First published 2012
Reluctant hero Gregor heads back underground, where a truce teeters on collapse. The Bane, a ruthless young rat king, seeks absolute power, and only Gregor can stop him. Forced to confront his deepest fears, Gregor must forge new alliances and make impossible choices to protect his loved ones and the fragile peace of the Underland.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State)
343 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks