Gothikana
Jul 2023 · Sold by Bramble
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The eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story of epic love from bestselling author RuNyx.
An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?
An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm accepts it as a sign from the universe when she receives an admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore. The last thing she expects, though, is an old, secluded castle on top of a mountain, riddled with secrets, deceit, and death.
An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell is one of Verenmore's greatest secrets. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his path crosses with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is.
They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years over the past century, Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her.
And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.
Praise for Gothikana:
"An erotic and dark love story." ―Entertainment Tonight
“RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she builds and then injects life into them in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Her work is unique and addictive—she really is one of a kind.”―Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker
“Original, innovative, and unlike anything I’ve read before.”―L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?
An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm accepts it as a sign from the universe when she receives an admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore. The last thing she expects, though, is an old, secluded castle on top of a mountain, riddled with secrets, deceit, and death.
An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell is one of Verenmore's greatest secrets. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his path crosses with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is.
They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years over the past century, Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her.
And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.
Praise for Gothikana:
"An erotic and dark love story." ―Entertainment Tonight
“RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she builds and then injects life into them in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Her work is unique and addictive—she really is one of a kind.”―Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker
“Original, innovative, and unlike anything I’ve read before.”―L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story of epic love from bestselling author RuNyx.
An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?
An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm accepts it as a si...
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32 reviews
Cyndi Smith
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May 3, 2025
This was probably the worst book I've ever read. It is so laughably terrible. The writing is juvenile, giving the feeling like I was reading a Wattpad fanfic written by a teenager. Especially the FMC who definitely is nOt LiKe ThE oThEr GiRlS. Several phrases were overused to the extreme (if I read another sentence that says "phantom ants" or "pebbled nipples" I'm gonna lose my mind). The sex scenes felt like they were written by someone who's never been intimate. 0/10 just terrible.
Kristin Keele
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December 31, 2025
Engaging and atmospheric story that kept me interested from start to finish. The characters are compelling, and their chemistry works well, adding depth to the tension and emotion throughout the book. While I really enjoyed the overall story, I found myself wishing there was a bit more, particularly when it came to deeper backstory and further exploration of the world and characters. Even so, the pacing and intrigue kept me invested, making it a satisfying read with just enough mystery.
Stephanie Smith
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February 27, 2025
each scene that didn't contain sex was very rushed. the characters felt like they were written by a teenage fanfiction writer. I feel like there was so much more that could have been and wasn't. a very short novel for the price, I finished it in one night. would love to see the writer evolve in her work and wording more.
About the author
RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages. Her pen name has a very special meaning to her.
RuNyx is a New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author of romance. Her stories range across subgenres from dark contemporary to gothic to historical to fantasy and more, and are currently being translated into over 10 languages. Her pen name has a very special meaning to her.
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