The kingdom of Kandala is tearing itself apart from the inside. Prince Corrick is entirely out of options. Held captive by the ruthless Oren Crane and desperate to reunite with the woman he loves, Corrick is forced into a deadly alliance with the rebel leader Lochlan, a man who has spent years plotting the prince's execution. Together, this unlikely pair must carefully navigate a landscape of treachery if they hope to survive. An island away, Tessa Cade is navigating her own waking nightmare. Grieving for Corrick and trapped far from home, she is surrounded by enemies. When Rian, the man she trusts least in the world, offers a dangerous plot to overthrow Oren Crane, Tessa must decide how much of her soul she is willing to risk for revenge. Meanwhile, Harristan has been violently dethroned and is currently on the run. Struggling to unite the fractured rebellion, he discovers loyalty and unexpected affection in the most surprising places. As the fires of revolution burn brighter and outside threats close in, you will be kept on the edge of your seat. Time is rapidly running out to save Kandala before it turns to ash.