Yavic Say left Wisherton to save his sister. Now he’ll need her help to go back for their parents. Could this mission be even more difficult than the original journey? The wall around Wisherton is still solid and heavily guarded. Old adversaries will cause new problems. The deadly night lizards are still prowling while the colder weather brings the threat of snow. And before Yavic and Sevra can face any of that they’ll need to brave the worst task of all, informing their sisters Lolly and Samtry that they aren’t coming.