Asher Carmine has been a prisoner for twenty-one years. As the best-kept secret of the city's most powerful clan leader, Asher has resigned herself to living vicariously through her gifted older siblings. They are destined to inherit the throne, wield terrifying magic, and secure their family's legacy, while Asher watches from the safety of her bedroom window. But when her sudden exile thrusts her into the world of clan politics and unprecedented power, Asher jumps at the chance to chart her own path. There's only one problem: Her path may have been charted for her... nearly two centuries ago. Jet de Luna is New Atarah's most infamous fugitive. Ever since his explosive betrayal of the Carmine family, Jet has been on the run and desperate for a way out. His only hope lies in a whisper of a prophecy, which promises an end to the family that has hunted him for years. But when he stumbles upon the girl destined to destroy his enemies, Jet quickly discovers that destiny is not without its complications. Between old grudges, a brewing war, and his inexplicable interest in the girl cloaked in fire, Jet must decide where his allegiances lie, and which people are worth trusting-including himself.