Fear. The worst emotion. A motivator to lie. Alina has been wary of the Azhur army since the moment she can remember. And it turns out it was for good reason. At just eighteen years old, she learns that her identity has been a lie. All her life she thought that fear would keep her safe, but now she must find the strength to discover the truth. But she quickly realizes she can't do it alone. She travels to Ifadell where she meets elf royalty. Prince Iolas, a tall man with cheekbones as sharp as the dagger she holds and princess Esta, a sassy and sarcastic wolf killer. After they find the woman they are looking for, everything changes. She will have to face loss and betrayal, from all sides. And her conflicting feelings for the elf prince make it even harder to make smart choices. Alina not only discovers the truth about her past, but she also quickly learns she has powers, some that are hidden from the world. She must use these ancient powers to stop the King of Death, a ruler up north. His wolves are deadly, but his plans with the Vannari are much more dangerous. Will she be able to save the realm or will fear consume her?