When Shadows Burn

Perfect for fans of Babel and Divine Rivals. In Yennington, exorcism is a job for two: a demon caller and a demon slayer. Kiet Sren's blood attracts any demon, and Song Sarna's blade and wit kill them. Together they run Inkspill Agency. When Kiet's estranged family hires them to hunt an aberrant demon, they are pulled into an investigation that could expose a deadly group set on destroying the university from the inside. As old history surfaces and the culprit turns out to be closer than they thought, Kiet and Song must decide how much they are willing to bleed for their families, their city and each other. Dark academia meets a propulsive detective tale, with a slow-burn romance.

Trope: Slow burn, partners in crime, dark academia, murder mystery, found family, corrupt institution

Genre: YA Fantasy, Dark Academia, Mystery