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If you liked that book, read this next: Dark Academia Edition
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Dark academia is a genre that typically includes a campus setting, gothic influence, and an academic focus.
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Dark Academia x Fantasy

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These two books are the best introduction to the genre. They have VERY similar plots but both are very good.

 
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Fine arts students on a college campus (studying Shakespeare).
If We Were Villains
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Fine arts students on a college campus (studying Greek).
The Secret History
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Classic Dark Academica

If you're into classic literature. The Secret History is heavily influenced by the picture of Dorian Gray.

 
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Considered the grandfather of the dark academia genre. If you read the secret history, reaad this one next.
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
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Leans more on the gothic side. If you read If We Were Villains, read this one next.
Frankenstein - By Mary Shelley (paperback) - Target
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Dark Academia x Fantasy

My personal favorite genre: elements of the dark academia genre mixed with fantasy.

 
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If you read If We Were Villains, read this one next.
Vicious
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If you read The Secret History, read this one next
Ninth House
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