The Andromedas system is vast, but even its expanse feels small under the dominion of the Sol throne. Tara Ravi was meant to inherit that throne—if only she hadn't been born without a Sol.

With the weight of failure already on her shoulders, Tara must now prove her worth by finding a new way to serve the Sun. Her only chance lies in graduating from one of the five sectors of the War Academy. But as Tara soon discovers, surviving the trials isn't as simple as it seems. Her dubious choices in allies—and in love—only worsen her odds.

Yet, death is not the only thing lurking in the dark. An ancient force is beginning to stir, unraveling the lies that have long bound it. As it awakens, Tara finds herself drawn to the promise of what it may reveal - the answer to a question long forgotten.

What she was made for.