In the peaceful village of Karver, Galen and Alyce have built a beautiful life and welcome their twins, Markus and Adelaide, into the world. But when their daughter’s magical Gifts awaken, a rift opens within the family. Jealousy and favoritism tear them apart, and any hope of reuniting the family back together is lost when the newly crowned Queen Rosalin sends her knights to imprison and enslave the Gifted of Frostlight. Separated from their parents, Adelaide and Markus each make an impossible decision: to serve the crown that oppresses their people, and to start a rebellion to free the Gifted despite knowing that any resistance could mean death. Both paths come at a price they are willing to pay to protect their parents, but as the cost of their choices mounts, Adelaide and Markus must decide if they can save their family—and their people—without losing themselves.