Fate doesn’t come without sacrifice…

Legendborn meets The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina in this captivating contemporary fantasy debut about a teen whose newly awakened magical abilities send her searching for answers at elite boarding school that has a mysterious connection to her family’s history.

Harper grew up loving her grandma Gigi’s stories about pretty brown girls with magic from the stars, but they were just that—stories…until Gigi’s sudden death awakens a dangerous power building beneath Harper’s skin. Desperate for answers, Harper finds herself drawn to an elite boarding school in the Appalachian Mountains.

A school that Gigi herself attended, and one rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of witches past.

Harper arrives at Black Mountain Academy determined to learn about her burgeoning power, even if that means dealing with Kai, her grumpy ex-best friend now hellbent on getting her to leave campus, and his cousin, Lucas, who won’t let her forget the almost-kiss from last summer. But Black Mountain Academy was built on secrets, and the deeper Harper digs, the more sinister rot she finds lurking beneath. 

When Harper unearths a chilling local legend about the gruesome death of twelve witches on campus, she feels an uncanny connection to the women. But someone doesn’t want her exposing the school’s dark past, and when it becomes clear they’ll kill to stop her, Harper has to decide whether to leave her history behind or risk everything for the truth of her own identity.

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PRAISE for bound by fury

“Bound by Fury is a haunting, atmospheric tale about a girl grappling with ghosts: both literal, as well as the ghosts of her broken friendships. Layered themes, found family, an immersive setting, and a compelling mystery drive a captivating plot. Plus, there’s a sizzling love triangle filled with romantic tension—my favorite! A stellar dark academia debut!”
— Keshe Chow, Sunday Times bestselling author of For No Mortal Creature
“Seething with lyrical prose and packed full of twists that will make your heart race, Bound by Fury is a captivating dark academia debut laced with mystery, betrayal, and ill-fated romance. The generational magic infused throughout the story breathes life into every word, and the tragic push and pull between characters kept me reading all night.”
— Kelly Andrew, New York Times Bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones
“Bound By Fury crackles with star-born power, generational fury, and a heroine who refuses to break—even when the world demands it. A haunting, electric blend of ancestral magic, first love, and rebellion, it is unputdownable: furious, harrowing, and breathless until the very last page. This is what happens when a girl discovers the universe has been waiting for her—and so has the enemy.”
— Aiden Thomas, New York Times Best Selling author of Cemetery Boys
“A sweeping and sinister story that’s exactly the kind of fantasy my teenage self would’ve read a million times over. Monét’s Bound By Fury is a haunting and stellar debut, and the tension is delectable.”
— Jamison Shea, author of I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me
“Noelle Monet’s Bound By Fury is a glorious quilt of ancestral magic, southern gothic folklore, and dark academia. A spellbinding debut filled with heart.”
— Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author
“Bound by Fury is a masterpiece of a debut that weaponizes grief, rage, and emotion and makes it the very heart of the power wielded by the unforgettable main character. With stunning prose, fascinating lore, and incredible twists, this book will leave you starry-eyed in more ways than one.”
— Kamilah Cole, Lodestar & Lambda Award Finalist and Bestselling Author of the Divine Traitors Duology
“Electrifying. Monét seamlessly weaves elements of dark academia, fantasy, and history in this story about the magic of Black women’s resilience. A stunning debut sure to become a part of our cultural canon.”
— Taylor Grothe, author of Hollow