When Shaeli and her companions reached Cave, they could never have known the devastation they would find. With another danger-filled journey ahead, Shaeli must again journey across the Lands to seek one who will help them find the secret way into Great Court. Rebels roam the Land attacking the guard at every turn and the other Lands come to Palveron to challenge the queen. Yet when the mysterious black ship finally shows its might; when Shaeli and her friends face the final battle; when those she loves are in the gravest peril; will she be strong enough to defeat the queen and all those who stand with her?