Rhyla is thrust into the perilous and enchanting world of Faerie, navigating treacherous court politics, intense power struggles, and complicated relationships. As she moves between the Seelie and Unseelie realms, she confronts dangerous enemies, powerful allies, and a magnetic pull toward a Seelie Prince, and the Unseelie King.

Initially, she is captured while on an assassination mission and subsequently saved by a mysterious fae, who guides her through the strange and deadly Faerie landscape. Their interactions are rife with tension and hidden motives, especially as Rhyla learns that she’s a pawn in a larger game involving the Winter King, who seeks the ancient Crown of Winter to consolidate his power.

In the Winter Court, Rhyla faces manipulative figures, including Branoc himself, who pulls her into his schemes. Her bond with Cathal complicates further as he reveals his own agendas, while Branoc's domineering influence over her grows. As Rhyla battles her own conflicting emotions and the pressure of destiny, she discovers her heritage ties her to the Crown of Winter and the fate of Faerie itself.

The story culminates in a fierce confrontation where Rhyla must choose between the two men and the fate of the crown, all while struggling to maintain her autonomy amidst the increasingly dire stakes in Faerie.

Dorothy Graves