Hell Bent: A Novel (Ninth House Series, 2) by Leigh Bardugo

“Hell Bent” is the second book in Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House series. The novel continues the story of Alex Stern as she delves deeper into the occult and the secret societies of Yale University. The plot picks up from the cliffhanger of the first book, with Alex navigating a web of treachery and dark magic while grappling with personal demons. As she seeks to uncover hidden truths and face formidable adversaries, Alex’s quest becomes increasingly perilous, revealing deeper layers of the supernatural world.