Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge... 14+ First book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Timesbestselling author Holly Black.