In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the blood of endangered magical creatures.  Emil and Brighton defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives—or so they thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper's Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him. In Emil's race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers, he will have to dig deep into the very past lives he's trying to outrun. Though he needs the help of the Spell Walkers now more than ever, their ranks are fracturing, with Maribelle's thirst for revenge sending her down a dangerous path. Meanwhile, Ness is being abused by Senator Iron for political gain, his rare shifting ability making him a dangerous weapon. As much as Ness longs to send Emil a signal, he knows the best way to keep Emil safe from his corrupt father is to keep him at a distance. The battle for peace is playing out like an intricate game of chess, and as the pieces on the board move into place, Emil starts to realize that he may have been competing against the wrong enemy all along. Brothers at Odds: One brother is dying from a magical potion meant to make him a hero. The other must embrace his own unwanted phoenix powers and forgotten past lives to find a cure. Fractured Found Family: Emil’s alliance with the Spell Walkers is breaking apart just when he needs them most, as Maribelle’s quest for revenge sends her down a dangerous path alone. High-Stakes Political Fantasy: Meanwhile, the shifter Ness is forced to be a weapon for his corrupt politician father, creating a gripping subplot of power, abuse, and impossible choices. A Bestselling YA Urban Fantasy Series: From Adam Silvera, the beloved author of They Both Die at the End, comes the sequel to Infinity Son, set in an alternate New York where magic is stolen from the blood of magical creatures.