A summer abroad has Archie and friends trekking through a land of ancient magic, rising danger, and crushing hunger in the second book of this epic series.

It’s summer break for the Academy of Ambrosia, and Archie and the gang have traveled to Khala, a starved realm in a world where food is everything. They’ve come to research the origin of Gluttony, but their studies unearth something far darker than they expected. It seems a legendary wendigo stalks these lands, rounding up the desperate in its ravenous clutches. Archie’s heard its luring voice before, but in Khala, he’ll see what it’s truly capable of.

To face off against this ancient enemy, the group will need to be trained in a new set of culinary combat skills. Firing blueberry slingshots is a challenge of its own, but Nori’s further plagued by her family’s legacy. When she’s assigned to work on the docks, she’s forced to recognize that the Harpers have been taking food out of the mouths of Khala’s poor for centuries. Meanwhile, Julienne heads to Labrusca to track down a truffle worth more than gold. Obtaining it would solidify his position at his family’s restaurant, but he soon finds that, while his name earns him respect, it also makes him a target.

They survived their first year at the Academy, but in this wild place, Archie and his friends are quickly realizing the world’s far larger—and more dangerous—than they ever imagined. As myths awaken and loyalties strain, the students will have to confront a truth that throws into question everything they know: Some hungers can be fed, but others must be fought.

The second volume of the hit fantasy adventure series—with almost 450,000 views on Royal Road—now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!