strange Familiars
Keshe Chow's 2026 release follows Gwendolynne Chan and her snarky cat uncovering magical mysteries in London.

> The vibe is intense, dark and driven by academic pressure.
## Deadbeat
Leigh Bardugo's final Ninth House trilogy book features Alex Stern hunting sinister forces in New Haven.

> So many things happened in this book that I had fantasised about for years but didn’t think had a chance of ever happening.
## A Vow in Vengeance
Jaclyn Rodriguez's 2026 release follows Rune Ryker finding her family in the Immortal Realms.

> The dark academia aesthetic was just wonderful: an edged mix of beauty and danger, sharp uniforms and magic with consequences.
## Bodies of Magic
Freya Marske's 2026 novel features a murder mystery at the Academie of the Grand Duchy of Sieuxerr.

> This was exactly what the doctor ordered! A magical dark academia set in a healing academy with a murder mystery.
## Goodreads Reactions
Readers praise these books for their mystery, romance, and dark academia themes.
## What's Next
These dark academia books are trending on Goodreads this fall with readers eager for more.
## Key takeaway

Five new dark academia books including 'The Witches of Cambridge' by Alice Hoffman, 'Strange Familiars' by Keshe Chow, 'Deadbeat' by Leigh Bardugo, 'A Vow in Vengeance' by Jaclyn Rodriguez, and 'Bodies of Magic' by Freya Marske are trending on Goodreads this fall.