Rin, Razo`s little sister, is haunted by the forest she has always loved. When Razo invites her back to the city to be one of Queen Ani`s waiting women, she happily only to end up on the adventure of her lifetime, following the queen, Enna, and Dasha into the countryside in search of a fire-starting enemy that no one can see. As she learns more about the three women`s magical talents, she finds her own strength comes from places both expected the forest and unexpected the sound of her own voice. A brilliant addition to the Books of Bayern`, this book is a treat for fans of this series, and stands alone for readers who might be discovering the joys of Shannon Hale`s writing for the first time.