It's Maija's second month at Applemoor Academy for the Magically Talented. She still doesn't feel like a proper witch, hasn't successfully cast a spell, or figured out who sent her a love note. When her parents visit for Family Day, the festivities go awry with giants turning over cars, a family who disappears, and a little girl trapped atop a pumpkin pyramid. Tension on campus continues with a major confrontation in the dining hall. To make matters worse, Maija has to explain to her roommate why she set her bed on fire. Despite the trouble, Bobby Gold, Maija's crush, transfers into her arithmetic class. He might just be the one to fulfill her birthday wish. However, she has to share another class with JJ Thorne. If Bobby Gold is flirtatious and fun—and nice to look at on the rumpus field without a shirt—, JJ is moody and mean—, and about as warm as a black and white photograph. Dancing with Bobby at the All Hallows Eve party is a blast until the night ends with a ritual ferrying spirits to the beyond. Maija isn't fond of ghosts. In fact, they frighten her more than the big, hairy spiders at the party, courtesy of the beast trainers. Nothing like live party props with sharp pincers. Gathered in the cemetery, chaos erupts, casting Maija into danger. But someone comes to her aid, and it's the last person she expects. Read the second installment of the ten-part series for fans of the magical worlds of Gail Carson Levine & Shannon Hale, and the drama, romance, and secrets of Gossip Girl & Pretty Little Liars. A new book in the series will be published on the 15th of the month.