In Veruth, there are three different classes—sun elves, gnomes, and the pitiful lot Ava belongs to... ...humans. Or so she thought. After centuries at war with the mystical sun elves, the humans lost, and now serve as slaves, toiling each day by working menial jobs. Ava works on the massive structure the elves use to keep them imprisoned. They say it is protection from the monsters on the other side—from an ancient force. As Ava reaches the age to enter the Blood Lottery, she knows there is a better fate awaiting. But, when she almost loses her life in a devastating accident, something awakens inside. A force—an ancient magic—she never knew existed, yet learns history and folklore have prophecized. With the help of a rogue rebel leader, an elvish royal, and a mysterious wisp from my darkest nightmares, she may save the humans from their oppressors. Or, be used as a weapon against them in an epic game. Contains what was formerly known as Waking the Dark and Tempting the Fire.

The veil has opened, and all that the humans of Veruth once believed will be tested as a great darkness covers the kingdom. Once Ava escaped the Sky Keep, her purpose and path are still unknown. But, being reunited with the rebel leader of The Crows, Kem, she discovers the depths of their relationship, and an even greater source of power. While she plans a great rebellion with the four gangs of the kingdom, her sister enters The Blood Lottery and discovers the true intentions of Ava's savior. Embark on an epic journey through new lands of magic and mysticism in this dystopian fantasy similar to Court of Thorns and Roses, Mistborn, and Divergent.