Mortal affections and faery rivalries continue to collide in the town of Huntsdale, as New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr takes urban fantasy to new heights. After the terrible events of Ink Exchange, the Dark Court has a new ruler. But will NiallaEUR (TM)s kindness survive his new responsibility to the most violent of Faerie courts?

Meanwhile, Seth and Aislinn attempt to mend their relationship. But Aislinn is the Summer Queen and Keenan is her king aEUR" and as summer approaches, their chemistry sparks. Will SethaEUR (TM)s mortality lose him the one thing he loves above all others?

As Niall seeks to control his new Court, Aislinn attempts to resist the seduction of summer, and Seth searches desperately for the gift of immortality, a delicate balance is threatened, and a terrible plot is revealedaEUR|