Enrol at Neverthorn and immerse yourself in this spellbinding fantasy, perfect for fans of the Zodiac Academy and Fourth Wing series . . .

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'This is going to be YOUR NEXT obsession' 5* Reader Review

'Neverthorn was my most anticipated read of 2025. It's safe to say that it lived up to my expectations' 5* Reader Review

'There's magic, mystery and murders and OMGGG that ending!' 5* Reader Review
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Welcome to Neverthorn Academy.

Where a bunch of magical school misfits are about to save the world.

Or, more likely, die trying . . .

Since dropping out of Neverthorn Academy, after the death of her mother, Harlow Daygon has been working as an enchanted-jewel thief.

The last thing she expects is for the school to make an offer she can't refuse: come back to Neverthorn and join seven others with secret magical abilities in House Phoenix. There, they'll be trained in potions, rune casting and combat.

Because Nocta - a powerful dark wizard who has been plaguing the magical realm for decades - has the mortal world in his sights, and the students of House Phoenix are all that stand in his way.

But Harlow failed at Neverthorn once before. And nothing reminds her of this more than tall, brooding Typhon - Harlow's old classmate and nemesis - who is now the professor tasked with unlocking her own, special power.

Except Harlow is sure that Typhon and the other professors are hiding a dark secret.

One she must figure out before Nocta arrives to bring about the end of the world . . .

Tropes:

• Enemies to Lovers
• Second Chance
• Chosen One
• Found Family
• Slow Burn
• Forced Proximity
• Older FMC
• Professor x Student
• Secret/Hidden Identity

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Praise for Neverthorn:-

'If you like your heroes messy, your professors brooding, and your fantasies dark, Neverthorn is for you. Prepare to fall. Hard. Like, it's gonna hurt' - New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones of the Charley Davidson series

'This is a super fun, action-packed magical Academy adventure? perfect for readers of books like Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy, but who want a main character who is a little bit older, seasoned, and absolutely hilarious!' C. N. Crawford, author of The Hallowed Games duology

'Neverthorn is for the women who've lived, bled, and clawed their way to survive. Dark academia gets a savage, spellbinding twist?and Harlow Daygon is the chaotic queen we didn't know we needed' K. F. Breene, USA Today bestselling author of the Shadowspell Academy series

Neverthorn, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025

About the Author
Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, son, and numerous animals. When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her. She is the USA Today Bestselling author of the The Rylee Adamson Novels, The Elemental Series, The Nevermore Trilogy, A Celtic Legacy series and the Venom Trilogy.

Reviews
If you like your heroes messy, your professors brooding, and your fantasies dark, Neverthorn is for you. Prepare to fall. Hard. Like, it's gonna hurt. * New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones *
This is a super fun, action-packed magical Academy adventure- perfect for readers of books like Fourth Wing and Zodiac Academy, but who want a main character who is a little bit older, seasoned, and absolutely hilarious! * C. N. Crawford, author of The Hallowed Games duology *
Neverthorn is for the women who've lived, bled, and clawed their way to survive. Dark academia gets a savage, spellbinding twist-and Harlow Daygon is the chaotic queen we didn't know we needed. * K. F. Breene, USA Today bestselling author of the Shadowspell Academy series *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241701843
Author Shannon Mayer
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 579g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 154mm * 35mm