Three months after Aderyn's coronation, her country is once again in danger. The solstice celebration is interrupted by a visit from flyers from neighboring Selonia: the wingless have risen and overthrown their rulers. The world will no longer be the same as before. The girl is stubborn and determined. Her weapons are a sharp mind, newfound strength and talent with a sword. You can’t relax: Aderyn’s enemies are preparing for an assassination attempt and are trying to seize the throne. Lucien now seems cold and distant. They say that at the end of the world there live those who cannot be burned by the touch of the higher ones. Will they become allies? Aderyn must travel into unknown distances, risking the lives of those dear to her, in order to win, retain the throne and unite her people.