"Dark academia is a really buzzy genre and has been over the past few years. In 2022, dark academia's popularity shows no signs of dying down. So if you're curious about what books in this highly popular genre get the most buzz, then read on! We're going to take a look at what dark academia books are the best, according to Goodreads stats.
If you're wondering how the heck you define dark academia, this post is a really great explainer of this sub-genre. But the basic idea is this. Dark academia novels are set at a school of some kind and involve a plot that has dark themes. Sometimes dark academia crosses over with the thriller genre. Sometimes it's fantasy, but it doesn't have to be these things. If that sounds broad, it kind of is. Sometimes dark academia is just a vibe."
