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Ruinous Ends by I. V. Marie

Ruinous Ends

I. V. Marie

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · July 14, 2026

A Fantasy pick for readers exploring Ruinous Ends.

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Who it’s for
Readers drawn to academy secrets and a struggle over the afterlife
Themes
Afterlife, Buried secrets and lies, Loyalty and devotion
Genres
YA Fantasy Romance, Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens, Dark YA Fantasy

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About this book

The Decennial is over, but for the students of Blackwood Academy, the fight for the afterlife has just begun. The infamous school was hiding more secrets—and lies—than any of the Decennial’s participants could have imagined. And there’s still so much that remains buried beneath its ancient foundations. Now the future of the academy, and all the souls within it, rests in the hands of six former pupils: The charmer and the golden boy . . .

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The traitor and the girl desperate to save her . . . The Chosen One and the one who would choose her over and over again . . . Any of them could be the hero the afterlife needs . . . or the villain who will destroy it for good. Because the truth is, Blackwood’s biggest secret has yet to come to light—and when it does, it will shake the institution to its core.

Who it’s for

  • Readers drawn to academy secrets and a struggle over the afterlife
  • Readers interested in six former pupils facing a high-stakes choice

Where it sits

YA Fantasy Romance85%
Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens57%
Dark YA Fantasy49%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dark YA Fantasy
  • Paranormal & Supernatural for Teens
  • Paranormal YA Romance
Authors
I. V. Marie
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
July 14, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Afterlife · Buried secrets and lies · Loyalty and devotion
Reading lane
Dark YA Fantasy