Unhallowed Halls

Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson, published by Random House on February 18, 2025, is a dark academia fantasy novel that follows a teen girl named Page Whittaker as she navigates her new life at Agathion College, an elite boarding school in Scotland. After a tragic incident at her previous school leaves her feeling isolated, Page embraces the opportunity for a fresh start. However, the seemingly idyllic environment of Agathion is steeped in centuries of secrets and an ancient society that may be connected to demonic magic.
As Page settles into her new surroundings, she discovers a close-knit group of friends who each harbor their own mysteries. The narrative unfolds within the wood-paneled halls of Agathion, revealing the hidden truths that lie beneath its scholarly facade. Readers will encounter themes of friendship, secrecy, and the darker aspects of history, as Page learns that not everyone at Agathion is who they appear to be. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where knowledge and danger intertwine.
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DARK ACADEMIA…WITH DEMONS.
A teen girl travels to an exclusive boarding school after a deadly incident at her old school, but the wood-paneled halls of Agathion are built over centuries of secrets—including an ancient society which may have ties to demonic magic—in this dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of Curious Tides.
Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. Which is why when she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College, an elite boarding school folded deep within the moors of Scotland, she doesn’t even consider turning it down.
Agathion is everything Page has ever wanted: a safe haven full of dusty books, steaming cups of tea and rigorous intellectual debate. And for the first time in her life, Page has even managed to become part of a close group of friends. Cyrus, Ren, Gideon, Lacey and Oak help her feel at home in Agathion’s halls–the only problem is, they’re all keeping secrets from her.
Page doesn’t know it yet, but her perfect new school has dark roots–roots that stretch back to its crooked foundation, and an ancient clandestine society with rumored ties to demonic magic. Soon, Page will be forced to learn that not everyone at Agathion is who they say they are. Least of all, her friends.
Agathion claims to teach its students history…but some histories should stay buried.
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