In a lush Young Adult fantasy, Karda, the fierce and ruthless warrior prophesied to save her people, has a distinct plan.
Step One: Overthrow the Rottajarl with an uprising he never sees coming.
Step Two: Help rebuild their lives.
Step Three: Live the remainder of her life ensuring her people have peace.
All without waiting on the gods to save them.
When a warrior appears out of the air as the Rottajarl is defeated, Karda should have suspected her plans were beginning to go awry. Aslak, a charming and fierce warrior in his own right, is doggedly determined to counsel Karda, following her and her companion Sigrun on their unexpected journey, even as she rejects his every plan. Magic, a long dead element in their land, springs forth whenever Aslak is near and stirs something inside Karda herself.
A journey across the great sea lands Karda in a realm beyond her wildest imaginings where magical delights overwhelm the senses. Vivienne’s court sparkles with beauty and grace, but darkness lurks in the corners. Can Karda uncover the truth behind the magical façade before it is too late?