I have been waiting for a replacement for Leigh Bardugo’sNinth House, and I think I finally found it in this new fantasy book coming in the fall of 2024. For me,Ninth Housewas a fascinating dark academia read, filled with the kind of intricate worldbuilding and thoroughly planned-out character progression that I love. Thoughupdates onNinth House’s Prime Video adaptationhave been few and far between, the story has still stuck with me, especially after that cliffhanger inHell Bent.
As a result,I have been trying to find a story that will tide me over as I wait forNinth House’sthird installment, which has yet to have a release date at the time of writing. ThoughNinth Houseis one of manyfantasy books getting live-action adaptations, what I want is a story that holds the same levels of mystery, magic, and charm that the original book had. Fortunately, an upcoming fantasy book by another dark fantasy writer may be what fans ofNinth House,myself included, are searching for in fall 2024:The Academy For Liars.
The Academy For Liars Is The Perfect New Fantasy Book For Fall 2024
The Academy For Liars Focuses On Lennon Carter’s Entry To Drayton College
The Academy For Liarsby Alexis Henderson is the perfectfantasy book coming in the fall of 2024for fans ofNinth House.The book follows Lennon Carter who receives a call to enroll in Drayton College, a secret magic school in Savannah, Georgia.As her powers of persuasion and connection to her advisor, Dante, grows, Lennon discovers the school’s secrets and that her growing power may also be the key to her undoing.
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The book sounds fascinating to me on its own and is one of my most exciting upcoming releases. However, it also sounds like the perfect replacement forNinth Housefans who love its darker themes and rich world-building and are looking for something similar.The Academy For Liarsis set to be released on July 15, 2025.
The Academy For Liars Sounds Like The Ninth House Replacement I’ve Been Wanting For
The Academy For Liars Shares and Expands On Many Of Ninth House’s Elements
The Academy For Liarsseems toshare bothNinth House’slarger plot points and deeper themes while also expanding on some of the stories the latter has not yet explored. Henderson’s new novel is not just a perfect replacement because of the powerful female protagonist, the magical school with secrets, and the dark academia atmosphere.Both books take a closer look at the results of powerand how, even when facing things like demons or those who can persuade matter to shift to their will, your worst enemy can be yourself if you let the darkness in too far.
The Academy For Liarsalso appears to be expanding on plot points Bardugo’s trilogy has yet to explore.
That being said,The Academy For Liarsalso appears to be expanding on plot points Bardugo’s trilogy has yet to explore.One big example is Dante’s character, who seems to have a more active role thanDaniel Arlington inNinth House, adding in some more overt romance between the leads. This would make the upcoming Henderson novel unique toNinth Houseand give fans of both authors an additional twist to savor as we all dive into the darkened corners of familiar tropes in a new lush setting.
