Books Chasing River  by M.C Sakala (Author)

"Chasing River" by M.C. Sakala is a dark academia romance set at St. Katherine's Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, following scholarship student Armani Nnandi, a rule-following "good girl" who vows no boys until after college—until enigmatic River Kennedy disrupts her plans with intense chemistry and hidden secrets.​

Plot Overview

Armani escapes her past for artistic freedom but uncovers skeletons in River's closet amid boarding school intrigue, forbidden romance, and themes of belonging, friendship, and resurfacing traumas that test her boundaries.​

Key Elements

Enemies-to-Lovers Tension: Armani's honey lips and River's fiery eyes spark chaos; she grapples with perfectionism versus passion.

Dark Academia Vibes: Elite arts academy rife with secrets, elite friendships, and personal reinvention.

Character Growth: Armani learns that hidden pasts resurrect, blending escapism dreams with raw vulnerability.