First published 1992
Cassie has finally joined forces with Diana, the powerful leader of her magical coven. The Secret Circle faces its greatest threat yet, and the survival of both the coven and New Salem hangs in the balance. Cassie discovers that saving everything she cares about requires an impossible choice. She must give up Adam, the boy she loves, to preserve the magical bond that keeps the Secret Circle together. The weight of this decision tears at her heart as she realizes that personal happiness and collective survival cannot coexist. Diana guides her through this painful realization, but ultimately Cassie must make the sacrifice alone. The fate of New Salem depends on her willingness to put the greater good above her own desires. As dark forces threaten to destroy everything, Cassie learns that true power sometimes means letting go of what you want most.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: New Salem
320 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins