Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea itself. And he must do it all with only one good hand.

Thorn Bathu was born to fight. But when she kills a boy in the training square she finds herself named a murderer.

Princess Skara has seen all she loved turned to ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade.