The Stone Initiation
Published on 6. January 2026
434 pages
978-1-964264-71-4 (ISBN)
Description
Fans of dark academy fantasy and enemies-to-lovers tension will devour this gritty romantasy series from Debbie Cassidy.
They say half-bloods don't belong at the gargoyle table.
I've been my father's secret shame my whole life, hidden to protect his spotless reputation. The only thing that kept me going was Romi: my half-brother, my protector, my family.
Until the day he died.
They call it an accident. I know it's a lie. And the only way to uncover the truth is to enter Romi's world: Stonehaven Academy, the training ground of the elite guardians.
Here, survival is a test I was never meant to pass. Pureblood gargoyles want me broken. The Council wants me silent. And then there's Serath?the dangerously magnetic sigma leader of Romi's unit, the one man I should never want.
If I want answers, I'll need to get close to the sigma. I'll need to play with fire and be prepared to get burned.
But there's a reason Serath is off limits.
A reason that could mean the difference between life and death.
Because the Stone Council is hiding something far darker than Romi's death.
And if their secret gets out, it won't just shatter Stonehaven.
It will tear our world apart.
They say half-bloods don't belong at the gargoyle table.
I've been my father's secret shame my whole life, hidden to protect his spotless reputation. The only thing that kept me going was Romi: my half-brother, my protector, my family.
Until the day he died.
They call it an accident. I know it's a lie. And the only way to uncover the truth is to enter Romi's world: Stonehaven Academy, the training ground of the elite guardians.
Here, survival is a test I was never meant to pass. Pureblood gargoyles want me broken. The Council wants me silent. And then there's Serath?the dangerously magnetic sigma leader of Romi's unit, the one man I should never want.
If I want answers, I'll need to get close to the sigma. I'll need to play with fire and be prepared to get burned.
But there's a reason Serath is off limits.
A reason that could mean the difference between life and death.
Because the Stone Council is hiding something far darker than Romi's death.
And if their secret gets out, it won't just shatter Stonehaven.
It will tear our world apart.
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Deviyanee Cassidy is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Paranormal and Fantasy Novels. She writes under the pen name Debbie Cassidy. Born in the UK, and raised in a small town, she spent most of her time reading and dreaming up stories. After studying psychology at university, she worked various jobs before finally pursuing her passion for writing full time.
Deviyanee has drawn upon her cultural experiences and Indian Mythology when creating some of her worlds. Her books are filled with action, vivid descriptions, multi-layered plots, and heart stopping romance. They feature strong female protagonists who find themselves drawn into supernatural worlds filled with magic, danger, and romance.
Deviyanee has drawn upon her cultural experiences and Indian Mythology when creating some of her worlds. Her books are filled with action, vivid descriptions, multi-layered plots, and heart stopping romance. They feature strong female protagonists who find themselves drawn into supernatural worlds filled with magic, danger, and romance.
