"Every Empire is built on lies." Sierra is a beast tamer, controlling monsters within her element. A series of murders leads her to the palace for safety, but she is far from safe. Aydin carries the heavy burdens that come with being a prince, including having to kill your own family. Rowan, a feared mind distorted. She sneaks off to train with the royal army, hoping to get away from her aunt and the crimes she forces her to commit in the dead of night. Erik is many things: son, servant, and spy. Now in unfamiliar territory, the price of being caught is a punishment worse than death. Four intertwined stories. Two warring empires. One dragon. Love, loss, and epic fantasy. What more could you want?