**Nix Monroe has had it with playing things safe.** Where exactly has that gotten him anyway? In the bed of three of the Demons of Foxglove Grove, in over his head. Since he arrived at the prestigious university, nothing has gone his way, and nothing has been what it seemed. Now that he's finally discovered the truth behind what his cousin was up to, he's reevaluating his next moves. Starting with what to do with the Demons and all of the lies and secrecy between them. **Lake** is still as desperate as ever for the crown, but does that desperation now rival the one he feels toward Nix? **West** has positioned himself as a friend and confidant, but can Nix really allow himself to trust in that, or is this another carefully constructed ruse put on by the Demon to keep him in line? **Yejun** is supposedly remorseful, but Nix isn't sure he can forgive, especially when a part of him still seeks vengeance for his cousin and the part the Demon played in her demise. One thing is clear: Night of the Nightshade heralds the start of either the end or beginning for all of them. After giving the Order what they want isn't enough to stop the threats, will Nix band with the Demons and wrestle for control over Club Essential, or will he seize the first real chance he gets at escape with both hands and flee? Does he really have a choice? Did he ever?