Sage rejects her society's rigid traditions that dictate who she must love and marry, embodying the struggle for self-determination and finding one's own path in life.

In a world full of intrigue and secrets, nothing is as it seems. Sage must learn to distinguish truth from lies to survive and protect those important to her, as the lines between friend and foe become increasingly blurred.

While impending war threatens Demora's foundations, Sage unexpectedly finds love. The novel explores whether love can flourish amid chaos and mistrust, and if it's strong enough to bridge the deepest divides.