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The Library of Shadows
by Rachel Moore
A haunted prep-school library, a ghost boy with secrets, and a romance that turns dark-academia atmosphere into something softer and sweeter.
goodreads 3.56/5 5,696 ratings
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Length366 pages
Story statusStandalone
Spice1/5 · Closed door / fade to black
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Banter
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- Low
- Closed door / fade to black
- Romantic fulfillment
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- Forbidden love
- Sweet / tender
- Feel-good
- Found family
- Longing glances
- Comfort reread material
Fantasy promise
- Paranormal romance
- Forced proximity
- Academy / campus
- Gothic
- Ghosts
- Hidden past revealed
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- Library
- Paranormal
- Academy / school
Reading experience
- First person
- Medium
- Witty
- Moderate
- Bookworm/scholar
- Romantic
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- Atmospheric
- Mysterious
- Lighthearted
- Heartwarming
- Haunted castle
- Forbidden knowledge
- Comfort read vibes
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Book details
- Length
- 366 pages
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book