Deathbringer
Deathbringer is a fantasy novel by Sonia Tagliareni set in a dark academia setting. The story follows Viola, who can speak with the dead and travels to the Gorhail Institute of Magic to uncover the truth behind the fate of her sister Olivia. She works together with Sylas, a mage connected to three immortal poison snakes, leading to a complex dynamic full of romantic tension and conflicts.
This novel combines themes such as necromancy, a mysterious murder case, and a romance between enemies. Through the combination of a richly developed fantasy world and emotional choices, both the characters and their relationships are explored in depth.
Tropes & themes
- Romantasy
- Enemies to lovers
- Forbidden love
- Dark academia
- Morally grey characters
- Necromancy
- Gothic
Book details
- Title: Deathbringer
- Author: Sonia Tagliareni
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Language: English
- Format: Hardcover
- Number of pages: 432
- Publication date: 28-04-2026
- ISBN: 9781398547506