The Ivy and the Inkwell

About this book

At the remote Oakhaven Academy, nestled deep within a sprawling rural forest, four misfit students discover a hidden, decades-old diary belonging to a forgotten secret society. Known only as The Aesthetes, the society was dedicated to finding absolute perfection in art, nature, and knowledge. Eager to find a sense of belonging in the isolated boarding school, Julian, Bea, Arthur, and Cordelia resurrect the society, plunging themselves into the diary's rigorous artistic challenges. However, their quest for aesthetic perfection soon turns into a dangerous obsession that threatens to tear their friendship apart. As the dark, tangled woods around the school begin to mirror their internal struggles, the group must learn that true beauty lies not in flawless execution, but in authentic connection and embracing their own imperfections.

Book details

Genres:

Dark Academia, Middle Grade Mystery, Coming-of-Age

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-15

Content rating:

PG