In this gripping fantasy by Sabaa Tahir, the fates of three young outcasts collide in an empire on the brink of collapse. Aiz, an orphan fueled by vengeance and love for her people, finds her fury unleashed from within a brutal prison. Sirsha, a disgraced magical tracker, accepts a dangerous mission to hunt a child killer, only to face an unexpected emotional entanglement that could change everything. Meanwhile, Quil, the reluctant crown prince, must confront the dark legacy of his lineage and decide whether he can lead an empire facing a deadly new threat. Interwoven with themes of power, betrayal, love, and sacrifice, their stories form a sweeping tale of resistance and reckoning in a world ruled by greed.