A prince repelled by magic. A king bent on revenge. A witchdoctor who does not walk alone.
Brimming with dark magic, high stakes, and serpentine twists, the second book in Rena Barron’s thrilling YA fantasy saga is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.
After so many years yearning for the gift of magic, Arrah has the one thing she’s always wanted―but it came at too steep a price. Now the last surviving witchdoctor, she’s been left to pick up the shattered pieces of a family that betrayed her, a kingdom plunged into chaos, and a love that can never be.
While Arrah returns to the tribal lands to search for survivors of the demons’ attack, her beloved Rudjek hunts down the remnants of the demon army―and uncovers a plot that would destroy what’s left of their world.
The Demon King wants Arrah, and if she and Rudjek can’t unravel his schemes, he will destroy everything, and everyone, standing in his way.
Set in a richly imagined world inspired by whispered tales of voodoo and folk magic, the Kingdom of Souls trilogy has been optioned for film by Michael B. Jordan and his Warner Bros. production company, Outlier Society.
“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
- High Stakes YA Fantasy: With the Demon King hunting Arrah and a kingdom in chaos, the fate of their world hangs in the balance.
- Gods and Demons: Arrah, the last witchdoctor, must navigate a world of meddling gods, a vengeful demon army, and her own devastating new powers.
- African Inspired World-Building: Immerse yourself in a richly imagined saga inspired by tales of voodoo and folk magic, optioned for film by Michael B. Jordan.
- Star-Crossed Romance: Her magic is her new identity. His anti-magic makes him immune. For Arrah and Rudjek, every touch is a risk that could destroy them both.
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.
