Natalie C. Parker is the author of The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting, the Seafire trilogy, and the Beware the Wild and Devouring Wolf duologies. She is also the coeditor of the indie best-selling anthology Vampires Never Get Old and two follow-ups. Natalie C. Parker lives in Kansas with her wife.

Parker's satisfying sequel is a delight, with strong worldbuilding (that's accessible for newcomers), pulse-pounding cat-and-mouse action, and swoony will-they, won't-they tension that will keep the pages flying and anticipation high for the next adventure. Tackling issues like economic disadvantage, found family, and the realization of one's authentic self, this fast-paced romp offers a refreshing amount of depth. . . . Offering something for everyone, these assassins slay!
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Fans of the first book will enjoy this worthy sequel, as will fans of the X-Men and super-powered coming-of-age stories.
--School Library Journal

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Pub date: 2026-07-14

Length: 256 pages