Book Synopsis In the sequel to the acclaimed Beasts Made of Night , Taj has escaped Kos, but Queen Karima will go to any means necessary--including using the most deadly magic--to track him down. 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 most deadly weapon--Tajs former best friend, Bo. Review Quotes [A] rich stew of street smarts, myth, and almost nonstop action.-- Booklist ...Strong themes, including guilt, refugees, and the search for a home, make this series stand out.-- SLJ About the Author Tochi Onyebuchi holds a BA from Yale, an MFA in screenwriting from Tisch, a masters degree in global economic law from Linstitut dtudes politiques, and a JD from Columbia Law School. His writing has appeared in Asimovs Science Fiction and Ideomancer, among other places. Tochi resides in Connecticut, where he works in the tech industry.