"Hell Bent" is the action-packed sequel to "Ninth House," continuing the story of Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a Yale freshman with the unique ability to see ghosts. This book plunges Alex into a dangerous quest to retrieve her mentor, Darlington, from hell, forcing her to confront powerful magical forces and a string of mysterious deaths on campus. Parents should be aware that this is a dark urban fantasy with mature themes, including violence, death, and supernatural horror, suitable for mature young adults (ages 14+). It explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and grappling with one's past in a richly imagined, intricate world.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SEQUEL TO NINTH HOUSE THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST FANTASY OF 2023 __________________ Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell. Galaxy 'Alex' Stern is determined to break Darlington out of hell - even if it endangers her future at Lethe and at Yale. But Alex is playing with forces far beyond her control, and when faculty members begin to die off, she knows these aren't just accidents. Something deadly is at work in New Haven, and if Alex is going to survive, she'll have to reckon with the monsters of her past and a darkness built into the university's very walls. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo's signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters. PRAISE FOR NINTH HOUSE: 'Impossible to put down' STEPHEN KING 'One of the best fantasy novels I've read in years' LEV GROSSMAN 'Ninth House rocked my world' JOE HILL 'I wouldn't blame you for taking the day off to finish it' KELLY LINK 'Mesmerising' CHARLAINE HARRIS 'Compulsively readable' KIRKUS 'Atmospheric' BOOKLIST 'The fantasy novel of the year' THE I __________________ Leigh Bardugo's book 'Ninth House' was a No. 7 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 14-10-2019. Leigh Bardugo's book 'Hell Bent' was a No. 2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 09-01-2023.