The second book in the middle-grade dystopian fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews calls The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter, by New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann.Following the life-altering events at the conclusion of The Unwanteds, the stark world of Quill and the magical haven of Artim are now home to whoever wants to live there, whether they are Wanteds, Unwanteds, or Necessaries. In Artim, Alex Stowe and his friends continue to hone their artistic magical spells while welcoming newcomers, wondering how long this peace between Quill and Artim will last. Alex is stunned when Mr. Today comes to him with a very special requestone Alex questions his readiness for, until circumstances offer a dramatic answer. And back in Quill, Aaron Stowe, Alexs twin, faces a very different path. Devastated by his loss of status after Justines defeat and seething with rage toward Alex, Aaron is stealthily planning his revenge and return to power. Alex and Aarons separate stories proceed with suspenseful pacing, colliding in a stunning climax that elevates sibling rivalry to epic proportions and leaves the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance.
