Four lives. One stolen compass. And a journey that will unravel everything. When Adrastus steals a strange compass from his uncle, he and Ryuu set out to find ancient amulets said to hold the power to reshape their world. But they're not alone. Cordelia, a queen with something to prove, and her cousin Catherine-bound by blood, divided by ambition-are following close behind, and the boys know it. As hidden tensions surface and loyalties begin to shift, the line between ally and enemy begins to blur. In a world where family is never simple, and power comes at a price, trust is fragile-and some betrayals are written long before the story begins