""Hell Bent"" is the thrilling second installment in Leigh Bardugo’s Alex Stern series. Following the explosive events of the first book, Ninth House, the protagonist, Galaxy ""Alex"" Stern, continues to uncover the dark and deadly secrets hidden within Yale University’s secret societies. With the stakes rising and danger lurking, Alex must navigate a world of supernatural forces, grim conspiracies, and moral dilemmas. Bardugo masterfully blends the supernatural with the real, creating a fast-paced and immersive narrative that explores themes of power, trauma, and redemption. This leather-bound edition provides an elegant touch to a gripping fantasy series that delves into the underworld of academia and mysticism.