The sequel to King of Scars and the conclusion of the King of Scars duology set in the Grishaverse. The story follows King Nikolai Lantsov, Zoya Nazyalensky, and Nina Zenik as they confront war, political conspiracies, dark magic, and dangerous enemies threatening Ravka. Filled with action, strategy, emotional depth, and complex relationships, the novel explores sacrifice, power, identity, and survival.