The fight for Ravka isn't over, but it's never looked grimmer. The capital has fallen, and the formidable Darkling now rules from his shadow throne, plunging the nation into a terrifying darkness. Where can hope be found when everything seems lost? Sun Summoner Alina Starkov finds herself in a desperate situation, hidden away in ancient tunnels and caverns. Though zealots worship her as a saint, Alina's true focus lies elsewhere: on a perilous quest to find the mythical firebird, the last of Morozova's legendary amplifiers. Alongside her trusted ally, Mal, she must forge new alliances and confront old rivalries, racing against time to uncover secrets that could reshape everything she thought she knew about her powers and her deep, complicated connection to the Darkling. The firebird holds the key to Ravka's future, but claiming it might demand a price Alina isn't prepared to pay. Dive into the thrilling first chapter of the epic conclusion to the Grisha Trilogy, where destiny hangs in the balance and the line between light and shadow blurs.