After a devastating blow that cleaves Amylia's family apart, time has run out for Asteryn as they desperately try to unite the remaining territories, clutching the fractured pieces of their own court together. Attica advances, bringing with them demons of the past that will rip open old wounds, and push alliances to the bitter edge.
In a final attempt to turn the impending war in their favour, Amylia and Cecily travel to Nymaria - Cecily's homelands - to try mend the rift between the countries and enlist their support. But what they find there could either be their salvation or their demise.
When Labrynth and Attica lead their armies to a bloody war set to redefine history, Heliacle will face Heliacle in an explosive battle. But as the dust settles and the blood seeps back into the earth, which Queen will stand?