'Only one thing is more powerful than a wish and that is a purpose.' Tarisai has always longed
for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious often absent mother
known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to
compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince's Council of 11. If she's
picked she'll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray a bond deeper than
blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai who has always wanted to belong somewhere.
But The Lady has other ideas including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill
the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won't stand by and become someone's pawn -
but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?
