by Kami Garcia
First published 2013
Ridley storms out of Gatlin after another explosive fight with Link. The Dark Caster heads straight for New York City, determined to prove she doesn't need anyone. But the city's underground Caster scene pulls her into a world where magical duels aren't just entertainment. Players risk everything in these contests, and those who lose face consequences far worse than embarrassment. Ridley discovers that her rebellious nature, which always got her into trouble back home, might be the only thing keeping her alive in this brutal new environment. As the stakes climb higher, she realizes that sometimes the person you're running from is exactly who you need most. This digital story bridges the gap between the main Beautiful Creatures novels, catching up with Ethan, Lena, and Link as they prepare to graduate and leave their small Southern town behind.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Gatlin, New York City
Period: Contemporary
54 pages · Kindle Edition · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: violence