In a grim vision of Earth's future in which the entire reality is powered by a mysterious energy source known as the Vonebane, people with powerful magic live in secret. They are known to have Symbols, which the Superior Government fear. Bella Jones and an ex-factory slave called Dash are forced to venture through the world of New Earth to find the other Symboled, and meet people who may be allies... or enemies. But soon realise that their mission may be a lot more complicated than finding refuge. They might just have to save the world along the way.