“Fun and fast-paced read, and is impossible to look away from.”- Tor. Its characters come vividly alive, its prose is precisely observed, and it’s both tense and incredibly compelling.”- Locus Magazine This riveting book is perfect for readers who want to escape.'- San Francisco Book Review The disturbing, thrilling, and lovely moments pulse with striking language, and the fast-paced story is polished with a bit of humor that helps keep the novel light and fun. In New York City, magic controls everything. 'There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the citys magicians power in this fantasy thriller by acclaimed author Kat Howard. “Howard’s magical world is wonderfully vivid the magic itself engages all the senses, making each spell feel tangible. An unkindness of magicians Bookreader Item Preview. “Imagine the dueling club in Harry Potter all grown up and out for blood.”- Shelf Awareness

'Howard’s vengeance-fueled urban fantasy is stylish, macabre, and spellbinding.'- Booklist 'The characters and the Unseen World flourish in her gorgeous prose.'- Publishers Weekly 'Strong characters and a captivating revenge plot make this a fun, absorbing read for those who like their magic, and their magicians, dark and twisty.'- Kirkus

No one knows what is happening, except for Sydneya new, rare magician. This is the story the others forgot to tell.”-Fran Wilde, award-winning author of Updraft and Horizon. There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the city’s magicians’ power in this fantasy thriller by acclaimed author Kat Howard. But Sydney doesnt want to help the system she wants to destroy it. 'This is an amazing book filled with magic, consequences, and what happens when you fight rather than turning away. No one knows what is happening except for Sydney - a new, rare magician with incredible power that has been unmatched in decades, and she may be the only person who is able to stop the darkness that is weakening the magic. “A remarkable writer.”-Neil Gaiman, bestselling author of American Gods