In 'For the Throne', the sequel to 'For the Wolf', Neve, the First Daughter, finds herself trapped in the Shadowlands. This sinister realm is filled with lost gods, twisted roots, and mountains shaped like bones. The Old Kings, legendary vicious gods, have been gaining power in this inverted kingdom. Neve's only ally in this dangerous place is Solmir, a rogue king who seeks to end the Shadowlands, believing that aiding Neve will help achieve this. Their journey to find a mysterious Heart Tree is fraught with peril, aiming to harness the gods' dark powers for themselves.