Ember's life has shifted beyond what she could have possibly imagined, leaving her overwhelmed by her new and daunting role as Queen. Amidst these changes, her only solace is her relationship with her mate, and the chance to improve her new kingdom. However, this comfort pales in comparison to the real crisis: war looms on the horizon, endangering the whole of Queridian and even Ember's beloved Earth. Can she reunite the species and rally her subjects to defeat the impending evil?