The Gate that hides Cate Corey’s magical hometown from the rest of the world is about to close. Permanently. Descended from gifted witches with no power of her own, Cate thought she’d left home and magic behind. These days, she’s a stressed college student and an underpaid barista. It’s a blessedly normal life. But when her father goes missing, she realizes his disappearance is linked to a crisis that threatens to destroy the community and reveal their magic to the world. And her missing Gift might be the only clue. Now she must choose between family and freedom. Because she has to go home if she wants answers, but going back now might mean giving up the unmagical life she loves... For good.

How do you protect yourself from someone else's fear? MAGIC IS GOING MAINSTREAM. BUT NOT TODAY. When Cate Corey returns to college after spending Spring Break in her enchanted hometown, she's tasked with tracking down a wayward witch. Finding the girl is easy. The real trick will be stopping her from revealing their secrets to the world. With the safety of everyone at home on the line, and witch hunters on her trail, Cate must choose between endangering her community and betraying a friend. This urban\-cozy sequel to a witchy mystery will appeal to fans of The Craft and Freaks and Geeks who wished for college seasons.