Princess Samerci Tido finally corners her parents and infant sister. She has been hunting them in order to boost her own powers, which are shared within bloodlines. Once she disposes of her family, she will be able to accomplish her dream of bringing order to the world. Unfortunately for her, her little sister, Willa, escapes with Prince Coal Ember, who is just a boy himself. Two decades pass. Coal and Willa have been living in isolation the entire time, fearful of the most powerful person in the world, Queen Samerci Tido. The two have a strained relationship. Coal resents the whole Tido family for the loss of his parents. He also hated raising Willa, given there was no one to raise him. When Coal takes Willa to see an old family friend, one of Samerci's spies finds out Willa's identity. After this discovery, the two youths are chased across Queen Tido's realm, the Nine Cities, and beyond. In a great war that took place centuries ago, the world became almost completely covered by the ocean. Callers dominate this world with their control over water, fire, wind or lightning. These extraordinary beings can glide on the surface of the sea, and conjure different weapons depending on their elemental connection. Coal and Willa's powers awaken through battle, and they attempt to master their new strengths. However, Coal is very hesitant about training, knowing Samerci and her forces are on their tail. He is edgy, ready to flee at the first sign of trouble, while Willa craves a real life. A tense and tenuous romance grows, amidst battles and life on the run. Twists of fate and betrayals play out, leading the two on a collision course with the Queen of the Nine Cities.
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