The second volume covers Aster’s training as he tries to catch up with the women in his family and their level of witchery. He takes private lessons with his grandmother when some members of his family are still upset by the decision to allow Aster to study witchery. He and his magic-less friend, Charlie, however, are in for a surprise when another magic-caster arrives in town and causing chaos at Charlie’s school. They must work together to uncover this witch’s secrets and hopefully help them before anyone gets hurt.