Taj is headed west, but the consequences of leaving Kos behind confront him at every turn. Innocent civilians flee to refugee camps as Karimas dark magic continues to descend on the city. Taj must return, but first he needs a plan. With Arzus help, Taj and Aliya make it to the village of her ancestors, home of the tastahlik - sin-eaters with Tajs same ability to both battle and call forth sins. As Taj comes to terms with his new magic, he realizes there are two very different groups of tastahlik - one using their powers for good, the other for more selfish ends. Aliya is struggling with her own unique capabilities. Shes immersed in her work to uncover the secret to Karimas magic, but her health begins to mysteriously deteriorate. With the help of a local western mage, Aliya uncovers her true destiny - a future shes not sure she wants. As Taj and Aliya explore their feelings for each other and Arzu connects with her homeland, the local westerners begin to question Tajs true identity. Karima is on his heels, sending dark warnings to the little village where hes hiding. Taj will have to go back and face her before she sends her mostly deadly weapon - Tajs former best friend, Bo.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Razorbill .

Tochi Onyebuchi is a writer based in Connecticut. He holds a BA from Yale, an MFA in screenwriting from Tisch, and a JD from Columbia Law School. Tochi is the author of Beasts Made of Night and Crown of Thunder .