It is not a time of peace in Dells. In King's City, the young King Nash clings to the throne, while rebellious lords from north and south build armies to overthrow him. War is near, and the mountains and forests are full of spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl with irresistible beauty who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion novel to the highly acclaimed Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, except for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books.