A Whisper in the Walls

Gr 9 Up–In this sequel to A Door in the Dark, Ren’s careful plan for vengeance is already derailed by the opening sentence. Despite her bond with the son of her most-hated enemy, the powerful Landwin Brood, her lack of allies and Theo getting exiled by his vindictive father renders her hard-won scheme nearly impossible. Then there’s the supposedly dead heirs of the fallen House Tin’Vori. The remaining siblings have been plotting their revenge for years and quickly become Ren’s wary allies, albeit with their own agendas. Working together, they carefully navigate the downfall of Landwin Brood and his heirs. There are pit fights to be won, magical protections to unravel, opponents to conquer, new loves to choose, surprising missteps to make, and last-minute obstacles that must be handled carefully. It all culminates in a colossal battle with a delicious outcome. In this series, Reintgen has given readers not one but two unique new magical systems: the waxways and image-bearing. This sequel not only continues the engaging main plot but reaches new heights, both with new characters and interesting twists and turns that will keep readers hooked until the breathtaking end.