Immortal Consequences

The Souls of Blackwood Academy, Book 1

By: I. V. Marie

Narrated by: Ethan Reid, Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, Kristyna Zaharek, Marwan Salama, Shannon Tyo, Ashley J. Hobbs

SIX RIVALS. ONE VICTOR. ETERNITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

“A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy that will have you enthralled from the very first page.”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

Six students compete to change their fate at a darkly enchanted boarding school in purgatory where graduation is the only escape—and love can cross the boundaries between life and death.

Welcome to Blackwood Academy: the legendary school located on the fringes of the afterlife. Once a pupil enters the academy’s arched gates, there is no way out…except the Decennial, a cut-throat magical competition with only one victor.

This year, six of the Academy’s top students have been chosen to face the Decennial’s tests. Two academic archrivals, whose strange connection blurs the lines between obsession and hate. One girl driven solely by ambition, and another plagued by memories of the love she lost. And a charming playboy who never cared for anyone—until he met the academy’s newest student. But what none of them know? They aren’t the only ones playing Blackwood’s game.

Who will win, and who will fall? Only one thing is for certain: in this game, some fates are worse than death.

Book One of the Souls of Blackwood Academy Series

©2025 I. V. Marie (P)2025 Listening Library

Critic reviews

“A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy with a unique, stylish setting and a compelling ensemble cast. Packed with drama, intrigue, and romance, Immortal Consequences will have you enthralled from the very first page.”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

“Clever, sharp, and deathly decadent, Immortal Consequences is a brilliant debut into dark academia. Marie has written a master class in character and voice, with heart-pounding twists as terrifyingly beguiling as the shadows of the Ether.”—Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

“With riveting twists, imaginative worldbuilding, and a cast of ruthless characters you can’t help but fall in love with, Immortal Consequences will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. This was one hell of a fun ride.”—Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides