When rebels attack the royal compound, Marika learns the true price of her family's legacy. The same deadly magic her ancestors outlawed now runs in her veins, and her royal blood paints a target on her back. Desperate to learn her powers before they destroy her, she takes shelter at Nella University, hiding her true identity. But it's not quite the sanctuary she's hoping for. Argent, the roommate she's paired with, is a prickly woman who seems to despise her. The same rebels who want her family dead flourish here under the guise of a student society, and their most popular member, Harland, seems a little too interested in her dangerous power...and Marika herself. When a spark ignites between all three of them, it complicates Marika's quest for control. To stay is to spit upon her family's memory. To leave is to forfeit her once chance to corral the unruly magic. And to do nothing is to risk being consumed by the very forces she seeks to understand. A Cure for Magic is the first book in a New Adult romantic fantasy trilogy featuring dark elemental magic, hidden royals, and a medium-heat romance that is secondary to the plot. Perfect for fans of dark academia and the Netflix adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow & Bone.