City of Spells — Alexandra Christo

In a world on the brink of war, four unlikely allies must make unimaginable sacrifices to save their city from the Kingpin's dark magic.

In City of Spells, the thrilling follow-up to Alexandra Christo's gritty YA fantasy, Into the Crooked Place, Tavia, Saxony, and Karam flee to Saxony's home to rebuild their rebellion after the loss of Wesley and the shocking revelation that Zekia is aiding the Kingpin willingly. Meanwhile, Wesley, trapped in the Kingpin's darkness, must battle the deadly magic invading his mind and find a way back to his friends before it's too late.

As the Kingpin's dark magic spreads and his army conquers Creije, these four friends are forced to decide how far they'll go -- and what they're willing to sacrifice -- to win in this action-packed tale of magic, friendship, and survival.

Praise for Into the Crooked Place:

"With its gangland details, creative magical caste system and surprisingly brutal characters, Into the Crooked Place is very much its own thing. And that thing will likely be a story you can't put down." -- Culturess