The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

The Ritual (2021) by Shantel Tessier is an incredibly popular, viral dark college secret society romance. It kicked off her wildly successful Lords of Sin universe, becoming a massive sensation on BookTok and Bookstagram.

Crucial Warning Before Reading: This is a very dark, extreme romance that features toxic dynamics, dub-con/non-con, violence, and intense psychological themes. It is strictly intended for adult readers who heavily consult the trigger warnings first.

The story takes place at the elite Barrington University, where a powerful, generational secret society known as The Lords pulls the strings behind the scenes. The Lords are a group of wealthy, untouchable men destined to inherit the world's most powerful industries, but to gain their full power, they must complete extreme trials and choose a "chosen" woman to belong to them.

The female protagonist, Blakely White, feels entirely trapped by her family's strict expectations and her looming arranged marriage to a cruel man. Desperate for any sense of freedom, she willingly enters into a dark bargain with Rykker "The Chosen" Barrington, a high-ranking, merciless Lord.

Blakely participates in a secret initiation ritual, completely submitting herself to Rykker's protection. Under the rules of the society, Rykker now owns her body and her life for the remainder of their college years. What starts as a ruthless transaction born out of desperation turns into an intoxicating, high-stakes battle of wills as Rykker develops a dangerous, deeply possessive obsession with Blakely.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).