The conflict culminates at , where Nick, Allie , and Zinnia attempt to foil Mary's plan to bring millions more children into Everlost. Zinnia uses her "ripping" ability to push Mary into a vortex that sends her back to the living world, but Mary pulls Zinnia in with her. The power of the vortex ultimately causes Nick to succumb fully to his "Chocolate Ogre" identity, leaving him as a chocolate puddle.
: A girl who died in the Civil War who has the ability to "rip" objects and souls between the living world and Everlost. The Climax
: A charismatic but disturbing skinjacker who leads a group that eventually joins forces with Mary. Everwild - Neal Shusterman.epub
The expansion of the world introduces new players with unique abilities:
: Allie travels to Memphis with Mikey McGill to find her parents. During her journey, she explores the "Criminal Art" of skinjacking (possessing living bodies) and discovers a shocking truth: skinjackers are not actually dead, but in comas in the living world. The conflict culminates at , where Nick, Allie
: Formerly a terrifying monster, Mikey struggles to maintain his human form and control his anger to stay worthy of Allie's love. New Allies and Threats
In Neal Shusterman's , the second book in the Skinjacker Trilogy , the world of Everlost—a limbo for the souls of children—is on the brink of war. Core Conflicts and Character Arcs : A girl who died in the Civil
The story follows several key characters as they pursue conflicting missions: