Separated from her companions and abducted, Alizhan is delivered back to Laalvur, right into Iriyat\'s clutches.
In the wake of the.
All alone, what hope does Alizhan have to convince Laalvur of the truth? Half a world away, Ev and Thiyo are adrift at sea.
No one believes her capable of plotting an experiment that could destroy cities.
Iriyat has tightened her hold on the city in Alizhan\'s absence, magically manipulating the other Council members and further charming the public.
Separated from her companions and abducted, Alizhan is delivered back to Laalvur, right into Iriyat\'s clutches