Soot & Sacrifice
“We both know how this ends.” “One of use dies, the hunter becomes the game.”
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Pub Date Oct 20 2026 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
“We both know how this ends.”
“One of use dies, the hunter becomes the game.”
Evan Wilde has her revenge. Born into the persecuted Magi class and made the victim of a botched ritual sacrifice, Evan used the last of her blood and breath to call down the devil Jack to kill as many of the Necro ruling class as she can before Jack claims her life once he’s fulfilled her deal. Yet unbeknownst to her, these killings have freed many devils from their Necro masters and weakened the veil separating the devils’ world from humanity.
Now Evan must figure out how to save what she’s nearly destroyed. But she’s not the only one trying to keep the devils at bay. Rhys has spent the last three centuries preserving the veil to keep humanity safe. Knowing his old flame, Jack, is trying to break the veil so devils can rule over humanity once more, he betrays his love to help Evan.
With the help of their allies, Evan and Rhys must find a way to restore the veil between their worlds, end the system of sacrifices forever, and stop before he Jack before he can destroy them all.
Book 2 of the Blood & Breath Duology
Advance Praise
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2025: Teen Fiction
"[I]n this mesmerizing historical fantasy novel[,] [...] Muhammad leverages the protagonists’ parallel experiences with paranormal persecution to deliver a tense, high-stakes-conflict-driven narrative that explores themes of love, betrayal, and fate."
―Publishers Weekly
"[In this] beguiling paranormal revenge thriller[,] [...] Qurratulayn effortlessly draws real-world parallels by threading in themes of oppression, class struggle, and prejudice."
―Shelf Awareness
"The ethical toll of vengeance is explored [...] and Jack will delight true fans of horror with vividly described bloody, gore-filled scenes [...]. [An] excellent take on Black girl horror."
―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This immersive, plot-driven story takes place in a racially diverse world with queer representation that evokes 1920s New Orleans with a creative magic system and some well-executed twists."
―Kirkus Reviews
"A teen makes a deal with the devil to get revenge after being left for dead as part of a sacrificial ritual in this dark but extremely unique historical fantasy."
―Paste Magazine
"Charismatic yet terrifying devils, unexpected romances, and simmering class tensions made it impossible to put this book down. A sparkling debut that will appeal to both horror and fantasy readers. Qurratulayn’s words are magic!"
―Catherine Yu, author of The Devil's in the Dancers
“Qurratulayn’s debut positively sparkles with magic and fierce characters. Expect first-rate world-building in this tense tale of revenge and devils.”
―David Ferraro, author of Soul of a Gentleman Witch
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798890035028 |
| PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |