Join Emmy on their journey from humble and abused apothecary’s apprentice to lynch pin in a plan to save the world from ‘Dark’ magic in this fantastical coming of age story. Prince Mantos, rightful heir of the Masvam Empire, is murdered to allow Dorai, the Dark Goddess, to seek ultimate power. However, all is not lost, for Mantos has died once before and mysteriously returned from the dead. Into this tumultuous conflict steps Emmy, a slave who escaped captivity, only to be enslaved once more. Recognized by the healer Rel, who shares Emmy’s unusual skin coloring, as a descendant of the Uloni, a race brought forth into the world by the daughter of gods, Emmy may be the key to returning balance to this world. Enemies become friends, and lovers become enemies as the battle lines are drawn in a desperate struggle to save the world from Dark Magic.

The true heir to the Sun Emperor has fled. His brother has unleashed the power of the Goddess putting the world to the torch. Emmy and her friends must find the lost prince before it’s too late. Mantos Tiboli has disappeared. Twice dead and twice revived he has chosen to flee rather than face his destiny as the Hand of Nunako. Bandim Tiboli now sits on the Sun Emperor’s throne with the power of the Goddess Dorai running unchecked through him. Emmy must enter the heart of Masvam territory to search for Mantos and return balance to the world before all is lost forever.

Mantos and Emmy are ready to face their destiny. But now they're together, things aren't all they seemed. Will they take down the Sun Emperor? Or is there more to Bomsoi's plans? The exciting climax of the magical, fantasy Arc of the Sky trilogy! The Sun Emperor remains on the Masvam throne, riding high on his mother's murder. But as his Empire erupts into rebellion, Bandim-Dorai descends further into darkness, fire and blood. Finally Mantos and Emmy are reunited, ready to become the Hand and Heart of Nunako and take down the Sun Emperor for good. Embroiled in the middle of a growing war, their goal is simple: kill Bandim. As all their paths hurtle together, Bomsoi's plan isn't as simple as it seems. There's more to this than murder. There's more to this than tempering the power of Dorai. Only one thing is certain: there will be death. A must read for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Samantha Shannon.