Recent Reviews

This is such a touching story with action, intrigue, suspense, betrayal, dark romance, loss, and love. We get Dark Academia, Dark Romance, and so much more. Please check your trigger warnings before reading. This touches on things that might make you uncomfortable. We have a unique magic system that is well defined and you learn it right along with the FMC. We have two MMCs that are total opposites and you will love them both. The spice in this is well written. Demons are a large topic in this book and the lore for them was great. You also have an emotional journey in this book. I loved this. Will be waiting for more from Soulfield.

— Heather Bolin, Goodreads

This was an intriguing story where we have a FMC that gets accepted to a magical school that she had no clue even existed. The secrets that were in her life definitely had me on the edge of my seat to figure out. This was entertaining from start to end.

— Genoveva · April 1, 2026

This was an interesting story. A young woman is accepted at a school for magic, called Soulfield. She has never practiced magic before, especially soul magic. When she first arrives, she is accused of being a demon by members of the staff and student body. She begins to believe they may be right as she begins to have erotic dreams of an incubus and people close to her get hurt.

The book had me guessing who the demon actually was, and when it was revealed, I was glad to know it was one of the two I thought it was. However there was a twist I didn't see coming and that was fun to learn about.

— Amber Jacobs

Midnight at Soulfield by Neyha Liu drew me in immediately with its dark academia setting and supernatural twist. A mysterious school, dangerous magic, and an incubus lurking within the story? That combination alone had me curious to see where the book would go.

The atmosphere was definitely one of the highlights for me. Soulfield has that moody, candlelit academic vibe—ancient halls, whispered secrets, and the feeling that something dark is always hiding just beneath the surface. The dark academia aesthetic really shines through and creates a setting that feels both eerie and intriguing.

The concept of the incubus element added an interesting layer to the story as well. It brought a darker, more seductive tone to the romance, and I appreciated how the supernatural aspect intertwined with the mysterious events happening around the academy.

That said, the pacing felt a little uneven for me at times. Some sections of the story moved quite slowly, while other moments that could have used more development seemed to pass by quickly. I also found myself wanting a bit more depth from some of the characters, especially when it came to their motivations and emotional connections.

Even with those elements, the story still held my attention enough to keep reading. The premise is unique, and the darker themes combined with the academic setting make it stand out in the romantasy space.

Overall, this was an intriguing read with a great gothic atmosphere and an interesting supernatural concept, even if it didn’t fully capture me the whole way through.

— Lilith's_Library_ · March 11, 2026

“I’m trying to do the right thing but you’re so ready to think the worst of me. It’s like nothing counts but the mistakes.”

Midnight at Soulfield by Neyha Liu

This book had a lot of elements I normally really enjoy — magic academy, demons, curses, and creepy supernatural vibes. The story follows Midnight as she arrives at Soulfield Academy, a mysterious school hidden away where students train dangerous magic and uncover secrets about their powers. The academy itself was one of my favorite parts. It has that classic dark magical school atmosphere with strange rules, hidden dangers, and the feeling that something is always watching. Midnight is also dealing with something pretty terrifying — she’s being haunted by a dream demon, which adds a creepy layer to the story. The curse and demon elements made the book feel darker than a typical academy fantasy, and I liked that supernatural tension.

3 out of 5 stars. I liked the dark magical academy and supernatural elements, but the romance choice at the end just didn’t work for me.

Love Triangle · Academy · Magic · Demons · Curses

Thank you for the ARC, NetGalley.

“I hope you never have to learn how fast people forget the suffering of others.”

★★★☆☆ — Adrianna Heaney-velu · March 11, 2026

Interesting, complicated, whiplash inducing, action packed, high drama, spicy times, and a cliffhanger that makes me want to spit nails. Midnight at Soulfield plays like a K-drama—or in this case, a C-drama—as I read. The very last chapter kind of jumped the shark a bit, hate it when that happens. Overall, pretty good read. *** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Alisdair
✨Demon
✨Jack

FMC:
✨Midnight

HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨to be continued, bittersweet ending, cliffhanger

Series:
✨book 1

Tropes:
👉dark fantasy romance
👉demon romance
👉academy romance
👉love triangle
👉curses & prophesies

Triggers: ⚠️ See content warning page for full list of triggers ⚠️
💥18+
💥sex, dub-con
💥profanity
💥violence, abuse, sexual assault, bullying
💥death
💥manipulation, betrayal

Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF

— Morally_Gray_Nola · March 24, 2026

Goodreads Reviews

⚠️ Check trigger warnings before reading this book. Midnight at Soulfield by Neyha Liu dives deep into dark themes like possession, psychological manipulation, and morally gray relationships, so it’s definitely a story that won’t be for everyone. That said, I found the concept incredibly intriguing. Midnight’s struggle with her awakening magic and the demons—both literal and internal—creates an intense atmosphere that kept me curious about what was really happening at Soulfield. The magic system rooted in shadow work added a unique psychological depth that made Midnight’s journey feel just as much about self-acceptance as survival.

What really kept me invested was the tension surrounding the multiple forces pulling at Midnight from different directions. Each relationship brings out a different side of her, blurring the lines between protection, temptation, and control. The mystery surrounding the attacks and Midnight’s connection to them kept the story layered with suspense, and I enjoyed watching the truth slowly unravel. Dark, emotional, and unsettling at times, this book leans heavily into the idea that sometimes the only way forward is by embracing the very darkness you’ve spent your life trying to hide.

★★★★★ — Destiny Wilson, Goodreads · March 31, 2026

This book gives you a lot to ponder about.

I read this as apart of a Deal or No Deal challenge in my reading group and I must say that I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.

From the ideas of prophecies and curses how they can be a gift as much as a curse depending on how one interprets them and it made sense as to why people didn’t talk about curses the more I read.

I also like the idea of the soul magic and how you have to sacrifice parts of yourself to be able to do something such as connecting to someone in the dream world.

There is more I would like to get into but wouldn’t want to spoil the book for others so I shall leave it at that but do please read this book. It is not only interesting but thoughtful as well and makes you think on a deeper level.

★★★★★ — Geena Marie, Goodreads · June 14, 2026

A fantasy story set in Soulfield, a school for magical people!

The storyline includes demons too! In fact it has spicy dream scenes with demons!

The main female character Midnight is part of a prophecy that will see demons enter the world, the question is: Who is trying to make the prophecy come true!?

The book is full of likeable characters and sets up nicely for a follow up too!

You may want to check trigger warnings before diving in!

— Jo Wyld, NetGalley ARC · March 3, 2026

A fantasy world of demons and dark academia. I enjoyed meeting Midnight and her dreams were absurdly good. I love the demons.

— Leanne, NetGalley · Review of advance copy received March 10, 2026