Twenty years ago, a door opened between the world of humans and the Netherwhere, allowing all kinds of otherworldly creatures entry. Vicky has grown up under the watchful eye of a named Rupert, and excels at sword-fighting and magic. But there's so much she doesn't know—like why her mother, once one of the queen's elite Ravens, keeps Vicky hidden away and won't let Vicky train at the elite Corvus school where girls with her gifts perfect their skills. But when a horrific tragedy occurs, Vicky knows the only place she should be to avenge the crime against her family is at Corvus. There she bands together with a former street thief and an alchemy student to figure out whom they can trust in a place that's rife with intrigue and secrets. With the gargoyles' steadying influence and encouragement, Vicky and her friends just might be able to help good grow in their kingdom.