Psycho Academy

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A fantasy heist novel featuring a group of skilled outcasts working together. The story involves complex characters with hidden abilities navigating a dangerous world. Offers intricate plotting, strategic maneuvering, and characters fighting against powerful adversaries. Recommended for fans of complex character dynamics and high-stakes narratives.

Gideon the Ninth

Tamsyn Muir

A dark fantasy featuring a snarky female protagonist disguised as a male warrior in a supernatural setting. The book blends intense combat training with complex character dynamics and unexpected twists. It offers a similar mix of gender subversion, supernatural academy themes, and fierce female lead navigating a dangerous world. Recommended for fans of unconventional heroines and intricate world-building.

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

A fantasy novel featuring a human girl navigating a treacherous faerie court. The protagonist must use cunning and disguise to survive in a dangerous supernatural world. Offers complex political intrigue, powerful adversaries, and a protagonist who must constantly prove her worth. Shares themes of survival and strategic manipulation in a supernatural setting.

The Poppy War

R.F. Kuang

A dark fantasy following a young woman's journey through a brutal military academy. The protagonist must overcome significant challenges and navigate complex power structures. Features intense combat training, supernatural elements, and a protagonist fighting against overwhelming odds. Shares themes of survival and personal transformation.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

A sci-fi novel about a young protagonist infiltrating a hierarchical system by disguising his true identity. The story involves intense training, power struggles, and a protagonist fighting against a rigid social structure. Features high-stakes combat, strategic maneuvering, and a protagonist determined to overthrow existing power dynamics. Shares themes of survival and strategic deception.

A Deadly Education

Naomi Novik

A dark fantasy set in a magical school where survival is the primary goal. The protagonist must navigate a dangerous academic environment filled with deadly magical challenges. Offers a unique take on the supernatural academy trope with high-stakes survival and complex magical systems. Shares themes of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A fantasy novel set in a brutal world where characters must fight for survival. The protagonist navigates a dangerous system of military training and political intrigue. Features complex character dynamics, high-stakes conflict, and characters challenging existing power structures. Shares themes of survival and personal resilience.

Legendborn

Tracy Deonn

A contemporary fantasy about a young woman infiltrating a secret magical society. The protagonist must navigate complex power structures while uncovering hidden truths about her own abilities. Features a strong female lead challenging existing systems and fighting against powerful opponents. Recommended for fans of supernatural academy narratives with diverse protagonists.

Ninth House

Leigh Bardugo

A dark fantasy set in a supernatural academic environment with complex power dynamics. The protagonist navigates a dangerous world of secret societies and magical intrigue. Offers a gritty, intense narrative with a strong female lead operating in a male-dominated space. Recommended for readers who enjoy supernatural academy settings with high-stakes conflict.

Divergent

Veronica Roth

A dystopian novel about a young protagonist challenging a rigid societal system. The story involves intense training, power struggles, and a protagonist fighting against established norms. Offers a narrative of personal growth and rebellion against restrictive social structures. Recommended for fans of young adult dystopian narratives.