In the glittering world of the Moroi royal court, Sydney Sage is determined to prove that alchemists and vampires can coexist without disaster. But when her mission pulls her into a web of dangerous secrets, shifting loyalties, and forbidden feelings, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the people she’s sworn to serve. Atmospheric, witty, and suspenseful, this sequel deepens the intrigue of Richelle Mead’s vampire world.