Thia, her allies, and her crow, Res, may have escaped Illucia, but their troubles are far from over. While Res is mastering his crow abilities and flight, he struggles to control his magic. To make matters worse, Thia also has to worry about Prince Ericen. While she may want to reconnect with him, his mother Queen Razel, is her sworn enemy. As the rebel group prepares for war against the Illucian empire, Res’s magic grows more unstable. And Thia has to decide if she can trust him, and herself enough to lead the rebellion and became the crow rider she was meant to be.