Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Lorays new Council, Argrid demands brutal justicebut Lu suspects something dangerous is at work.
Devereux is a pirate. As one of the stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he scavenges the islands magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomats abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the missing Argridianbut the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war.
Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Lorays forbidden magic. When Bens father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrids fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout countryor if hes building his own pyre.
As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.
