Because Tory doesn't take flak off of customers and has a little temper, she keeps losing jobs as a waitress. She goes to apply in a sketchy neighborhood, and is asked to take the evening shift as a tryout. During this shift she throws a drink at one of the customers who was hassling her, saying "after all this trouble, if you're not going to drink it, you'll wear it". The next day she finds out, she's been serving magicians, who could really make her life miserable.

Now all of a sudden she's all concerned about fitting in, and pleasing customers. She has some bad-ass moments, but also some moments when she walks on eggshells. Worth finishing, but I doubt I'll read the next in the series.