After the events of The Warrior Heir, the magical society of the Weir – the warring wizard Houses and the lesser guilds – is in a state of flux, their traditional status quo completely upset. Thrown into the midst of chaos is Seph McCauley, whose untrained wizard powers make him an ideal pawn for a ruthless cabal bent on regaining their dominance over the lesser guilds. When Seph finally breaks free of that control, he finds surprising new allies, family he never knew existed, and a destiny that he may not live to fulfill. Cinda Williams Chima raises the stakes in this urban fantasy, offering a story full of twists and turns and plenty of action. Of special note are her richly-developed characters, and the intriguing society which fuels so much of the plot. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.