False Friends
(2026)(The second book in the Misfit of Metaphysics Academy series)
A novel by Lainie Anderson
At Metaphysics Academy, popularity comes with a price.
I never expected to become one of the most talked-about girls on campus. A few months ago, I was the homeschooled hybrid who didn't fit in anywhere. Now I'm caught between rival friend groups, academy politics, and more drama than I know what to do with. The worst part? I care about people on both sides.
While my friendship with Francis, Brooks, and Jayse continues to grow, so does the tension between my friends and the academy's most powerful clique. Every choice I make seems to hurt someone, and the deeper I'm pulled into their world, the harder it becomes to know who to trust.
When rumors turn dangerous and old rivalries become personal, I'm forced to choose between doing what's easy and doing what's right. But at Metaphysics Academy, loyalties shift without warning, and betrayal is always waiting around the corner. Because sometimes the people closest to you are the ones most likely to stab you in the back.
Trust is a dangerous thing when everyone's keeping secrets.
Tropes
I never expected to become one of the most talked-about girls on campus. A few months ago, I was the homeschooled hybrid who didn't fit in anywhere. Now I'm caught between rival friend groups, academy politics, and more drama than I know what to do with. The worst part? I care about people on both sides.
While my friendship with Francis, Brooks, and Jayse continues to grow, so does the tension between my friends and the academy's most powerful clique. Every choice I make seems to hurt someone, and the deeper I'm pulled into their world, the harder it becomes to know who to trust.
When rumors turn dangerous and old rivalries become personal, I'm forced to choose between doing what's easy and doing what's right. But at Metaphysics Academy, loyalties shift without warning, and betrayal is always waiting around the corner. Because sometimes the people closest to you are the ones most likely to stab you in the back.
Trust is a dangerous thing when everyone's keeping secrets.
Tropes
- Reverse Harem / Why Choose
Magical Academy
Vampire Hero
Shifter Hero
Dryad Hero
Found Family
Academy Politics
Friendship Betrayal
Love Interests in the Popular Crowd
Slow Burn Romance
Paranormal Mystery
Touch Her and Die
Content Notes- Bullying
Gossip & Rumors
Friendship Betrayal
Social Manipulation
Emotional Conflict
Paranormal Violence
Romantic Tension
False Friends was formerly titled Magical Mistake. It has been re-edited, re-titled, re-covered, and re-released! <3
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