Following "Talon", this is the 2nd novel in a YA fantasy series. Kagawa has sales of more than 140,000 units in the UK, and this series has been optioned by Universal for a film, by the producer of the "The Fast & The Furious" movies.

Born in Sacramento, CA, Julie Kagawa moved to Hawaii at the age of nine. There she learned many things; how to bodyboard, that teachers scream when you put centipedes in their desks, and that writing stories in math class is a great way to kill time. Her teachers were glad to see her graduate. Julie now lives is Louisville, KY with her husband and furkids. She is the international and NYT bestselling author of The Iron Fey series. Visit her at juliekagawa.com.