Dreamweaving - by O O Sangoyomi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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A high-stakes, dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of The Raven Cycle and Legendborn.

Deja Freeman comes from a long line of witches, each one ushered into the magical Web by a woman before her--only she was never woven in. After her mother's death, Deja's aunt sought to protect her from the complications of magic. But when Deja enrolls at the prestigious Tanglewood Preparatory School, her mom's alma mater, she finds herself walking the same perilous path that got her mother murdered.

Straight-A student Tóbi Ẹkúndayọ̀ is Tanglewood's most popular student and future valedictorian. The only thing she has left to accomplish is winning junior class president. But her life keeps throwing curveballs, including strange, disturbing dreams that Tanglewood's newest student seems to share.

Each dream is a piece of a complicated puzzle, but one thing lies at the center: the mysterious disappearance of one of Tanglewood's best student. Joined by a motley crew of friends, the girls must work together to untangle the school's dark history before the administration, or something far more sinister, catches up with them.

Review Quotes

A Reactor Most Anticipated Book of 2026

"Sangoyomi deftly portrays the unique challenges quiet Black girls face, as Deja, Tóbi, and Eden, in particular, begin to reject the ways they have contorted themselves to fit others' expectations." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Sangoyomi, author of the highly acclaimed Masquerade (2025), has penned a sophomore work deserving of equal praise ... The only downfall to this modern fantasy is that readers will have to patiently wait for the next installment." --Booklist, starred review

"A world for Black readers to feel seen ... perfect for fans of Tracy Deonn's Legendborn." --School Library Journal"

"Tóbi's quest for parental acknowledgement is relatable to anyone who's ever chronically overachieved to meet impossible standards, and Deja's journey to find relationships worth nurturing is heartwarming." --Kirkus Reviews

""The characters' individual arcs are gripping and relatable, and their distinctive personalities, contrasting perspectives, and evolving dynamics inject humor into emotionally tumultuous plotting." --Publishers Weekly"

"Rich with magic, mystery, and a delightful cast of characters who get tangled up in each other's lives--truly found family at its best. O.O. Sangoyomi weaves a spellbinding, dreamlike story you'll never want to wake from."
--Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides

"Sangoyomi gets to the heart of the dark academia genre and lures you deep down into a mystery about legacy, race, and class on a New England Gothic campus. Together with Black spiritual and survival traditions, found family, and plenty of diverse representation, she expertly explores the tragedy of missing Black girls with a scathing eye. A kick-ass book and an extremely talented author worth watching."
--Jamison Shea, author of I Feed Her to the Beast

"Sangoyomi weaves words in such a wickedly clever way, the stories she spins around you are ones you never want to end."
--Bethany Baptiste, national bestselling author of The Poisons We Drink

"A mesmerizing dark academia layered with secrets, buried pasts, and messy but honest friendships. With each turn of the page, I found myself falling deeper in love with the characters, rooting for them to find healing and understanding in the answers they were searching for."
--Angela Montoya, critically acclaimed author of Carnival Fantástico

"The Breakfast Club--but make it dark academia. A sinister thrill ride from beginning to end. Dreamweaving expertly weaves threads of found family, shocking twists, and a searing commentary on education. Sangoyomi excels at dark reveals and characters you can't quite trust, but can't help but love. "
-- Gabi Burton, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep

"With an extremely lovable found family, falling stars, and a central mystery unravelled by dreams and teamwork, Dreamweaving will have you up all night reading! O.O. Sangoyomi creates a spellbinding world in which academia and witchcraft collide."
--Elias Cold, author of The Duke Steals Hearts and Other Body Parts

"Dreamweaving at its heart explores acceptance and belonging via an authentic cast facing a system built against them. This book will resonate with the dreamers who have ever been underestimated or doubted."
--Yejin Suh, author of The Last Soldier of Nava

"A heart-racing, inventive addition to dark academia that introduces readers to one of the most compelling friend groups I've read in a long time. Sangoyomi sets up an explosive beginning to a series that promises tantalizing secrets, mind-bending magic, and tender, young love."
--S. Hati, author of Morbid Curiosities

About the Author

O.O. Sangoyomi is an award-winning author. Her debut novel Masquerade was a NAACP Image Award finalist and has been featured in media outlets such as People Magazine, PBS, and more. In 2025, she was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and an Ebony Power 100 honoree. She is a graduate of Princeton University, where she studied literature.