The sequel to the hotly-anticipated Forest of Souls, an epic and
immersive tale of destiny and sisterhood. Perfect for fans of Susan
Dennard, Sara J. Maas, and Netflix's The Witcher!
The Soulless is free from his centuries-long imprisonment. Now, he lurks
in the Dead Wood recovering his strength, while Sirscha and her allies
journey east to the shaman empire of Nuvalyn. Everyone believes she is a
soulguide--a savior--but Sirscha knows the truth. She's a monster, a
soulrender like the Soulless, and if anyone discovers the truth, she'll
be executed.
But there's nothing Sirscha won't risk to stop the shaman responsible
for the rot that's killing her best friend. While the Soulless is
formidable, like all shamans, his magic must be channeled through a
familiar. If Sirscha can discover what--or who--that is, she might be
able to cut him off from his power.
With Queen Meilyr bent on destroying the magical kingdoms, Sirscha finds
herself caught between a war brewing in the east and the Soulless
waiting in the west. She should be trying to unite what peoples she can
to face their common enemies, but instead, her hunt for clues about the
Soulless leads to a grim discovery, forcing Sirscha to question who her
enemies really are.