When Maajida Kotov's homeland of Hypallenia burns, she survives only through her father's sacrifice. Her escape leads to a darker fate-years of captivity aboard a human trafficking vessel. But when a mysterious plague called night fever sweeps through the land, it awakens something primal within her, something that finally allows her to break free.
Haunted by the ghosts of her past and driven by an insatiable need for vengeance, Maajida begins crafting a plan that will shake the foundations of the world. As ancient prophecies surface and unknown powers stir in the shadows, she sets her sights on a single target: the infamous Hand to the Queen. But revenge comes with a price, and some choices, once made, can never be undone.