The exciting prequel to the bestselling novel The Rose in the Shadows.
Before the last Descendant of Hyrax arrived, they had their own battles to face.
Five friends have found their family amongst each other, but each has now been drawn to the edge of their kingdom.
A Brawn is tasked with escorting his brother to a new home.
A Faerie must parade as the leader of a gang.
A Siren seeks to save his first love from an unwanted marriage.
A Truthseeker is lost on her way home.
A Witch comes face to face with destiny.
With a new power rising in Athenia, they'll need to find their way back to each other sooner rather than later.