The Songs of the Drowned (2) — THE JAGUAR PATH Paperback

Anna Stephens's The Jaguar Path, the second book in "The Songs of the Drowned" trilogy, continues the epic fantasy saga where the Empire of Songs reigns supreme, its hypnotic, magical music echoing across the lands of Ixachipan. Two years after the events of The Stone Knife, those who fought against the Empire are enslaved and dispersed, with Xessa forced to fight for entertainment, Lilla trained as a weapon for her enemies, and Tayan trapped at the heart of the Empire's power. Each harbors a secret hope to strike back, but they must first contend with their own desires and the seductive promises of power offered by the dominant Empire in this thrilling, brutal, and emotionally charged continuation of the tale of freedom, empire, gods, and monsters.