The second book in the dazzling Spellcaster series from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray is perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures and Hex Hall series. Nadia, Mateo, and Verlaine saved Captive's Sound from the dark Sorceress Elizabeth…or so they thought. Despite their best efforts, a greater evil has arisen, and its dark magic has begun to call Nadia. With her Steadfast, Mateo, and her best friend, Verlaine, Nadia must fight the black magic that tempts her, and stop the One Beneath before He comes to claim her power as His own. She isn’t just fighting for her town—she’s fighting for her soul. What will it take to resist the darkness? Teen Witches & Magic: Nadia Caldani is a witch of immense power, but she’s only half-trained and tempted by a magic she can’t control. Found Family: With her loyal Steadfast, Mateo, and her cursed best friend, Verlaine, Nadia must form an alliance to face an ancient evil. Dark Magic Curse: The Sorceress Elizabeth is back from the dead, and her master—the One Beneath—is coming to claim Nadia as his own. High Stakes Fantasy: Perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures and Hex Hall series, this gripping sequel raises the stakes for the fate of Captive’s Sound... and the world.