In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son Adam Silvera brings a
diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born
with powers while others steal them from the blood of endangered magical creatures. Emil and
Brighton defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives?or so they
thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper's Blood he believed it would make him invincible but
instead the potion is killing him. In Emil's race to find an antidote that will not only save
his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers he will have to dig deep into
the very past lives he's trying to outrun. Though he needs the help of the Spell Walkers now
more than ever their ranks are fracturing with Maribelle's thirst for revenge sending her
down a dangerous path. Meanwhile Ness is being abused by Senator Iron for political gain his
rare shifting ability making him a dangerous weapon. As much as Ness longs to send Emil a
signal he knows the best way to keep Emil safe from his corrupt father is to keep him at a
distance. The battle for peace is playing out like an intricate game of chess and as the
pieces on the board move into place Emil starts to realize that he may have been competing
against the wrong enemy all along.