(originally Half-Blood Academy 1: Magic Trials ) by Meg Xuemei X is a "dark romantasy" novel featuring a reverse harem theme. Set in a world divided after the "Great Merging," the story follows Marigold, a hunter who is forced into a deadly academy ruled by four powerful demigods. Core Themes & Elements

The book is the first installment in the series, which consists of five books total. Readers interested in the full story arc can find the Half-Blood Academy Series on Goodreads or purchase the digital version through Amazon . Halbblut-Akademie 1: Magische Prüfungen - Amazon.de

: The plot centers on Marigold’s complex, often cruel relationship with four handsome demigods. It blends high-stakes action with steamy, explicit scenes.

: The "Half Death Academy" is a brutal environment where survival is rare. The school is governed by strict, oppressive rules meant to keep students submissive to the ruling demigods.

: Marigold is a tough, defiant protagonist. Unlike others, she refuses to follow the academy’s rules and discovers a "forbidden" or "dark power" within herself that shifts the power balance.