Maxine Everett's fight is far from over.Haunted by her parents' imprisonment and the growing instability of the world around her, Maxine is determined to act. With the help of the enigmatic sorceress Ceridwen and the brilliant but secretive Reid, she seeks a way to seal the Holes of Nothing-mysterious rifts that threaten to consume all life.But even as Maxine's powers expand and her bond with Reid grows, the forces of Terrenia tighten their grip. The regime's arrogance blinds its rulers to the catastrophe ahead, and enemies both human and elemental are ready to strike.As the balance of the Elements teeters on the brink, Maxine must decide how far she's willing to go-and what she's willing to sacrifice-to save the world that condemned her.Lethal Water continues the sweeping saga begun in Cursed Earth, weaving magic, romance, and danger in a richly imagined world of intrigue and rebellion.