This time, the plot steps a little further away from the politicking of academia and the intrigue of secret societies (though rest assured there was still plenty of both!) to focus more on magical rituals and demonic elements.
Hell Bent manages to capture everything that made Ninth House such a tautly suspenseful and gripping read while simultaneously improving upon some of these aspects. The more she persists in her quest to get to Darlington, the more danger she seems to bring upon herself from all corners. But the secrets to this portal is closely guarded, as Alex soon discovers. Researching together with Pamela Dawes, who as Lethe’s Oculus is the chief archivist, they come across a reference to the Gauntlet which is said to be a pathway to hell. As the story opens, it is made clear that he has been sent to hell, and it is uncertain if anyone would be able to bring him back. For those who are caught up though, you may recall that we left things on a bit of a cliffhanger, with the disappearance of the former Virgil and Alex’s mentor, Darlington. Oh right, and she can see ghosts.Īt this point, if you haven’t read Ninth House yet, be aware this review may reference events and reveal possible from the previous book. Now at Lethe House, the ninth of the university’s secret societies, she has taken on the role of Virgil, whose duties include conducting magical rituals and keeping all that power in control. Hell Bent take us back to the verdant lawns of and ivy trimmed campuses of Yale, where protagonist Galaxy “Alex” Stern had gotten her second chance in life after pulling herself out of a downward spiral of drugs and chaos.
Narrators: Lauren Fortgang, Michael David Axtell Publisher: Macmillan Audio (January 10, 2023) This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I received a review copy from the publisher. Audiobook Review: Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
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