As rebellious lords hunger for the power of the Crown, Raine, with the power of the Sixth Gate growing stronger inside her each day, must learn to control this magic she’s been given by a queen to whom she has promised more than she can afford to give.

For Balthazar and his family of thieves, stealing a statue during the annual celebration of the god Karanis was just a good bit of fun...or a way to stick it to the governor who murdered his parents. And yeah, the small fortune in reward doesn't hurt--even if his boss also hired the mysterious Queen of Days to join the crew as "the weapon of last resort..." Whatever that means. But Bal doesn't know the ceremony isn't simply empty words and dusty tradition;...

Held captive by the false King of the Gods, Sera, with the Ascension upon her, is out of time, while Nyktos, who will do anything to protect the woman he loves, risks the utter destruction of the realms as he desperately tries not to Ascend as the Primal of Life.