All Gandrett ever wanted was to go home. Now, that there is no home for her to return to, Gandrett must decide whether she still wants to be a Child of Vala-if the goddess has forsaken her.

While Gandrett is still learning to control her magic, an old cult rises in Sives, estranging Gandrett further from her goddess and threatening the future of the kingdom.

As if this isn't enough, temptation is not just in the thought of vengeance. It is also in the diamond-blue eyes of Nehelon Sterngrove.

In this sequel to Shattered Kingdom, Gandrett steps back into the service of House Brenheran to protect the future of Sives.