The realm of Azenor has been cursed—every new moon, magic flows from the nearby mountain and brings nightmares to life. Only magicians, who serve as territory wardens, stand between people and their worst dreams. Clementine Madigan is ready to follow in her father’s footsteps as the warden of Hereswith, even though she yearns to study the wilder side of magic. When her father’s domain is challenged by two magicians, Clementine is drawn into a century-old conflict. She seeks revenge on one of the brothers who dueled with her father, but as she gets closer to the handsome young magician, secrets begin to rise. And Clementine, once keen on vengeance, must unite with her rival and face the realm’s curse, which seems to be haunting her every turn. Acclaimed author Rebecca Ross brings this rich and nuanced story about vengeance, family, and the captivating power of dreams to life with her signature intricate worldbuilding.