The War has begun. Old alliances must be strengthened and new ones forged. But who can you trust, when you're still learning to trust yourself? As every magic-user is hunted and The Unforgiven's return known, Brodanna descends into chaos making Katanya Leshi's mission behind enemy lines even more dangerous. Not only must she keep one step ahead of the enemy, but she must also fight her growing feelings for Reyn Landress. The one man an assassin should never fall for.She was forged in fire, but she can still burn. Far away from her friend Mara Lars is struggling to deal with being the face of a rebellion she is secluded from. Her connection with the man that took everything from her needs to be severed and the only way to break the curse is near impossible...As Katanya and Mara discover power is a double-edged sword, the members of the resistance must prepare for the attack that could decide their fate. Jaxon Rowdedge knows he has not always been a good man, but is surprised when destiny takes the choice away from him, whilst Ivloch Youchnore must deal with the decisions of his past. Only Camrin Cassidy, embarking on his mission across the sea, is focused on his goal. New friends and possibly dangerous allies are about to change everything and may be the key to stopping their ancient enemy and winning the battle. Time is running out, blood will be spilt, and lives lost, but sometimes it's the darkest hour that shows us who we really are... The sequel to The Caged Kingdom and book two in The Unforgiven Series dives deeper into the world of Brodanna and is perfect for adult and new adult fantasy fans alike.