It has been less than a year since Mara woke up on Blazhreia, an a lot has happened. She struggles to maintain her sanity as she tries to deal with the grief of losing someone she loves, as well as remembering the different lives of other Essence incarnations. When remnant fragments of a seal in her mind start dissipating, though, she encounters another problem as she slowly loses what little control she has over her Source. It does not help that Desdemona's escape exposes the presence of a traitor among Mara's comrades, and her mysterious friend, Thanos, falls under suspicion. Not only must Mara prove Thanos's innocence, but she has to pull herself together and regain control over her powers. If she doesn't, she might truly go insane before she turns seventeen.