Hell Bent: A Novel (Ninth House Series, 2)

Experience a breathtaking journey of intrigue and dark magic in Hell Bent, the exhilarating sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Ninth House. In a world where wealth, power, and murder intertwine, Leigh Bardugo delivers a masterful tale that grips readers from the first page to the last.

Galaxy “Alex” Stern dares to defy the perilous laws of her Ivy League institution by attempting to rescue her friend Darlington from purgatory. As she assembles a team of unlikely allies, the stakes soar higher when mysterious deaths among faculty members hint at a chilling threat. With enemies lurking in the shadows and secrets waiting to be uncovered, Alex must confront both external dangers and the haunting realities of her own past to survive.

Celebrated by critics as "a tour de force of suspenseful pacing" and embraced by readers for its rich character development, Hell Bent solidifies Bardugo's position as the reigning queen of dark academia, weaving a bewitching tale that resonates long after the final chapter.