When her village is threatened by the evil Takano Rynn, leader of the Ruling Order, Rita defeats him in battle and leaves him for dead. She runs away to hide in the masses of Central City where she befriends members of the Opposition; Parrin, Star and the little robot Beeps. But is Takano Rynn really dead? Or will he come back for his revenge? The Gift Stone is the first book of the Gifted Series by Bianca Rowena. This Young Adult Sci-Fi / Fantasy novel follows Rita, a lowly Temple Girl and Takano Rynn, the feared ruler of the Galaxies, who form a bond that will forever change their destinies.