As her magic powers grow, Kila draws the attention of powerful allies and even more powerful enemies. In the ancient city of Starside, the mysterious seer known as The Hargothe has felt Kila Sigh awaken to her magical powers. He desires nothing more than to possess both her and her bonded telepathic cat Nax. But other forces have felt her, too. Some hoping to protect her, some wanting to kill her. As Kila and her family of thieves and cats search for the missing Finta Sahng—the only person who makes the medicine Kila's brother needs—they stumble on an city beneath the city. When Kila faces the loss of everything she cares for, she must dig deep for the power to destroy all who stand against her.