It's been a year since Lily became Queen of Casseterre, and her success has made neighboring leaders uneasy. When assassins infiltrate Lily's ball, her first attempt at international diplomacy ends in disaster. Lily faces off against foreign plots, conflicting loyalties, and her own council. Throwing herself into danger again is no way to run a kingdom, but it may be the only way to take back control of her life.

Meanwhile in Uleta, Kyraa's luck may finally be turning around. Capturing the attention of an imperial senator has given her the stability she's always dreamed, but a chance encounter with a handsome stranger has her feeling butterflies and new passion. Can she navigate a world of wealth, politics, and romance, or will she step wrong in a court of unfamiliar dangers?

The world is changing, and the newfound power of two young women will determine the fate of kingdoms.