Books like The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin

Harry Potter is forced to leave Privet Drive and confront the Dark Lord, journeying to locate and destroy the remaining Horcruxes in a final battle that will determine the fate of magic.

In the sixth entry of the Harry Potter saga, Dumbledore’s arrival at Privet Drive uncovers a threat to Hogwarts and forces Harry, aided by friends, to uncover Voldemort’s darkest secrets.

A magical, time‑travel adventure for young readers, A Wrinkle in Time follows Meg and Charles Murry, the children of a missing father who was working on a tesseract. The novel blends science, fantasy, and strong family bonds, and was awarded the Newbery Medal.

During World War II, a foster girl in Nazi Germany steals books to share with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man, proving literature’s power to nourish the soul amid darkness.

A bored boy named Milo stumbles upon a magic tollbooth, launching him into the whimsical Kingdom of Wisdom where he embarks on a quest to recover the lost princesses of Rhyme and Reason.

In the unforgettable Le Cirque des Rêves, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, are locked in a nocturnal duel of wonder and will—an impossible game where love and magic collide on a stage of breathtaking spectacle.

When two girls are abducted every four years, they are sent to the fabled School for Good and Evil, where the first is destined for heroics and the second for villainy—until they discover their true wishes may lie elsewhere.

A china rabbit named Edward Tulane is lost and follows an extraordinary path—from the sea to a fisherman’s net, from a sick child’s bedside to the streets of Memphis—learning that even the most fragile heart can love, lose, and love again.

A true‑story chronicle of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight‑oar crew, whose perseverance and teamwork led them to Olympic gold amid the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany.

Laia, a Scholar, infiltrates the Martial Empire’s elite military academy as a slave after her brother is jailed for treason, aided by rebel Scholars who promise to save him.

A comic series set at a private academy for mutant teens and witches, where supernatural powers are eclipsed by typical high‑school drama and quirky adventures.

A twelve‑year‑old rat catcher from North Carolina’s Biltmore estate teams up with the estate owner’s nephew to confront a looming evil, uncovering secrets about her own past along the way.

I come from a long and powerful line of supernaturals, but I’ve never shown any abilities whatsoever. So when the prestigious Magical Creatures Academy invites me to attend, I’m more than a little hesitant. From shifters to vampires and even fae, everyone flaunts their impressive abilities … everyone but me. I’m so frustrated I’m about ready to give up, when the super handsome and totally-off-limits prince of the elves decides to show me some extra attention. He’s not the only one who has his sights set on me though. A dangerous rebel faction is closing in on the school, and they don’t think I’m a dud either. Instead, they believe I’m hiding a rare and coveted form of magic, one they could use to turn me into the ultimate weapon. I just wanted to find a place to belong, but now my very existence could threaten everyone I’ve ever known or loved. No pressure, right?

A ten‑year‑old girl dreams of becoming a baker while attending an exclusive girls’ witch‑craft school, where she excels despite her resistance to magic.

Nadia seeks help from her steadfast boyfriend Mateo to battle the resurging Sorceress Elizabeth, but Mateo’s curse limits her power, forcing her to confront deeper dark forces.