Dive into ‘The Ordeals,’ the sizzling romantasy and dark academia adventure of 2025 from The Bookish Owl. Follow Sophia DeWinter as she escapes a cruel bond to attend Killmarth, an elite magic academy. Here, she must survive brutal trials and identify allies from enemies in a contest where lives are on the line. With captivating magic, a twisty plot, and a steamy romance, this is a must-read winter escape. Praised as a Waterstones’ Best Romantasy and compared to ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the Scholomance,’ this addictive novel will leave you breathless and yearning for the next installment in the Killmarth Trials series.