Hell Bent By Leigh Bardugo [2025]

Alex learns the true, dark purpose of Lethe and the "Eighth House," revealing that the prestigious institutions she’s fighting for are built on a foundation of ritual sacrifice [1]. The Aftermath

To open a gateway to the underworld, the group must navigate a series of grisly, ritualistic murders on campus [1]. They discover that "Hell" isn't just a location but a predatory force connected to New Haven’s history. Alex must retrieve several occult artifacts, leading to a high-stakes confrontation with the and the Gauntlet , a lethal trial designed to keep demons out—and souls in [1, 4]. The Cost of Magic Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

Alex’s roommate, who is dragged into the secret world of Yale’s societies [4]. The Gauntlet of Trials Alex learns the true, dark purpose of Lethe

In Leigh Bardugo’s , the sequel to Ninth House , Alex Stern faces the ultimate occult heist: breaking into hell to rescue Darlington [1, 2]. The story follows these major narrative arcs: The Impossible Rescue Alex must retrieve several occult artifacts, leading to