#1 New York Times Best Seller!
On the New York Times Best Sellers List for more than 40 weeks!
"Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end." (STARRED REVIEW)
"Beatty spins an enchanting mystery through lonely Serafina's golden eyes."
"Beatty delivers an action-packed, suspenseful, emotionally resonant sequel." (STARRED REVIEW)
#1 Bestseller in American Historical Fiction (MG)
"Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves."
On the New York Times bestsellers list for 20 weeks!
"Adults & children will eagerly follow Serafina into a world of self-discovery, justice, & new friendships."
Voted #1 Middle Grade Novel of 2015!
"The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat and by the last few chapters I was dissolved in tears."
#1 in Mystery Stories
"I will use it as mentor text in my 5th Grade English class..."
#1 in Action Adventure (MG Hot New Releases)
 "Hauntingly beautiful..."
"Fast-paced, suspenseful, and written with beautiful imagery."
#1 Spine-Tingling Stories (MG Hot New Releases)
"Serafina narrates with an engaging voice that draws the reader into her world."
"A mysterious and captivating read."
"Each new clue adds another brush stroke to this keenly perceptive portrait..."
Winner of the 2016 Southern Book Prize for representing the best in Southern literature
#1 New York Times Bestseller!
