Born into tragedy and enslaved in a brutal settlement, Maerad’s life has been defined by hardship. But she is no ordinary girl. Unbeknownst to her, she carries a rare and powerful gift, a legacy that ties her to the noble School of Pellinor and grants her a vision of the world unlike any other.
Her destiny begins to awaken when she’s discovered by Cadvan, a mysterious and renowned Bard of Lirigon. Together, they set out on a perilous journey, pursued by the forces of darkness and haunted by an ancient, otherworldly terror.
As Maerad begins to unlock her extraordinary abilities, she must confront a destiny that could either save their world—or doom it to shadow forever.