Darkness never truly dies. Haunted by the lives lost on the Shadow Fold, Alina strives to make a new life in an unfamiliar land, while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret.
But she can't outrun her past or destiny for long. The Darkling has returned with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that threatens to unmake the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina sails home, determined to fight the forces gathering against the people of Ravka. But the privateer has a secret of his own!