Cruel Magic (Royals of Villain Academy Book 1)

When mages murder her parents, a young woman is forced into a society of dark magic where power is built on fear. She discovers she is the long-lost heir to one of their royal families, destined to possess a particularly dangerous talent. Trapped in this world, she inherits a mansion, wealth, and status she never sought. She is also drawn into the orbit of four arrogant male heirs who hold power in this place. Grieving her family and resistant to her new role, she resolves to master the dark power within her so she can destroy the society that destroyed her life. This is the first book in a university-age paranormal academy series featuring dark magic, a determined protagonist, romantic tension, and elements of paranormal fantasy.