In the realm of Xanthes, rules a ruthless and rumored immortal King. After the Gods withdrew their magic a century ago, King Aurealis has grown his vicious army in recent years by abducting the Magic Touched—those who performed the lethal rite to the Gods in order to reclaim a kernel of the power that was stolen.

Maeve’s existence revolves around her chosen family – a group of kids victimized by the King’s insatiable greed. A dire need forces Maeve out of safety and into the city, Ilya , where she unwittingly exposes herself as a powerful Magic Touched. One the King would most certainly want. 

When a cryptic mentor pledges to help her control her lethal abilities for her safety and those around her, she must decide to leave the comfort of her home.

Tragedy strikes when a fire, orchestrated by the King, thrusts Maeve into a harsh reality. Ridden with guilt and fueled by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, she embarks on a journey with a singular purpose: to kill the King of Xanthes, no matter the cost.