Nightborn

In the second installment of the Thrones and Bones trilogy by Lou Anders, young gamer Karn Korlundsson embarks on an adventurous quest to rescue his best friend, Thianna Frostborn. His journey takes him to the distant city of Castlebriar, where he faces challenges such as mastering a new board game, deciphering the enigmatic Riddle of the Horn, and encountering elusive elves. Meanwhile, Desstra, a trainee in the dark elves' elite Underhand, has her own hidden agenda that complicates their paths. As both characters seek the ancient artifact capable of transforming the world, their friendship—and the quest itself—faces daunting trials.