SUMMARY
HELL BENT
BASED ON THE BOOK BY LEIGH BARDUGO
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES
CONTENT
Black Elm and the Shadows of the Past
New Beginnings and Old Secrets
Rituals and Responsibilities
The Hunt for the Gauntlet
Ghosts of the Past
Lethe’s New Order
Doors to Hell
Into the Abyss
The Price of Redemption
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“Hell Bent” by Leigh Bardugo is a dark fantasy novel set at Yale University, following Alex Stern, a student with a troubled past and a unique ability to see ghosts. After the mysterious disappearance of her mentor, Darlington, Alex is thrust into the dangerous world of Lethe, a secret society that deals with the supernatural. As Alex searches for Darlington, she uncovers dark rituals, powerful magic, and ethical dilemmas. The novel explores themes of power, sacrifice, and redemption, blending elements of dark academia with supernatural forces, while Alex grapples with her role in a world filled with secrets and dangers.
