Sylvia must save Meadowcity, but first she must save herself.
Armed with Seascape technology, Sylvia fights hard to ready Meadowcity for the inevitable attack from Skycity-until she is abducted by the Scouts out in the wilds one day. Can she escape in time to prevent the attack on her home?
Atlan is battling with the biggest decision of his life-how long he wants to live.
In the midst of deciding whether to accept the life-extending serum awarded to him after the Trials, or shun his mother's heritage, Atlan learns of Sylvia's kidnapping. He seeks help from his friends in Seascape, but can they get to her in time?
Ember isn't going to let anyone destroy Riftcity.
Riftcity is finally fighting back. When Ember and her group of rebels incite even more violence from the Scouts, Ember and the others must decide how to free Riftcity from tyranny, before the unthinkable happens.