Earth's foundations had almost been completely destroyed by the Inferno 500 years ago. Now, we have cities in the skies. The evil that was banished along with the fires had been forgotten, recorded only as a time in history never to be spoken of again. Cori Glass is passionate about two things: living a life of exploration, and living that life on her terms. You could say she despises the Capitols: those living in favour and fortune while all else in the Prole town are being fed lies to transform Bronzeloch into Capitol population. But no more hatred does she have than for her family name, known to hold one of the most esteemed legacies in Bronzeloch history. Chasing one thrill after the next to keep her afloat, Cori is on a path to changing her future forever. But it isn't until Bronzeloch is attacked that she not only her life will change, but the world itself. Because no-one in any sky region had predicted the second coming of Blackwater, arisen from the fires.