Unhallowed Halls, Lili Wilkinson
Unhallowed Halls, Lili Wilkinson
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Unhallowed Halls

Author: Lili Wilkinson

Narrator: Imani Jade Powers, Lili Wilkinson

Unabridged: 13 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/18/2025


Synopsis

DARK ACADEMIA...WITH DEMONS.

A teen girl travels to an exclusive boarding school after a deadly incident at her old school, but the wood-paneled halls of Agathion are built over centuries of secrets—including an ancient society which may have ties to demonic magic—in this dark academia fantasy perfect for fans of Curious Tides.

A YALSA BEST FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS BOOK OF THE YEAR

Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. Which is why when she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College, an elite boarding school folded deep within the moors of Scotland, she doesn’t even consider turning it down.

Agathion is everything Page has ever wanted: a safe haven full of dusty books, steaming cups of tea and rigorous intellectual debate. And for the first time in her life, Page has even managed to become part of a close group of friends. Cyrus, Ren, Gideon, Lacey and Oak help her feel at home in Agathion's halls--the only problem is, they're all keeping secrets from her. 

Page doesn't know it yet, but her perfect new school has dark roots--roots that stretch back to its crooked foundation, and an ancient clandestine society with rumored ties to demonic magic. Soon, Page will be forced to learn that not everyone at Agathion is who they say they are. Least of all, her friends.

Agathion claims to teach its students history…but some histories should stay buried.

About The Author

Lili Wilkinson is the author of over twenty novels published in Australia, including Green Valentine, The Boundless Sublime, and After the Lights Go Out. She established the Inky Awards at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. Lili has a PhD in creative writing from the University of Melbourne and spends most of her time reading and writing books for teenagers. Her fantasy novels include A Hunger of Thorns and Deep Is the Fen.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 18, 2025

"Unhallowed Halls" offers an enticing premise, plunging readers into the shadowy corridors of Agathion, a secluded boarding school steeped in mystery. The story follows Page Whittaker, a scholarship student with a troubled past, as she navigates the school's archaic traditions and befriends a group......more

Goodreads review by Bianca Rose (Belladonnabooks) on February 23, 2025

Dark academia gothic with demons! I found this a lot creeper than I anticipated and have discovered a new favourite read. Unhallowed Halls is the perfect combination of gothic and dark academia literary bliss. Agathion College is set on a wild and remote Scottish moor! Yes you read that correctly. T......more

Goodreads review by Erin on December 29, 2024

3 Stars I was so disappointed, because this book should have been so good. In fact, the opening chapters were so good. But then it lost a bit of steam. It dragged for a bit. And then everything was happening too quickly. The mystery, the intrigue, the foggy setting all got set aside for plot resoluti......more

Goodreads review by crystal on February 22, 2025

a dark academia, boarding school in scotland, and a magical mystery??? yeah.. this book ATE! page, our main character, is the new girl at a boarding school in scotland. she’s never really had many friends until she meets a group of friends here. page though, is running from something in her past, and......more

Goodreads review by Rav.ingbooks on December 20, 2024

This dark academic was an easy read. A book you can devour in one sitting. I think young adults would eat this up and I would also read from this author again......more


Quotes

★ "Moody, gripping dark academia steeped in magic." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "[A] rainy gothic atmosphere punctuated by suspense, horror, and humor....feel at once as classic as its inspirations, and as an invigorating reinvention of the genre." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Mixing classical literature, folk magic, and a bit of cosmic horror, this novel will appeal to fans of dark magic and atmospheric settings." —Booklist