“Edge-of-the-chair reading, with enemies and betrayal at every turn!”
– Tamora Pierce
A KIRKUS 2010 BEST BOOK FOR TEENS
“Swordfights, blood, and double-dealing pack the pages as this action-filled story races to a surprising conclusion.”
— ALA Booklist
a stand-alone companion novel to MISTWOOD
“A dark, atmospheric, murder mystery laced with sorcery, intrigue, and dangerous romance.”
– Cinda Williams Chima
A KIRKUS 2014 BEST BOOK FOR TEENS
“A sorceress without magic navigates lies, treachery and despair in this thoughtful conclusion to the fantasy duology that began with Death Sworn.”
– Kirkus Reviews