Hell Bent: A Novel (Ninth House Series, Book 2) by Leigh Bardugo (2023)

 Leigh Bardugo's #1 New York Times Bestseller, "Hell Bent," is a gripping sequel to "Ninth House," earning accolades as a Goodreads Choice Award Winner and a tour de force of suspenseful pacing. The Ivy League's dark academia is rife with wealth, power, murder, and magic.

In this spellbinding continuation, Galaxy "Alex" Stern embarks on a perilous journey to break Darlington out of purgatory, challenging the underworld's boundaries. Forbidden from rescue, Alex and Dawes assemble a team of dubious allies to navigate arcane texts and uncover secrets guarded by the secretive societies of Yale.

As they unravel the mysteries, faculty members start dying, signaling a deadly force at work in New Haven. Alex must confront the monsters of her past and a darkness ingrained in the university's walls to survive. Packed with history and Bardugo's signature twists, "Hell Bent" immerses readers in a world teeming with magic, violence, and palpable monsters.

The novel has earned its place as a Best Book of 2023, recognized by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BookPage, Powell's, and more.

"Hell Bent" delves into the complexities of dark academia, combining Bardugo's empathetic writing with suspenseful storytelling, creating an intricate and compelling narrative that captivates readers with its magical realism and exploration of the shadows lurking within the hallowed halls of the Ivy League. 📚❤️