As the fate of Sonande hangs on a single, horrifying choice, Princess Karina and Malik must decide between a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives. A violent coup left Karina without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors. The resurrection of Karina's sister has spiraled the world into chaos, and threatens the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farid's apprentice. Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, but how can Malik regain the trust of someone he once tried to kill? When the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most: a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives. -- adapted from jacket

"Sequel to A song of wraiths and ruin"--Cover. Series information from www.goodreads.com.