One reckless choice. One broken boy. One hope that never lets go.
Raised in the shadow of his Chief Bladesinger father, Gilspa has always struggled to measure up. He isn’t strong. He isn’t brave. And now that his rare gift of magic has begun to show, he fears it’s only driven him and his father further apart.
When a reckless act leads to someone getting hurt, Gilspa is consumed by guilt. He can’t sleep. He can’t eat. Shadows follow him into waking and into dreams. If the fear doesn’t destroy him, the shame just might.
Zon can wield a sword, defend a stronghold, even train warriors—but how does a father rescue a son from the weight of his own heart?
Only the Maker can save Gil now. But first, he must find the courage to trust.