Meet the characters in this thrilling, romantic prequel to the Redemption of Realms epic fantasy series. A dangerous ambition. A broken family. A reckless ambition. Sera, Drake, and Kenna each Manifest different elemental magic, but they share a desire for freedom from Mesterra’s totalitarian rulers. When she loses her parents, Sera is left with financial responsibility and a secret. Her new tenant, Holt, is as grumpy as he is handsome, but he's the only male willing to help her. In Dendron, Drake's parents disown him and force him to move to Tormund. Despite finding true friends, Drake’s self-discovery leads him down a dangerous path. Sera and Drake open their hearts, while Kenna learns to love herself. On Winter Solstice, she witnesses the brutality of the five angels on the High Council, which propels her into a reckless act of defiancé. As rebellion grows in Mesterra, so do mysterious forces that the elves don't understand...