Second novel in the brilliant new series through the bestselling author of PRINCE OF THORNS.

In Mystic Course Nona Gray begins to learn the secrets from the universe. But so often, knowing the truth simply makes our choices harder. Before she leaves the Convent of Lovely Mercy, Nona must choose her route and consider the red of a Martial Sister, the gray of a Sister of Discretion, the blue of a Mystic Sister or the easy black of a Bride of the Ancestor, entailing a life of prayer and provider.

Standing between her and these choices will be the pride of the thwarted assassin, the ambition of the would-be empress wielding the Inquisition such as a blade, as well as the vengeance of the empire’s richest lord.

As the world narrows around her, and her opponents attack her using the system she’s sworn to, Nona must forge her own route regardless of the pulls of friendship, revenge, ambition, and loyalty.

In all this only 1 thing is certain. You will see blood.