Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: The fate of the Empire grows dire as enemies gather at its borders, and Laia, Elias, and Helene must each confront their own destinies. Laia seeks to use her strength to fight oppression and rally allies, but dark forces work to undermine her. Elias, bound by new responsibilities that blur the line between life and death, struggles with sacrifices that could cost him dearly. Helene must defend the crumbling Empire from both enemies abroad and corruption within. Marvelously layered with political intrigue, battle, and prophecy, this installment heightens the stakes, exploring betrayal, fate, and the heavy cost of resistance.