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Gothikana - by Runyx (Hardcover)

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LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN―featuring spray-painted edges, a foiled case stamp, gorgeously detailed endpapers, an updated map and deliciously moody art throughout. Only available for a limited time and while supplies last.

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.

"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

An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?

An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. 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 likes being a closed book but knowing exactly everything that happens in the university. 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.



Review Quotes




"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. This dark academia romance is pulsing with heat, darkness and mystery." ―LJ Shen, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

"Gothikana is a lush, evocative and unique gothic romance that utterly captivated me from the first beautiful penned word! A must-read for spooky season or any time you want to lose yourself in a world more magical than our own." --Giana Darling, USA Today bestseller

"This stunning, lush gothic romance left me totally spellbound. Easily one of my top reads of the year. RuNyx is one of the most talented storytellers in romance." --Ella James, USA Today bestseller

"I'm not even sure I can put into words just how poetic, how eerie, how beautiful it was. RuNyx is certainly an author who has honed her skills and she wields them like a sword when creating her breathtaking characters and worlds." --Dani Rene, USA Today bestseller

"Spine-tingling, atmospheric, sexy, and macabre, Gothikana is gothic romance and dark academia in its finest form." --Chatterbooks Book Blog




About the Author



RuNyx is a 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.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.12 (H) x 6.12 (W) x 1.0 (D)
Weight: 1.0
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Gothic
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 416
Publisher: Bramble
Format: Hardcover
Author: Runyx
Language: English
Street Date: January 23, 2024
TCIN: 89488135
UPC: 9781250334206
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-3794
Origin: Made in the USA
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Not too bad

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Halfling Witch - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
I like this book for it's plot I felt like there was definitely some loose ends but I feel like that's an opening for a sequel of this book
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Gothikana

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 Feathers - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
The level of SMUT I was looking for thank you so much
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Great Read!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ranna12991 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I loved reading this book. It definitely kept me interested and coming back for more. It was a little creepy and mysterious, but not over the top. Loved the little spice too!
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Please make a part 2!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Carolina - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Took me a while to get into it but once I did I could not put the book down!!! Spicy!!!!! Romance! Thrill! Mystery!!! Really hoping there will be a part 2????
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Gothikana

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Laura - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
The book is pretty but that’s the only good thing about it
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Just alright

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
The book is physically beautiful but the writing seemed to be a little much at times and tried hard to be thought-provoking, etc.
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Fantastic

5 out of 5 stars
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Booknerd93 - 10 months ago
I really enjoyed this book! Everyone has different tastes and some may not enjoy but I loved it.
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Love it!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jessica - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love this book! I’m a mom so whenever I have a chance i’m reading it give it a try you might end up liking it. I couldn’t put it down some nights how good it was can’t wait for book 2.
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Do not spend money on this book.

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
heather - 11 months ago
This is the worst published text ever. My friends and I read this for a book club and not only did we all end up angry at the end, but we all agreed we lost IG points along the way. Like we all have read fanfictions on AO3 better than this book. Read ANY other dark academia book, I promsie you will be better off skipping this one.
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Love the designs!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
astottle - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
The book itself is stunning!! I bought it for that alone it’s on my ever growing TBR list but if you are looking for something special to add to your shelves, grab it!
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Gothikana

2 out of 5 stars
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Book - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The pages in the book were not lined up properly. Also there was damage to the cover since the book was loosely set in the box
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Pick it up!

5 out of 5 stars
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theoriginalbliss - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I’m not the type of person who just reads books for fun but recently I have gotten into reading because I have nothing else better to do. When I saw the sprayed edges and how beautifully drawn the cover was, I had to pick it up. I guess you can say I judged a book by its cover and boy was it a good judgment! First couple chapters was a bore tbh but after those first couple chapters, you’re in for a treat! Overall, great ‘smut’ book ;)
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