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Hell Bent

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang, Michael David Axtell
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Publisher's summary

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2023

"The magic and violence of 'Hell Bent' comes to life in audiobook form."–USA Today

"This fervently delivered audiobook engrosses the listener through every twist and turn, making this sequel nearly impossible to pause."–AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award)

Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. The Ivy League is going straight to hell in the sequel to the smash New York Times bestseller Ninth House from #1 bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.

"Bardugo’s imaginative reach is brilliant."–Stephen King

Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy “Alex” Stern is determined to break Darlington out of purgatory—even if it costs her a future at Lethe and at Yale.

Forbidden from attempting a rescue, Alex and Dawes can’t call on the Ninth House for help, so they assemble a team of dubious allies to save the gentleman of Lethe. Together, they will have to navigate a maze of arcane texts and bizarre artifacts to uncover the societies’ most closely guarded secrets, and break every rule doing it. But when faculty members begin to die off, Alex knows these aren’t just accidents. Something deadly is at work in New Haven, and if she is going to survive, she’ll have to reckon with the monsters of her past and a darkness built into the university’s very walls.

Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

©2023 Leigh Bardugo (P)2023 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

"Thrilling ... fascinating supporting players ... The taut plot, often grisly magic, lavish scene-setting, and wry humor combine to make this just as un-put-downable as the first installment. Readers will be wowed."Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Bardugo doesn’t flinch from the dark sides of magic and human nature….This portrait of a survivor’s dogged determination to accomplish her goal will appeal to readers of dark academia, urban fantasy, and horror.”Booklist (starred review)

Vivid, intelligent, and funny at just the right moments, but best of all are the complex characters.”Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Amazing book 2!

Amazing sequel! Action packed right from the very beginning! A lot less back story and build up needed this time. I can’t get enough of this series and the narrators do an excellent job. I highly recommend although I wouldn’t suggest starting with the second book here of course. Start with the first one and you will love this. I can’t wait for book 3!

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Absolutely loved it

This series is as amazing as I had hoped for. It captured everything I love. Supernatural, magic, suspense and mystery. What a talented storyteller.

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Fave Author

The first book was ok but this one was exceptional.
Also, Bardugo can write a romance that makes me want more.

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Gets better and better

This story is so interesting and even better than the first book. Can’t wait for the third.

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Love!

Honestly I love every book by Leigh Bardugo! They are always engaging and keeping me wanting more! Highly recommend ALL books or audiobooks by this author!

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Best book in a while

Leigh Bardugo is so good with words, her books are a pleasure to read. She does not write lovely passages just because they’re lovely, they always contribute to the story. I enjoyed Hell Bent even more than Ninth House, which I also enjoyed. She doesn’t skip over things that are difficult, her books make sense. I found the narration ok. It didn’t add to the book but it didn’t detract. I enjoyed Hell Bent more than any other book I’ve read in the past year.

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Well done!

If you liked the first book of this series you will probably love the second.
Characters continue to develop, the story continues to develop, the world building continues to grow. There is another murder mystery to solve, the advancement of camaraderie and team-building, and considerably more magical action. All of this within and around the central theme of SAVE DARLINGTON!
Without spoilers it is safe to say that the story arcs wrap up nicely (no crazy cliffhangers) but it’s clearly moving forward as a longer series.
The narrators do a fabulous job bringing all these characters to life and infusing the voices with enough individuality that you always know whom you are listening to.
A very well done (but not overcooked) second book in this growing series.

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Spellbinding Seque

This was even better than the first. I loved learning more about all the characters and seeing them grow. Lots of twists and turns. I need more!

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A Fantastic Sequel

A fantastic follow up to continue on Stern's Yale adventures. Bardugo weaves yet another fascinating tale on the secret societies and the tenuous barrier between realms. Highly recommend!

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What a sequel!

Great book and a rollercoaster from start to finish. I hope there is a third book!

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