Addie has always admired her fearless older sister, Meryl, the would-be dragonslayer, sworn protector, and wielder of the family sword, Bloodbiter. Addie, shy and full of fears, relies on Meryl’s strength and courage. But when Meryl is stricken with the fatal Gray Death, it falls to Addie to undertake the quest for a cure.

Armed with magical gifts, Addie must outwit cunning specters, face her deepest fears (yes, even spiders), and challenge a sly, unforgettable dragon. Along the way, she discovers bravery she never knew she possessed, and that love, loyalty, and sacrifice can change everything.