Aleirya, the Dragon's Kin, is to graduate and join the ranks of Tarragon's dragon warriors. Until her first draw of blood changes everything.

With her future no longer certain and the threat of war looming over her kingdom, she is determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers.

But forces beyond her control thwart her plans as the Metatari - shapeshifters half beast, half human - emerge after centuries hidden, drawn out by the call for war between her people and the elves, and a dormant power awakens within her.

A power that may not only cost her everything she loves - but her life.

Sworn to protect the elven kingdom of Erysméa, the soldier Valeirys must end a rebellion led by a murderous figure known only as the Liberator.

Forced to fight his own blood to restore peace to his kingdom, he discovers a truth, and with it, a power that makes him question everything.

When war is imminent and the lines blur between friend and foe, the elves, the Dragon's Kin, and the Metatari must uncover the truth: Are they really each other's enemies? Or does another lurk on the horizon, worse than they can even imagine?