All the Wandering Light

The second in a sweeping and action-packed fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mount Everest-perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore. After the terrifying events on Mount Raksha, the witches have returned, and River has betrayed Kamzin to regain his dark powers. The witches' next step: march on the Three Cities and take over the Empire-led by River's brother, Esha.
If Kamzin is to save Azmiri and prevent the destruction of the Empire, she must find a star that fell in the Ash Mountains to the north. Fallen stars have immense power, and if Kamzin and Lusha can find the star, they can use its magic to protect their homeland. To get there, Kamzin has allied with Azar-at, the dangerous and deceptive fire demon, who can grant her great power-in exchange for pieces of her soul.
But River wants the star too, and as their paths collide in dangerous and unexpected ways, Kamzin must wrestle with both her guilt and her conflicted feelings for the person who betrayed her. Facing dark magic, a perilous journey, and a standoff against the witches, can Kamzin, Lusha, and Tem find the star and save their Empire? A World of Witches and Shifters: With their dark magic restored, the witches-led by the shapeshifting River-march upon the Empire.
Kamzin is the only one who can stop them. High-Stakes Mountain Adventure: Inspired by the treacherous climbs of Mount Everest, Kamzin must journey into the forbidding Ash Mountains to find a fallen star with world-saving power. Forbidden Magic: To gain the power she needs, Kamzin allies with Azar-at, a dangerous fire demon who demands pieces of her soul as payment for his aid. Forbidden Love and Betrayal: The man leading the witches is the same one who stole Kamzin's heart-and then betrayed her.
Now, their paths collide as she wrestles with her feelings for the enemy.