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Shadowshaper Cypher series.
Sierra fears for her loved ones' safety when the Deck of Worlds comes back into play. Older intricately ties upheaval in the spirit world to the all-too-familiar day-to-day dangers for black and brown teens. Moving past origin story, this sequel to Shadowshaper has a more focused and emotionally developed plot, as Sierra pursues a new love interest and explores the many meanings and consequences of family.