Book description
Immortal Consequences: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick - a spellbinding plunge into dark academia
From the moment I opened Immortal Consequences, I was hooked by I. V. Marie's lush, atmospheric prose and razor-sharp plotting. The book is a perfect blend of gothic intrigue and contemporary teen angst, wrapped in a world where an enchanted boarding school doubles as a purgatorial gauntlet.
Blackwood Academy feels like a character itself-its arched gates loom like a promise and a threat all at once, and the "Decennial" competition turns every hallway into a stage for ambition, betrayal, and hidden desire. The six competitors are brilliantly sketched: two archrivals whose rivalry teeters between hatred and an unspoken pull; a girl whose ruthless drive masks deep insecurity; another haunted by a lost love; and a charming playboy who finds himself drawn to the newest arrival in ways he never anticipated. Their stories intertwine with twists that keep you guessing, while the looming truth that they're not the only ones "playing Blackwood's game" adds an extra layer of tension.
What sets this novel apart is its emotional depth. Love here isn't a tidy subplot; it cuts across life and death, blurring what we think of as boundaries. The stakes feel real because the author never lets us forget that some fates at Blackwood are worse than death itself.
Visually, the hardcover edition is a treat-flower-patterned sprayed edges, colored endpapers, and a foil-stamped case make it a collector's dream, but even without those embellishments, the story shines on its own. Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning, calls it "a twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy that will have you enthralled from the very first page," and I wholeheartedly agree.
If you're a fan of YA novels that combine intellectual intrigue with heart-pounding suspense-think The Hunger Games meets Coraline-then Immortal Consequences is a must-read. It promises not only an unforgettable journey through a nightmarish academy but also a poignant exploration of what it means to fight for one's destiny when the stakes are eternal.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience