In a post post-apocalyptic world, a thousand years after the rebuilding of civilization, the empire of Vakia has overrun the small country of Laurelia. The Vakian army, led by the ruthless and egotistical general Jared Rath, believes that no one in Laurelia can oppose them. They're right, for a while. Then she appears. She can burn through the steel of a tank's armor. She can freeze statues into solid ice. But despite her incredible powers, Haley Mackintosh really doesn't want to be the brave rebel that saves Laurelia from the Vakians. All she wants is to live a happy life, just like everyone else. Of course she isn't like everyone else, and when an unexpected betrayal shatters her dreams of happiness, Haley soon finds herself running for her life. The Vakians are right behind her. Her friends aren't safe. The war she tried to escape has only just begun.