Master of Souls

Immortal magic, shocking twists, and star-crossed romance collide in the electrifying conclusion to Rena Barron’s epic YA fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Raybearer, and Strange the Dreamer. 

A king with a score to settle. 

A demon sowing rebellion. 

A girl who holds the power of the gods. 

Arrah has sacrificed almost everything in her battle against the Demon King. Now, forced to give up the gift of magic she’d sought for so long, she must decipher the legacy of her past life as the orisha Dimma―and weave an uneasy alliance between her beloved Rudjek, the Demon King, and the remaining orishas, hoping to restore peace to all of their worlds. But as Arrah’s half-demon sister resumes her quest for destruction, peace may require the ultimate sacrifice.… 

Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, this thrilling, high-stakes finale to the Kingdom of Souls trilogy will captivate readers who love Namina Forna and Sabaa Tahir. 

“I couldn’t get enough of Kingdom of Souls. Wonderfully written, and full of dark magic and danger, it was a story I couldn’t wait to escape into. Highly recommended!”―Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series

• A Bitter Sister Rivalry: As Arrah fights for peace, her half-demon sister Efiya is determined to burn all the worlds to the ground, forcing a final, heartbreaking confrontation.
• A Star-Crossed Romance: Amidst the chaos of warring gods, Arrah clings to her love for Rudjek, but their alliance with the Demon King threatens to tear them apart forever.
• A Past Life's Legacy: With her own magic gone, Arrah must unlock the memories and power of her past life as the orisha Dimma, who shares a complicated history with the Demon King himself.
• Epic Multiple POVs: Experience the thrilling conclusion from every angle, with perspectives from Arrah, the Demon King Daho, and the villainous sister Efiya, each with their own agenda.

Rena Barron grew up in small-town Alabama, where stories of magic and adventure sparked her imagination. After penning her first awful poem in middle school, she graduated to writing short stories and novels by high school. Rena has an affinity for good cheese, wine, and nature. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading or brushing up on her French. Find her online at www.renabarron.com.