Kora has returned to Illaria and, with Rilla and Plyke's powers continuing to grow, questions start to arise. Who is Plyke's father? Is there really a way to destroy the Paradises and what will be the cost? In Goraburg, political unrest reaches catastrophic heights as the rebels push for control. Back in Silvaren, Eliséo is forced to consider what his freedom is worth. Meanwhile, time is running out for Lishe as she seeks to steal power from the Paradises before they can be destroyed. Can an unlikely ally turn the tide in her favour?