<b><i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is sassier than ever in this page-turning follow up to<i>R<i>ebel </i>Belle, </i>perfect for fans of<i> Buffy </i>and <i>Veronica Mars.</i></b><br><br>Life is <i>almost </i>back to normal for Harper Price. The Ephors have been silent after their deadly attack at Cotillion months ago, and best friend Bee has returned after a mysterious disappearance. Now Harper can return her focus to the important things in life: school, canoodling with David, her nemesis-turned-ward-slash-boyfie, and even competing in the Miss Pine Grove pageant.<br><br>Unfortunately, supernatural chores are never done. The Ephors have decided they’d rather train David than kill him. The catch: Harper has to come along for the ride, but she can’t stay David’s Paladin unless she undergoes an an ancient trial that will either kill her . . . or make her more powerful than ever.<br><br>