Katsa's Grace is killing and because of this she is the favorite weapon of her uncle, the King. She wishes to escape his control and find another use for her life.
A rescue attempt brings Katsa face-to-face with another Graced young man, a Leonid prince who intrigues her. Their time together begins to unravel the secrets of a king whose unblemished reputation has spread across the Seven Kingdoms.
In a search to find the truth, to discover her place in the world, and to open herself to love, Katsa must push beyond all boundaries and risk it all.