Kiva Meridan is no stranger to survival.

Escaping the brutal Zalindov prison and conquering the deadly Trial by Ordeal was just the beginning. Now free in the capital, her quest for vengeance drives her—but her mission is more complicated than ever. Reuniting with her family, she discovers they've changed in unexpected ways, and secrets begin to weave a web of deceit around her.

Torn between her desire for revenge and the shifting loyalties of her siblings, Kiva must navigate a perilous path. Outside the city, rebels stir unrest, and whispers of a looming threat from the northern kingdoms grow louder. With tensions escalating, every choice could mean the difference between survival and ruin.

As both enemies and family turn against her, Kiva faces a harrowing question: Where do her true allegiances lie? In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, she must decide before she loses everything.