Cara Kelly should have left the faery realm now that it has a king to rule all, but nothing is that simple. The real king is trapped in the Fade, and Cara’s journey is just beginning. Guilt-ridden by the fact Brendan’s soul was sacrificed for hers, she’s determined not to desert him after his one pure act of goodness. Time is running out; even if she makes it past all of the dangers of the Darkside, a shade might await her in the Fade. Running from enemy and friends alike, she sets out on a path that will lead headfirst into danger. Even if Cara makes it to the Fade, even if a goddess watches over her, she doesn’t trust all of her companions, she still has to find a way home, and freeing Brendan could cause a war between the faeries she cares about. And all the while, Chaos grows unchecked.

Ava's been trying to help her past and her future co-exist, but when it all goes wrong, she's barely able to take a breath when the next drama begins, and she begins to wonder about her string of bad luck.Tensions are already running high when evidence of slavery appears on Ava's doorstep, quickly followed by an unwelcome blast from the past with news that forces her to rethink where her trust lies.The only thing Ava knows for sure is that it's time to finish cleaning up the mess that started with Fionnuala because bad luck is catching, and everyone she cares about is affected.

Three kings. Two queens. One heir. Chaos will rule...

There’s a monster running around Dublin, and it’s up to Ava to catch it. The pressure’s on, and she’s becoming as cynical as Peter. But when a demon marks her friend, and a possible threat from England spells war, Ava’s left with a huge choice to make. The lives of one or many.