As war brews between the Council of Witches and the Dissenters, Emma who has yet to manifest any magical powers, sets out on a perilous journey with Nor and Tom to rescue Eva, her only living relative. As the truth of her origins unravels, Emma has to confront her enemies, stop The Order of the Ziggurat from stealing the Sacred Stone, and come to terms with her feelings for Nor and her own sense of identity and belonging.